A TECHNICAL REPORT

ON STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME

(SIWES)

DONE BY
OGHUMA OSHIONE PAUL
ENG/COE/01901586

UNDERTAKEN AT

UNIVERSAL INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS AND INVESTMENTS

SERVICES LIMITED

SUBMITTED TO
ENGR. ISAAC.F. OAMEN

IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE

AWARD OF
BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING.
 DECLARATION

This is to certify that Mr. Oghuma Paul (ENG/COE/01901586) Computer Engineering

student at Edo University, Iyamo-Uzairue, has undergone a Technical Profession
Training at our Universal Integrated Solutions and Investments Services Limited at 1B,
Ibironke crescent, Okunola Aima street, off Sumola street, Mende-Maryland, Lagos,
from 4th October 2021 to 29th November 2021. two months Industrial Training (IT)
programme.

We wish him a successful future in his endeavors.

For: Universal Integrated Solutions & Investments Services Limited

……………………………..
Oghuma Paul
Student

……………………………………….
Osunwa David
Personnel Manager/CSO

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 DEDICATION

This work is dedicated to the Almighty God, also to Jesus the divine mercy, for their love,
mercies, guidance, and protection during and even after this work.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It is always a pleasure to remind the fantastic people in the engineering program of the sincere
assistance I receive to uphold my practical’s as well as theoretical skills in engineering.

I would like to thank my wonderful friend Okoro George who has always been a support and
subjected me to have the determination and courage and assures me to keep it up, as it is a best
future soon.

I will also appreciate my supervisor Mr. Osunwa David. He was a great source of impact at any
time during the training programme. May the good God keep him strong.

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 ABSTRACT

The Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) exposes students to proper methods

of using and handling information technology equipment and the machinery used in different

aspects of the engineering field. This is because if students are provided with thorough

supervision if orientation towards equipment handling was done properly, there would be a

high increase in the performance rates of students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria in the

engineering sector.

This report talks about my walkthrough during my two months of stay at Universal Integrated

Solutions and Investments Services Limited undertaking the SIWES programme. I can say that I

was physically and mentally challenged during this time frame. It shows my daily activities and

the outcomes, and the lessons learnt after every practical.

The report also talks about some of the major problems that I faced during the period of the

SIWES program and ways in which I was able to fix the various problems. Lastly, it shows the

various types of tools I used in the various sections of the internship.

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TABLE OF CONTENT
Title

Declaration …………………………………………………….... (ii)

Dedication………………………………………………………. (iii)

Acknowledgements……………………………………...…………(iv)

Abstract……………………………………………………….……(v)

Chapter One

1.1 Introduction to Industrial Training (IT)………………………………………………………………………1

1.2 Objective of Industrial Training (IT)………………………………………………………………………….1

1.3 SIWES Regulatory Agencies…………………………………………………………………………………….1

1.4 Benefits of Industrial Training (IT) to Students……………………………………………………….2

Chapter Two

2.1 History of Place of Attachment…………………………………………………………………………….3

2.2 Objectives of the Establishment…………………………………………………………………………….3

2.3 Organogram of the Establishment……………………………………………………………………….3

2.4 Various Departments/Units in the Establishment and their Functions………………….4

Chapter Three

3.1 Activities Carried Out During the Period of Attachment……………………………………….5

3.2 Project Executed…………………………………………………………………………………………………11

3.3 Experience Acquired………………………………………………………………………………………….12

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Chapter Four

4.1 Problem Encountered During the Period of Attachment ………………………………….13

4.2 Problems Solved…………………………………………………………………………………………….13

Chapter Five

5.1 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………………….14

5.2 Recommendations…………………………………………………………………………………………….14

References……………………………………………………………………………………………………….15

Appendix……………………………………………………………………………………………………………16

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 CHAPTER ONE

1.1 Introduction Of Industrial Training

The Industrial Training Programme or Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)
is a relevant skills programme designed to equip students to the real-life working experience.
This scheme is a programme involving universities, polytechnics and technical colleges and
students of various institutions in the country. The Student Industrial Work Experience
Scheme (SIWES) is funded jointly by Industrial Training Fund (ITF). The training last for
six months. The theory and practical aspects are being formed together in the program to find
out how things are being done in theory, we are to read novels, books, but in practical we
must know how to do things by ourselves practically. That is why home economics
department has seen it as a step forward of programmes by sending this student to embark on
it.

1.2 Objectives Of the Industrial Training

The aim of Industrial Training is to expose students to real work of environment
experience and at the same time, to gain the knowledge through hands on observation and
job execution. From the industrial training, the students will also develop skills in work
ethics, communication, management, and others. Moreover, this practical training program
allows students to relate theoretical knowledge with its application in the manufacturing
industry.

1.3 SIWES Regulatory Agencies

There are various bodies involved in the management of SIWES in Nigeria and each of them
has its respective roles.

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These bodies work seriously and together to ensure an effective administration of the
training programme in Nigeria:

1. Federal Government of Nigeria

 To provide adequate funds to the I.T.F through the Federal Ministry of Trade &
Investment for the scheme
 To make it mandatory for all ministries, companies, and parastatals, to offer places for
the attachment of students under Decree No. 47 of 1971 as amended in 2011

2. The Industrial Training Fund (I.T.F)

 To plan policies and guidelines on SIWES for distribution to all taking part bodies,
institutions and companies involved in the scheme
 Regularly organize orientation programmes for students prior to their attachment
 Receive and process master and placement list from the institutions through the
supervising agencies i.e. (N.U.C, N.B.T.E, and N.C.C.E)
 Disburse supervisor and students allowances by e-payment
 Organize biennial SIWES national conference and review meetings
 Provide insurance cover for students on attachment
 Provide logistics and materials necessary for effective administration of the schemes,
such documents as: I.T.F Form 8, S.C.A.F and D.E.P.F
 Ensure the visitation of I.T.F officers to the supervising agencies, institutions,
employers, and students on attachment
 Provide information on companies for attachment and assist in the industrial
placements of students
 Continuously review and carryout research into the scheme operations
 Vet and process student’s logbooks and forms

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 3. Supervising Agencies

The three (3) recognized supervising agencies are: (a) The National Universities
Commission (b) National Board for Technical Education (c) National Commission for
Colleges of Education.

Their general roles are:

 To ensure the establishment and accreditation of SIWES units in institutions under the
jurisdiction
 Direct to appoint full-time co-coordinators
 Ensure adequate funding of the units in all institutions
 Vet and approve master and placement list of students from participating institutions
and forward same to I.T.F
 Develop, monitor, and review job-specifications in collaboration with the institutions
towards the maintenance of national minimum academic standard for all programs
approved for SIWES
 Liaise with I.T.F and take part in the biennial national conference and other relevant
seminars, conferences, workshops, and meetings
 Research into the development of the programme in line with advances in
technological development
 Regularly review qualified courses in collaboration with other bodies

1.4 Benefits of the Program to Students

Industrial training (IT) provides an avenue for student in an institute of higher learning to
acquire industrial skills and experience during study.
1. It will help student to gain increased maturity and understanding of the workplace
2. The programme inculcates students on how to interact effectively with other peer and
supervisors under various conditions in the organization.
3. The student will have chance to evaluate companies for which they might wish to work.
4. It exposes student to work methods and techniques in handling equipment and machines
that may not be available in educational institution

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 CHAPTER TWO

2.1. Description on the Establishment of the Attachment.

Universal Integrated Solutions & Investment Services Limited is a wholly owned Nigerian company
with interests that span across various sectors of the Nigerian economy: Power, Real Estate, Medical,
Information Technology, Oil & Gas and Agriculture. With globally respected partners and experienced
local team, UISIS has continued to be a considerable contributor to Nigeria’s economy.

UISIS was finally birth in 2018; the owners had hitherto operated successfully in the power and real
estate sector with successive stories in these areas of businesses. This would serve as the foundation for
which UISIS would consolidate its various businesses, and venture into various sectors of the economy.
The strategic placement into key sectors of the country’s economic landscape showcases the leadership,
business acumen and doggedness of the UISIS brand in person of the founder and Chairman of UISIS
Limited, Mr. Abu. Ismail Ejoor an experienced hand in the power sector. The Management team is
headed by Mr. Seyi Katola the Group Managing Director a brilliant Accountant with wide experience in
key sectors of the economy that includes Power, Finance, and Information Technology. 

2.2. Objectives of the Establishment

 An undisputed variance between the different worlds of developed, developing and under-
developed nations is the measure of infrastructural gaps (deficits)

  The quality of infrastructures available to both the corporate bodies and individuals also define
the humanity index – quality of life, expectation, development, and outlook

 Every country continually focuses and attends to this pivot of national development, though at
different paces, but influenced by national vision, resources, and drive

 Nigeria, through the past and present governments, has also moved up, though at lower
progression than the western and eastern nations, and currently has huge deficits in its
infrastructure performance indicators – power, housing, transportation, social, technology etc.

 UISIS, in their quest to contributing to addressing the infrastructural gaps, are poised to focusing
on the critical infrastructure that will, naturally, pull and deliver others at a much quicker pace
for the promotion of human growth and development – Energy, Social (Medical) and Housing.

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2.3 ORGANISTIONAL STRUCTURE

2.4
D

EPARTMENTS IN THE COMPANY

i. General Manager: is also the Founder of the Company. So, he has many responsibilities in
respect to the progress of the Company. The primary responsibility of the Managing Director
is to ensure that all other units work together as a team to deliver IT solutions to client within
a limited time frame. He is the Project Manager of the Company, he also ensures adequate
testing of all the software developed by his team before the software reach production stage,
most of the time, he is the one that always deploy Web Applications or Web Designs to
server, he gets feedback from the clients and keep on the look-out for more clients that will
give the company projects to do. Also, since writing code is a major passion for him, he still
engages himself in writing architectural Software as a passion.

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ii. Maintenance department: The maintenance department is responsible and
accountable for maintenance. It is responsible for the way equipment runs and looks
and for the costs to achieve the required level of performance. This is not to say that
the operator has no responsibility for the use of equipment when in his hands - he does.
The point is that responsibility and accountability must be assigned to a single function
or person whether it be a mechanic or operator.
iii. Finance Department: Finance Department is the part of an organization that is
responsible for acquiring funds for the organization, managing funds within the
organization and planning for the expenditure of funds on various phones, phone parts
and software. It is the part of an organization that ensures efficient financial
management and financial control necessary to support all business activities.
iv. Marketing Department: The marketing department is a division of the company with
responsibility for the marketing function. This department aims to sell as many
products as possible in a sustainable manner. The team designs marketing strategies
and combines the right marketing mix to satisfy customer needs and wants.

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 CHAPTER THREE

3.1 Activities Carried Out

My exposure to the SIWES programme on practical skills and knowledge carried out at
Universal Integrated Solutions really had a great impact to me in different areas of new skills
and knowledge and sources of assistance at various departments mostly in the ICT department.

The major activities I carried out were:

 ELECTRICAL GENERATION
Electrical Generation is the process of generating electrical power from sources of
primary energy. For utilities in the electric power industry, it is the stage prior to the
delivery to end users or the storage. I learnt the various types of electrical generation
sources which are: Hydro, Electric power Generating plant, Nuclear, Thermal,
Renewable Energy etc. I was also told the advantages and disadvantages of each one of
them. I was then told how the electric power generated from the creole generating plants
or station is usually transported in bulk mainly by overhead power lines over
considerable distances to primary power transforming or switching sub-stations
<330/132/33kV> switch yards. I also learnt how the distribution system works and how
there are two types of distribution systems which are primary and secondary. The primary
distribution system which consists of the high voltages namely 33kV and 11kV and the
secondary distribution system which consists of the low voltage feeder networks. Finally,
I learnt power system stability, the impact of voltage system stability and the possible
causes of a power grid system instability and a system collapse.

 CONDUCTION AND INSULATION OF CABLES

The conductor materials are mainly used for power and lightning cable are copper and
aluminum. Both materials have relative advantages which makes them relevant to
different installation areas. I then learnt various ways in which cables can be insulated.
Most used paper insulation methods include:

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 i. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
ii. Vulcanized Rubber (VIR)
iii. Mineral Insulation
iv. Impregnated Paper Insulation
v. Cross-Linked Polyethene Ensulation (XLPE)

I was then told what mechanical protection entails and how cables can be protected from
damaging which include:

i. Armored Cables
ii. Non-Armored Cables
iii. Cross-Linked Polyethene Ensulation (XLPE)

I was then introduced to the cable requirements and guiding regulations and learnt also
how to consider the voltage. Lastly, I learnt the different types of cable joints and jointing
i.e., soldering joints which are cable joint preparation and soldering technique and how
there are seven types of cable joints.

 CONSUMERS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

Distribution System is the last phase of the power supply system into any premises for
utilization. At this stage, the grid is brought into a more manageable voltage level for the
distribution of electrical energy to the various categories of consumers premises. I was
then told the various equipment at the consumer supply point which are:
i. The available grid system (230V, 450V, 11Kv, 33kV)
ii. The type of premise
iii. The desired load
iv. The distance traveled

I then learnt the various types of supply systems which are:

i. Small Residential Homes

ii. Residential Estates
iii. Small and Industrial Consumers
iv. Large Industrial Consumers

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 I was then introduced to the meaning of bus systems and how it can be used with the bus-
bar ratings and the rating mains bus bar system. Lastly, I was made to know the types of
bus-bar systems which are:

i. Single Bus-bar System

ii. Sectional Bus-bar system
iii. Duplicate Bus-bar system
iv. Duplicate Bus-bar system with tie-bar reactor
v. One-and-half Breaker system
vi. King bus-bar system

 POWER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

I learnt further on the provision of electricity to consumers and the requirements of a
power supply system The relevant planning process, the design procedure and the
arrangement of network equipment were then examined and discussed. I then learnt the
standard frequency and voltage for consumers. The electrical installations and NESIS
regulations for 2015 change states that the standard AC system voltage shall be 230 volts
between phase and neutral conductors and
400;3300.6600.11000;33000;60000;132000;330000; and 750000 volts between any two-
phase conductors on a three-phase system. I then learnt about the power supply system
with increasing demand in electricity nationwide and its importance to development.
Also, I learnt about the necessary steps for executing projects and I reviewed overhead
and electrical lines materials, safety etc. pertaining to the provision of electricity supply
to new areas. I also learnt about the grid system; and how the generated voltage is
stepped down to 130kV or 330kV for transmission purposes and how they are
transmitted/transported via overhead or underground lines to 132/33Kv AND
330/132/33Kv switching station and finally to consumers or users through 11Kv/450V
and 33Kv/450V distribution transformers. Finally, I learnt about substations and their
equipment which include but are not limited to:
i. Transformers; Primary and secondary Current
ii. Ring main unit and feeder pillar
iii. Transformer and Feeder pillar plinths

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 ELECTRICITY PROJECT DESIGN

First off in this section, I dealt with specific steps and processes for providing regular,
reliable, and good quality electrical power supply to a community setting. Thus, the
essential requirements and considerations were briefly iterated to me before giving design
needs of two case study projects. I was told the design and specification requirements
which were:
i. Lime materials and equipment sizing
ii. Voltage and conductor selection
iii. Conductor sizing

I also learnt about the various case studies on the electrification scheme, and how
analysis is carried out in those various areas which include:

i. Location of available grid system

ii. Load survey and Analysis
iii. Dwelling houses
iv. Hospitals, offices, and workshops
v. Argo-allied and small-scale industries
vi. Future load demand
vii. Load summary and analysis
viii. Design consideration

I was then taught the earthing systems and safety requirements when dealing with
electrical equipment which are:

i. Earthing provision
ii. Protective multiple earthing system
iii. Acceptable Earth resistance Value
iv. Protective personal equipment

Finally on this section, I learnt about equipment and electrical material modelling for
ds/s, and I also learnt load balancing on distribution transformers.

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 POWER SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND STANDARD
NETWORKS
Power system components are used for the production, conveying (transmission),
protection, safe delivery, and utilization of the electrical power in industries, factories,
offices, homes etc. therefore it is of paramount importance for the installation engineers,
technologists, and technicians to have a god or fair knowledge and understanding of the
features, operation, and the requirements of these components. I then learnt about these
power system components and standard network which come include:
 Circuit Breaker (CSB)
 Isolating Switch
 Earthing Switches
 Auto Reclosure Facility

I also learnt about relays and measuring devices and under this topic we discussed things
like:

 Protective relays
 Current transformers
 Voltage transformers
 Communication (carrier) equipment

I was also told the lighting protective devices- lighting and surge arrestors and the effect
of height and exposure on power lines and the testing requirement for lighting and surge
arrestors. Finally, I was taught the lighting protection schemes which is a provision put in
place to substa8in equipment from direct lightning strikes. This is achieved with lightning
mast outdoor substations or switch yards. Also, earthed overhead shielding wires are
provided over the entire outdoor substation or switch yard. These shielding protection
wires have a protection angle of 30°, 45° and 60°. Power transmission systems are lines
or links established between power generation stations and long-distance loads at very
high or extra high voltages ranging between 66-750Kv. The basic parameters of
transmission lines include

i. Resistance in Ohms phase

ii. Inductive resistance

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 iii. Shunt resistance

I was then told the terms and devices and their requirement which include:

i. Bundled Conductors vi. Creepage Distance

ii. Corona effect on powerlines vii. Clearance distance
iii. Factors affecting Corona viii. Ground clearance
iv. Transposition of lines ix. Insulation level
v. Continuously transposed conductors

I then learnt the considerations for choice of lower supports and the effects of load on
receiving end voltage, control mechanism for the transmission line. I was then told the
basic inspection check requirements which include:

i. Tower locations v. Transmission line crossing

ii. Earthing system vi. String of insulation
iii. Earthing vii. Transposition of powerlines
iv. Service life of towers

Finally, I was told the basic safety and precaution check requirements on power systems
and requirements for parallel operation.

3.2 Projects executed

 I measured the 3-phase voltage in a transformer using an Atmel AVR microcontroller

 I also did a mini hardware implementation of a transformer step by step
 I also participated in power generation from footpaths

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3.3 Experience acquired
As a student under the SIWES at UISISNG, I was exposed to standard Engineering
design practices. The projects executed at UISISNG ensured that Engineers worked in
teams, hence, I was taught to be a team player, and a good one at that. I received
training in the following areas of electrical engineering practice:

 Computation of Load list: This is one of the starting points for the electrical
group activities. For any given project, it is important to know the specific
number of electrical loads on site. This is to ensure adequate sizing of power
sources, cables, distribution boards etc. I learnt how to compute a load list,
which is usually a Microsoft Excel document showing all intended loads, their
tag numbers, current, voltage and power ratings, efficiencies, power factors,
and service duty.

 Equipment sizing and Cable sizing: Areas covered here includes

Generator sizing, Transformer sizing, circuit breaker sizing, and cable
sizing calculations. I also learnt about the relevant standards and codes as
regards equipment sizing and cable selection, such as the National
Electric Code (NEC), and the National Electric Manufacturers
Association (NEMA) codes.

 Electrical Layout drawings (Earthing, Cable, and Lighting layout): An

electrical layout drawing gives a plan view of an area (e.g., a Flow station), and
shows by means of appropriate sign conventions, such features as the earthing
grid (earthing layout), electrical cable route (cable routing layout), location
of lighting towers/fixtures (lighting layout) etc. I learnt about the various
factors to be considered before layout drawings/designs are produced.

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 CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED
There were numerous problems I encountered during my IT program and the major of them were:

1. Problem of securing a place of attachment: I had most of my problem searching for a

place of attachment for my industrial training because most companies rejected my
request giving one reason of the other that they don’t want IT students.
2. Not being trusted by the company to handle some “Big” projects.
3. The value placed on an IT student is very small irrespective of the seriousness and skills
development rate.
4. Lack of compensation for projects or tasks that are done and delivered professionally.
5. Inaccessible machines: IT students were not given the opportunity to operate most of
their machines as they would rather ask you to watch them and learn.

4.2 PROBLEMS THAT WERE SOLVED

I had the opportunity to be given a decent place to round-off the internship program after
two months. This made my worries less as I would have either not completed the
internship program, or it would have been clashing with my classes. Also, the problem of
not being trusted with big equipment was slowly resolved as they were opening to us
more and more every day.

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 CHAPTER FIVE
5.1 CONCLUSION

Student Industrial Training Scheme (SIWES) provide students with relevant skills designed to
expose or equip them with real life working experience. Students gain skill, increased maturity
and understanding of the workplace and a better understanding of your own career goals and for
the progress of nation. In conclusion, I agree, and I am saying that SIWES program should be
performed by IT students to a period of at least three months to allow the IT student to acquire
the basic skills and knowledge required during the SIWES program and they would be more
proactive, and the IT student gains experience that would help him/her as a student also in life.
The industrial training was very educating and exciting because the program exposed me to
learn many new things and to be frank, I gained a lot of self-reliance and innovative abilities.

5.2 RECOMMENDATIONS

1. The industrial training fund should compile list of employees available at training places
for industrial attachment and forward the list to the coordinating agencies.
2. The company should be willing to accept and encourage student that are seeking for
SIEWES placement in their company.
3. Students should start developing their Skills right from their day 1 in school. This will
make Employers to place much value on them even as an IT Student.
4. The school authorities should kindly set-up Social Clubs that has the potential of helping
students in respect to their Career.
5. The top Experts from various Industries (Telecommunications, Information Technology,
Electronics etc.) should try to volunteer to come and enlighten Students on the current
trends in their various Industries. This will help the students to get prepared for the
challenges they will face after graduation.

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 Achieving Excellence in Accounting and financial Management: An Assessment

of accounting
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 Understanding Human Resource and financial Management Ken N. Kamoche.

Open University Press, 2001

 Organizational Success through Effective Human Resources and financial

Management Ronald R. Sims. Quorum Books, 2002

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 APPENDIX

Fig.1 shows the process of electrical generation

Fig. 2 shows the conductors in a cable

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 Fig.3 shows the regular pattern in a consumer distribution system

Fig.4 shows a conventional power supply and its distribution system

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 Fig.5 shows a typical electricity project design

Fig.6 shows power system components and standard networks

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Fig.6 shows a 3 core AC cable well labelled

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