What reference books are needed to take the exam for a registered chemical engineer? This includes books for both the basic exam and the specialized exam

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Please pay attention to the annual announcements for the registered chemical engineer examination in your province, as the relevant information is usually included there.

For the basic exam, you only need to study the first and second volumes published by Tian Da, titled \"Tutorial for the Basic Exam of the Registered Chemical Engineer Practice Qualification Examination\". The Exploration and Design Institute and Tianjin University have each published a book for professional exams; I’m not sure which one is better. I’ve seen that most people using it in Sichuan prefer the Tianjin University version. I bought both books, but haven’t had time to read them in detail yet. After a quick glance, it seems the content is similar. The book published by the Exploration and Design Institute has a looser layout, more pages, and is thicker, while the Tianjin University version is more compact and thinner. For my foundational studies, I used the Tianjin University version, and that was also the textbook I used during school; personally, I lean towards the Tianjin University version.

Subjects and main contents of the general foundation exam: 1. Mathematics (20% of the exam score). 1.1 Spatial analytic geometry: knowledge related to vector algebra, lines, planes, cylinders, rotational surfaces, quadratic surfaces, and spatial curves. 　　1.2 Differential Calculus: Knowledge of concepts such as limits, continuity, derivatives, differentials, partial derivatives, total differentials, and the applications of derivatives and differentials; mastery of basic formulas and familiarity with fundamental calculation methods. 　　1.3 Integral Calculus: knowledge of indefinite integrals, definite integrals, extended integrals, double integrals, triple integrals, line integral of plane curves, and applications of integrals; mastery of basic formulas and calculation methods. 　　1.4 Infinite Series: Knowledge of series such as term series, power series, Taylor series, and Fourier series. 　　1.5 Differential Equations: knowledge of separable variable equations, first-order linear equations, equations that can be reduced in order, and linear equations with constant coefficients. 　　1.6 Probability and Mathematical Statistics: The section on probability theory covers topics such as random events and probabilities, classical probability, the distributions of one-dimensional random variables, and their numerical characteristics. In the field of mathematical statistics, basic knowledge in areas such as parameter estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and simple regression analysis. 　　2. Thermodynamics (proportion of questions: 9%) 2.1 Gas state parameters, equilibrium state, ideal gas law, statistical explanations for the pressure and temperature of ideal gases. 　　2.2 Work, heat, and internal energy. 　　2.3 Energy according to the principle of equal distribution of energy among degrees of freedom, internal energy of an ideal gas, average number of collisions and mean free path, Maxwell’s velocity distribution law. 　　2.4 The first law of thermodynamics and its application to isobaric and adiabatic processes of ideal gases, molar heat capacity of gases, enthalpy. 　　2.5 Thermodynamic processes, cyclic processes. 　　2.6 Thermodynamic engine efficiency. 　　2.7 The second law of thermodynamics and its statistical meaning, reversible and irreversible processes, entropy. 　　3. General Chemistry (proportion of questions: 14%) 3.1 Structure of Matter and States of Matter: Distribution of electrons outside the atomic nucleus, electron configuration of atoms and ions, concepts of atomic orbitals and electron clouds, characteristics of ionic bonds, characteristics and types of covalent bonds. Molecular structural formulas, hybrid orbitals and molecular spatial configurations, polar and non-polar molecules, intermolecular forces and hydrogen bonds. Pressure division law and calculations. Vapor pressure of liquids, boiling point, heat of vaporization. The relationship between crystal type and material properties. 　　3.2 Solutions: Concentration of solutions and calculation. General properties and calculations of dilute non-electrolyte solutions, concept of osmotic pressure. The ionization equilibrium of electrolyte solutions, ionization constants and their calculation, the common-ion effect and buffer solutions, the ion product of water and pH, the hydrolysis equilibrium of salts and the acidity or alkalinity of solutions. Multi-phase ion equilibrium and the acidity and basicity of solutions, solubility product constants, concepts of solubility, and their calculations. 　　3.3 Periodicity: Structure of the periodic table: periods and groups, relationship between atomic structure and the periodic table. Properties of elements and the trends in the acidity and basicity of their oxides and hydroxides. 　　3.4 Chemical reaction equations, reaction rates, and chemical equilibrium: the notation and calculation of chemical reaction equations, the concept of reaction heat, and the notation of thermochemical reaction equations. Methods of expressing chemical reaction rates, the influence of concentration and temperature on reaction rates, rate constants and reaction orders, activation energy, and the concept of catalysts. Characteristics of chemical equilibrium and expressions for equilibrium constants, principles and calculations of chemical equilibrium shifts, pressure and entropy in determining the direction of chemical reactions. 　　3.5 Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry Oxidizing agents and reducing agents, the writing and balancing of redox reaction equations. Composition and notation of galvanic cells, electrode reactions and cell reactions, standard electrode potentials, the Nernst equation and applications of electrode potentials, electrolysis and metal corrosion. 　　3.6 Organic Chemistry: Characteristics of organic compounds, classification and naming, functional groups, and molecular structure formulas. Important chemical reactions of organic compounds: addition, substitution, elimination, condensation, oxidation, addition polymerization, and polycondensation. Molecular formulas, properties, and uses of typical organic compounds: methane, ethane, benzene, toluene, ethanol, phenol, acetaldehyde, ethyl acetate, ethylamine, aniline, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polyacrylates, engineering plastics (ABS), rubber, nylon 66. 　　4. Engineering Mechanics (proportion of questions: 15%) 　　　　4.1 Theoretical Mechanics 　　4.1.1 Statics: Equilibrium, rigid bodies, forces, constraints, statics axioms, force analysis, moment of a force about a point, moment of a force about an axis, couple theory, simplification of force systems, resultant force and resultant moment, equilibrium of force systems, equilibrium of object systems (including planar statically determinate trusses), sliding friction, friction angle, self-locking, equilibrium of object systems considering sliding friction, center of gravity. 4.1.2 Kinematics: equations of motion for points, trajectory, velocity and acceleration; translation of rigid bodies, rotational motion of rigid bodies about fixed axes, equations of rotation, angular velocity and acceleration; velocity and acceleration of any point within a rigid body. 4.1.3 Dynamics: Basic laws of dynamics, differential equations for particle motion, momentum, impulse, and the law of momentum. Conditions for momentum conservation, center of mass, theorem of motion of the center of mass, conditions for conservation of motion of the center of mass. Moment of momentum, law of moment of momentum, conditions for conservation of moment of momentum, differential equations for rotational motion of rigid bodies about a fixed axis, moment of inertia, radius of gyration, parallel axis theorem for moment of inertia, work, kinetic energy, potential energy, work-energy theorem, conservation of mechanical energy, inertial forces, simplification of the system of inertial forces acting on a rigid body, D’Alembert’s principle, differential equations for linear vibration of single-degree-of-freedom systems, period of vibration, frequency and amplitude, constraints, degrees of freedom, generalized coordinates, virtual displacements, ideal constraints, principle of virtual displacements. 　　4.2 Mechanics of Materials (It is recommended to use the content of the \"Mechanics of Materials\" section in the examination syllabus for the \"Structures\" major, but the following contents should be simplified.) 4.2.1 Axial force and axial force diagrams, stresses in the cross-sections and inclined sections of tensioned and compressed members, strength criteria, Hooke’s law and displacement calculations, strain energy calculations. 4.2.2 Practical calculations of shear and compression, Hooke’s law for shear, and the theorem of equal shear stresses. 4.2.3 Calculation of external couple moments, torque and torque diagrams, torsional shear stress and strength conditions for circular shafts, calculation of torsional angles and stiffness conditions, calculation of torsional strain energy. 4.2.4 Moment of inertia and centroid, moments of inertia and products of inertia, parallel axis theorem, principal moments of inertia about the centroid. 4.2.5 Internal force equations of beams, shear force diagrams and bending moment diagrams, differential relationships among q, Q, and M, normal stress in bending and stress strength conditions, shear stress in bending and shear stress strength conditions, optimal cross-sections for beams, the concept of the bending center, integral methods for determining beam deformation, the superposition method, and Cauchy’s second theorem. 4.2.6 Numerical and graphical methods for analyzing plane stress states, principal stresses and maximum shear stress in a one-point stress state. Generalized Hooke’s law. Four commonly used strength theories. 4.2.7 Obliquely curved surfaces, eccentric compression (or tension) combined with bending or compression-bending, torsion-bending combinations. 4.2.8 Formula for the critical force of slender compression members, scope of application of Euler’s formula, charts of critical stress and empirical formulas, stability verification of compression members. 　　5. Electrical Engineering (proportion of questions: 10%) 5.1 Electric and magnetic fields: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, loop law, law of electromagnetic induction. 　　5.2 DC Circuits: Basic circuit elements, Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, superposition principle, Thevenin’s theorem. 　　5.3 Sinusoidal AC Circuits: Three elements of sinusoidal quantities, RMS value, complex impedance, calculations for single-phase and three-phase circuits, power and power factor, series and parallel resonance. 　　5.4 Basic knowledge of safe electricity use. 　　5.5 Transient processes in RC and RL circuits: the three-element analysis method. 　　5.6 Transformers and Motors: Voltage, current, and impedance transformation of transformers, use of three-phase asynchronous motors, common relay-contactor control circuits. 　　5.7 Operational Amplifiers: Proportional, additive, subtractive, and integrative circuits composed of ideal operational amplifiers. 　　5.8 Basic knowledge of frequency conversion and frequency modulation. 　　6. Fluid Mechanics (proportion of questions: 8%) 6.1 Main physical properties of fluids. 　　6.2 Fluid statics. The concept of hydrostatic pressure. The distribution law of hydrostatic pressure under gravity, and the calculation of total pressure. 　　6.3 Fundamentals of fluid dynamics. It describes the concept of flow using fluids as the subject. Overall flow analysis of fluid motion, the continuity equation for a constant overall flow, the energy equation, and the momentum equation. 　　6.4 Fluid resistance and head loss. Two flow regimes of real fluids: laminar flow and turbulent flow. Characteristics of laminar and turbulent flow in circular tubes. Head loss in the flow path and local head loss. Basic concepts of boundary layer boundary layer and flow separation losses. 　　6.5 Flow from orifices and nozzles, steady flow in pressurized pipes. 　　6.6 Principle of similarity and dimensional analysis. 　　6.7 Measurement of fluid motion parameters (flow velocity, flow rate, pressure). 　　7. Computers and Numerical Methods (proportion of questions: 12%) 7.1 Basic knowledge of computers: composition and functions of hardware, composition and functions of software, number system conversion. 　　7.2 Windows operating system. 　　7.3 Computer Programming Languages: Program structure and basic rules, data, variables, arrays, pointers, assignment statements, input/output statements, transfer statements, conditional statements, selection statements, loop statements, functions, subroutines (or procedures), sequential files, random files. Note: Given the current circumstances, the FORTRAN language is used temporarily. 7.4 Numerical methods: errors, polynomial interpolation and curve fitting, spline interpolation, numerical differentiation, basic principles of numerical integration, Newton-Cotes formulas, composite integration, the Runge algorithm. The Euler method for ordinary differential equations, the improved Euler method, the Runge-Kutta method, iterative methods for solving equations, and the Newton-Raphson method. Gaussian elimination, square root method, and Thomas algorithm for solving systems of linear equations. 　　8. Concepts of Engineering Economics (proportion of questions: 6%) 8.1 Be familiar with the basic principles and methods. Evaluation methods for economic effects and comparability principles. Methods for estimating investment and production costs. Annual cost, expected value, failure analysis, present value, profit-consumption analysis, value and depreciation. 　　8.2 Be familiar with the selection of investment options. Methods for selecting various investment plans. 　　8.3 Be familiar with the economic analysis of equipment renewal. Principles of equipment renewal plans. Methods for determining the economic life of equipment. 　　8.4 Understand the methods of technical-economic forecasting. Basic concepts of forecasting and various forecasting techniques. 　　8.5 Understand investment risks and decision-making. The concepts of risk and decision-making. Various risk decision-making methods. 　　8.6 Understand the technical economics in research and development. Various evaluation methods for research and development projects. 　　9. Professional ethics (question proportion: 6%) 　　 9.1 Be familiar with the professional ethics and code of conduct for staff (relationships with colleagues, with the organization, and with users).

Subjects and main contents of the professional foundation examination: 1. Physical Chemistry (20% of the exam score). Master the basic theories and concepts, and be familiar with typical calculations and applications. 　　1.1 Properties of gas P, V, T (this item can be omitted if it was already covered in the \"Thermodynamics\" exam in the morning). 　　1.2 The First Law of Thermodynamics (same as above. ) 1.3 The Second Law of Thermodynamics (same as above). 　　1.4 Thermodynamics of multi-component systems (same as above, but this content is not covered in depth in the \"Thermodynamics\" exam in the morning). 　　1.5 Chemical equilibrium: Chemical equilibrium in ideal gas reactions, chemical equilibrium in real reactions. 　　1.6 Phase equilibrium: gas-liquid equilibrium in single-component and two-component systems, liquid-solid equilibrium in two-component systems, and three-component systems. 　　1.7 Electrochemistry: electrolytic cells, galvanic cells and Faraday’s law, electrolyte solutions, galvanic cells, electrolysis and polarization. 　　1.8 Surface phenomena: surface tension, wetting phenomena, additional pressure on curved liquid surfaces and capillary phenomena, adsorption on solid surfaces, isothermal adsorption, adsorption on solution surfaces, surfactants. 　　1.9 Fundamentals of chemical kinetics: rate equations for chemical reactions, rate and mechanisms of complex reactions, theory of reaction rates. 　　1.10 Kinetics of various special reactions: reactions in solution and multiphase reactions ； Photochemistry, catalysis. 　　1.11 Colloid chemistry. Colloidal dispersion systems and their basic properties, the stabilization and coagulation of lyophobic sols, emulsions, foams, suspensions, and aerosols, solutions of polymeric compounds. 　　2. Principles of Chemical Engineering (50% of the exam score) Master the basic theories and concepts, be familiar with the calculations and applications of basic unit operations, and understand the process design of typical systems and unit equipment in chemical engineering (distillation systems and plate distillation towers, gas absorption systems and packed absorption towers, heat exchange systems and shell-and-tube heat exchangers, drying systems and dryers). (Some of the fluid mechanics content already included in the morning exam for the \"Fluid Mechanics\" course will not be repeated in the exam content for the \"Principles of Chemical Engineering\" course.) 　　2.1 Fluid transfer machinery: Liquid transfer equipment, centrifugal pumps, and other types of pumps. Gas delivery and compression equipment. 　　2.2 Separation of heterogeneous systems: fluidization and pneumatic conveying, sedimentation, filtration, fluidization, pneumatic conveying. 　　2.3 Liquid stirring: Mechanical stirring devices and mixing mechanisms: Performance of stirrers, stirring power, and scaling of stirrers. 　　2.4 Heat Transfer: Heat conduction, heat transfer between two fluids, convective heat transfer coefficients, thermal radiation, heat exchangers. 　　2.5 Evaporation: Evaporation equipment: single-effect evaporation, multi-effect evaporation. 　　2.6 Gas absorption: gas-liquid phase equilibrium, mass transfer mechanisms and absorption rates, calculation of absorption towers, packed towers and packing. 　　2.7 Distillation: gas-liquid equilibrium in binary systems, distillation methods, design calculations for binary system distillation, plate columns, and multi-component distillation. 　　2.8 Solid Drying: Properties of moist air and humidity charts, material balance in dryers, drying rate and drying time, dryers. 　　2.9 Liquid-liquid extraction: Concepts, the process and calculations of extraction operations, and extraction equipment. 　　2.10 Impregnation: Concepts, equipment, and calculation of the process. 　　3. Process Control (6% of the exam questions) 3.1 Understand the basic concepts of process control systems, be familiar with the components of automatic control, and be able to propose control scheme requirements based on process needs. 　　3.2 Be familiar with the characteristics of the controlled object. 　　3.3 Be familiar with the characteristics of process parameters and conversion techniques. Familiar with the measurement process, as well as the main measurement and conversion methods and principles of the four key process parameters (pressure, flow rate, temperature, and liquid level). Understand the basic working principles, characteristics, performance indicators, and application scenarios of common instruments, as well as error analysis. 　　3.4 Display Instruments Understand the measurement principle of automatic electronic potentiometers. Understand the basic components and usage of digital display instruments. 　　3.5 Automatic control instruments: Understand the input-output relationship characteristics, features, and applications of basic and commonly used control laws. 　　3.6 Actuators: Understand the basic components of actuators, as well as the structural features and applications of pneumatic diaphragm control valves. Understand the flow characteristics of control valves. Understand the air-open and air-close types of control valves, as well as the methods for selecting the forward and reverse action of controllers. 　　3.7 Be familiar with the process design schemes for simple control systems. 　　3.8 Understand the composition and characteristics of computer control systems, as well as the knowledge related to computer interfaces in process control, as well as the hardware and software technologies used in process control computers. 　　4. Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering Design (proportion of questions: 15%) 4.1 Process Design: Understand the meaning, types, and classifications of process design and engineering design, as well as the tasks involved at different design stages and their main sequence. Understand the preliminary work, sequence of tasks, and specific requirements in chemical engineering design, including site selection, project proposals, feasibility studies, and design specifications. Understand the collection of basic data for chemical process design, the preparation of design plans, the contents and requirements of process calculations, and be familiar with the basic methods of material balance and energy balance. Understand the design of chemical process flows, identify the main tasks of such design (technical rationality), and learn the methods for designing process flows as well as how to draw process flow diagrams. Understand the plan and elevation drawings of the workshop, comprehend the basic aspects of equipment layout, as well as the basic requirements for workshop design imposed by process considerations, architectural factors, and equipment, along with the various elements that need to be taken into account. Understand the general requirements and basic specifications for pipe layout diagrams and pipe layout design, and be familiar with the specifications, materials, properties, and uses of common pipe fittings as well as various types of pipes and valves. Understand the general engineering knowledge related to process design in related fields (chemical engineering equipment and machinery, process control, civil engineering, utility engineering, etc.), as well as the basic requirements for such design. Understand the content and requirements for preparing process design specifications. 　　4.2 Process Design Safety: Be familiar with the safety factors involved in process design safety. Understand the basic contents and general requirements regarding fire protection, explosion prevention, poison prevention, and occupational safety and health, as well as the basic standards that must be followed. 　　4.3 Economic Analysis of Process Design: Understand the factors that need to be considered for the economic rationality of process design, as well as its basic aspects and general requirements. Understand the requirements and criteria for evaluating design proposals, as well as the general methods of evaluation. 　　5. Prevention and control of chemical pollution (proportion of questions: 9%) 5.1 Principles of environmental pollution control: Be familiar with the basic principles of industrial pollution control and apply comprehensive knowledge. 　　5.2 Wastewater treatment: Understand the general methods of wastewater treatment. Understand the treatment technologies for heterogeneous wastewater, the biological treatment technologies for organic wastewater, and knowledge of incineration. 　　5.3 Waste gas treatment: Understand the general methods for treating chemical industry waste gases. Understand the purification technologies for particulate pollutants in exhaust gases, as well as purification techniques such as absorption, adsorption, and catalytic conversion for gaseous pollutants, along with knowledge of incineration. 　　5.4 Waste Treatment Understand the general methods for the treatment and disposal of solid waste. Understand solid waste pretreatment technologies, sludge concentration and dewatering, as well as knowledge on solidification, pyrolysis, and incineration technologies. 　　5.5 Environmental Noise Control: Understanding the basic concepts of noise control, the properties of sound sources, the methods of representing sound pressure and sound speed, and the energy relationships in sound fields. Understand the general methods of noise control, as well as the basic concepts of sound absorption, sound insulation, and silencers. Understand the scope and requirements for noise control in various locations such as industrial zones and residential areas. Syllabus for the Professional Examination for Registered Chemical Engineers 1. Mass and Energy Balance (16% of the exam questions) Master the design and analysis methods for mass and energy balance in chemical processes, as well as the skills required for calculating values related to systems and individual equipment. 　　1.1 Analysis of materials and energy (including losses) in industrial and chemical processes, chemical reaction equations. 　　1.2 Process calculation and material balance, energy balance, laws of mass conservation and energy conservation in processes. 　　2. Thermodynamic processes (10% of the exam score) Master the methods for designing and analyzing thermodynamic processes, as well as the skills required for calculating properties of systems and individual equipment. 　　2.1 Physical and chemical properties of substances: estimation and conversion of physical properties of substances, ideal gases and mixed gases, properties of solutions. 　　2.2 The First Law of Thermodynamics and Energy: Basic design knowledge and calculation skills for industrial applications, including phase equilibrium, phase diagrams, latent heat, PVT data and relationships, chemical thermodynamic equilibrium, reaction heat, combustion, thermodynamic processes, evaporation and crystallization, comprehensive utilization of thermal energy, and steam and condensate balance. 　　2.3 The Second Law of Thermodynamics and Entropy: Basic design knowledge and computational skills for industrial applications. 　　2.4 Power cycles: refrigeration and heat pumps. 　　3. Fluid flow processes (14% of the exam questions) Master the design and analysis methods for major types of flow processes, their industrial applications, as well as the computational skills related to systems and individual equipment. 　　3.1 Applications of Bernoulli’s equation, such as hydraulic calculations in pipes, fluid flow through beds, two-phase flow, etc. 　　3.2 Calculation of process parameters for fluid conveying machinery. 　　3.3 Solid conveying, screening, and crushing. 　　3.4 Separation of gas, liquid, and solid. 　　4. Heat transfer processes (14% of the exam score) Master the design and analysis methods for heat transfer processes, their industrial applications, as well as the skills required for process calculations related to systems and individual equipment. 　　4.1 Theoretical knowledge of energy conservation and its application in industrial practical problems. 　　4.2 Analysis and calculation of heat transfer processes by conduction, convection, and radiation. 　　4.3 Process design of heat exchangers. 　　5. Mass transfer process (14% of the exam questions) Master the design and analysis methods for mass transfer processes, their industrial applications, as well as the skills required for calculating systems and individual units. 　　5.1 Theoretical knowledge of mass balance and computational skills for industrial applications. 　　5.2 Analysis and calculation of processes such as absorption, adsorption, desorption, distillation, drying, extraction, humidification, and dehumidification. 　　6. Chemical Reaction Kinetics (6% of the exam questions) Master the design and analysis of chemical reaction processes in industry, their industrial applications, as well as the skills required for calculating systems and individual equipment. 　　6.1 Basic principles of chemical reaction kinetics and industrial applications. 　　6.2 Comparison and selection of chemical reactor types. 　　6.3 Process calculation and analysis of chemical reactors: Designing industrial reactors based on rate models and/or product distribution ( Residence time distribution and corresponding conversion rates); analysis of ideal isothermal reactors (single-stage and multi-stage batch reactors, plug flow reactors, and continuous stirred-tank reactors), as well as reactors for single-phase and multi-phase reactions that are adiabatic and non-isothermal. 　　6.4 Process control of the reactor. 　　7. Chemical Process Design (10% of the exam questions) Master the methods and skills for designing chemical plant processes. 　　7.1 Optimization design of the process scheme. 　　7.2 Process Flow Diagram (PFD). 　　7.3 Determination of design pressure and design temperature. 　　7.4 Energy consumption calculation. 　　7.5 Determination of process parameters for equipment (vessels, heat exchangers, towers, pumps, fans, compressors, etc.) ； Understand special manufacturing requirements, material properties, and corrosion protection requirements. 　　7.6 Determination of the process control (monitoring, analysis, indication, and control) scheme. 　　7.7 Be familiar with the regulations and applications related to fire protection, occupational safety and health, and environmental protection in process plants. 　　8. Chemical process system design (10% of the exam questions) Master the methods and skills for designing chemical plant process systems. 　　8.1 Process and utility piping and instrumentation diagrams (PID, UID) within the plant. 　　8.2 Analysis of system pressure drop, calculation of resistance for compressible and incompressible fluids in pipes, noise control for pipes and valves, requirements for pipe connections of equipment, and requirements for pressure differences in pumps. 　　8.3 Principles for the installation of valves and safety valves, rupture discs, flow-limiting orifices, flame arresters, etc., and relevant data sheets ； Pipeline data table. 　　8.4 Equipment elevation and pump net positive suction head (NPSH). 　　8.5 Be familiar with the design requirements for equipment layout in the factory. 　　8.6 Be familiar with the plant’s pipeline layout requirements, as well as the insulation and painting requirements for equipment and pipelines. 　　8.7 General safety analysis methods, familiarity with HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) analysis, fault tree analysis, and listing methods. 　　9. Engineering Economic Analysis (question proportion: 3%) Familiarity with the skills for applying engineering economic analysis methods in engineering projects. 　　9.1 Basic knowledge of project costs, relevant data and evaluation methods for technical-economic analysis, as well as requirements and criteria for evaluating design proposals. 　　9.2 Analysis of cost composition, engineering quotas, and rules for calculating engineering quantities. 　　9.3 Understand estimation, budgeting, and cost estimation methods. 　　10. Chemical engineering project management (proportion of questions: 3%) Be familiar with chemical engineering project management, as well as China’s relevant laws and regulations on capital construction. 　　10.1 Forms and procedures for project bidding, bidding processes and strategies, conditions for winning projects and evaluation methods, management of project contracts, control of project costs and resources, project claims. 　　10.2 Concepts and basic knowledge of project management. 　　10.3 Knowledge of plant design (content, procedures, and stages), as well as China’s laws and regulations regarding capital construction. 　　10.4 Responsibilities, work procedures, document content, and level of detail required in this specialty at various stages of project implementation (consulting, preliminary project work, bidding, design, procurement, construction, supervision, commissioning, etc.)

For the basic exam, the two books, Upper and Lower, are more than enough. In fact, as long as you master advanced mathematics, chemistry, and physics; and for the second volume, physical chemistry and principles of chemical engineering, you’ll have no trouble passing it. There’s no need to read the other books in detail. This is a little bit of my experience; I hope it will be helpful to you.

I recommend Tianjin University; most of the textbooks are from there!

Thank you to all the seniors for their suggestions. I majored in chemical engineering at the undergraduate level, and currently I work in engineering consulting; however, my job involves little work related to the chemical industry. Can I still take the exam to become a registered chemical engineer?