ACE THE FE or PE EXAM Review course for the PE Mechanical Engineering

Improving productivity is an important goal in all industries. So it should be in your PE prep. How many hours do you plan to use to prepare? How many can you spare? Here is a course that will cut 100 hours from your study time. At a minimum, you can complete this course in 20 hours but they will be equivalent to 120 hours of study on your own. When complete, you will be ready for your final preparation by attacking sample PE exams.

This course is coordinated with the most popular reference handbook for the PE Mechanical Engineering Reference Handbook by Michael Lindeburg. Although you can take some of your favorite college textbooks into the exam, this reference book provides all the information at one convenient point. With this course, the book becomes both a learning tool and a reference tool. Each presentation in the course will take a wild ride through the appropriate sections of the book, in an order that is best for learning. When completed, the candidate will have great understanding where to turn, not only to find the required formulas but also the necessary properties and graphs to complete the problem.

The professor offers great advice on how to understand the topic, how to take shortcuts, what are the proper units, and where to find key information. Although the presentations explain theory, clearly and simply, the professor focuses on solving problems with you. These presentations include multimedia animations (see sample slide below) but the focus is on the most important aspect of your study schedule; problems solving.

TOPICS:

MACHINE DESIGN COURSE

Engineering Practice
Statics
Dynamics
Material Properties
Strength of Materials
Vibration
Mechanical Components
Motors, Mechanisms, Hydraulics
Joints
Manufacturing Processes
Fatigue and Failure

THERMAL FLUIDS COURSE

1. Fluid Statics

2. Fluid Dynamics

3. Fluid Friction

     4.     Fluid Applications
     5.     Fluid Distribution
     6.     Thermodynamic Processes
     7.     Thermodynamics Cycles
     8.     Economics
     9.     Heat Transfer
    10.    Psychrometrics
    11.    Steam
    12.    Power Plants
    13.    Power Systems
    14.    Combustion

HVACR COURSE

1. Fluid Statics

2. Fluid Dynamics

3. Fluid Friction

     4.     Fluid Distribution
     5.     Economics
     6.     Thermodynamic Processes
     7.     Thermodynamic Cycles
     8.     Refrigeration
     9.     Heat Transfer
    10.    Psychrmetrics
    11.    Air Systems Psychrometrics
    12.    Systems and Components
    13.    Combustion

This course was first introduced in 2005 and is refereed and updated continuously. Last updated - 2017

"Just wanted to drop you a note and let you know your review materials helped me pass the PE exam this past October (just got the results this week). I've been out of school for eleven years and used the cd's along with the MERM text for preparation. " (comment 2008)

"I purchased the package containing two CD ROMs - PE Refresher Course for the Mechanical Engineer (Morning & Afternoon Topics) as well as the online course Mechanical Passing Zone from PPI. Hands down, your guidance on the CD’s regarding the topics to focus my study was the biggest help." (Comment 2007)

"I passed the PE exam this April on my first try and wanted to let you know your CD was key in helping me with the morning session. I definitely felt prepared for the morning session and will recommend your CD to EITs in the future who are planning on taking the exam. (Comment 2012)"

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MACHINE DESIGN THERMAL FLUIDS HVACR

"I am happy to report that the exam last Friday, although not a particularly pleasurable experience, was a success. Your CD-ROM lectures and homework were extremely instrumental in preparing me for the Mechanical Engineering Principles and Practice exam. As you noted, Psychrometrics is heavily tested in the morning session and since I had next to nothing on that in college (25 years ago) your material was invaluable. In addition, your homework problems got me into the mindset of understanding and solving problems. As expected, the exam threw a few curve balls but nothing I was totally stumped on.

I expect to get the official results by Christmas, but am positive that I passed the exam. The only question is "By what margin".

Thanks again for your help."

COMMENT 2009

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James,

I just want to thank you for providing a very comprehensive study system. I am happy to announce I passed the Mechanical PE!!!!

Thanks again and I really appreciate it. (2014)

Thank you for your practical and helpful presentation of these refresher topics. (2014)

Hello Dr. Kamm (2015)

Welcome back! I would like to seek your recommendation regarding a study plan in order to take the April 2015 Mechanical PE exam.. I went through the refresher course once and am going back just to remember the concepts. I did the problems you suggested and am going through them again. I also purchased the afternoon HVAC but have not started to review yet. What about reading the MERM? Should we read the chapters you mention in your course? Please advise.

2016

Hi James,

Happy news - I passed my PE exam.

I want to thank you for your tremendous support in answering my questions which was critical in passing the PE-HVAC in NewYork board. Use of psychometric charts rather than relying on equations alone saved a lot of time.

Thanks again

Subject: Re: Great Tutorials - question about Heat Transfer tutorial (2014)

Thank you Prof. Kamm,

That really helps. I would like to finish off the problems for the heat transfer and economics sections today which will complete your course. BTW, I got a postcard flyer on your course through the mail last week. I had already purchased your course the week before.

For the remainder of this week, I will work on the HVAC afternoon course. That will mean I have two months left to work through additional practice problems. I owe that to your course for getting me familiar with the material very quickly. I was a little overwhelmed by being able to get through the MERM in time.

Best regards,

"I saw the 2012 ~2013 videos and was impressed. Wanted to know if you had done many changes since. What’s the cost on the latest video for Mechanical Engineering? Can this be downloaded? Thanks.

p.s. it’s always good to have a Good Professor. Make learning easy. " (2015)

James (2015)

I'll actually be doing the "homework" problems tonight or tomorrow. . I will have to go back and look at my notes to see the exact ones I ran into problems on. I forgot I actually have the ASHRAE digital chart as well. I will have to load that up and check my own answers.

Thanks for the reply,

Joe

Now this review is three courses: updated for the new NCEES specifications. Each course includes many Powerpoint presentations of 20-45 minutes, streamed directly to your computer. A question bank is provided, including solutions...