I have created a live CBT test that will mimic test day. Each test will consist of 80 questions which is sampled at random from a question bank. For the morning and afternoon session, you will get a total of 8 hours with a lunch break. Remember to set aside at least 9 hours before […]

For those interested in generator protection, I am giving away my book, “Setting A Generator Protective Digital Relay “. This book is a “look over my shoulder” book. It is light on theory and heavy on practical setting. If you are in the field of setting digital relays for generators, than look no further. This […]

I have just completed the fourth test volume. It can be purchased here. This volume includes alternate item type (AIT) questions. See video below for details. According to NCEES, this October 2020 PE test will be the last of the pencil and paper standard A,B,C,D multiple choice test. Even though this test volume includes AIT […]

I have just completed the third test volume. It can be purchased here.

This is a clarification to a series of emails I am having with an individual that seems to be confused with Phasors, Rotation and Reference Points. First let me discuss phase rotation. Imagine I was looking at a rotating wheel that was moving counterclockwise as in the picture below. What would I see? I would […]

Question from inbox: In problem 34 of Vol II, I am having trouble understanding the answer given. I understand that if the sending angle is greater than the receiving angle then real power flows from the sending end to the receiving end. I am having trouble understanding in regards to max power and load admittance. […]

Question from inbox: This question is for problem 7 on page 96 of the Cram for the PE guide. The problem deals with a 150 MVA generator connected to a 13.8 kV bus. I think this is a very good problem, but I am having trouble getting the same answer mathematically. I think I am […]

Question from inbox: I have a question about problem 3.3 in the original Cram book. My  question is regarding the battery charge inefficiency. The problem  has 1.2, but should this be 0.2? I am confused where the 1.2 is coming from. Forget the 30A DC motor and let us make the problem more simple. Lets […]

Question from my inbox: I have a question regarding problem 11 of 4.2 Electric Power Devices. The problem is regarding a transformer bank in which one of the banks is removed. The reduced capacity is 57.7% or 288.5 MVA. How do we arrive at this answer? The open delta transformer is identical to a normal […]

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