PE Electrical Power study plan

Solve 40 circuit-analysis problems covering nodal and mesh analysis, Thevenin and Norton equivalents, and superposition, logging accuracy by subtopic.

Compute three-phase real, reactive, and apparent power for balanced and unbalanced wye and delta loads without consulting notes.

Convert between per-unit and actual quantities for single-phase and three-phase systems, showing each base-selection step explicitly.

Build a one-page formula sheet for circuit analysis and per-unit conversion, then verify every entry against 10 solved problems.

Interpret CT and PT ratios, burden, and accuracy class to calculate secondary currents and metering error across 15 instrument-transformer problems.

Analyze single-phase and three-phase rectifier circuits, calculating average and RMS output voltage, ripple factor, and diode or thyristor ratings.

Derive duty-cycle relationships for buck, boost, and buck-boost converters, then compute inductor ripple current for 10 design cases.

Estimate how oscilloscope, DMM, and power-analyzer errors propagate into a measured power value for three measurement setups.

Build positive-, negative-, and zero-sequence networks for eight fault scenarios and compute fault currents for bolted three-phase, single-line-to-ground, line-to-line, and double-line-to-ground faults.

Set up a per-unit load-flow model for a five-bus system and verify real and reactive power balance at every bus.

Convert phase voltages and currents into symmetrical components and reconstruct phase quantities for 10 datasets.

Derive sequence impedances for transformers and lines under different grounding configurations, documenting each assumption.

Set overcurrent and differential relay pickup and time-dial values for a three-bus radial system and a looped system, checking coordination margins at each pair.

Select breaker interrupting ratings and CT ratios that match the fault duties computed in Week 3.

Apply symmetrical-component logic to distance and differential protection schemes across eight relay scenarios.

Diagnose coordination failures in five given settings tables and propose corrected settings with justification.

Compute transformer equivalent-circuit parameters from open-circuit and short-circuit tests and predict voltage regulation at specified loads and power factors.

Analyze three-phase induction motor torque-speed behavior, starting current, and efficiency at 10 operating points.

Determine synchronous generator voltage regulation using the EMF, MMF, and Potier methods for several load power factors.

Calculate load sharing for parallel transformers and paralleled generators, including circulating current from mismatched tap settings.

Compute magnetic-circuit reluctance, flux, and inductance for eight geometries, including air gaps and fringing allowances.

Calculate eddy-current and hysteresis losses and explain how lamination thickness and core material affect each component.

Analyze DC machine and single-phase motor performance at 10 operating conditions, including starting and speed control.

Calculate transmission-line series impedance and shunt admittance from conductor geometry, bundling, and phase spacing.

Calculate voltage regulation and line losses for short, medium, and long transmission lines using the appropriate model for each.

Size shunt capacitors and series reactors for voltage support across eight load scenarios, verifying against voltage limits.

Compute substation grounding-grid resistance and check step and touch voltages against allowable limits.

Select conductor size and overcurrent device ratings for a distribution feeder given load growth and available fault current.

Complete an 80-question, four-hour full-length practice exam under strict timed conditions.

Categorize every missed question by domain and write a corrective note explaining the underlying concept and error.

Re-solve 20 previously missed problems without notes to confirm retention.

Finalize a one-page master formula and reference sheet spanning all four domains.