PE HVAC and Refrigeration exam guide

PE HVAC and Refrigeration drill: HVAC and Refrigeration Distribution and Systems

10 problems · Untimed · Worked solution after each answer

Ductwork and air distribution, ventilation and air quality, hydronic, steam and fuel piping, controls, and refrigeration systems and refrigerants. Knowledge area 2 of the PE Mechanical: HVAC and Refrigeration specification carries 20 to 30 of the 80 questions.

  • 2A Air Distribution Systems and Ductwork
  • 2B Air Quality and Ventilation
  • 2C Fluid Distribution Systems and Piping
  • 2D Control Concepts
  • 2E Refrigeration and Refrigeration Systems

Before you start

  • Every problem has four options and one correct answer. Every value you need is in the problem, so you can work it with a calculator; the worked solution shows each step and names the mistake behind the most tempting wrong answer.
  • Check each answer to see the explanation before moving on. Checked answers cannot be changed.

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