EMF vs. Voltage Electromotive force (EMF) and voltage are two important concepts in Power Engineering, especially in direct current (DC) circuits. This material is briefly touched on in 4th class, but is expanded upon in 3rd and 2nd. Understanding the difference between these two concepts and the relationship between them is crucial. The purpose of […]
What’s new with the SOPEEC Exams Here’s what we’ve learned and what you should expect from the new SOPEEC Power Engineering Exams this year. The Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) has announced a change in multiple choice exam format for power engineers starting January 1, 2023. Instead of 150 questions and 3.5 hours,
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Lately throughout the Power Engineering Facebook communities Power Engineers Anonymous & Brotherhood Of Power Engineers, I’ve noticed one question has been asked numerous times. “How long did it take you guys to complete your (4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st Class) Power Engineering Certifications.” Looking through the comments, it is interesting to see how greatly the length of
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Mustafa Ibrahim saw the post 4th Class Power Engineering Jobs For Steam Time which includes a poll where you can vote how you obtained your Power Engineering firing time towards your 4th Class certification. He then asked “Hey Robbie I saw a poll on your website about where people got their steam time or firing
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Here is a list of Power Engineering Steam Labs across Canada! Wow it has been just over a year since this post was originally posted and over 2500 power engineers have joined the Power Engineering 101 mailing list. Once joining the mailing list I send and email saying thank you for joining and ask you
The Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) was established in 1972 to promote a uniform examination system and improve the mobility of power engineers between provinces. It is a national committee representing all Canadian jurisdictions and the Federal department of Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC). Exam aspirants should follow the proper procedure to attempt
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Are you considering a career in Power Engineering? If so, here is a list of over 75 Power Engineering Training Courses across Canada to help you choose the right one. This list of Power Engineering Training Courses includes direct links to the follow courses across Canada. Power Engineering Full Time Programs Power Engineering Distance Learning Courses Power Engineering Exam
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Often times when having conversations with other Power Engineers studying for their Power Engineering exams I get asked “What is the easiest order to write your Power Engineering exams?” I’ve also seen this question asked on Power Engineer’s Annonymous and Power Engineer Central Forum throughout the years. Usually, you don’t have much choice on which order
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Not sure How To Solve Sensible and Latent Heat Mixture Problems? This video will show you step by step on how to solve various sensible and latent heat mixture problems that may show up on your 2A2 exam. A variety of examples and practice problems are included along with a downloadable worksheet (link below). How
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Todays tutorial covers How to Solve Water Equivalent Calculations to prepare you for your Second Class 2A2 exam. The tutorial explains the concept of water equivalent and includes several practice problems in a Free PDF Download of how to derive the formula, determine the water equivalent and how to apply the calculated water equivalent to solve heat
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Todays tutorial covers How to Solve Specific Heat Capacity Calculations to prepare you for your Second Class 2A2 exam. The tutorial explains the concept of specific heat capacity and includes several practice problems including a Free PDF Download of how to use the formula, find the specific heat and how to use specific heat in calculations
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Are you struggling to pass a Power Engineering exam? If so, here is a collection of all the Power Engineering Study Apps available across Canada. This post is a new addition to the Power Engineering series of posts compiled to help you throughout your studies and career. This series of posts includes, a summary of all the Power
Todays tutorial covers How to Solve Specific Heat Capacity Questions to prepare you for your Fourth Class 4A exam. The tutorial explains the concept of specific heat capacity and includes a Free PDF Download with several examples of how to use the formula, find the specific heat and how to use specific heat in calculations to
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Todays tutorial covers How to Solve Specific Heat Capacity Problems to prepare you for your Third Class 3A1 exam. The tutorial explains the concept of specific heat capacity and includes a Free PDF Download with several examples of how to use the formula, find the specific heat and how to use specific heat in calculations to
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Todays tutorial covers How to Determine Specific Heat Capacity Calculations to prepare you for your First Class 1A1 exam. The tutorial explains the concept of specific heat capacity and includes several examples (Free PDF Download) of how to use the formula, find the specific heat and how to use specific heat in calculations to solve
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This post will help you understand How A Compression Refrigeration Cycle Works. Compression Refrigeration Cycle Video #1 Video Source: QPAGE VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS Describes and illustrates: Components of the compression refrigeration cycle Compression cycle fundamentals Low side and high side of the system Basic application of the cycle Note: The music in the video is a little
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The objective of this post is to explain: The Operation Of An Electrical Transformer By the end of this post you’ll have a better understanding of the following topics: General overview of transformers Principle of operation Transformer application Single-phase transformers Three-phase transformers Transformer calculations Power transmission losses Core & Shell transformers Transformer cooling Autotransformers The
When completing ASME code calculations involving cylindrical components it is possible during examinations you will be required to know how to calculate the thickness of an unstayed full hemispherical head. I recommend before working on questions involving full hemispherical heads, you read over the material and complete the practice questions regarding How To: Determine The Thickness Of
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