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PE Mechanical Engineering: Thermal and Fluid Systems

Provider
NCEES
Format
Computer based, closed book with an electronic reference
Exam questions
Total questions: 80; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
Time limit
9-hour appointment including tutorial and optional break
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.

  • Thermal/Fluid Principles — Official range: 19–29 questions (Practice allocation: 27.12%)
    • Heat Transfer Principles
    • Thermodynamic Principles
    • Fluid Principles
  • Fluid Equipment and Distribution Systems — Official range: 17–26 questions (Practice allocation: 24.29%)
    • Piping Components and Connections
    • Fluid Distribution Systems
    • Pumps and Fans
    • Compressors, Nozzles, and Diffusers
  • Power Systems and Components — Official range: 17–26 questions (Practice allocation: 24.29%)
    • Turbines
    • Boilers, Steam Generators, and Waste Heat Recovery
    • Condensers
    • Power Cycles
  • Cooling/Heating Systems and Components — Official range: 12–18 questions (Practice allocation: 16.95%)
    • Heat Exchangers
    • Cooling Towers
    • Refrigeration Cycles and Heat Pumps
  • Supportive Knowledge (Thermal and Fluid Systems) — Official range: 5–8 questions (Practice allocation: 7.34%)
    • Economic Analysis
    • Project Planning and Scheduling
    • Electrical Concepts
    • Material and Stress Analysis
    • Interpretation and Application of Codes and Standards
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