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Declaration
We declare, here by this final internship report on Amhara golden trust pipe fitting
technology plc (AGPFT) and our project entitled on the production of cornice from
HDPE and west is our original work and performed by our effort with the will of
GOD during the internship period. During the time we have improved our practical
skills, theoretical knowledge that we have so far, enter personal communication skills,
work ethics and entrepreneurial skills in it. We assure that the report contains actual
events and facts that were observed performing during the internship period, all
sources of material used for this report work has been fully acknowledged.
Approved by:
Mr.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First and foremost, we would like to acknowledge the almighty GOD for giving the
strength to accomplish this work and to perform the internship practice with in a
stipulated time. We want to give a compliment to the company for giving us an
opportunity of passing the internship program under the company and enable us to know
what we should have to know related to the theoretical parts what we have learnt
formerly, and we would like to provide a great thank for our company quality control
technicians ( lab technicians) Mr. Tayachew Takele, Mr. Masresha, Mr. Mengstu, and
Mr. Worku for his unstoppable support in the production process and quality control
section and all AGPFT operators (Mr. Seid (operator), Mr. Qelemwork (coordinator) and
the production manager Mr. esunew assefa) for their willingness to tell us whatever
anything we ask them concerning internship time activities.
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EXCUTIVE SUMMARY
This report contains the internship report that we have performed in AG pipe fitting
technology P.L.C from September 08/2013 – November 08/2013 E.C. It includes the
historical background about Amhara golden trust pipe fitting technology(AGPFT),
its main services, customers ,over all organization structure and work flow of each
section, raw materials, products and the main machines with their operating
mechanisms used in AGPFT. This report also includes our overall internship
experience, our work tasks and benefits that we have got from our hosting company,
the challenge that we have been faced and the measures we have taken to overcome those
challenges. In this internship program we have been involved in all section of plastic
processing that is extrusion, injection and fiber glass work.
This internship report has four chapters including project which is the
Production of cornices and partition from HDPE and west. During our internship time
in addition to academic knowledge, we have gained an important experience in
terms of social interaction, team work, punctuality, leadership that may be very
important for our life. Since AG pipe is recent company at Bahir Dar and due to
low workers performance and the effect of other process parameters, generation of
product scrap becomes a big issue for the company and also there is a lot of waste
HDPE during extrusion. Thus engineering solutions that we have chosen to solve
those problems was reusing the HDPE waste as a raw material for the production of
cornices and room partition.
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PE……………………………..polyethylene
POM……………………………..polyoxy methylene
RPM……………………………...revolution per meter
PLC……………………………....private limited company
ANOVA………………………….analysis of variance
Tm…………………………………melting temperature
Ph…………………………………...holding pressure
Content
DECLARATION................................................................................
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ................................................................. ii
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List of Tables
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LIST OF FIGURES
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CHAPTER ONE
BACKGROUND OF AG PIPE FITTING
TECHNOLOGY (AGPFT)
1.1 Brief history
Amhara Golden trust pipe fitting technology (AGPFT) was established in 12/05/14 by
the joint venture company with the Amhara region development enterprise and part of
the golden trust capital group; its source of capital is from the share holders’ contribution
with initial capital of 19 million birr in which the golden trust group accounts 60% and
40% the regional government. When the company established since there it primarily
aims to bring technological transformation in the region, to develop modern agricultural
facilities like irrigation dams and construction. But unfortunately the golden trust groups
are no eligible to do so and the government took an immediate action to hold the share
contribution of the golden trust group in collaboration with Amhara water works
construction enterprise (AWWCE) and Amhara design works enterprise (ADWE). Now
its capital becomes 244 million birr in which the government accounts 95.4% and the rest
4.6% by the golden trust group. At the company there are 78 permanent, 9 contracts and
totally 87 workers. AGPFT acquires for 47000 sq. meters in the industrial belt of Bahir
dar town just 565 km from Ethiopian capital city Addis abeba. This company is the only
pipe fitting technology in the nation having expected annual capacity of producing more
than 250 parts of pipe fittings and 18 part of bucket and various related products.
Offering the most complete line of manufacturing and locally produced HDPE, PP, PPR,
UPVC pipe fitting and different fiber glass products delivered in the region and anywhere
in Ethiopia. The main aim of the company is to solve regional plastic fitting related
problems by manufacturing locally. Until the new injection molding machines become
installed and commissioning, the company tried to substitute some of imported fittings by
butt welding fabricated manufacturing. Even though the company is committed to
improve its production system by deliver products to customer, and regarding their
feedback to build workers capacity by learning by doing, on job training approach. But
concerned governmental sectors are not keen customer for local regional product. The
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total annual demand request and their interest become shift to private sector suppliers.
The best solution for all these and others are fulfilling budget design, construct,
workshop, procure machines, molds and raw materials at least to start in its opening
capacity. This year plan contains how to solve primary problems to achieve our vision,
mission and objectives of annual plan.
1.2.1 Vision
Aspiring to see AGPFT plc in 2025 E.C. as one of the leading and competent plastic pipe
fittings, buckets, and seats manufacturing industry in Africa.
1.2.1 Mission
To manufacture quality fittings fiber water tanker, transparent Ega sheet sanitary
materials and related fiber glass products to meet customer requirement and expectation,
in addition increasing the company market share by distributing all over Ethiopia and
Africa; and creating job opportunity and professionalism on the field.
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To offer customer information, technical support and customer service that meet
and exceed their requirement
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Flanges
Stadium chairs
Buckets
Gaskets
Straight reducers
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General manager
Production
Quality control
Maintainance and safety manager
departiment manager
Production
Quality control team manager
and assurance
Maintainance team leader
and repair team
leader
Laboratory
Tools and technician
utility
operator
Control, follow up and lead over all the company, apply yearly plan and occupational
program.
Generally control all over working process of the company.
1.9.2 PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
On the basis of marketing strategy and sales plan prepare production plan and
manage the production process according to the plan
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Ensure that the company has adequate financial policies and procedures.
Develop financial strategies and policies that make the company competitive and
profitable.
Manage working capital cash receivables internal payables
Provide proper purchasing policy and procedure for the wellbeing of the
company.
Basically purchasing the acquisition of materials and services from suppliers
Support and facilitate the company operation with uninterrupted flow by
supplying materials and services at the right time, right price, and right place
from the right source.
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CHAPTER TWO
RAW MATERIALS OF AGPFT
2.1 Introduction
The AGPFT plc uses many different raw materials to produce different desired
products. These raw materials or resources get from different foreign countries.
Raw materials are the inputs or resources that the company used to manufacture
its finished product.
HDPE
PP
PPR
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Master batch
HDPE pipe from APF(amhara pipe factory)
U-PVC
Filler
Wax
PVA (poly vinyl acetate/alcohol)
Gel coat
Risen
Pigment
Gypsum
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
Titanium dioxide (TiO2)
Hardener (catalyst)
Fiber glass
Woven
PE density is divided into three main groups or grades according to their crystalline
structure percent.
Type 1: (branched) low density of 0.910-0.925 g/cm (PE-63%)
Type 2: medium density of 0.926-0.940 g/cm (PE-80%)
Type 3: high density of 0.941-0.959 g/cm (PE-100%)
HDPE can be made in various colors. The majority of HDPE is available in either black
or white. The AGPFT mainly used these types of HDPE products to manufacture
different types of products. HDPE properties include:
1. Resistance to chemicals
2. Low weight: HDPE has less weight than other types of materials.
3. High strength and flexibility and tensile strength
4. Impact resistance
5. Abrasion resistant
6. Resistant to attack of rodents and microorganisms
7. No need for cathodic protection because resistant to corrosion and rust
8. Having a long life
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E.Fiber Glass: The primary function of the fibers is to carry the loads along their
longitudinal directions. A fiber glass is a form of fiber –reinforced plastic where glass
fiber is the reinforced plastic. This is the reason perhaps why fiberglass is also known as
glass reinforced plastic or glass fiber reinforced plastic. The glass fiber is usually
flattened into a sheet, randomly arranged or woven into a fabric.
Fiberglass is lightweight, strong and less brittle. The best part of fiberglass is its
ability to get molded into various complex shapes. This is why fiberglass is widely
used in boats, aircraft, and water tankers.
Properties of fiberglass
Mechanical strength: Fiberglass has a specific resistance greater than steel. So, it
is used to make high performance.
Electrical characteristics: Fiberglass is a good electrical insulator even at low
thickness.
Incombustibility: Since fiberglass is a mineral material, it is naturally
incombustible. It does not propagate or support a flame exposed to heat.
Thermal conductivity: Fiberglass has low thermal conductivity making it highly
useful in the building industry.
F. Resin: Primary Function “To transfer stress between reinforcing fibers and to
protect them from mechanical and environmental damage” Attaches the fiber glass with
the gel coat . Types:
1. Thermoset Resin
2. Thermoplastic Resin
G. Wax: Is used to polish the mold and lubricant it by removing unwanted parts from
the mold.
H. Gel coat: This is evenly spread on the mold for the purpose of holding the required
color and shape.
I. Pigment: Varnished at the end to prevent bacteria and germs in the stored water.
J. Woven: Required for strengthen the fiber glass.
K. Hardner (Catalyst): It’s used to for drying purpose. If quick order is coming
from end users, then to get the product fast harder is used.
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It is incredibly strong
It is highly stiff
It also costly effective
Excellent resistant to aggressive or destructive environments.
A. HDPE: HDPE is used for the manufacture of elbows, reducers, flanges and etc
because of the above mentioned properties. In AGPFT it is widely used in water related
applications. Some of these are;
2. Consumer goods; Low cost and easily processibility make HDPE a material of choice
in several household /consumer goods like garbage containers.
3. Pipe and fittings; due to its excellent resistance to chemicals and hydrolysis.
4. Fibers and textiles; due to high tensile strength, HDPE is used in fishing and sport
nets, nets for agricultural use.
3. Industrial applications; used to produce acid and chemical tanks, sheets, pipes.
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C. PP-R: It is a combination of propene and ethane the monomer of PPR raw material
creates random chain and takes under protection.The use of plastic materials in pipe
fitting applications is well established because of the lightweight, high performance, and
excellent corrosion performance they can offer compared with metallic materials such as
iron and copper. There fore, PPR is specially designed PPR copolymer (PP-R, natural
and synthetic colored) that features excellent long-term hydrostatic pressure resistant and
heat stability. It is suitable for hot & cold water supply pipes and fittings as well as
radiator connecting pipes. Applications of PPR in AGPFT are;
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Cooling towers: Since cooling towers are always wet, they have to be protected from
rust, corrosion, and other safety issues. Due to the excellent properties of fiberglass, it is
used in these towers as screening to keep people and animals away from the danger
zones.
Power generation: many areas of the power generation industry like tank farms,
scrubbers, and others use fiberglass. The reason for this the non –conductive
property of fiberglass.
Chemical industry: In this industry, the fiberglass grating is used for anti –slip
safety feature of the embedded grit surface and the chemically resistant feature of
different resin compounds. The chemicals being used are matched with the resins.
Car washes: fiberglass grating is greatly used for rust resistance and to give a
contrast color to areas that previously looked forbidden. It brightens the inside of
the carwash tunnel making the car look cleaner than it was.
F. Resin: In AGPFT plc. to produce a desired product of fiber glass the poly ester
resin used. MEKP (methyl ethyl ketone peroxide ) is the catalyst added to
polyester resin. It is clear and colorless solution. Poly ester resins are the most
commonly used matrix in the marine and composite industry. Polyester film is
useful for making sheet. Polyester film is reusable. Plain fiberglass sheet’s
production starts with polyesterfilm.
G. Wax: In AGPFT plc. wax application is for unpair of product from the mold.
H. Gel coat: Gel coat in AGPFT plc. used for external body and application of
water cooling in the tanker.
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I. Pigment: pigment in AGPFT plc. used for internal body and have an
application of to prevent algea formation inside the tanker.
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