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 […]
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 […]
National Electrical Code (NEC) for the Power PE Exam
**Update: Be sure to purchase the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC®) or the 2017 National Electrical Code® Handbook (recommended) for the Electrical Power PE Exam for all exams from 2018 to 2020. The National Electrical Code (NEC) is an important body of knowledge developed over a great period of time to prevent electrical related fires and […]