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STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES)

A TECHINCAL REPORT (JULY 18 2022 – SEPTEMBER 20 2022)

AT

E. A TEMILE AND SONS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF NIGERIA LIMITED

BY

IZI OGHENEKARO QUINCY:

(19CK025977)
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGIINEERING,

SUBMITTED TO

THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND INFORMATION ENGINEERING,

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING,
COVENANT UNIVERSITY

IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF

ENGINEERING (B.ENG.), ELECTRICAL ELCETRONICS ENGINEERING,

COVENANT UNIVERSITY, OTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

SEPTEMBER, 2022

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DEDICATION

I dedicate this report to God, the maker and giver of everything and for the continuous blessings
upon my life, the anchor of my intelligence, the overly supreme one and for giving me the
enablement to partake in this internship program without delay. I also want to dedicate this report
to my family for their never-ending encouragements and support.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First and foremost, praises and thanks to God, the Almighty for who He is and what He is to me
for His showers of blessings throughout my work experience and a successful completion of it.

I would like to express my deepest appreciation to my family especially my admirable parents,

Mr. and Mrs. Izi, my grandparents and my siblings for their never-ending support and provision
during the period

I gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Covenant University for such an opportunity and the
SIWES coordinators for conveying the necessary advice required for me to choose the right
placement. I would also want to thank my level adviser, Mr. Etinosa for his advice.

Lastly, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to my Industrial-based supervisor Engr.

Metseagharun Bemiwino, his fellow co-workers and all other staff I encountered at EA Temile
limited for the practical knowledge passed on to me which has made me improve my thinking to
a whole other level.

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ABSTRACT
The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is the accepted skills training
programme, which forms part of the approved minimum academic standards in the various
degree programmes for all the Nigerian universities. It is an effort to bridge the gap existing
between theory and practice of engineering and technology, science, agriculture, medical,
management and other professional educational programmes in the Nigerian tertiary institutions.
It is aimed at exposing students to equipment, machines and professional work methods and
ways of safe-guarding the work areas and workers in industries and other organization. The
scheme is a tripartite programme, involving the students, the universities and the industry
(employers of labour). It is funded by the Federal government of Nigeria and jointly coordinated
by the industrial Training Fund (ITF) and the National Universities commission (NUC). This
report critically analyses my two months industrial training carried out in EA Temile in the field
of Electrical wiring and installation. It also gives a detailed explanation of a battery project (use
of alternative source of energy) I played full participation in along with client companies by
name Solar Turbines: A caterpillar Company and Shell Petroleum Development Company
(SPDC).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEDICATION 2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 3
ABSTRACT 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS 5
LIST OF FIGURES 6
LIST OF TABLES 7
CHAPTER ONE 8
INTRODUCTION 8
1.1 PROCEDURES FOR SIWES ENGAGEMENT 9
1.2 COMPANY BACKGROUND 10
1.3 PRE-INDUSTRIAL TRAINING COMMENCEMENT 14
1.4 SUPERVISION AND INTERNSHIP COMMENCEMENT 15
CHAPTER TWO 16
FACILITIES AVAILABLE 16
2.1 FACILITIES AVAILABLE 16
2.2 QUALITY OF SUPERVISION 20
2.3 KNOWLEDGE GAINED 20
2.3.1 ELECTRICAL WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF LED LIGHTS IN PARALLEL 20
2.3.2 ELECTRICAL CABLES IDENTIFICATION 23
2.3.3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND WIRING WITH A TRUNKING SYSTEM 27
CHAPTER THREE 31
CONTRIBUTIONS 31
3.1 APPLICABILITY OF GAINED KNOWLEDGE 31
3.1.1 FIELD OF STUDY AND EDUCATIONAL CAREER 31
3.1.2 GOALS OF EA TEMILE 31
3.1.3 APPLICABILITY OF GAINED KNOWLEDGE TO THE LARGER SOCIETY 31
3.1.4 BRIDGING GAPS IN KNOWLEDGE WITH PRACTICAL AND THEORY 32
3.1.5 CULTURE OF THE COMPANY 32
3.2 CHALLENGES 32
3.2.1 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY STUDENT 32
3.2.2 CHALLENGES FACED BY THE COMPANY 33
3.2.3 PROJECTS TAKEN ON 33
CHAPTER FOUR 34
CONCLUSION 34
4.1 CONCLUSION 34
4.2 RECOMMENDATIONS 34
REFERENCES 35

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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1.1. EA TEMILE 7 STEPS SAFE WORK PROCESSES
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FIGURE 1.2. EA TEMILE 9 LIFE-SAVING RULES
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FIGURE 1.3. EA TEMILE CORPORATE ORGANOGRAM
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FIGURE 1.4. ACCEPTANCE LETTER FOR EA TEMILE
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FIGURE 2.1. WORKSHOP 1 OF EA TEMILE
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FIGURE 2.2. SCREWDRIVER/ELECRTIC TESTER
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FIGURE 2.3. PLIER/CUTTER
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FIGURE 2.4. DIGITAL MULTIMETER
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FIGURE 2.5. ELECTRICAL MEGGER TESTER
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FIGURE 2.6. DIGITAL INFRARED THERMOMETER
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FIGURE 2.7. HAMMER
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FIGURE 2.8. ELECTRICAL DRILLER
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FIGURE 2.9. HYDRAULIC PIPE CUTING MACHINE AND BEVELING MACHINE
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FIGURE 2.10. LED BULBS CONNECTED IN PARALLEL
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FIGURE 2.11. LED LIGHTS CONNECTED IN PARALLEL SOURCE TO SWITCH
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FIGURE 2.12. PLANT MAINTENANCE
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FIGURE 2.13. FLEXIBLE CABLES: STRANDED IN LAYERS AND BUNDLES
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FIGURE 2.14. MULTICORE CABLE
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FIGURE 2.15. WIRING A 3 BY 6 INCHES TWIN 13A SOCKET
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FIGURE 2.16. INNER SECTION OF A 32A SOCKET

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FIGURE 2.17. FOUR WAY DISTRIBUTION BOARD/CONSUMER UNIT
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FIGURE 2.18. 3 PHASE AND SINGLE NEUTRAL FUSE COMBINATIONAL SWITCH
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FIGURE 2.19. TRUNKING WIRING OPERATION
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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 2.1. SIZE OF CABLES AND THEIR USES
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CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION
The student industrial work experience scheme (SIWES) is a skills training program designed to
reveal and prepare students of Universities, polytechnics/colleges of technology /colleges of
agriculture and colleges of education for the industrial work situation they are likely to meet after
graduation. It was established in 1973 by the Industrial Training Fund. The scheme also affords
students the opportunity of acquainting and exposing themselves to the needed experience in
handling equipment and machinery that are usually not available in their institutions. It is a
cooperative industrial internship program that involves institutions of higher learning, industries,
the Federal Government of Nigeria, Industrial Training Fund (ITF), and Nigerian Universities
Commission (NUC).

a. The Federal Government

i. To provide adequate funds to the ITF through the Federal Ministry of  Industry for the 
scheme;

ii. To make it mandatory for all ministries, companies and parastatals to offer places to
students in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 47 of 1971 as amended in 1990;

iii. . Formulate policies to guide the running of the scheme nationally.

b. The Industrial Training Fund (ITF).  This agency is to:

i. Formulate policies and guidelines on SIWES for distribution to all the SIWES
participating j,bodies;

ii. Provide logistic material needed to administer the scheme;

iii. Organize orientation programmes for students prior to attachment;

iv. Provide information on companies for attachment and assist in industrial placement of
students;

v. Supervise students on Industrial attachment;

vi. Accept and process Master and Placement lists from institutions and supervising
agencies;
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c. The Supervisory Agencies (NUC, NABTEB, etc)     

The NUC is to:

i. To ensure the establishment and accreditation of SIWES unit/Directorate in institutions

under their jurisdiction;

ii. To vet and approve Master and Placement lists of students from participating institution
and forward same to ITF;

iii. Fund SIWES Directorate adequately in participating institutions;

iv. To direct for the appointment of full-time SIWES Coordinator/Director;

v. Review programmes qualified from SIWES regularly;

vi. Participate in the Biennial SIWES conferences and seminars in conjunction with ITF.

The Objectives of the SIWES are to:

i. Provide avenues for students to acquire industrial skills and experience during their
course of study.
ii. Prepare students for industrial work situation they are likely to meet after graduation.
iii. Expose students to work methods and techniques in handling equipment and machineries
that may not be available in the university
iv. Provide students with the opportunities to apply their educational knowledge in real work
situations, thereby bridging the gap between theory and practice.
v. To make the transition from the schooling to world of work easier through enhancing
students’ contact for later job placement.

1.1 PROCEDURES FOR SIWES ENGAGEMENT

 While in school (to round up 300 Omega Semester) the SIWES letter of placement is
given to each student along with the SIWES training logbook. The contents in the letter
includes an introduction of the student, department and program of the student and also
expected time duration of the SIWES program. This letter is issued by the Director of
SIWES/SWEP of Covenant University.

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 I submitted my SIWES letter to EA Temile Limited and Python Engineering both located
in Delta State. My consideration into Python was delayed but EA Temile Limited called
me in for an interview on the 18th of July, 2021 (3 days after submission). The duration of
employment ran from 20th of July to 20st of October 2021.

1.2 COMPANY BACKGROUND

E.A Temile and Sons Dev. Co. Ltd was incorporated in January 22, 1974 with the Corporate
Affairs Commission [CAC] Federal Republic of Nigeria as a registered Engineering,
Transportation and Instrumentation company with registration number RC. 12441. Since it’s
incorporation as an indigenous organization, it has been and is still enjoying patronage from
quite a number of reputable clients like Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), and
NNPC as our major clients. There is no doubt that E.A.Temile Dev. Co. Ltd has already carved a
niche for itself in the engineering industry. Our major area of specialization includes but limited
to: Mechanical engineering, Civil engineering, Electrical engineering, Provision of manpower,
Instrumentation, Logistics support services, Provision of marine equipment such as House boats,
barges, tug boats, vessels e.t.c and Dredging/piling.

We have qualified, reputable, capable and seasoned professional onboard to ensure successful
execution of projects, we are involved in, irrespective of its magnitude and cost. Over the years,
we have executed various jobs for the oil industry, especially Shell Petroleum Development
Company (SPDC), Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and chevron Texaco Nig.
Ltd, as our major clients. The cardinal objective of the company is to provide high quality jobs
execution to our various clients and the society at large.

VARIOUS DEPARTMENT/ORGANISATIONS IN THE COMPANY

DEPARTMENTS: ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT, ACCOUNT DEPARTMENT,

MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT, TECHNICAL/ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT,
MARINE/PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT AND CIVIL DEPARTMENT.

TECHNICAL/ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT: the electrical/technical department handles all

electrical installation jobs for the maintenance of electrical equipment and power generation and
utility management. It is structured to offer technical expertise. This is the department I was
assigned to throughout the internship period.

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POLICIES AND STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES.

HSE Policies

E.A. Temile & Sons Dev. Co. Ltd has well defined HSE policies, which are in line with our
clients policies. These policies were drawn with the understanding of the nature of our business
in engineering construction/haulage business with reference to the acceptable safety, health and
environment practices. The policies are flexible and easy to read and understand by any category
of worker in our operations. These policies are drawn out for the understanding of the
management and the workforce in order to perform their duties in such a way that all operational
risks associated with our daily activities can be reduced and all forms of safety, health and
environment exposure to hazard can be properly managed. Samples of our corporate HSE polices
are made available on our information board accessible to all persons. Copies of these policies
are displayed at our project locations, workshop and other operational site. In order to
demonstrate our seriously in matters relating to HSE issues in the running of our business, the
management of E.A. Temile & Sons Company has put in place policies that show the
commitment of our company to HSE implementation. These policies are consistent with clients’
requirement and national law. The HSE policies are assigned by the managing director and are
reviewed at regular intervals or when anew managing director assumes duty, whichever is
sooner. The review does not necessarily result in a change except where necessary due to
regulatory mandate. The development of this is a continuous process based on: Nigerian
legislation, guidelines from governmental agencies and the host communities feedback, non-
governmental organizations input and industry at large. Feedback and learning points from HSE
management performance reviews, incident monitoring and audits. Evaluation of risks and treat
to continued HSE improvement including aspects of the operations that impact upon the
environment. The corporate custodian of all corporate HSE policies is the HSE manager.
Policies, whether HSE or otherwise are owned by the respective line managers. In the execution
of all jobs, it is the policy of our company that every reasonable effort will made to ensure that
all employees have safe, and healthy place in which to work and adequate welfare facilities, and
the surrounding environment shall not be adversely affected by work activities. The prevention
of all accidents, particularly those involving personal injury or damage to property are
recognized as being essential to efficient operation as well as to avoid hardship and suffering

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while the overall policy responsible for safety rest at the highest management level, all
individuals at every level will have responsibility for carrying out the policy. With this in mind,
employee should report potential hazards and observe safety rules, procedures and code of work
practices. The company retains the services of good clinics, to cater for their employees and also
ensure that adequate medical services are provided to cover all our operations. We encourage our
employees to participate in voluntary first aid training of other training programs. E.A. Temile &
Sons Dev. Co. Ltd environmental is a complete fulfillment of the recent clamor for improved
living condition and sustainable development practices. The company is committed to ensuring
cleans and health environment especially in the course of work. Every effort will be concentrated
towards minimization of noise, dust and other pollution agents released during our jobs. It is
expected of every of our employee to provide healthy, safe and environmentally acceptable
conditions both at work and at home. The policies include: SAFETY POLICIES AND
SMOKING POLICIES. Figure 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 shows the 7 steps safe work processes, the 9
lifesaving rules and the corporate organogram for EA Temile Limited.

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Figure 1.2. EA TEMILE 9 LIFE-SAVING RULES

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Figure 1.3. EA TEMILE CORPORATE ORGANOGRAM

1.3 PRE-INDUSTRIAL TRAINING COMMENCEMENT

 On acceptance to EA Temile, I received an acceptance letter on the 20th of July, which
was sent to SIWES@covenantuniversity.edu.ng the official e-mail address of SIWES

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Covenant University office on the 20th of July. Figure 1.4 shows my acceptance letter for
EA Temile

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Figure 1.4. ACCEPTANCE LETTER FOR EA TEMILE

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Figure 1.1. EA TEMILE 7 STEPS SAFE WORK PROCESSES

1.4 SUPERVISION AND INTERNSHIP COMMENCEMENT

After undergoing the three mandatory induction programs which include; Quality Assurance and
Quality Control (QAQC), Human Resources and Health and Safety Environment (HSE)
induction. I was assigned to the electrical department in the workshop under the supervision of
Mr. Usman. This attachment lasted for a few weeks and I was transferred to the Internal Electric
and permanently assigned to the Head of Department of Electrical Projects and Maintenance by
name Engr. Bemi Metseagharun (who is my main industrial based supervisor). The department is
divided into 3 parts; The maintenance section, the installation section and the test section which
was headed by Dimah Tega (he was also my supervisor for some time). My supervisor heavily
involved in all sections of the department, always engaging in me in some sort of activity or the
other. Through interactions and discussions, he was able to create an environment comfortable

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enough to help with the needed clarifications and responding with prompt feedbacks for my
good.

CHAPTER TWO

2.1 FACILITIES AVAILABLE

1. WORKSHOP TOOL BOX: A toolbox could refer to several types of storage to hold tools. It
could mean a small portable box that can carry a few tools to a project location or a large
storage system set on casters. Modern toolboxes are predominantly metal or plastic. Figure
2.1 shows one of the workshops present in the company

Figure 2.1. WORKSHOP 1 OF EA Temile

a. Screwdriver/Electrical Tester: A screwdriver is a tool, manual or powered, used for

driving screws. A typical simple screwdriver has a handle and a shaft, ending in a tip the user
puts into the screw head before turning the handle. There are different types; Flathead, star,
terminating screwdriver etc.
An electrical tester is a device that is used to detect the presence of electricity in equipment.
Electrical devices consist of many parts and these parts mostly conduct electricity and there
are other parts which block the electricity they are insulators if the insulator between parts that
are accessible by humans and parts that are hazardous is defective, the person who uses the

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device could get electrical shock and it could be fatal too. Figure 2.2 shows
Screwdriver/Electrical Tester.

Figure 2.2. SCREWDRIVER/ELECRTIC TESTER

b. Pliers/cutter: It is a hand-operated tool for holding and gripping small articles or for bending
and cutting wire. There are also used when working with electricity and making electrical
connections. Special cutters on the pliers allow them to be used to cut wire to length and to
strip away the wire's outer coating as well. Types of pliers for wiring include; crimping pliers,
long nose pliers, flat or combination pliers, cutter pliers etc... Figure 2.3 shows a plier and a
cutter.

FIGURE 2.3. A PLIER/CUTTER

c. Digital Multimeter: A multimeter or a multitester, also known as a volt/ohm meter or

VOM, is an electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions

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in one unit. A typical multimeter may include features such as  the ability to measure
voltage, current and resistance. ... Figure 2.4 shows a digital multimeter with their respective
probes.

FIGURE 2.4. A DIGITAL MULTIMETER

d. Electrical Megger Tester: Figure 2.5 shows an electrical megger tester.

FIGURE 2.5. AN ELECTRICAL MEGGER TESTER

e. Digital Thermometer: Figure 2.6 shows a digital thermometer.

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FIGURE 2.6. A DIGITAL THERMOMETER

f. Hammer:

FIGURE 2.7. A HAMMER

g. Electrical Driller: Figure 2.8 shows an electrical drill

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FIGURE 2.8. AN ELECTRICAL DRILLER

2. MACHINERY: Machine are powerful equipment that make work easy for workers. In
different industries, machinery is highly required to carry out daily working activities.
a. Hydraulic pipe cutting and beveling machine: Pipe beveling is the process where an angle is
formed between the edge of the end of a pipe or tube and a plane perpendicular to the surface.
Usually used at the company’s air operations. Figure 2.9 displays this apparatus.

Figure 2.9. HYDRAULIC PIPE CUTING MACHINE AND BEVELING MACHINE

2.2 QUALITY OF SUPERVISION

The quality of supervision of the company-based supervisor was the best any intern could ask
for. The supervisor was quick to correct my mistakes and was always ready to answer any
questions I had. Luckily for me, I was trained by different supervisors during my internship
period; I also was trained by a certified electrical engineer. So, every day was supervising day as
well as learning day (concerning pure electrical and engineering criteria). Due to this, I would
alternate my place of work from workshop to office and vice versa and my supervisor would not
mind because I am learning from both ends. I was advantaged to have my supervisor as my
trainer because he helped me gain knowledge on even the tiniest thing that might seem

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insignificant (with rigorous bombardment of questions). And to top it all he treated me kindly
and made sure I always took part in every assignment.
2.3 KNOWLEDGE GAINED
2.3.1 ELECTRICAL WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF LED LIGHTS IN
PARALLEL BY GENERATING POWER FROM A DISTRIBUTION BOARD
The common household circuits used in electrical wiring installation are (and should be) in
parallel. Mostly, switches, Outlet receptacles and light points etc are connected in parallel to
maintain the power supply to other electrical devices and appliances through live and neutral
wire in case if one of them gets fail. Figure 2.10 shows a circuit diagram of LED bulbs connected
in parallel.

FIGURE 2.10. LED BULBS CONNECTED IN PARALLEL

In the above fig, it is clearly shows that all the light bulbs are connected in parallel i.e. each bulb
connected through separate Line (also known as Live or Phase) and Neutral wire.
In parallel circuit, adding or removing one lamp from the circuit has no effect on the others
lamps or connected devices and appliances because the voltage in parallel circuit is same at each
point but the flowing current is different. Any number of lighting points or load can be added
(according to the circuit or sub-circuit load calculation) in this kind of circuit by simply
extending the L and N conductors to other lamps.
As each lamp or Bulb is connected between Line L and Neutral N separately, if one of the light
bulb gets faulty, the rest of the circuit will work smoothly as shown in fig below. Here, you can
see there is a cut in the line wire connected to lamp 3, so the bulb is switch OFF and the rest
circuit is working properly i.e. bulbs are glowing.

a. Wire ducts: Wire ducts are casings present in the panel that gives a neat path for wiring. The
ducts ensure that wires are properly laid in the panel.
 Circuit breakers: This basically like a resettable fuse. They are automatically operated
electrical switches that protect electrical circuits from overloading or short circuiting. They
detect faults and then stop the flow of electricity. Figure 2.11 shows an intern carrying out
the installation of LED lights consisting 18W each.
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FIGURE 2.11. 18W LED LIGHTS CONNECTED IN PARALLEL FROM THE SOURCE TO THE SWITCH

 Electrical Panel: The electrical panel is the link between the high rated power supply or
feeder pillars to high rated industrial machines either single phase or 3 phase machines.
The electrical panel can be customized to suite the operation it is being used for. The
electrical panel consists of a variety of electrical equipment such as; relays, transformers,
circuit breakers, contactors, voltmeters, rectifiers, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
etc.
 Control Panel: The control panel is combination the incoming circuit breaker and the
outgoing circuit breakers all enclosed in a metallic box which is used to supply 3 phase
power to a machine. The control panel is just like the distribution board but with circuit
breakers of higher rating which will be able to accommodate high amounts of currents to
be supplied to certain industrial equipment.

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 Remote I/O Panel: This refers to electronic devices that use transmission technology to
send and receive input and output signals to or from master electronics. Figure 2.12 shows
an intern maintaining and servicing a plant in the control room

Control room

Figure 2.12. PLANT MAINTENANCE

2.3.2 ELECTRICAL CABLES IDENTIFICATION (ELECTRICAL WIRING)

An electrical cable has the purpose of transporting electrical energy from one point to another.
Depending on their final application, cables can have different configurations, always basing
their design on national and international regulations. A cable is a length of single conductor,

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generally with several wires stranded together, or two or more conductors, each provided with its
own insulation and laid up together.

 Conductor: It provides conducting path of electric current.

 Insulation: An electrical insulating medium that prevents direct contact or unsafe
proximity between the conductor and other objects. A cable with cross-linked
polyethylene insulation failed at 270ºC, while a cable with polyethylene/PVC wire
insulation and PVC jacket failed at 250ºC [3].
 External protection: Protects against mechanical damage, chemical or electromechanical
attack, free or any other deleterious external influences

TYPES OF CABLES USED IN ELECTRICAL WIRING

1. Flexible cables: Flexible cables or continuous flex are electrical cables specially designed
to cope with tight bending radii (positions in wiring that require acute bends) and physical
stress (basically withstand stress in moving machines). During my experience, I observed
two types of flexible cable configurations, there are; stranding in layers and stranding in
bundles. The stranding in layers is designed with multiply layers of conductors (it is usually
straight in the outer insulator). When the cable is bent, the outer layer stretches but the center
core compresses. It is easy to manufacture which makes it relative cheaper which most
companies use to carry out the electrical wiring projects. Stranding in bundles can be
achieved by braiding the conductor around each other so the conductor stretches uniformly
when the cable bends. This configuration is a little stiff than the stranding in layers.

What are the uses of flexible cables? I was able to categorize them into two uses: Industrial
use and domestic use. Industrial use consists of terminating Low Voltage switchgears,
installation of flooding lights, connection of 16A socket and plug (single phase), connection
of 32A socket and plug (single and 3 phase), connection of 63A socket and plug (3 phase)
etc. A PVC male plug can be ignited by repeated “hot plugging” while carrying a heavy
load[3]. Domestic uses consist of lighting connections, socket connection, distribution board
wiring, 13A plug, 15A plug etc. Figure 2.13 shows the configurations for the types of
flexible cables

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Figure 2.13. FLEXIBLE CABLES: STRANDED IN LAYERS AND BUNDLES

2. Multicore cables: A multicore cable is an electrical cable containing multiple cores made
from insulated copper wire. To be considered a multicore, a cable normally has more than the
typical number of cores for that kind of cable. Multicore cables are categorized in terms of
the number of cores present in the cable. Wires are not considered multicore cables because
they are basically made of a single strip of copper. In naming these kinds of cables, the size is
usually said first (in terms of diameter or area) before the number the number of cores, for
example polycab 50mm 3 core armoured cable. Uses of multicore cables include; termination
of 3 phase change over switch, installation of switch gear, installation of 32A and 63A
sockets, connection of 3 phase circuit breakers etc. Figure 2.14 shows a multicore cable with
4 core.

Figure 2.14. MULTICORE CABLE

Table 2.1. SIZE OF CABLES AND THEIR USES

SIZE USE
1.5mm (single core) FOR LIGHTING

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2.5mm (single core) FOR SOCKET

10mm (single core) FOR LOADING CABLE
16mm (single core) FOR SERVE CABLE
70mm (single core) FOR WELDING CABLE
4 by 25mm (4 core)
4 by 50mm (4 core) FOR THREE PHASE MOTOR
4 by 70mm (4 core)
4 by 95mm (4 core)

Figure 2.15. WIRING A 3 BY 6 INCHES TWIN 13A SOCKET

2.3.3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND WIRING WITH A TRUNKING SYSTEM.

During my internship at EA Temile, I worked on electrical installation and wiring via a
trunking system. I learnt how to wire a caravan, install sockets, switches, bulbs, air
conditioners etc.

What is trunking wiring? Trunking refers to an enclosure that protects cables. In most cases, it
is a rectangular or square in shape and has a lid that can be removed. The good thing with
trunking is that it allows the installation of an extension. The common size we use to trunk
wire is the 50mm x 50mm. This is because the number of wires entering the casing will not be
much compared to wiring large buildings and all.

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STEPS TO CONSIDER WHILE WIRING A SECURITY HOUSE

1. Installation of a twin 13A socket for single phase power supply: the 13A socket and plug is
used to supply the house with single phase (240V) supply. It consists of 3 pins and it is able to
subject current of 13A to the distribution board which will be sufficient enough to power the
house. Figure 2.17 shows the internal part of a twin 13A socket

Figure 2.16. INNER SECTION OF A 13A SOCKET

2. Mounting of the distribution board (consumer unit): The distribution board is a compartment
of circuit breakers responsible for individual power supplies. The size of the distribution
board is dependent on the number of sockets, switches, lighting and other electrical
equipment.
3. Wiring of the distribution board: The distribution board consists of RCDs, MCBs, Main
switch, neutral bar and earth bar. The RCD is short for Residual Current Device, it
responsible to check if the current flowing through the major live wire is the same as the
current flowing through the major neutral wire, if the current is not the same or a short circuit
occurs, the RCD cuts off automatically. The MCB is short for Miniature Circuit Breaker, it is
a device used in case of short-circuit or overload faults occurred in equipment. The Main fuse
is responsible for oversupply, if the supply is higher than the main switch rating, it will short
off. For the connection, from the supply, thee next equipment is the main switch, followed by
the RCD, the RCD supplies the MCB via a bus bar (to prevent too much wires), then from the
MCBs to the electrical equipment. Figure 2.19 shows a properly wired consumer unit
(Distribution Board).

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FIGURE 2.17. FOUR WAY DISTRIBUTION BOARD/CONSUMER UNIT AND

FIGURE 2.18. 3 PHASE AND SINGLE NEUTRAL FUSE COMBINATIONAL SWITCH

4. Measurement and mounting in place of trunking ducts: Through the dimensions of the
caravan, you carry out the measuration of the trunking ducts using a measurement tape.
5. Extension and selection of wires from distribution board to place of use: This is just
extension of the wires from the MCBs to air conditioners, lightings, sockets etc.
6. Testing and Earthing: Testing can be done locally or artificially, the local method is the use
of light bulb to check if the MCBs are working by placing the neutral and live wires of the
bulb to the terminals of the MCB (if the light is dim then there is a fault but if the light is
bright then it is functional). The artificial method is the use of the multimeter to test the
voltage readings of MCBs and other equipment (since it is a single phase connection, if the
multimeter reads between the live and the neutral is 240V or there about, it is functional but
as low as 117V then there is an issue). The final procedure is earthing the caravan with a
25mm earth cable for safety precautions.

Figure 2.19 shows men at work carrying out trunking wiring operation.

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Figure 2.20. TRUNKING WIRING OPERATION

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CHAPTER THREE

CONTRIBUTIONS
3.1 APPLICABILITY OF GAINED KNOWLEDGE
3.1.1 FIELD OF STUDY AND EDUCATIONAL CAREER
The knowledge I gained during my two months IT course is very much in line with my field of
study and educational career. I am currently studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Based on what I learnt which was focused mainly on the Electronics aspect of my study, I can
say I am able to carry out the following projects;
 Electrical wiring and installation of LED lights
 Repairs and operation of electronics and electrical components
 Identification and use of electrical cables
 Trunking wiring and electrical installation
 Electrical test and design
 Site investigation

3.1.2 GOALS OF EA TEMILE LIMITED

EA Temile aims at achieving the following:
 To give service to customers with maximum reliability.
 To ensure continuous improvement in the quality of processes and deliverables.
 To respect legal requirements and other applicable mandatory regulations.
 To demonstrate continuous professionalism and efficient delivery of services.

3.1.3 APPLICABILITY OF GAINED KNOWLEDGE TO THE LARGER SOCIETY;

With the knowledge I gained, I can contribute to the larger society in ways of carrying out
electrical installations for companies, schools or institutions and households. In terms of
knowledge gained from power restoration, I am able to provide alternative source of DC power
to DC powered components and equipment. I see myself playing a major role with the sufficient
knowledge I have gained in the society and the world as a whole.

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3.1.4 BRIDGING GAPS IN KNOWLEDGE WITH PRACTICAL AND THEORY

I confirm that with practical training and theoretical knowledge learnt in school, there is
possibility of bridging the gaps in knowledge; using the course EIE 314 to explain why I agree.

EIE314 (CIRCUIT THEORY 1) - In this course, I learnt electrical cables and installation,
electrical service design, electrical safety and so on are used to create electrical circuits. With
this theoretical knowledge I was able to understand partially how LED lights are connected both
in series and in parallel as a whole. With the practical knowledge gained, it increased my
comprehension of the course into levels I did not think I would understand. Now with this
practical knowledge coupled with practical knowledge, application of this knowledge is made
easier and readily available because there is nowhere electricity cannot be used. Hence, I was
able to merge my theory knowledge with the practical knowledge.
3.1.5 CULTURE OF THE COMPANY
 Punctuality - Punctuality is a major factor in the company I worked in. Employees are
diligent and ensure they come to work on time. This has also helped when it came to
meeting up with customer’s demand. Once a complaint is received an engineer is
immediately placed in charge of the site and customers are attended to immediately. Even
in repairing of customers’ machine, they ensure to keep to the time limit given to the
customer.
 Teamwork –The company is known for its ability to work with its employees and other
clients as a whole. Teamwork is the act at which a group of individuals come together to
achieve a particular goal. In EA Temile, no matter the magnitude of the project, it can
never be a one-man job, it is within the culture of the company to carryout teamwork.

3.2 CHALLENGES
3.2.1 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY STUDENT
 Interns were not treated equally: From my experience, I discovered that allocation of
interns to supervisors was not done properly. I studied electrical electronics engineering
and was allocated to the control room consisting of electricians and technicians with
some interns. Other interns were given the privilege to work alongside real engineers, go
to site and apply their theoretical knowledge into real life situations.

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3.2.2 CHALLENGES FACED BY THE COMPANY

During my stay in Lee Engineering, I observed a number of challenges associated with the
company, which include:

 Insufficient Manpower: Having insufficient man power led to overworking of staff

and inability to meet up with deadlines and most of them were contract workers. I
experienced this while working with the electricians and electrical engineers.
 Time waste on delivery of project materials: I noticed time was consumed a lot
while waiting for materials requested by the company from manufacturing
companies. This is because of the number of procedures required for the buying of
these materials and the number of channels it must follow to get to the company.

3.2.3 PROJECTS TAKEN ON

During my internship in EA Temile, I was involved in quite a few projects.

 WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF LED LIGHTS

 WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF 3 BY 6 INCHES TWIN 13A/15A
SOCKETS
 SITE INVESTIGATION
 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING OF PLANTS
 REPAIRS AND OPERATION OF ELECTRONICS AND ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS
 INSTALLATION OF DISTRIBUTION BOARDS: They are used to transfer
large amounts of power to machines and even distribution boards. One can also
connect two switchgears in series in such a way that one powers the other. These
are just ways to utilize power from the generator.

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CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 CONCLUSION
Generally, my industrial training program at EA Temile Limited was a useful and highly
intensive one. I gained new knowledge, skills and was able to put my theoretical knowledge
acquired in school into hands-on practical. Related to my course of study, I learnt installation and
wiring of distribution boards, LED lights, 13A sockets and wiring using trunking system.
Experience is such an important attribute for any field, especially engineering which requires
knowledge of on-field work processes. I also learnt how to comport myself in my work place
which will be very vital as advertise myself to the world after school. Teaching is not an easy
task, especially teaching in a workplace where individuals are placed under high pressure which
is why I would like to appreciate my industrial based supervisor and interim industrial based
supervisor. SIWES is a very important part of our curriculum that prepares us for the future
especially put us in line with our career choices.

I would like to show my gratitude to EA Temile for providing such a wonderful opportunity for
me to explore the need for Electrical and Electronics engineering as they have made their
contributions by providing EPCOM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operation and
Maintenance) solutions to their clients round the world.
4.2 RECOMMENDATIONS
Having gone through the Industrial Training program, I would advise the following
additions;

 In order to further close the gap between theoretical knowledge and its application, the
institution should also consider holding excursions every semester for every department
to a firm or company whose profile is tailored towards their field, to help students better
understand their roles once they become a part of the work force.
 There should also be a consideration towards increasing the Industrial Training duration
and even encouraging students to spend their program at more than one organization, so
they will be able to gain knowledge from different perspectives and be well versed in all
sectors of their field, rather than just touching a few portions.

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