EE exam topics
EE exam topics
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Hello all,
I'm taking a test for an EE assistant (entry level) position for a city. The position description says electrical power systems fundamentals calculations.
What type of questions/subject should I go over?
This is what I came up with.
AC Power Analysis
Instantaneous and Average Power
Maximum Average Power Transfer
Effective or RMS Value
Apparent Power and Power Factor
Complex Power
Power Factor Correction
Three-Phase Circuits
Balanced 3 Phase Voltages
Balanced Wye-Wye Connection
Balanced Wye-Delta Connection
Balanced Delta-Delta Connection
Balanced Delta-Wye Connection
Power in a Balanced System
This is pulled straight from a book. Fundamentals of Electric Circuits 3E, Alexander Sadiku
Thanks for your help.
I'm taking a test for an EE assistant (entry level) position for a city. The position description says electrical power systems fundamentals calculations.
What type of questions/subject should I go over?
This is what I came up with.
AC Power Analysis
Instantaneous and Average Power
Maximum Average Power Transfer
Effective or RMS Value
Apparent Power and Power Factor
Complex Power
Power Factor Correction
Three-Phase Circuits
Balanced 3 Phase Voltages
Balanced Wye-Wye Connection
Balanced Wye-Delta Connection
Balanced Delta-Delta Connection
Balanced Delta-Wye Connection
Power in a Balanced System
This is pulled straight from a book. Fundamentals of Electric Circuits 3E, Alexander Sadiku
Thanks for your help.






RE: EE exam topics
I was a little confused as the job description appears to lean toward the MEP environment but there is also mention of generation, transmission, and distribution. I assume this is with a power company that serves that city.
I would think short-circuit calculations would be good to look at.
What you posted is right on the money.
I think if you are able to perform three-phase calculations, wherein you can calculate the current if given the kVA and voltage then you will be in good step.
Do you have any experience in the electrical industry?
RE: EE exam topics
If allowed, let us know what topics were addressed on the test. I'm curious about what an employer considers to be "fundamental calculations." Good luck!
RE: EE exam topics
What is an MEP environment?
I have no job experience, recent EE graduate. Never took a course on power systems so this is all new to me. The most relevant course I took was network analysis (AC steady state but nothing 3 phase). I took power electronics which was fun but nothing about systems.
I picked up another book. Power System Analysis by John J. Grainger. I was thinking the first chapter would be the minimum I would want to cover.Link The table of contents can be viewed.
Thanks guys for your feedback.
RE: EE exam topics
RE: EE exam topics
If you were able to get on with this position it sounds like it could be good. I think you would learn a lot.
Here are a few links for some calculations you will encounter: http://ncalculators.com/electrical/kva-calculator....
http://ecmweb.com/basics/calculating-single-and-3-...
http://www.gea.com.pk/en/images/stories/pdf/Energy...
Here is some information on short circuit calculations: http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/dam/public...
I think the link you posted is a very nice reference. I think perusing the first chapter will be good. It sounds like you will have the opportunity to learn alot on the job.
I agree with JMB, we would like to hear how things go when you take the test. I too would be interested in what they consider basic calculations.
RE: EE exam topics
Its a Power PE exam prep website. Dont be too spooked as basic principles of a lot of things is what the PE exam is about.
That site has several very good youtube videos that go over basic concepts and problems, and how to work them... for power EE.
RE: EE exam topics
Thanks.
RE: EE exam topics
I also just realized that you said "non-scientific calculator." This can't possibly be correct. You need a calculator that can, at the very least, perform trigonometric functions. (Or am I just whining?)