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Congratulations on deciding to pursue your goal of becoming a Professional Engineer (PE) — a significant step that demonstrates your dedication to yourself, your career, and the public. Passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering Chemical Exam (PE Chemical Exam) is a crucial milestone on this journey. Achieving this prestigious license can unlock exciting career opportunities, from increased job mobility to the ability to work independently as a consulting engineer in the industry.
AIChE’s Chemical PE Exam review course is your comprehensive guide to acing the PE Chemical Exam. Carefully aligned with the exam topics published by NCEES, this course ensures you're fully prepared for the challenges ahead.
Led by experienced instructor Dr. Harvey Hensley, the course will refresh your knowledge on key subjects you may have not used since graduation. You’ll work through problems designed to mirror those found on the computer-based test (CBT), giving you the hands-on experience needed to succeed. Plus, timed quizzes will help you practice solving problems under the same time pressures you’ll face during the exam, building your confidence and readiness.
Take the next step in your engineering career with AIChE’s review course — designed to help you pass the PE Chemical Exam and move forward with your professional goals!
TESTIMONIAL: "The AIChE PE prep course was my primary study tool and I condensed the material into a shorter window of time in an effort to have the freshest refresh possible at the time of the test. I highly recommend this course to others who prefer to study at their own pace and have the discipline to read and practice the material on their own. The PE Course was very helpful for me.It covered all the main topics for the exam. The practice problems were to the point and relevant for the examination. Practice those problems along with the explanation from the teacher/coordinator and you will do well!! Many thanks for those that prepared this course."
- Irina, PE Chemical
What you can expect:
Type: Online PDF lectures, sample problems with solutions, timed quizzes, and a final exam
- Format: Materials are presented in easily read, scrollable, and searchable files
- Practice: Use the reference manual that you will use on the NCEES computer-based test
- Comfort: Learn that you can comfortably work the exam in the time allotted
Topics covered in the course:
- Mass/Energy Balances
- Thermodynamics
- Fluids
- Heat Transfer
- Mass Transfer
- Chemical Reaction Engineering (Kinetics)
- Plant Design and Operations
Time Commitment
You can expect to spend approximately 70 hours in order to successfully complete the course, with the goal of passing your exam. The course is self-paced so you can set the number of hours/week that best fits your needs. A typical range is 4 hrs/week (for 18 weeks) to 9 hrs/week (for 8 weeks).
- Relearn material from undergraduate classes that you have not used on-the-job
- Learn the types of problems and questions to expect on the PE exam
- Learn how to find material in the NCEES Chemical Reference Handbook
- Learn that you can comfortably work the exam in the time allotted
Eligibility to take the PE Chemical Exam
B.S. or equivalent degree in chemical engineering with preferably four or more years of relevant engineering work experience. More information can be found on the NCEES website.
Module 1: Mass and Energy Balances
- Lesson 1: Mass Balances without Reactions
- Lesson 2: Mass Balances with Reactions
- Lesson 3: Energy Balances without Reactions
- Lesson 4: Energy Balances with Reactions
Module 2: Thermodynamics
- Lesson 1: Work and Energy
- Lesson 2: Ideal Fluids
- Lessons 3: Real Fluids
- Lesson 4: Phase Equilibria
Module 3: Fluids
- Lesson 1: Flow Behavior
- Lesson 2: Mechanical Energy
- Lesson 3: Pumps and Compressors
- Lesson 4: Flow Networks and Fluid Measurements
Module 4: Heat Transfer
- Lesson 1: Without Phase Change
- Lesson 2: With Phase Change
- Lesson 3: Equipment Design
- Lesson 4: Analysis of Performance
Module 5: Mass Transfer
- Lesson 0: Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: Distillation
- Lesson 2: Absorption and Stripping
- Lesson 3: Liquid Extraction
- Lesson 4: Miscellaneous Processes
Module 6: Chemical Reaction Engineering (Kinetics)
- Lesson 1: General Definitions
- Lesson 2: Chemical Equilibrium, Complex Rate Expressions
- Lesson 3: Single Reactors
- Lesson 4: Complex Reactors, Ionic Equilibrium
Module 7: Plant Design and Operation
- Lesson 1: Economics
- Lesson 2: Design
- Lesson 3: Operation, Safety and Environment
- Lesson 4: Plant Troubleshooting
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