1 | Complete List of References for the Thermal & Fluids Systems PE Exam | |||
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2 | by | Engineering Pro Guides | ||
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4 | Topic 2.0 | Basic Engineering Practice | 6 of 80 problems | |
5 | Engineering Terms, Symbols and Technical Drawings | All resources | ||
6 | Economic Analysis | Economics Factors | ||
7 | Compound Interest Tables | |||
8 | Units and Conversions | Engineering Unit Conversions | ||
9 | Topic 3.0 | Fluid Mechanics | 6 of 80 problems | |
10 | Fluid Properties (density, viscosity) | Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications | ||
11 | Compressible Flow (Mach number, nozzles, diffusers) | Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications | ||
12 | Incompressible Flow (friction, reynolds, lift, drag) | Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications | ||
13 | Topic 4.0 | Heat Transfer Principles | 6 of 80 problems | |
14 | Convection | ASHRAE Fundamentals 2017 | Ch 4 Heat Transfer | |
15 | Conduction | ASHRAE Fundamentals 2017 | Ch 4 Heat Transfer | |
16 | Radiation | ASHRAE Fundamentals 2017 | Ch 4 Heat Transfer | |
17 | Topic 5.0 | Mass Balance Principles | 4 of 80 problems | |
18 | Evaporation | Thermodynamics an Engineering Approach | ||
19 | Dehumidification | Thermodynamics an Engineering Approach | ||
20 | Mixing | Thermodynamics an Engineering Approach | ||
21 | Topic 6.0 | Thermodynamics | 6 of 80 problems | |
22 | Thermodynamic Properties | Thermodynamics an Engineering Approach | ||
23 | Thermodynamic Cycles | Thermodynamics an Engineering Approach | ||
24 | Energy Balances (1st and 2nd Laws) | Thermodynamics an Engineering Approach | ||
25 | Combustion (stoichiometrics, efficiency) | ASHRAE Fundamentals 2017 | Ch 28 Combustion and Fuels | |
26 | Thermodynamics an Engineering Approach | |||
27 | Topic 7.0 | Supportive Knowledge | 4 of 80 problems | |
28 | Pipe System Analysis (pipe stress, supports, hoop stress) | ASHRAE Fundamentals 2017 | Ch 22 Pipe Design | |
29 | 53-11, 53-12, 53-15, 53-20, and 53-21 from MERM | |||
30 | Joints (welded, bolted, threaded) | ASHRAE Systems 2016 | Ch 46 Pipes, Tubes and Fittings | |
31 | Psychrometrics (dew point, relative humidity) | ASHRAE Fundamentals 2017 | Ch 1 Psychrometrics | |
32 | Codes and Standards | American National Standards Institute (ANSI) | ||
33 | American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) | |||
34 | Topic 8.0 | Hydraulic and Fluid Equipment | 15 of 80 problems | |
35 | Pumps (cavitation curves, power, series, parallel) | ASHRAE Systems 2016 | Ch 44 Centrifugal Pumps | |
36 | Fans (cavitation curves, power, series, parallel) | ASHRAE Systems 2016 | Ch 21 Fans | |
37 | Compressors (dynamic head, power, efficiency) | Hydraulics and Pneumatics - A Technician’s and Engineer’s Guide | ||
38 | https://www.atlascopco.com/en-uk/compressors/compressed-air-tips/compressed-air-manual | |||
39 | Pressure Vessels (design factors, materials, pressure relief) | https://www.colorado.edu/engineering/CAS/courses.d/Structures.d/IAST.Lect03.d/IAST.Lect03.pdf | ||
40 | Control Valves (flow characteristics, sizing) | Hydraulics and Pneumatics - A Technician’s and Engineer’s Guide | ||
41 | ASHRAE Systems 2016 | Ch 47 Valves | ||
42 | Acuators (hydraulic and pneumatic) | Hydraulics and Pneumatics - A Technician’s and Engineer’s Guide | ||
43 | ASHRAE Systems 2016 | Ch 47 Valves | ||
44 | https://www.parker.com/literature/Industrial%20Cylinder/cylinder/cat/english/0106c002.pdf | |||
45 | Connections (fittings, tubing) | ASHRAE Systems 2016 | Ch 46 Pipes, Tubes and Fittings | |
46 | Topic 9.0 | Hydrulic and Fluid Distribution Systems | 9 of 80 problems | |
47 | Pipe Flow | Hydraulics and Pneumatics - A Technician’s and Engineer’s Guide | ||
48 | ASHRAE Fundamentals 2017 | Ch 22 Pipe Sizing | ||
49 | ASHRAE Systems 2016 | Ch 46 Pipes, Tubes and Fittings | ||
50 | Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications | |||
51 | Topic 10.0 | Energy/Power Equipment | 8 of 80 problems | |
52 | Power Plant Engineering | |||
53 | Turbines (steam, gas) | http://www.klmtechgroup.com/PDF/EGD2/ENGINEERING_DESIGN_GUIDELINES_steam_turbine_systems_rev_web.pdf | ||
54 | https://www.netl.doe.gov/File%20Library/Research/Coal/energy%20systems/turbines/handbook/1-1.pdf | |||
55 | https://www.gepower.com/content/dam/gepower-pgdp/global/en_US/documents/technical/ger/ger-3705-ge-steam-turbine-design-philosophy-techology-programs.pdf | |||
56 | https://st-www.gepower.com/content/dam/gepower-pgdp/global/en_US/documents/technical/ger/ger-3434d-ge-gas-turbine-design-philosophy.pdf | |||
57 | Boilers and Steam Generators (heat rate, efficiency) | ASHRAE Systems 2016 | Ch 32 Boilers | |
58 | Internal Combustion Engines (comp. ratio, BMEP) | http://www.epi-eng.com/piston_engine_technology/engine_technology_contents.htm | ||
59 | Heat Exchangers (shell and tube, feedwater heaters) | ASHRAE Systems 2016 | Ch 48 Heat Exchangers | |
60 | Cooling Towers (apprach, drift, blowdown) | Power Plant Engineering | ||
61 | ASHRAE Systems 2016 | Ch 40 Cooling Towers | ||
62 | Condensers (surface area, materials) | Power Plant Engineering | ||
63 | ASHRAE Systems 2016 | Ch 39 Condensers | ||
64 | Topic 11.0 | Cooling/Heating | 6 of 80 problems | |
65 | Capacity | Power Plant Engineering | ||
66 | Loads | Power Plant Engineering | ||
67 | Cycles | Power Plant Engineering | ||
68 | Topic 12.0 | Energy Recovery | 5 of 80 problems | |
69 | Waste Heat | Power Plant Engineering | ||
70 | Storage | Power Plant Engineering | ||
71 | Topic 12.0 | Combined Cycles | 5 of 80 problems | |
72 | Components | Power Plant Engineering | ||
73 | Efficiency | Power Plant Engineering | ||