Recommend study materials for EE PE Exam

[JigaWatt]

I'm in the process of studying for the EE PE Exam in April, and I'm figuring out that I need more references (I'm using the MGI "PE Readiness" study books). I need references that cover Generators, Motors, and Transformers. I spent virtually no time on these subjects in school, and I'm feeling a bit lost, even though I think these should be fairly simple. A text that covers these subjects in a manner similar to how they will be presented on the PE Exam would be great. I intend to take the "Power" depth (afternoon) exam. Any tips on books/references would be greatly appreciated.

Also, if anyone has any references they would like to sell, I would be intersted.

Thanks!

 

[Plantbldr]

I used the study guide by John A. Camara, and highly recommend it. Check out Amazon.com for it - about $110. It provided a broad overview, and served as a valuable reference during the exam.

 

[JigaWatt]

Thanks for the information. I'm really thinking about getting the PPI (John A. Camara) books, everyone seems to recommend them. Do they have a thorough amount of basic material? The problem is that I never studied these subjects at all in school (motors, generators, transmission lines, etc.), so I am completely unfamiliar with this stuff, and I have no references since I never took the classes. I guess what I'm asking is, with the Camara books, did you find yourself hunting for equations & explanations in other sources, or does he cover the essentials pretty well? Seems like that would be difficult to do in just two or three books.

 

[henri2]

If you never studied these subjects in school then it might not be a bad idea to sign up for a "cut to the chase" exam review course that will cover these subjects effectively.

 

[appy1]

JigaWatt,

As per my knowledge, in April PE takes law and ethics exam if I am not wrong, why u need to study for subjects? or you are preparing for confirmatory exam?
anyway Henri2, can you explain 'cut to chase exam' in detail, I have to appear for confirmatory exam and I am looking for preparative courses,how one can enroll and what are the fees and where it can be attended?

appy

 

[Plantbldr]

The Camara book gives a pretty good summary of the general concepts involved, but a good machines textbook might be a good backup. If I remember correctly, machines (motors, transformers and generators) make up a significant portion of the Power afternoon session. If you had no studies of these in college, a review course (with a live instructor) would be money and time WELL spent!