Related Article: Try our fully worked out Per Unit Example with the following free article: Electrical PE Review – Per Unit Example: Tips, Tricks, and What to Watch Out for Imagine you come across a three phase system with per unit impedances and you need to calculate the actual value in ohms: […]
Leading and Lagging Cheat Sheet! Printable Reference
The following two rules will fix 99% of any mistakes you might be tempted to make with leading vs lagging power factor for the PE exam. What’s in this article? – Leading and Lagging Cheat Sheet: Click below to jump to any section. Power Angle Rule #1 Power Angle Rule #2 Lagging Power Factor Diagrams Leading Power Factor […]
Avoid These Three Phase Power Formula Mistakes!
I want to share with you the the most common mistakes that students make with three phase power formulas that lead them to getting robbed of correct answers on the PE exam, and remind you why specific notation is so important. My goal of this article is to get you out of the bad habit […]
Recommended Books and References to Help Pass the Electrical Power PE Exam
Updated for the most recent NCEES® Exam Specifications Since the PE exam moved to computer-based testing (CBT), outside books, notes, and personal references are no longer allowed in the exam room. Instead, NCEES® provides the digital Reference Handbook and required code books directly on the exam computer, making speed with digital searches and on-screen code […]
TI-36X Pro: The Best Calculator for the Electrical Power PE Exam
The TI-36X Pro is hands down the best calculator for the Electrical Power PE Exam and the good news is that it is CHEAP! Let’s face it: You are going to have a hard time solving complex math problems without a good calculator in your arsenal which is why we reviewed six different calculators from the NCEES approved […]