Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) – Mechanical: Thermal and Fluid Systems
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El examen de Principios y Práctica de la Ingeniería (PE) – Mecánica: Sistemas Térmicos y de Fluidos es un examen de licenciamiento específico de la disciplina, diseñado para ingenieros mecánicos que se especializan en el diseño, análisis y operación de sistemas que involucran conversión de energía, flujo de fluidos y transferencia de calor. Este examen evalúa la capacidad del candidato para aplicar principios fundamentales de ingeniería a problemas del mundo real en termodinámica, mecánica de fluidos, transferencia de calor y maquinaria de fluidos. Está destinado a ingenieros con al menos cuatro años de experiencia progresiva que buscan la licencia profesional (PE) para demostrar competencia en la protección de la salud, seguridad y bienestar público.
Preguntas de Muestra
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In a closed hydronic system, where should the expansion tank be connected to ensure the system pressure remains stable regardless of pump operation?
A closed hydronic heating system is being designed. The engineer is calculating the required expansion tank size. Which of the following effects can be neglected in the sizing calculation?
A heating coil has a nonlinear relationship between valve position and heat output. Which control valve flow characteristic should be selected to achieve a linear relationship between the control signal and heat transfer from the coil?
A shell-and-tube condenser is used to condense refrigerant on the shell side while cooling water flows through the tubes. To calculate the log mean temperature difference for this condenser, which heat exchanger configuration should be assumed?
A facility engineer is selecting a motor for a new pump. The engineer notes that direct-current motors have a power factor of unity, but the more common alternating-current motors, such as induction motors, have which type of power factor?
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01Thermal/Fluid Principles
Temas
- Heat Transfer Principles (e.g., convection, conduction, radiation)
- Thermodynamic Principles (e.g., graphical processes, steam tables, Mollier diagrams, psychrometric charts, First and Second Laws)
- Fluid Principles (e.g., conservation of energy, conservation of mass, mixing, statics, Moody diagram, Mach number, shock properties, Bernoulli's principle)
Objetivos de aprendizaje
- Heat Transfer Principles (e.g., convection, conduction, radiation)
- Thermodynamic Principles (e.g., graphical processes, steam tables, Mollier diagrams, psychrometric charts, First and Second Laws)
- Fluid Principles (e.g., conservation of energy, conservation of mass, mixing, statics, Moody diagram, Mach number, shock properties, Bernoulli's principle)
02Fluid Equipment and Distribution Systems
Temas
- Piping Components and Connections
- Fluid Distribution Systems
- Pumps and Fans
- Compressors, Nozzles, and Diffusers
Objetivos de aprendizaje
- Piping Components and Connections
- Fluid Distribution Systems
- Pumps and Fans
- Compressors, Nozzles, and Diffusers
03Power Systems and Components
Temas
- Turbines
- Boilers, Steam Generators, and Waste Heat Recovery
- Condensers
- Power Cycles
Objetivos de aprendizaje
- Turbines
- Boilers, Steam Generators, and Waste Heat Recovery
- Condensers
- Power Cycles
04Cooling/Heating Systems and Components
Temas
- Heat Exchangers
- Cooling Towers
- Refrigeration Cycles and Heat Pumps
Objetivos de aprendizaje
- Heat Exchangers
- Cooling Towers
- Refrigeration Cycles and Heat Pumps
05Supportive Knowledge (Thermal and Fluid Systems)
Temas
- Economic Analysis
- Project Planning and Scheduling
- Electrical Concepts
- Material and Stress Analysis
- Interpretation and Application of Codes and Standards
Objetivos de aprendizaje
- Economic Analysis
- Project Planning and Scheduling
- Electrical Concepts
- Material and Stress Analysis
- Interpretation and Application of Codes and Standards