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PE Mechanical Engineering: HVAC and Refrigeration

Provider
NCEES
Format
Computer-based testing
Exam questions
Total questions: 80.
Time limit
8-hour exam within a 9-hour appointment
Exam fee
$400
Examination outline

The authority publishes question-count ranges for each content area. The practice percentages below use the midpoint of each range, normalized to 100%; they are not exact percentages published by the authority. Practice question counts may differ slightly because of rounding.

  • HVAC Loads and Psychrometrics — Official range: 18–27 questions (Practice allocation: 25.71%)
    • Heating/Cooling Loads
    • Heating/Cooling Processes
    • Humidification/Dehumidification Processes
  • HVAC and Refrigeration Distribution and Systems — Official range: 20–30 questions (Practice allocation: 28.57%)
    • Air Distribution Systems and Ductwork
    • Air Quality and Ventilation
    • Fluid Distribution Systems and Piping
    • Control Concepts
    • Refrigeration and Refrigeration Systems
  • HVAC Equipment and Components — Official range: 24–36 questions (Practice allocation: 34.29%)
    • Cooling Towers and Fluid Coolers
    • Boilers and Furnaces
    • Heat Exchangers
    • Condensers/Evaporators
    • Pumps, Compressors, and Fans
    • Cooling and Heating Coils
    • Energy Recovery
  • Supportive Knowledge (HVAC and Refrigeration) — Official range: 8–12 questions (Practice allocation: 11.43%)
    • Codes and Standards
    • Acoustics and Vibration Control
    • Economic Analysis
    • Electrical Concepts
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