FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “I Trusted the DTC Method and I Passed!”
“Just got the results back for the ME: TFS Exam, and I passed. I believe the DTC method of taking the exam is the ultimate make or break in passing this exam. After going through Doctor Tom’s Classroom, I felt confident with all of the material with the exception of maybe cycles. As I went […]
Job Hunting Tips in the Great Resignation
With an unprecedented surge in the number of people quitting their jobs, the current employment environment is being called “The Great Resignation.” The Washington Post noted that this could be “the most worker-friendly climate in decades with workers having the ability to sort through near-record levels of job postings, and many employers hungry to hire.” In […]
Attention HVAC Engineers!
WATCH OUR VIDEO! Dr. Tom’s Classroom now offers an HVAC & Refrigeration PE Exam Review, specifically developed for the CBT format exam. It had long been a goal at DTC to add an HVAC course to our line up. After completing our new Machine Design & Materials and Thermal & Fluid Systems Reviews for the […]
New Device Reduces Emissions from Natural Gas Fired Heaters
Natural gas and oil fired boilers and space heaters represent a large use of fossil fuel energy in this country. The more heat that can be removed from the combustion gases, the more efficient the unit is and the lower the costs of operation. Higher efficiency also means less fuel fired and lower carbon emissions. […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “Amazing Course. I LOVE the Format”
“I passed on the first try! Dr. Tom’s method prepared me very well for the exam. I LOVE the format and the videos – well-put-together lectures with clear presentation, in depth explanations and clear understanding of the topics taught. I enjoyed watching and learning these topics. I have my binders full of course material for […]
Dive! Dive! Dive!
These are familiar words in countless movies and books where submarines are involved. A recent ASME Quiz tests how much you know about the development and history of the submarine. Just 7 multiple choice questions. I got 4 of 7 right (2 by pure guessing), but should have gotten two more without guessing if I […]
With DTC, Practice Makes Perfect
Poor time management during the exam. That is the most common reason our participants say kept them from passing the exam. With the clock ticking, especially on the CBT format exam, it’s easy to get thrown off your exam-day plan, waste time on difficult problems, realize the clock is running out, and panic. But it […]
Coal Mines to Serve as Energy Source – Without Burning Coal
Coal mines helped fuel the industrial revolution in the UK 200 years ago. Coal was plentiful, easy to access, and provided cheap energy to make England and Scotland an economic powerhouse. However, burning coal produces pollution in the form of soot, sulfur compounds that degrade air quality, and of course, carbon dioxide that can cause […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “Wonderful Training for the PE Exam”
“I took my computer based exam after going through the newly developed DTC training for Mechanical CBT, and it was a huge help. And the BEST news? I passed!! The testing strategy provided by Dr. Tom and team allowed me to stay relaxed and I found myself with plenty of time after each section to go back and […]
Using the Fork in a Tree
Currently, when trees are harvested, the places where tree limbs fork are cut out and used for mulch or other low tech uses. Researchers at MIT are discovering that these forks in trees are actually extremely strong and have load carrying properties that cannot be duplicated even by processes like 3D printing. Dr. Caitlin Mueller, Associate […]
