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Electrical Engineering PE Refresher

Thursdays, January 30 – April 3, 2014

Web Conference - 6:00-9:00 PM

Class Web Site: www.ece.umn.edu/class/ee0001

 

 

WEEK             DATE              TOPIC                                     INSTRUCTOR

1

1/30/2014

Introduction & Fundamentals

Dan

 

2

2/6/2014

Introduction & Fundamentals

Dan

 

3

2/13/2014

Power System Review, Complex Math

Tom

 

4

2/20/2014

Per-Unit Systems, Transformers – Models, Impedance & Connections

Tom

 

5

2/27/2014

Transformer Nameplates, Induction Machines

Tom

 

6

3/6/2014

Energy Measurement

Dan

7

3/13/2014

Synchronous Machines, VAR Compensation

Tom

 

8

3/20/2014

Transmission Lines, Symmetrical Components

Tom

 

9

3/27/2014

Symmetrical Components, Short Circuit Analysis

Tom

 

10

4/3/2014

Finance & Wrap-up

Dan &

Tom

 

Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture,      Geoscience & Interior Design

85 E 7th Place Suite 160

St. Paul 55101

Phone: (651) 296-2388

Key person: Margaret Koele

Phone: 651-757-1519     

Email: margaret.koele@state.mn.us

Web site: http://www.aelslagid.state.mn.us

 

Future PE Exam dates are:

PE Examination          MN Board Deadline  ELSES Registration Deadline           

October 25, 2013        August 12, 2013         September 5, 2013

April 11, 2014            January 27, 2014        TBD

 

Year                Spring Date                Fall Date        

2014                    April 11                              October 24       


 

 

 

 

This course is a review of electrical engineering fundamentals required to pass the National Council of Engineering Examiners Principles and Practice Examination in the discipline of Electrical Engineering in the Power Emphasis.  It is designed to aid the electrical engineer in preparation for the PE examination by presenting an organized review of material ordinarily contained in a college electrical engineering curriculum.  Primary emphasis will be on problem solving with orientation as close as possible to the type of questions contained in the exam.

 

Additional instruction and material is available for other Electrical Engineering exam options.  Please consult instructors.

 

Prerequisite:        Engineering or equivalent degree

                              4 years electrical engineering experience

 

Instructors:

 

Tom Ernst, P.E.                  715-718-1384 (cell & office)
FAX - call to arrange 

                              E-mail: t.w.ernst@ieee.org

 

               Dan Nordell, P.E.                              (612) 330-5822 (o)

                                                            (763) 742-2076 (c)

                                                            (612) 573-4029 (FAX)

                              E-mail: d.nordell@ieee.org

 

1)       Electrical Engineering, A Referenced Review, Fourth Edition, 2005 (Bentley and Shaalan) available from Kaplan AEC Education, a division of Dearborn Financial Publishing, 30 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Il 60606-7481,
Phone: (312) 836-4400, www.kaplanaecengineering.com

2)       Electrical Engineering Reference Manual for the Power, Electrical and Electronics, and Computer PE Exams, 8th ed. (John A. Camara, PE, 2009) available from Professional Publications, Inc., 1250 Fifth Ave., Belmont, CA 94002 Phone: 800-426-1178 or 650-593-9119. http://www.ppi2pass.com/   ISBN: 1-59126-111-2 Note:  This edition is written for the new depth-only exam format.

3)       Electrical Engineering Practice Problems for the Power, Electrical and Electronics, and Computer PE Exams, 8th ed. (John A. Camara, PE, 2009) available from Professional Publications, Inc., 1250 Fifth Ave., Belmont, CA 94002 Phone: 800-426-1178 or 650-593-9119. http://www.ppi2pass.com/   ISBN: 1-59126-112-0 Note:  This edition is written for the new depth-only exam format.

4)       Electrical Engineering Sample Examinations for the Power, Electrical and Electronics, and Computer PE Exams, 3rd ed. (John A. Camara, PE, 2009) available from Professional Publications, Inc., 1250 Fifth Ave., Belmont, CA 94002 Phone: 800-426-1178 or 650-593-9119. http://www.ppi2pass.com/   ISBN: 978-1-59126-156-8 Note:  This edition is written for the new depth-only exam format.

5)       Electrical Engineering Quick Reference for the Power, Electrical and Electronics, and Computer PE Exams, 3rd ed. (John A. Camara, PE, 2009) available from Professional Publications, Inc., 1250 Fifth Ave., Belmont, CA 94002 Phone: 800-426-1178 or 650-593-9119. http://www.ppi2pass.com/   ISBN: 978-159126-113-1 Note:  This edition is written for the new depth-only exam format.

6)       Electrical Metermen's Handbook published by Edison Electric Institute, 750 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017  ASIN: 0931032113

7)       Electrical Transmission and Distribution Reference Book published by ABB Power T&D Company, Inc, Transmission Technology Institute, Centennial Campus, 1021 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606; (919) 515-6000, (919) 515-6043(FAX); $125.00.

8)       Electronics Designers' Handbook (Giacoletto) published by McGraw-Hill

9)       Handbook of Chemistry and Physics published by Chemical Rubber Co., 18901 Cranwood Parkway, Cleveland, Ohio 44128

10)    2008 National Electrical Code published by National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Mass 02269, available from Minnesota Electrical Association, 3100 Humboldt Ave S., Mpls 55408, phone 827-6117

11)    Radio Amateur's Handbook published by American Radio Relay League, Newington, Conn.

12)    Reference Data for Radio Engineers (ITT) published by Howard W. Sams & Co, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana 46268

13)    Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers (Fink) published by McGraw-Hill

14)    Standard Mathematical Tables published by Chemical Rubber Co., 18901 Cranwood Parkway, Cleveland, Ohio 44128

15)    Pocket Ref by Thomas J. Glover, published by Sequoia Publishing, P.O. Box 620820 Dept 101, Littleton, Colorado 80162-0820. www.sequoiapub.com,  ISBN 1-885071-00-0

16)    Pocket PCRef by Thomas J. Glover and Millie M. Young, published by Sequoia Publishing

 

Note:  The Radio Amateur Handbook and the two Pocket reference documents (#8, 12, 13) are available locally from Radio City, 2663 County Road I, Mounds View, MN 55112, phone (612) 786-4475, (800) 426-2891, www.radioinc.com

 

Additional aids include compass and triangle, scientific calculator, and basic college texts.

 

Format of the course will be a combination of lecture and group and individual problem solving.  The student should identify and bring with him to class reference materials which he will find useful in taking the professional engineering exam.

 

Topics which will be covered during the ten class sessions will include the following:

               Nature and presentation of the PE exam

               Basic Circuits

               Transformers, power systems, National Electrical Code

               Machinery

               Control Theory

               Electronics

               Logic design

               Communications


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EE-1

Electrical Engineering PE Refresher

Thursdays, January 30 – April 3, 2014

Web Conference - 6:00-9:00 PM

Class Web Site: www.ece.umn.edu/class/ee0001

 

 

 

  

 

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