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Engineering Exam Prep

Engineering Exam Prep

By: Ran Chen EA CFP®
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Engineering Exam Prep is a free, daily podcast by OpenExamPrep covering the most in-demand engineering licensure exams — including FE Fundamentals of Engineering, FE Surveying, and the full PE catalog (Civil, Civil Geotechnical, Civil Construction, Civil Transportation, Civil Water Resources & Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Architectural, Agricultural & Biological, Control Systems, and more). Each 5-minute episode breaks down one exam topic with worked-style examples, NCEES Reference Handbook callouts, common exam traps, unit-conversion gotchas, and memory tricks to help you pass on your first attempt. No fluff, no filler — just the concepts you need to know, explained the way the exam tests them. This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation for everyone — from EITs studying for the FE to working engineers preparing for the PE. For free practice questions, AI-powered explanations, flashcards, and full study guides, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ Subscribe and listen daily — your PE license is closer than you think.Copyright 2026 Ran Chen, EA, CFP®
Episodes
  • FE Civil Exam Prep 50, Pump Curves, System Curves, NPSH and Cavitation

    FE Civil Exam Prep 50, Pump Curves, System Curves, NPSH and Cavitation
    Jun 16 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to find the system's operating point by intersecting the pump curve and system curve. - The critical difference between fluid power and brake horsepower, including the role of pump efficiency. - How the system curve is determined by static head and dynamic (friction) losses. - The definition of cavitation and why Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) Available must always be greater than NPSH Required. - Common exam traps involving high altitudes or high fluid temperatures that can reduce NPSHA and cause cavitation. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    3 mins
  • FE Civil Exam Prep 49, Pipe Flow — Major Losses (Darcy, Hazen-Williams) vs Minor Losses

    FE Civil Exam Prep 49, Pipe Flow — Major Losses (Darcy, Hazen-Williams) vs Minor Losses
    Jun 15 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The fundamental difference between major losses (pipe friction) and minor losses (fittings, valves, bends). - How to decide whether to use the universal Darcy-Weisbach equation or the water-only Hazen-Williams equation. - The correct procedure for using the Reynolds number and Moody Diagram to find the Darcy friction factor 'f'. - Common FE exam traps, including fluid type limitations for Hazen-Williams and unit consistency. - The methodology for calculating total system head loss by summing the major loss with all individual minor losses. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    4 mins
  • FE Civil Exam Prep 48, Reynolds Number and the Moody Diagram

    FE Civil Exam Prep 48, Reynolds Number and the Moody Diagram
    Jun 14 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to calculate the Reynolds Number and ensure unit consistency, a common exam trap. - The critical thresholds for laminar and turbulent flow as defined in the NCEES FE Reference Handbook. - A step-by-step process for finding the friction factor using the Moody Diagram with relative roughness (ε/D). - How to apply the Darcy-Weisbach equation to calculate frictional head loss in a pipe system. - A mnemonic to remember the workflow: Reynolds number, flow regime, Moody diagram, and head loss calculation. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    4 mins
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