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Control Systems
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Fundamentals
of Engineering (FE) |
Fundamentals
of Engineering (FE) |
Fundamentals
of Engineering (FE) |
Fundamentals
of Engineering (FE) |
Fundamentals
of Engineering (FE) |
Fundamentals
of Engineering (FE) |
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CHEMICAL
CBT Exam Specifications |
ELECTRICAL
AND COMPUTER CBT Exam Specifications |
ENVIRONMENTAL
CBT Exam Specifications |
INDUSTRIAL
AND SYSTEMS CBT Exam Specifications |
MECHANICAL
CBT Exam Specifications |
OTHER
DISCIPLINES CBT Exam Specifications |
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CIVIL
CBT Exam Specifications |
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Effective
Beginning with the July 2020 Examinations |
Effective
Beginning with the July 2020 Examinations |
Effective
Beginning with the July 2020 Examinations |
Effective
Beginning with the July 2020 Examinations |
Effective
Beginning with the July 2020 Examinations |
Effective
Beginning with the July 2020 Examinations |
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Effective
Beginning with the July 2020 Examinations |
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• The
FE exam is a computer-based test (CBT). It is closed book with an electronic
reference. |
• The
FE exam is a computer-based test (CBT). It is closed book with an electronic
reference. |
• The
FE exam is a computer-based test (CBT). It is closed book with an electronic
reference. |
• The FE
exam is a computer-based test (CBT). It is closed book with an electronic
reference. |
• The
FE exam is a computer-based test (CBT). It is closed book with an electronic
reference. |
• The
FE exam is a computer-based test (CBT). It is closed book with an electronic
reference. |
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• The
FE exam is a computer-based test (CBT). It is closed book with an electronic
reference. |
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Examinees have 6 hours to complete the exam, which contains 110 questions.
The 6-hour time also includes a |
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Examinees have 6 hours to complete the exam, which contains 110 questions.
The 6-hour time also includes a |
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Examinees have 6 hours to complete the exam, which contains 110 questions.
The 6-hour time also includes a |
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Examinees have 6 hours to complete the exam, which contains 110 questions.
The 6-hour time also includes a |
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Examinees have 6 hours to complete the exam, which contains 110 questions.
The 6-hour time also includes a |
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Examinees have 6 hours to complete the exam, which contains 110 questions.
The 6-hour time also includes a |
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Examinees have 6 hours to complete the exam, which contains 110 questions.
The 6-hour time also includes a |
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tutorial
and an optional scheduled break. |
tutorial
and an optional scheduled break. |
tutorial
and an optional scheduled break. |
tutorial
and an optional scheduled break. |
tutorial
and an optional scheduled break. |
tutorial
and an optional scheduled break. |
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tutorial
and an optional scheduled break. |
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• The FE
exam uses both the International System of Units (SI) and the U.S. Customary
System (USCS). |
• The
FE exam uses both the International System of Units (SI) and the U.S.
Customary System (USCS). |
• The
FE exam uses both the International System of Units (SI) and the U.S.
Customary System (USCS). |
• The
FE exam uses both the International System of Units (SI) and the U.S.
Customary System (USCS). |
• The
FE exam uses both the International System of Units (SI) and the U.S.
Customary System (USCS). |
• The
FE exam uses both the International System of Units (SI) and the U.S.
Customary System (USCS). |
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• The
FE exam uses both the International System of Units (SI) and the U.S.
Customary System (USCS). |
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Knowledge
Number of Questions |
Knowledge
Number of Questions |
Knowledge
Number of Questions |
Knowledge
Number of Questions |
Knowledge
Number of Questions |
Knowledge
Number of Questions |
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Knowledge
Number of Questions |
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Session 1 |
1.
Mathematics 6–9 |
1.
Mathematics 11–17 |
1.
Mathematics 5–8 |
1.
Mathematics 6–9 |
1.
Mathematics 6–9 |
1.
Mathematics 8–12 |
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1.
Mathematics and Statistics 8–12 |
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A.
Analytic geometry, logarithms, and trigonometry |
A.
Algebra and trigonometry |
A.
Analytic geometry and trigonometry |
A.
Analytic geometry (e.g., areas, volumes) |
A.
Analytic geometry |
A.
Analytic geometry and trigonometry |
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A.
Analytic geometry |
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B.
Calculus (e.g., single-variable, integral, differential) |
B.
Complex numbers |
B.
Algebraic equations and roots |
B.
Calculus (e.g., derivatives, integrals, progressions, series) |
B.
Calculus (e.g., differential, integral, single-variable, multivariable) |
B.
Differential equations |
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B.
Single-variable calculus |
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C.
Differential equations (e.g., ordinary, partial, Laplace) |
C.
Discrete mathematics |
C.
Calculus (e.g., differential, integral, differential equations) |
C.
Linear algebra (e.g., matrix operations, vector analysis) |
C.
Ordinary differential equations (e.g., homogeneous, nonhomogeneous, |
C.
Numerical methods (e.g., algebraic equations, roots of equations, |
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C.
Vector operations |
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D.
Numerical methods (e.g., error propagation, Taylor’s series, curve fitting, |
D.
Analytic geometry |
D.
Numerical methods (e.g., numerical integration, approximations, precision |
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Laplace
transforms) |
approximations,
precision limits, convergence) |
12 |
D. Statistics
(e.g., distributions, mean, mode, standard deviation, confidence |
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Newton-Raphson,
Fourier series) |
E.
Calculus (e.g., differential, integral, single-variable, multivariable) |
limits,
error propagation) |
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D.
Linear algebra (e.g., matrix operations, vector analysis) |
D.
Linear algebra (e.g., matrix operations) |
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interval,
regression and curve fitting) |
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E.
Algebra (e.g., fundamentals, matrix algebra, systems of equations) |
F.
Ordinary differential equations |
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E.
Numerical methods (e.g., approximations, precision limits, error |
E.
Single-variable calculus |
14 |
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F.
Accuracy, precision, and significant figures |
G.
Linear algebra |
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propagation,
Taylor's series, Newton's method) |
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15 |
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H.
Vector analysis |
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F. Algorithm
and logic development (e.g., flowcharts, pseudocode) |
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Session 2 |
2.
Probability and Statistics 4–6 |
2.
Probability and Statistics 4–6 |
2.
Probability and Statistics 4–6 |
5.
Probability and Statistics 10–15 |
2.
Probability and Statistics 4–6 |
2.
Probability and Statistics 6–9 |
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A.
Probability distributions (e.g., discrete, continuous, normal, binomial) |
A.
Measures of central tendencies and dispersions (e.g., mean, mode, |
A.
Measures of central tendencies and dispersions (e.g., mean, mode, |
A.
Probabilities (e.g., permutations and combinations, sets, laws of
probability) |
A.
Probability distributions (e.g., normal, binomial, empirical, discrete, |
A.
Estimation (e.g., point, confidence intervals) |
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B.
Expected value (weighted average) in decision making |
standard
deviation) |
standard
deviation) |
B.
Probability distributions and functions (e.g., types, statistics, central
limit |
continuous) |
B.
Expected value and expected error in decision making |
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C. Hypothesis
testing and design of experiments (e.g., t-test, outlier testing, |
B.
Probability distributions (e.g., discrete, continuous, normal, binomial, |
B.
Probability distributions (e.g., discrete, continuous, normal, binomial) |
theorem,
expected value, linear combinations) |
B.
Measures of central tendencies and dispersions (e.g., mean, mode, standard |
C.
Sample distributions and sizes (e.g., significance, hypothesis testing, |
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analysis
of the variance) |
conditional
probability) |
C.
Estimation for a single mean (e.g., point, confidence intervals) |
C.
Estimation, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing (e.g., normal, |
deviation,
confidence intervals) |
non-normal
distributions) |
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D. Measures
of central tendencies and dispersions (e.g., mean, mode, |
C.
Expected value (weighted average) |
D.
Regression (linear, multiple), curve fitting, and goodness of fit (e.g., |
t,
chi-square, types of error, sample size) |
C.
Expected value (weighted average) in decision making |
D.
Goodness of fit (e.g., correlation coefficient, standard errors, R2) |
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standard
deviation, confidence intervals) |
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correlation
coefficient, least squares) |
D.
Linear regression (e.g., parameter estimation, residual analysis,
correlation) |
D.
Regression (linear, multiple), curve fitting, and goodness of fit |
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E.
Regression and curve fitting |
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E. Hypothesis
testing (e.g., t-test, outlier testing, analysis of the variance) |
E.
Design of experiments (e.g., ANOVA, factorial designs) |
(e.g.,
correlation coefficient, least squares) |
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F.
Statistical control (e.g., control limits) |
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Session 3 |
17.
Ethics and Professional Practice 3–5 |
3.
Ethics and Professional Practice 4–6 |
3.
Ethics and Professional Practice 5–8 |
3.
Ethics and Professional Practice 4–6 |
3.
Ethics and Professional Practice 4–6 |
5.
Engineering Ethics and Societal Impacts 5–8 |
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2.
Ethics and Professional Practice 4–6 |
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A.
Codes of ethics (professional and technical societies) |
A.
Codes of ethics (e.g., professional and technical societies, NCEES Model
Law |
A.
Codes of ethics (e.g., professional and technical societies, ethical and |
A.
Codes of ethics and licensure |
A.
Codes of ethics (e.g., NCEES Model Law, professional and technical |
A.
Codes of ethics (e.g., identifying and solving ethical dilemmas) |
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A.
Codes of ethics (professional and technical societies) |
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B.
Agreements, contracts, and contract law (e.g., noncompete, nondisclosure, |
and Model
Rules) |
legal
considerations) |
B.
Agreements and contracts |
societies,
ethical and legal considerations) |
B.
Public protection issues (e.g., licensing boards) |
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B.
Professional liability |
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memorandum
of understanding) |
B.
Intellectual property (e.g., copyright, trade secrets, patents, trademarks) |
B.
Public health, safety, and welfare (e.g., public protection issues, licensing |
C.
Professional, ethical, and legal responsibility |
B.
Public health, safety, and welfare |
C.
Societal impacts (e.g., economic, sustainability, life-cycle analysis, |
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C.
Licensure |
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C.
Public health, safety, and welfare (e.g., public protection issues,
licensing, |
C. Safety
(e.g., grounding, material safety data, PPE, radiation protection) |
boards,
professional liability) |
D.
Public protection and regulatory issues |
C.
Intellectual property (e.g., copyright, trade secrets, patents, trademarks) |
environmental,
public safety) |
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D.
Contracts and contract law |
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professional
liability, regulatory issues) |
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C.
Compliance with codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., CWA, CAA, RCRA, |
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D.
Societal considerations (e.g., economic,
sustainability, life-cycle |
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D.
Intellectual property (e.g., copyright, trade secrets, patents, trademarks) |
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CERCLA,
SDWA, NEPA, OSHA) |
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analysis,
environmental) |
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D. Engineer’s
role in society (e.g., sustainability, resiliency, long-term viability) |
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Session 4 |
13.
Economics 4–6 |
4.
Engineering Economics 5–8 |
4.
Engineering Economics 5–8 |
4.
Engineering Economics 9–14 |
4.
Engineering Economics 4–6 |
7.
Engineering Economics 6–9 |
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3. Engineering
Economics 5–8 |
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A.
Time value of money (e.g., present worth, annual worth, future worth, |
A.
Time value of money (e.g., present value, future value, annuities) |
A.
Time value of money (e.g., equivalence, present worth, equivalent annual |
A.
Discounted cash flows (e.g., nonannual compounding, time value of money) |
A.
Time value of money (e.g., equivalence, present worth, equivalent annual |
A.
Time value of money (e.g., present worth, annual worth, future worth, rate |
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A.
Time value of money (e.g., equivalence, present worth, equivalent annual |
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rate
of return) |
B.
Cost estimation |
worth,
future worth, rate of return, annuities) |
B.
Evaluation of alternatives (e.g., PW, EAC, FW, IRR, benefit-cost) |
worth,
future worth, rate of return, annuities) |
of
return) |
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worth,
future worth, rate of return) |
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B.
Economic analyses (e.g., breakeven, benefit-cost, optimal economic life) |
C.
Risk identification |
B. Cost
types and breakdowns (e.g., fixed, variable, direct and indirect labor, |
C.
Cost analyses (e.g., fixed/variable, breakeven, estimating, overhead, |
B.
Cost types and breakdowns (e.g., fixed, variable, incremental, average, sunk) |
B.
Cost analysis (e.g., incremental, average, sunk, estimating) |
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B.
Cost (e.g., fixed, variable, direct and indirect labor, incremental, average,
sunk) |
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C.
Uncertainty (e.g., expected value and risk) |
D.
Analysis (e.g., cost-benefit, trade-off, breakeven) |
incremental,
average, sunk, O&M) |
inflation,
incremental, sunk, replacement) |
C.
Economic analyses (e.g., cost-benefit, breakeven, minimum cost, overhead, |
C.
Economic analyses (e.g., breakeven, benefit-cost, optimal economic life) |
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C.
Analyses (e.g., breakeven, benefit-cost, life cycle, sustainability,
renewable energy) |
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D.
Project selection (e.g., comparison of projects with unequal lives, |
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C.
Economic analyses (e.g., benefit-cost, breakeven,
minimum cost, |
D. Depreciation
and taxes (e.g., MACRS, straight line, after-tax cash flow, |
life
cycle) |
D.
Uncertainty (e.g., expected value and risk) |
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D.
Uncertainty (e.g., expected value and risk) |
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lease/buy/make,
depreciation, discounted cash flow) |
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overhead,
life cycle) |
recapture) |
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E.
Project selection (e.g., comparison of projects with unequal lives, |
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D.
Project selection (e.g., comparison of projects with unequal lives, |
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lease/buy/make,
depreciation, discounted cash flow, decision trees) |
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Session 5 Session-5-Fluid-Mechanics.pptx Session-5-Fluid-Mechanicss.pdf Session-5-Fluid-Mechanics_Problems.pdf |
6.
Fluid Mechanics/Dynamics 8–12 |
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8.
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics 12–18 |
2.
Engineering Sciences 4–6 |
10.
Fluid Mechanics 10–15 |
12.
Fluid Mechanics 12–18 |
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8.
Fluid Mechanics 6–9 |
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A.
Fluid properties |
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A.
Fluid statics (e.g., pressure, force analysis) |
A.
Thermodynamics and fluid mechanics |
A.
Fluid properties |
A. Fluid
properties (e.g., Newtonian, non-Newtonian, liquids and gases) |
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A.
Flow measurement |
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B.
Dimensionless numbers (e.g., Reynolds number) |
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B.
Closed conduits (e.g., Darcy-Weisbach, Hazen-Williams, Moody) |
B.
Statics, dynamics, and materials |
B.
Fluid statics |
B.
Dimensionless numbers (e.g., Reynolds number, Froude number, |
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B.
Fluid properties |
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C.
Mechanical energy balance (e.g., pipes, valves, fittings, pressure losses |
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C.
Open channel (e.g., Manning, supercritical/subcritical, culverts, |
C.
Electricity and electrical circuits |
C.
Energy, impulse, and momentum |
Mach
number) |
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C.
Fluid statics |
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across
packed beds, pipe networks) |
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hydraulic
elements) |
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D.
Internal flow |
C.
Laminar and turbulent flow |
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D.
Energy, impulse, and momentum of fluids |
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D.
Bernoulli equation (hydrostatic pressure, velocity head) |
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D.
Pumps (e.g., power, operating point, parallel, series) |
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E.
External flow |
D.
Fluid statics (e.g., hydrostatic head) |
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E.
Laminar and turbulent flow |
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E.
Flow measurement (e.g., weirs, orifices, flumes) |
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F.
Compressible flow (e.g., Mach number, isentropic flow relationships, |
E.
Energy, impulse, and momentum equations (e.g., Bernoulli equation) |
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F.
Flow measurement (e.g., orifices, Venturi meters) |
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F.
Blowers (e.g., power, inlet/outlet pressure, efficiency, operating point, |
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normal
shock) |
F.
Pipe and duct flow and friction losses (e.g., pipes, valves, fittings,
laminar, |
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G.
Pumps, turbines, compressors, and vacuum systems |
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parallel,
series) |
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G.
Power and efficiency |
transitional
and turbulent flow) |
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H.
Compressible flow and non-Newtonian fluids |
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G.
Fluid dynamics (e.g., Bernoulli, laminar flow, turbulent flow, |
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H.
Performance curves |
G. Open-channel
flow (e.g., Manning's equation, drag) |
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continuity
equation) |
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I.
Scaling laws for fans, pumps, and compressors |
H.
Fluid transport systems (e.g., series and parallel operations) |
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H. Steady
and unsteady flow |
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I.
Flow measurement (e.g., pitot tube, venturi meter, weir) |
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J.
Turbomachinery (e.g., pumps, turbines, fans, compressors) |
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K.
Ideal gas law (e.g., mixtures of nonreactive gases) |
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L.
Real gas law (e.g., z factor) |
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Session 6 |
7.
Thermodynamics 8–12 |
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9.
Thermodynamics 3–5 |
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11.
Thermodynamics 10–15 |
14.
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer 9–14 |
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A.
Thermodynamic properties of pure components and mixtures |
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A.
Thermodynamic laws (e.g., first law, second law) |
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A.
Properties of ideal gases and pure substances |
A.
Thermodynamic laws (e.g., first law, second law) |
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(e.g.,
specific volume, internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, free energy, |
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B.
Energy, heat, and work (e.g., efficiencies, coefficient of performance, |
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B
Energy transfers |
B.
Thermodynamic equilibrium |
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ideal
gas law) |
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energy
cycles, energy conversion, conduction, convection, radiation) |
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C.
Laws of thermodynamics |
C.
Thermodynamic properties (e.g., entropy, enthalpy, heat capacity) |
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B.
Properties data and phase diagrams of pure components and mixtures |
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C.
Behavior of ideal gases |
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D.
Processes |
D.
Thermodynamic processes (e.g., isothermal, adiabatic, reversible,
irreversible) |
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(e.g.,
steam tables, psychrometric charts, T-s, P-h, x-y, T-x-y) |
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E.
Performance of components |
E.
Heat transfer (e.g., conduction, convection, radiation) |
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C.
Thermodynamic laws (e.g., first law, second law) |
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F.
Power cycles |
F.
Mass and energy balances |
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D.
Thermodynamic processes (e.g., isothermal, adiabatic, isentropic, |
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G.
Refrigeration and heat pump cycles |
G.
Property and phase diagrams (e.g., T-s, P-h, P-v) |
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phase
changes) |
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H.
Nonreacting mixtures of gases |
H.
Combustion and combustion products (e.g., CO, CO2, NOX, ash, particulates) |
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E.
Cyclic processes and efficiencies (e.g., power, refrigeration, heat pump) |
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I. Psychrometrics |
I. Psychrometrics (e.g., relative humidity, wet bulb) |
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F. Phase
equilibrium (e.g., fugacity, activity coefficient, Raoult's law) |
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J.
Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) processes |
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G.
Chemical equilibrium |
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K.
Combustion and combustion products |
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H.
Heats of reaction and mixing |
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12.
Heat Transfer 7–11 |
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A.
Conduction |
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B.
Convection |
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C.
Radiation |
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D.
Transient processes |
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9.
Heat Transfer 8–12 |
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E.
Heat exchangers |
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A.
Conductive heat transfer |
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B.
Convective heat transfer (natural and forced) |
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C.
Radiation heat transfer |
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D.
Heat-transfer coefficients (e.g., overall, local, fouling) |
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E.
Heat-transfer equipment, operation, and design (e.g., double pipe, shell |
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and
tube, fouling, number of transfer units, log-mean temperature difference, |
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flow
configuration) |
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Session 7 |
5.
Chemistry and Biology 7–11 |
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6.
Environmental Chemistry 7–11 |
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3.
Chemistry 5–8 |
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A.
Inorganic chemistry (e.g., molarity, normality,
molality, acids, bases, |
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A.
Stoichiometry and chemical reactions (e.g., equilibrium, acid-base, |
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A. Oxidation
and reduction (e.g., reactions, corrosion control) |
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redox
reactions, valence, solubility product, pH, pK,
electrochemistry, |
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oxidation-reduction,
precipitation, pC-pH) |
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B.
Acids and bases (e.g., pH, buffers) |
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periodic
table) |
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B.
Kinetics (e.g., chemical conversion, growth and decay) |
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C.
Chemical reactions (e.g., stoichiometry, equilibrium, bioconversion) |
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B. Organic
chemistry (e.g., nomenclature, structure, balanced equations, |
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C.
Organic chemistry (e.g., nomenclature, functional group reactions) |
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reactions,
synthesis) |
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D.
Multimedia equilibrium partitioning (e.g., Henry’s law, octanol |
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C.
Analytical chemistry (e.g., wet chemistry and instrumental chemistry) |
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partitioning
coefficient) |
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D.
Biochemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology (e.g., organization |
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and
function of the cell; Krebs, glycolysis, Calvin cycles; enzymes and |
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protein
chemistry; genetics; protein synthesis, translation, transcription) |
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E.
Bioprocessing (e.g., fermentation, biological treatment systems, aerobic, |
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anaerobic
process, nutrient removal) |
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Session 8 |
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6.
Statics 9–14 |
8.
Statics 9–14 |
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4.
Statics 8–12 |
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A. Resultants
of force systems |
A.
Vector analysis |
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A.
Resultants of force systems |
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B.
Concurrent force systems |
B.
Force systems (e.g., resultants, concurrent, distributed) |
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B.
Equivalent force systems |
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C.
Equilibrium of rigid bodies |
C.
Force couple systems |
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C.
Equilibrium of rigid bodies |
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D.
Frames and trusses |
D.
Equilibrium of rigid bodies (e.g., support reactions) |
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D.
Frames and trusses |
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E.
Centroids and moments of inertia |
E. Internal
forces in rigid bodies (e.g., trusses, frames, machines) |
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E.
Centroid of area |
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F.
Static friction |
F. Area
properties (e.g., centroids, moments of inertia, radius of gyration, |
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F.
Area moments of inertia |
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7.
Dynamics, Kinematics, and Vibrations 10–15 |
parallel
axis theorem) |
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G.
Static friction |
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A.
Kinematics of particles |
G.
Static friction |
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5.
Dynamics 4–6 |
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B.
Kinetic friction |
H.
Free-body diagrams |
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A.
Kinematics (e.g., particles, rigid bodies) |
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C. Newton’s second law for
particles |
I.
Weight and mass computations (e.g., slug, lbm, lbf, kg, N, ton, dyne, g, gc) |
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B.
Mass moments of inertia |
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D.
Work-energy of particles |
9.
Dynamics 9–14 |
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C.
Force acceleration (e.g., particles, rigid bodies) |
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E.
Impulse-momentum of particles |
A. Particle
and rigid-body kinematics |
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D.
Work, energy, and power (e.g., particles, rigid bodies) |
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F.
Kinematics of rigid bodies |
B.
Linear motion (e.g., force, mass, acceleration) |
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6.
Mechanics of Materials 7–11 |
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G. Kinematics
of mechanisms |
C.
Angular motion (e.g., torque, inertia, acceleration) |
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A.
Shear and moment diagrams |
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H.
Newton’s second law for rigid bodies |
D.
Mass moment of inertia |
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B.
Stresses and strains (e.g., diagrams, axial, torsion, bending, shear,
thermal) |
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I.
Work-energy of rigid bodies |
E.
Impulse and momentum (e.g., linear, angular) |
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C.
Deformations (e.g., axial, torsion, bending, thermal) |
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J.
Impulse-momentum of rigid bodies |
F. Work,
energy, and power |
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D.
Combined stresses, principal stresses, and Mohr's circle |
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K.
Free and forced vibrations |
G.
Dynamic friction |
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E.
Elastic and plastic deformations |
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8.
Mechanics of Materials 9–14 |
H. Vibrations
(e.g., natural frequency) |
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7.
Materials 5–8 |
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A.
Shear and moment diagrams |
10.
Strength of Materials 9–14 |
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A. Mix
design of concrete and asphalt |
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B. Stress
transformations and Mohr's circle |
A.
Stress types (e.g., normal, shear) |
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B.
Test methods and specifications of metals, concrete, aggregates, asphalt, and
wood |
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C.
Stress and strain caused by axial loads |
B.
Combined loading–principle of superposition |
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C.
Physical and mechanical properties of metals, concrete, aggregates, asphalt,
and wood |
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D.
Stress and strain caused by bending loads |
C.
Stress and strain caused by axial loads, bending loads, torsion, or |
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E. Stress
and strain caused by torsional loads |
transverse
shear forces |
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F.
Stress and strain caused by shear |
D.
Shear and moment diagrams |
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G. Stress
and strain caused by temperature changes |
E.
Analysis of beams, trusses, frames, and columns |
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H.
Combined loading |
F.
Loads and deformations (e.g., axial-extension, torque-angle of twist, |
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I.
Deformations |
moment-rotation) |
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J.
Column buckling |
G.
Stress transformation and principal stresses, including stress-based |
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K.
Statically indeterminate systems |
yielding
and fracture criteria (e.g., Mohr's circle, maximum normal |
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490 |
stress,
Tresca, von Mises) |
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9.
Material Properties and Processing 7–11 |
H.
Material failure (e.g., Euler buckling, creep, fatigue, brittle fracture, |
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A.
Properties (e.g., chemical, electrical, mechanical, physical, thermal) |
stress
concentration factors, factor of safety, and allowable stress) |
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B.
Stress-strain diagrams |
11.
Materials 6–9 |
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C.
Ferrous metals |
A.
Physical (phase diagrams) properties of materials (e.g., alloy phase
diagrams, |
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D. Nonferrous
metals |
phase
equilibrium, and phase change) |
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E.
Engineered materials (e.g., composites, polymers) |
B.
Mechanical properties of materials |
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F.
Manufacturing processes |
C. Chemical
properties of materials |
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G.
Phase diagrams, phase transformation, and heat treating |
D.
Thermal properties of materials |
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H.
Materials selection |
E.
Electrical properties of materials |
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I. Corrosion
mechanisms and control |
F.
Material selection |
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J.
Failure mechanisms (e.g., thermal failure, fatigue, fracture, creep) |
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Session 9 |
15.
Process Control 4–6 |
12.
Control Systems 6–9 |
|
|
13. Measurements,
Instrumentation, and Controls 5–8 |
4.
Instrumentation and Controls 4–6 |
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A.
Dynamics (e.g., first- and second-order processes, gains and time |
A.
Block diagrams (e.g. feedforward, feedback) |
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A.
Sensors and transducers |
A.
Sensors (e.g., temperature, pressure, motion, pH, chemical constituents) |
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constants,
stability, damping, and transfer functions) |
B.
Bode plots |
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B.
Control systems (e.g., feedback, block diagrams) |
B.
Data acquisition (e.g., logging, sampling rate, sampling range, filtering, |
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B.
Control strategies (e.g., feedback, feedforward,
cascade, ratio, PID |
C.
Closed-loop response, open-loop response, and stability |
|
|
C.
Dynamic system response |
amplification,
signal interface, signal processing, analog/digital [A/D], |
|
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controller
tuning, alarms, other safety equipment) |
D.
Controller performance (e.g., steady-state errors, settling time, overshoot) |
|
|
D.
Measurement uncertainty (e.g., error propagation, accuracy, precision, |
digital/analog
[D/A], digital) |
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C.
Control loop design and hardware (e.g., matching measured and |
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significant
figures) |
C.
Logic diagrams |
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manipulated
variables, sensors, control valves, conceptual process control, |
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distributed
control system [DCS] programming, programmable logic |
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controller
[PLC] programming, interlocks) |
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Session 10 |
3.
Engineering Sciences 4–6 |
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5.
Electricity and Magnetism 5–8 |
13.
Basic Electrical Engineering 6–9 |
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A.
Basic dynamics (e.g., friction, force, mass, acceleration, momentum) |
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A. Electrical
fundamentals (e.g., charge, current, voltage, resistance, |
A.
Electrical fundamentals (e.g., charge, current, voltage, resistance, power, |
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|
B.
Work, energy, and power (as applied to particles or rigid bodies) |
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power,
energy, magnetic flux) |
energy) |
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C.
Electricity, current, and voltage laws (e.g., charge, energy, current, |
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|
B. DC
circuit analysis (e.g., Kirchhoff's laws, Ohm's law, series, parallel) |
B.
Current and voltage laws (e.g., Kirchhoff, Ohm) |
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voltage,
power, Kirchhoff's law, Ohm's law) |
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C. AC
circuit analysis (e.g., resistors, capacitors, inductors) |
C. AC
and DC circuits (e.g., real and imaginary components, complex |
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D.
Motors and generators |
numbers,
power factor, reactance and impedance, series,
parallel, |
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capacitance
and inductance, RLC circuits) |
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D.
Measuring devices (e.g., voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter) |
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E.
Three-phase power (e.g., motor efficiency, balanced loads, power equation) |
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Session 11 |
16.
Safety, Health, and Environment 5–8 |
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7.
Health Hazards and Risk Assessment 4–6 |
10.
Human Factors, Ergonomics, and Safety 8–12 |
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6.
Safety, Health, and Environment 6–9 |
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A.
Hazardous properties of materials, including SDS (e.g., corrosivity, |
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A.
Dose-response toxicity (e.g., carcinogen, noncarcinogen) |
A.
Human factors (e.g., displays, controls, usability, cognitive engineering) |
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A.
Industrial hygiene (e.g., carcinogens, toxicology, exposure limits, radiation |
|
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flammability,
toxicity, reactivity, handling, storage, transportation) |
|
B. Exposure
routes and pathways |
B.
Safety and industrial hygiene (e.g., workplace hazards, safety |
|
exposure,
biohazards, half-life) |
|
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|
|
B.
Industrial hygiene (e.g., toxicity, noise, PPE, ergonomics) |
|
C.
Occupational health (e.g., PPE, noise pollution, safety screening) |
programs,
regulations, environmental hazards) |
|
B.
Basic safety equipment (e.g., pressure-relief valves, emergency shutoffs, |
|
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|
|
C.
Process safety, risk assessment, and hazard analysis (e.g., layer of |
|
|
C.
Ergonomics (e.g., biomechanics, cumulative trauma disorders, |
|
fire
prevention and control, personal protective equipment) |
|
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protection
analysis, hazard and operability [HAZOP] studies, fault and |
|
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anthropometry,
workplace design, macroergonomics) |
|
C. Gas
detection and monitoring (e.g., O2, CO, CO2, CH4, H2S, radon) |
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event
tree analysis, dispersion modeling) |
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D.
Electrical safety |
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D.
Overpressure and underpressure protection (e.g.,
relief, redundant control, |
|
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E. Confined
space entry and ventilation rates |
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inherently
safe) |
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F.
Hazard communications (e.g., SDS, proper labeling, concentrations, fire |
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E.
Waste minimization, waste treatment, and regulation (e.g., air, water, |
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ratings,
safety equipment) |
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solids,
RCRA, CWA, other EPA, OSHA) |
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F.
Reactivity hazards (e.g., inerting, runaway
reactions, compatibility) |
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Session 12 |
|
5. Properties
of Electrical Materials 4–6 |
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A.
Semiconductor materials (e.g., tunneling, diffusion/drift current, energy |
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bands,
doping bands, p-n theory) |
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B.
Electrical (e.g., conductivity, resistivity, permittivity, magnetic
permeability, |
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noise) |
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C.
Thermal (e.g., conductivity, expansion) |
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6.
Circuit Analysis (DC and AC Steady State) 11–17 |
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A.
KCL, KVL |
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B.
Series/parallel equivalent circuits |
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C.
Thevenin and Norton theorems |
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D.
Node and loop analysis |
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E.
Waveform analysis (e.g., RMS, average, frequency, phase, wavelength) |
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F.
Phasors |
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G.
Impedance |
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7.
Linear Systems 5–8 |
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A.
Frequency/transient response |
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B.
Resonance |
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C. Laplace
transforms |
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D.
Transfer functions |
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8.
Signal Processing 5–8 |
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A.
Sampling (e.g., aliasing, Nyquist theorem) |
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B.
Analog filters |
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C.
Digital filters (e.g., difference equations, Z-transforms) |
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9.
Electronics 7–11 |
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A.
Models, biasing, and performance of discrete devices (e.g., diodes, |
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transistors,
thyristors) |
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B.
Amplifiers (e.g., single-stage/common emitter,
differential, biasing) |
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C.
Operational amplifiers (e.g., ideal, nonideal) |
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D.
Instrumentation (e.g., measurements, data acquisition, transducers) |
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E.
Power electronics (e.g., rectifiers, inverters, converters) |
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10.
Power Systems 8–12 |
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A.
Power theory (e.g., power factor, single and three phase, voltage regulation) |
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B.
Transmission and distribution (e.g., real and reactive losses, efficiency, |
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voltage
drop, delta and wye connections) |
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C. Transformers
(e.g., single-phase and three-phase connections, |
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reflected
impedance) |
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D.
Motors and generators (e.g., synchronous, induction, dc) |
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11.
Electromagnetics 4–6 |
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A.
Electrostatics/magnetostatics (e.g., spatial relationships, vector analysis) |
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B.
Electrodynamics (e.g., Maxwell equations, wave propagation) |
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C.
Transmission lines (high frequency) |
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13.
Communications 5–8 |
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A.
Basic modulation/demodulation concepts (e.g., AM, FM, PCM) |
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B.
Fourier transforms/Fourier series |
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C.
Multiplexing (e.g., time division, frequency division, code division) |
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D.
Digital communications |
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14.
Computer Networks 4–6 |
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A.
Routing and switching |
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B.
Network topologies (e.g., mesh, ring, star) |
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C.
Network types (e.g., LAN, WAN, internet) |
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D.
Network models (e.g., OSI, TCP/IP) |
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E.
Network intrusion detection and prevention (e.g., firewalls, endpoint |
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detection,
network detection) |
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F.
Security (e.g., port scanning, network vulnerability testing, web |
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vulnerability
testing, penetration testing, security triad) |
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15.
Digital Systems 8–12 |
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A.
Number systems |
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B.
Boolean logic |
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C.
Logic gates and circuits |
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D. Logic
minimization (e.g., SOP, POS, Karnaugh maps) |
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E.
Flip-flops and counters |
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F.
Programmable logic devices and gate arrays |
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G.
State machine design |
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H. Timing
(e.g., diagrams, asynchronous inputs, race conditions and |
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other
hazards) |
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16.
Computer Systems 5–8 |
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A.
Microprocessors |
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B.
Memory technology and systems |
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C. Interfacing |
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17.
Software Engineering 4–6 |
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A.
Algorithms (e.g., sorting, searching, complexity, big-O) |
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B. Data
structures (e.g., lists, trees, vectors, structures, arrays) |
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C.
Software implementation (e.g., iteration, conditionals, recursion, control |
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flow,
scripting, testing) |
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Session 13 |
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6.
Modeling and Quantitative Analysis 9–14 |
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A.
Data, logic development, and analytics (e.g., databases, flowcharts, |
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algorithms,
data science techniques) |
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B. Linear
programming and optimization (e.g., formulation, |
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solution,
interpretation) |
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C.
Stochastic models and simulation (e.g., queuing, Markov processes, |
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inverse
probability functions) |
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7. Engineering
Management 8–12 |
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A.
Principles and tools (e.g., planning, organizing, motivational theory, |
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organizational
structure) |
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B.
Project management (e.g., WBS, scheduling, PERT, CPM, earned value, agile) |
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C.
Performance measurement (e.g., KPIs, productivity, wage scales, |
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balance
scorecard, customer satisfaction) |
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D.
Decision making and risk (e.g., uncertainty, utility, decision trees,
financial risk) |
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8.
Manufacturing, Service, and Other Production Systems 9–14 |
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A.
Manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, casting,
welding, forming, |
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dimensioning,
new technologies) |
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B.
Manufacturing and service systems (e.g., throughput, measurement, |
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automation,
line balancing, energy management) |
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C.
Forecasting (e.g., moving average, exponential smoothing, tracking signals) |
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D.
Planning and scheduling (e.g., inventory, aggregate planning, MRP, |
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theory
of constraints, sequencing) |
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E.
Process improvements (e.g., lean systems, sustainability, value engineering) |
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9.
Facilities and Supply Chain 9–14 |
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A. Flow,
layout, and location analysis (e.g., from/to charts, layout types, |
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distance
metrics) |
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B. Capacity
analysis (e.g., number of machines and people, trade-offs, |
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material
handling) |
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C.
Supply chain management and design (e.g., pooling, transportation, |
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network
design, single-level/multilevel distribution models) |
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11.
Work Design 7–11 |
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A.
Methods analysis (e.g., charting, workstation design, motion economy) |
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B. Work
measurement (e.g., time study, predetermined time systems, |
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work
sampling, standards) |
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C.
Learning curves |
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12.
Quality 9–14 |
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A. Quality
management, planning, assurance, and systems (e.g., Six Sigma, |
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QFD,
TQM, house of quality, fishbone, Taguchi loss function) |
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B.
Quality control (e.g., control charts, process capability, sampling plans, |
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OC
curves, DOE) |
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13.
Systems Engineering, Analysis, and Design 8–12 |
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A.
Requirements analysis and system design |
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B. Functional
analysis and configuration management |
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C.
Risk management (e.g., FMEA, fault trees,
uncertainty) |
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D.
Life-cycle engineering |
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E.
Reliability engineering (e.g., MTTF, MTBR, availability, parallel and series
failure) |
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Session 14 |
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9.
Surveying 6–9 |
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A.
Angles, distances, and trigonometry |
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B.
Area computations |
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C.
Earthwork and volume computations |
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D.
Coordinate systems (e.g., state plane, latitude/longitude) |
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E.
Leveling (e.g., differential, elevations, percent grades) |
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10.
Water Resources and Environmental Engineering 10–15 |
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A. Basic
hydrology (e.g., infiltration, rainfall, runoff, watersheds) |
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B.
Basic hydraulics (e.g., Manning equation, Bernoulli theorem, open-channel
flow) |
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C.
Pumps |
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D. Water
distribution systems |
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E.
Flood control (e.g., dams, routing, spillways) |
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F.
Stormwater (e.g., detention, routing, quality) |
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G. Collection
systems (e.g., wastewater, stormwater) |
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H.
Groundwater (e.g., flow, wells, drawdown) |
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I.
Water quality (e.g., ground and surface, basic water chemistry) |
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J. Testing
and standards (e.g., water, wastewater, air, noise) |
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K.
Water and wastewater treatment (e.g., biological processes, softening, |
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drinking
water treatment) |
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11. Structural
Engineering 10–15 |
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A.
Analysis of statically determinant beams, columns, trusses, and frames |
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B. Deflection
of statically determinant beams, trusses, and frames |
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C.
Column analysis (e.g., buckling, boundary conditions) |
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D.
Structural determinacy and stability analysis of beams, trusses, and frames |
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E.
Elementary statically indeterminate structures |
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F.
Loads, load combinations, and load paths (e.g., dead, live, lateral,
influence |
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lines
and moving loads, tributary areas) |
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G.
Design of steel components (e.g., codes and design philosophies, beams,
columns, |
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tension
members, connections) |
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H.
Design of reinforced concrete components (e.g., codes and design |
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philosophies,
beams, columns) |
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12.
Geotechnical Engineering 10–15 |
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A.
Index properties and soil classifications |
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B. Phase
relations |
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C.
Laboratory and field tests |
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D.
Effective stress |
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E.
Stability of retaining structures (e.g., active/passive/at-rest pressure) |
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F.
Shear strength |
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G. Bearing
capacity |
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H.
Foundation types (e.g., spread footings, deep foundations, wall footings,
mats) |
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I.
Consolidation and differential settlement |
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J.
Slope stability (e.g., fills, embankments, cuts, dams) |
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K.
Soil stabilization (e.g., chemical additives, geosynthetics) |
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13.
Transportation Engineering 9–14 |
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A.
Geometric design (e.g., streets, highways, intersections) |
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B.
Pavement system design (e.g., thickness, subgrade, drainage, rehabilitation) |
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C.
Traffic capacity and flow theory |
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D.
Traffic control devices |
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E.
Transportation planning (e.g., travel forecast modeling, safety, trip |
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generation) |
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14.
Construction Engineering 8–12 |
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A.
Project administration (e.g., documents, management, procurement, |
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project
delivery methods) |
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B.
Construction operations and methods (e.g., safety, equipment, productivity |
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analysis,
temporary erosion control) |
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C.
Project controls (e.g., earned value, scheduling, allocation of resources, |
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activity
relationships) |
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D.
Construction estimating |
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E. Interpretation
of engineering drawings |
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Session 15 |
8.
Material/Energy Balances 10–15 |
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A.
Steady-state mass balance |
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B.
Unsteady-state mass balance |
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C. Steady-state
energy balance |
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D.
Unsteady-state energy balance |
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E.
Recycle/bypass processes |
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F.
Reactive systems (e.g., combustion) |
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10. Mass
Transfer and Separation 8–12 |
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A.
Molecular diffusion (e.g., steady and unsteady state, physical property |
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estimation) |
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B.
Convective mass transfer (e.g., mass-transfer coefficient, eddy diffusion) |
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C.
Separation systems (e.g., distillation, absorption, extraction, membrane |
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processes,
adsorption) |
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D.
Equilibrium stage methods (e.g., graphical methods, McCabe-Thiele, |
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efficiency) |
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E.
Continuous contact methods (e.g., number of transfer units, height equivalent |
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to a theoretical
plate, height of transfer unit, number of theoretical plates) |
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F.
Humidification, drying, and evaporation |
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11.
Solids Handling 3–5 |
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A. Particle
properties (e.g., surface and bulk forces, particle size distribution) |
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B.
Processing (e.g., crushing, grinding, crystallization) |
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C. Transportation
and storage (e.g., belts, pneumatic, slurries, tanks, hoppers) |
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12.
Chemical Reaction Engineering 7–11 |
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A.
Reaction rates and order |
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B. Rate
constant (e.g., Arrhenius function) |
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C.
Conversion, yield, and selectivity |
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D.
Type of reactions (e.g., series, parallel, forward, reverse, homogeneous, |
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heterogeneous,
biological) |
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E.
Reactor types (e.g., batch, semibatch, continuous
stirred tank, plug flow, gas |
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phase,
liquid phase) |
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F.
Catalysis (e.g., mechanisms, biocatalysis, physical properties) |
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14. Process
Design 7–11 |
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A.
Process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams |
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B.
Equipment selection (e.g., sizing and scale-up) |
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C. Equipment
and facilities cost estimation (e.g., cost indices, equipment |
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costing) |
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D.
Process design and optimization (e.g., sustainability, efficiency, green |
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engineering,
inherently safer design, evaluation of specifications, product |
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design) |
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E.
Design standards (e.g., regulatory, ASTM, ISO, OSHA) |
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Session 16 |
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5. Fundamental
Principles 7–11 |
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A.
Population projections and demand calculations (e.g., water, wastewater, |
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solid
waste, energy) |
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B.
Reactors |
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C.
Materials science (e.g., properties, corrosion, compatibility, stress strain) |
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10.
Surface Water Resources and Hydrology 9–14 |
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A.
Runoff calculations (e.g., land use, land cover, time of concentration, |
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duration,
intensity, frequency, runoff control, runoff management) |
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B.
Water storage sizing (e.g., reservoir, detention and
retention basins) |
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C.
Routing (e.g., channel, reservoir) |
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D. Water
quality and modeling (e.g., erosion, channel stability, stormwater |
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quality
management, wetlands, Streeter-Phelps, eutrophication) |
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E.
Water budget (e.g., evapotranspiration, precipitation, infiltration, soil |
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moisture,
storage) |
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11.
Groundwater, Soils, and Sediments 8–12 |
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A.
Basic hydrogeology (e.g., aquifer properties, soil characteristics,
subsurface) |
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B.
Groundwater flow (e.g., Darcy’s law, specific capacity, velocity, gradient, |
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transport
mechanisms) |
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C.
Drawdown (e.g., Dupuit, Jacob, Theis, Thiem) |
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D.
Remediation of soil, sediment, and/or groundwater (e.g., recovery, |
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ex-situ/in-situ
treatment) |
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12.
Water and Wastewater 12–18 |
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A.
Water and wastewater characteristics (e.g., physical, chemical, |
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biological,
nutrients) |
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B.
Mass balance and loading rates (e.g., removal efficiencies) |
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C.
Physical processes (e.g., sedimentation/clarification, filtration, |
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adsorption,
membrane, flocculation, headworks, flow equalization, air |
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stripping,
activated carbon) |
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Chemical processes (e.g., disinfection, ion exchange, softening, |
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coagulation,
precipitation) |
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Biological processes (e.g., activated sludge, fixed film, lagoons, |
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phytoremediation,
aerobic, anaerobic, anoxic) |
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Sludge treatment and handling (e.g., land application, digestion, |
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sludge
dewatering, composting) |
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G.
Water conservation and reuse |
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13. Air
Quality and Control 8–12 |
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Ambient and indoor air quality (e.g., criteria, toxic and hazardous air |
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pollutants) |
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B.
Mass and energy balances (e.g., STP basis, loading rates, heating values) |
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C.
Emissions (e.g., factors, rates) |
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Atmospheric modeling and meteorology (e.g., stability classes, dispersion |
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modeling,
lapse rates) |
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E. Gas
treatment technologies (e.g., biofiltration, scrubbers, adsorbers, |
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incineration,
catalytic reducers) |
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F.
Particle treatment technologies (e.g., baghouses, cyclones, |
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electrostatic
precipitators) |
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G. Indoor
air quality modeling and controls (e.g., air exchanges, steadyand |
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nonsteady-state reactor model) |
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14.
Solid and Hazardous Waste 7–11 |
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A.
Mass and energy balances |
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B.
Solid waste management (e.g., collection, transportation, storage, |
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composting,
recycling, waste to energy) |
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C.
Solid waste disposal (e.g., landfills, leachate and gas collection) |
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D. Hazardous
waste compatibility |
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E.
Site characterization (e.g., sampling, monitoring, remedial investigation) |
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F. Hazardous
and radioactive waste treatment and disposal (e.g., physical, |
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chemical,
thermal, biological) |
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15.
Energy and Environment 4–6 |
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A. Energy
sources concepts (e.g., conventional and alternative) |
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B.
Environmental impact of energy sources and production (e.g., greenhouse |
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gas production,
carbon footprint, thermal, water needs) |
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Session 17 |
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14. Mechanical
Design and Analysis 10–15 |
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A.
Stress analysis of machine elements |
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B.
Failure theories and analysis |
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C.
Deformation and stiffness |
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D.
Springs |
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E. Pressure
vessels and piping |
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F.
Bearings |
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G.
Power screws |
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H.
Power transmission |
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I.
Joining methods (e.g., welding, adhesives, mechanical fasteners) |
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J.
Manufacturability (e.g., limits, fits) |
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K.
Quality and reliability |
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L.
Components (e.g., hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical) |
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M.
Engineering drawing interpretations and geometric dimensioning and |
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tolerancing
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