Chemical PE Exam

More than 450 practice problems coordinate with the chapters in the Chemical Engineering Reference Manual, so you can work appropriate problems as you study. You'll reinforce what you've learned and discover where you may need additional preparation. Most of the practice problems are in the PE exam's multiple-choice format. Step-by-step solutions provide clear, complete explanations of how to reach the answer most efficiently.

On the Chemical PE exam, you have an average of just six minutes to solve each problem. This collection of 100 realistic, multiple-choice practice problems prepares you to perform at peak efficiency.

The step-by-step solution provided for each problem demonstrates how to work quickly and effectively. Explanations of the three wrong answers show common errors and how to avoid them. Your confidence and test-taking expertise will build as you gain experience solving these exam-like problems.

Topics covered include

• Mass and Energy Balances
• Mass Transfer
• Thermodynamics
• Plant Design and Operation
• Kinetics
• Fluids
• Heat Transfer

• Mass and Energy Balances
• Mass Transfer
• Thermodynamics
• Plant Design and Operation
• Kinetics
• Fluids
• Heat Transfer

Did you already purchase the Online Casio FX-115 ES Plus Calculator Class? If so, click here to login and participate in the live class or view the recorded class.

The Online Casio FX-115 ES Plus Calculator Class will take place on August 26, 2012 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Enrollment is now open.

Time is of the essence on the FE/EIT and PE exams. Maximize your time on exam day by knowing how to use your calculator. The Online Casio FX-115 ES Plus Calculator Class focuses on the operation of the NCEES-approved Casio FX-115 ES Plus calculator. Get the training, tips, shortcuts, and problem-solving practice necessary for exam success through this interactive class. The class combines the convenience of an online course with the effectiveness of an instructor-led course through a virtual classroom environment.

PPI’s Online Casio FX-115 ES Plus Calculator Class offers

• over 6 hours of expert instruction
• a recording of the class
• a focus on the operation of the Casio FX-115 ES Plus calculator
• training, tips, and shortcuts
• exam-like practice problems using your Casio FX-115 ES Plus calculator

Online Benefits 

• The class is completely interactive—you can ask questions at any time during the live session.
• You don't have to live near where the class is taught.
• You can attend class from home, or while on the road.
• The class session is recorded and archived, for viewing whenever you choose.

Topics Covered

• Basic Setup and Mode
• Basic Operations
• Base-N Operations
• Complex Algebra
• Limited Calculus Capabilities
• Matrix Operations
• Solution of Equations
• Statistical Operations
• Symbolic Math

System Requirements

All students: High-speed internet access; Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1; 1 GB of memory (recommended); audio speakers or headphones

Windows® users: Windows XP/Vista/7; Internet Explorer® 6, 7, or 8; or Mozilla® Firefox® 2.x or 3.x; or Google Chrome™; and Adobe Flash Player 10.1

Mac OS® users: Mac OS X v10.4 – 10.6 (Intel®); or Mac OS X v10.4 (PowerPC); Safari® 2.x; or Mozilla Firefox 2.x or 3.x; or Google Chrome

Linux users: Mozilla Firefox 2.x or 3.x

Location & Schedule

• Online

This professional reference provides mathematical models and formulas you need to make investment decisions and manage cash flow. It is an excellent resource for understanding economic issues that appear frequently in FE/EIT and PE exam problems.

Topics Covered

• The Meaning of Present Worth
• Income Tax Considerations
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Accounting Cost and Expense Terms
• Extracting the Rate of Return
• Ranking Mutually Exclusive Projects
• Consumer Loans
• Capitalization Costs versus Expenses
• Forecasting
• Depreciation Methods

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• The Meaning of Present Worth
• Income Tax Considerations
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Accounting Cost and Expense Terms
• Extracting the Rate of Return
• Ranking Mutually Exclusive Projects
• Consumer Loans
• Capitalization Costs versus Expenses
• Forecasting
• Depreciation Methods

Thinking of starting your own business in high-tech? Do yourself a huge favor by reading this book first. The authors, both veterans of many start-ups, address topics vital to your start-up success, such as

• Finding start-up opportunities
• Leaving your current employer but keeping your ideas
• Protecting your intellectual property
• Managing the five critical elements of a successful start-up
• Securing start-up financing
• Dealing successfully with venture capitalists
• Writing a winning business plan
• Creating a management team
• Handling employment and compensation--who to hire and how to pay them
• Avoiding the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make
• Understanding company valuation and exit strategies

James Swanson and Michael Baird lay out all the basic concepts clearly, step by step. They demystify the start-up process with frank advice, insiders' tips, and "been there" examples. On-point case studies show you what to do--and what to avoid. An expanded list of resources steers you to help when you need it. You'll learn what it takes for you to create and manage a start-up, and the personal characteristics required to be successful in your new venture.

In good economies and bad, entrepreneurs will continue to lead the way to new markets, new ventures, and new technologies. With this comprehensive new guide, you have a great start to start-up success.