A TECHNICAL REPORT ON STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK

EXPERIENCE
SCHEME (S.I.W.E.S)

UNDERTAKEN AT
BAJO META LIMITED
CHIEF MEDFORD OKILO ROAD OPPOSITE FIDDO WATER
YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE

BY
TORUNARIGHA FAITH EBIERE
UG/18/1216

SUBMITTED TO
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGNEERING
NIGER DELTA UNVERSITY WILBERFORCE ISLAND
BAYELSA STATE.

IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE

AWARD OF BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (B.ENG) IN
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING.

AUGUST, 2023

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I am grateful to God Almighty for mercy and grace that kept me all through my
industrial training period.

Special thanks goes to the head of the Electrical/Electronic Engineering

department, Dr. Engr. Preye Kenneth Ainah, and Chief technologist ENGN. TECH
Teknikio Meni, and also . Chief. Omun, Engn. Tech. Mathew, Agala, and other
staffs and instructors for their collective and cooperative assistance as well as their
moral support during my Industrial Training program.

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 DECLARATION

TORUNARIGHA FAITH EBIERE with Matriculation number UG/18/1216

hereby declares that I undergo Six (6) moths of industrial training at the

Electrical/Electronic Power Machines Wokshop/Laboratory at Niger Delta

University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa tate, and that this report was written by
meto the best of the Practical Knowledge, Igained during the Training Program.

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 DEDICATION

I dedicate this work to God almighty and my families and Niger Delta University
that made it possible for me to be among one of SIWES trainee in the department
of Electrical/Electronic Engineering workshop/laboratory in Niger Delta
University, Bayelsa State.

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 ABSTRACT

SIWES internship being a request for all four (4) hundred level student in the
faculty of Engineering, Electrical Department precisely. I applied and was
accepted as a trainee in Electrical Engineering firm know as power machines
laboratory and workshop in Electrical Department of Niger Delta University as my
place of attachment.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page……………………………………………………………...……....…...i

Acknowledgment……………………………………………………………....….ii

Certification…..………………………………………………………….…..…...iii

Dedication……..……………………………………………………………...…...iv

Abstract……………………………………………………………………….…...v

Table of contents……………………..………………..……………………..…...vi

CHAPTER ONE……………………….…………………………………..…….1

1.0 INTRODUCTION………………………...…………………………..….…1

1.1 Establishment profile…………………………….…………………..……..1

1.2 Objectives……………………………………………………………..……1
1.3 Mission………………………………………………………………..…....2
1.4 Organization chart……………………………………………………….....2

CHAPTER TWO ………………...………………………………………..….…4

1.5 Task 1…………………………………………………………………....…4

1.6 Materials………………………………………………….………….….….4
1.7 Method………………………………………..………………………...….4
1.8 Number of persons in the team…………………………………………….4
1.9 Duty in the team………………………….……………..…………….……5
1.10 Challenges…………………………...……………………………….…….5
1.11 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)………………………………….…6

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CHAPTER THREE………………………………….……...…………………..7

1.12 Task 1……………………………………………………………………...7

1.13 Materials……………………………………………………………..……7
1.14 Method………………………………………………………………...…..7
1.15 Number of persons in the team…………………………………..……......7
1.16 Duty in the team…………………………………………………………..8
1.17 Challenges………………………………………………………………...8
1.18 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)…………………………………….8

CHAPTER FOUR………………………….…………………………………...9

1.19 Task 1……………………………………………………………………..9

1.20 Materials…………………………………………………………………..9
1.21 Method…………………………………………………………………….9
1.22 Number of persons in the team………………………………………..…..9
1.23 Duty in the team………………………………………………………….10
1.24 Challenges…………………………………………………………..……10
1.25 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)……………………………………11

CHAPTER FIVE……………….………………….………….…………..……12

1.26 Conclusion……………………………………………………………….12
1.27 Recommendation………………………………………………..……….12

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 CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

SIWES internship being registered for all four (4) hundred level students in the

Faculty of Engineering.

SIWES is strategized for skill acquisition. It is in fact designed to prepare and

expose students of universities, polytechnics and colleges of education to the real-

life work situation they would be engaged in after graduation. Therefore, SIWES is

a key factor required to inject and help keep alive industrialization and economic

development in the nation through the introduction and practical teaching of

scientific and technological skills to students.

The Scheme exposes students to industry-based skills necessary for a smooth

transition from the classroom to the world of work. It affords students of tertiary

institutions the opportunity of being familiarized and exposed to the needed

experience in/outdoor.

I applied and was accepted as a trainee in the Electrical/Electronic department

Laboratory in Niger Delta University as my primary place of attachment.

1.1 ESTABLISHMENT PROFILE

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The Electrical/Electronic Department firm is an avenue set up by the

Electrical/Electronic Department in Niger Delta University for students to acquire

more practical knowledge experience both in/outdoor. This establishment has

different training units which are:

1. General Machines Laboratory

2. Power Laboratory

3. Electronics and Communication Laboratory

4. Software Development Laboratory

5. Microprocessor, Control and Instrumentation Laboratory

1.2 OBJECTIVES

The real aim of the firm is to equip students with the necessary skills related to his

or her field of study to obtain the following;

i. To adapt to evolving job responsibilities.

ii. To communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

iii. To be able to set up an organization with skills and experience acquired.

iv. To contribute and function effectively on a team and provide leadership in

his or her professional career etc.

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1.3 MISSION

This program is designed to help prepare future engineers to gain knowledge of

their present environment in the field of machines and electronics in the global

world, and design future perspective on how to develop, create, and invent future

ideas to improve our daily lives.

1.4 DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION CHART

On my arrival and deployment to the machine’s laboratory and workshop, and

during the period of my training, I passed through the following sub-units and

sections of the department as shown in the organization chart below.

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 NIGER DELTA UNIVERSITY

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Electrical, Heavy Power Option Electronics, light power option

Power lab, machines lab, sub-station power unit

Outdoor Units, Workshop & affiliated sales shop section

Figure 1. Block diagram of Electrical/Electronic Engineering Laboratory.

The above chart comprises of the following /personnel that handle the running of
the establishment.

 Head of Institutional firm VC: Prof. ALLEN .A. AGIH

 Dean of Faculty of Engineering: Engr. Prof. Zekiene Robert Celeb
 Head Of Department: Dr. Engr. Priye Kenneth Ainah
 I.T Scheme Coordinator: Engr. Tebe Ojukonsin
 Chief Technologist: Engn.Tech. Teknikio Meni . J

And other cooperative staffs that are not mentioned here.

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 CHAPTER TWO

3.1 TASK 2: HOW TO BUILD SIMPLE 12 VOLT CAR BATTERY

CHARGER CIRCUIT We will create a “12 Volt Battery Charger Circuit” in

this guide. To charge batteries, we implement a voltage to the terminals and the

battery begins to charge. The charging protocol is determined by the size and type

of battery that is being charged. Some types of batteries have a high tolerance for

overspending and, depending on the battery type, can be recharged by joining to a

constant voltage or constant current source. When it comes to safe charging, fast

charging, and/or maximum battery life, things get complicated. Here, we design a

simple 12-volt battery charger circuit diagram using a few commonly available

components, and this circuit is suitable for all types of 12 Volt batteries.

This simple 12-volt Battery Charger Circuit provides an outline design for a

general battery charger, and you can add features like reverse polarity protection to

this circuit by placing a diode at the output. (Diode anode to output positive supply

and diode cathode as output positive terminal) and transistor-based over-current

protection. The following charger circuit is a rough prototype that provides a 12

Volt output to the battery. This circuit is created to provide up to 3 amps of

charging current.

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 3.2 MATERIALS USED

No Component Values Qty

1 Step down transformer 0-14V AC / 3 Amps) 1

2 Bridge Rectifier module BR1010 1

3 Electrolytic Capacitor 100µF/25V 1,1

4 Resistor 1KΩ/1W 1

5 LED 1

3.3 METHOD

We used the schematic diagram drawn by our instructor as a guide in building the

circuit using the components mentioned above.

3.4 NUMBER OF PERSONS IN THE TEAM

 We were fourteen in number that carried out this task including our instructor

(that’s to say, thirteen IT students and the instructor).

3.5 DUTY IN THE TEAM

 As a group work, I was tasked with testing the circuit using the components on

a bread board and soldering them to a Vero board.

3.6 CHALLENGES

1. We had difficulty testing the circuit due to electrical power failure.

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3.7 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

1. Lab coat
2. Closed-toe shoe
3. Safety glass

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 CHAPTER THREE

4.1 TASK 3: REMOTE CONTROL LIGHTING STSTEM

This is a system that can be controlled by remote thereby turning on and turning

off the light with less stress that can save a lot of time and energy,and they can

also add a lot of convenience to the well being of human.it uses

infrared(RF)signals to control the light.

4.2 MATERIALS USED

1. Three lamp holders

2. Two one gang switch

3. Four pattress Box

4. 1.5mm twin cable

5. Four light bulbs

6. Soldering lead

7. IR receiver

8. CD4017 ic

9. 50uf capacitor

10.100uf capacitor

11.BC 547 triac

12.B3 136 transistor

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 13.1k resistor

14.Circuit breaker

15.Plug

16.Remote

4.3 METHOD

The remote control lighting system has three connections that makes the

complete circuit ,firstly the logic circuit. The logic three switches A,B and C the

A,B and C bulbs neutral are connected in series, then connecting the live from each

bulbs (A)live wire to(A) switch to common port same applies to all the(C)

and(B)switch then looping (L1) from switch (A) to (L2) of switch (B) and from

(L2) of switch (B) to the common of switch (C) then the live is taking from (L1) of

switch (C) to the junction box the the neutral is taking from the (N) ports pf the

series connected bulbs to the distribution board. The Intermediate circuit the live

wire from the bulb port is connected to the common of switch (A1) then the (L1)

of switch (A1) live wire is connected to it looping to the (L2) of switch (B2) then

(L2) of switch (A1) wire is connected to the port then looped to the (L1) of switch

(A2) then live is taking from the common of switch (A2) to the junction box and

neutral is taking from the bulb neutral port to the junction box. THE Remote

circuit (T1) of the BC 547 Triac is connected to the live port of the junction box

then (T2) of the BC 547 Triac is connected to the live port of the circuit

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breaker.then the neutral wire is connected from the neutral port of the circuit

breaker directly to the neutral port of the junction box. Lastly the circuit breaker

outlet is connected to the AC input.

4.4 NUMBER OF PERSONS IN THE TEAM

 We were fourteen in number that carried out this task including our instructor

(that’s to say, thirteen IT students and the instructor).

4.5 DUTY IN THE TEAM

 The team was given the task to fix the lamphoders, pattress boxes, switches,

wires and the remote control system to the vero board.

4.6 CHALLENGES

1. the team had power outage at first when about testing the project.

4.8 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

1. Coverall

2. Helmet or Hard hat

3. Hand gloves

4. Goggle

5. Safety Boot

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 CHAPTER FOUR

2.1 TASK 1: .HOW TO BUILD A BLINKING LEDS USING RESISTORS,

CAPACITORS, AND TRANSISTOR IN DCACLAB

When the circuit is connected to the 9V battery, the current starts flowing through

the 470 Ohms resistor charging the 470uF capacitor. This steadily increases the

emitter to collector voltage in the transistor. When the voltage reaches the reverse

avalanche breakdown region of the transistor, the emitter to collector junction

breaks down and the capacitor is discharged through the 100ohm resistor and the

LED. This lights up the LED. In the avalanche breakdown region, the transistor

exhibits negative resistance, higher current leads to lower resistance. Due to the

discharge, capacitor charge and voltage drops until the avalanche mode cannot be

any longer sustained. The transistor enters its normal operation and the emitter to

collector high resistance is automatically restored. This switches off the LED

triggering another cycle of capacitor charge and discharge!

2.2 MATERERIALS USED

1. Resistor, value 470 Ohms, qty: 6

2. One terminal Vs, NPN Transistor, 100hFE, Qty: 3

3. 9V Qty: 3

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4. Capacitor, 470 uF, Qty: 3

5. LED, Qty: 3

6. Breadboard

7. Jumper wires

2.3 METHODS

Add the three NPN transistors and the jumper wires from the power BUS to the

emitter of each transistor. Because of the way I inserted the Three transistors the

emitter is on the left side of 3 transistors.

Add the Capacitors: Connect the Three capacitors to the circuit. Connect the

positive lead of the first capacitor to the collector of transistor 1 Next connect the

negative lead of the same capacitor to the emitter of transistor Repeat the above

process for the econd capacitor. Connect the positive lead of the second capacitor

to the collector of transistor 2. Connect the negative lead of the same capacitor to

the emitter of transistor 2 and repeat the above process for the Third capacitor.

Add the 470 Ohms Resistors & ground:Next, connect the 470 Ohms Three

resistors to the transistors. One lead of the resistor connects to the collector of the

transistor, the emitter lead connects to the ground. Do this for both transistors.

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 Add the LEDs & Source:Add all 470 Ohm resistors along with the LEDs. I added

a picture of a transistor to identify the Emitter, Base, and Collector. Connect one

wire of the first resistor to the collector of transistor 1. The other resistor wire then

connects to the positive wire of the first LED. Follow the same steps for the other

resistor and LED. Connect one wire of the second resistor to the base of transistor

2 and repeat all resistors.

Supply Power and Watch the LEDs Blink:Finally, the last step is to supply

power and watch the LEDs blink. I use a 9-volt battery and it worked fine.For fun,

you can try other capacitor values to change the rate at which the LEDs blink.

2.4 NUMBER OF PERSONS IN THE TEAM

 We were fourteen in number that carried out this task including our instructor

(that’s to say, thirteen IT students and the instructor).

2.5 DUTY IN THE TEAM

As a group, I was tasked with testing the circuit with the components on a bread

board and finally soldering the components to a Vero board.

2.6 CHALLENGES

1. Network gliches at-times while running the dcaclabs.

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2.7 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

4. Lab coat

5. Safety Boot

6. Safety glasses

7. Safety gloves

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 CHAPTER FIVE

5.1 CONCLUSION

My four (6) months of industrial attachment as an Electrical/Electronic Engineer at

Electrical/Electronic Power Machines Workshop/Laboratory in Niger Delta

University was a huge success and a great time of acquisition of knowledge and

skills. Through my training, I was able to appreciate my chosen course of study

even more because I had the opportunity to blend the theoretical knowledge

acquired from school with the practical hands-on application of knowledge gained

here to perform very important tasks in society.

My training here has given me a broader view of the importance and relevance of

electrical/electronic engineers in the immediate society and the world as a whole,

as I now look forward to impacting it positively after graduation.

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5.2 RECOMMENDATION:

Although SIWES underwent did achieve quite a lot of its objectives. Nevertheless,

I use this means to make the following recommendations concerning the training

of students in Industrial Attachments:

1. I would like to recommend that the Engineering curriculum in the Niger Delta

University be adjusted such as would provide going on industrial attachments

for a longer period as opposed to 4 months or making the program occur twice

throughout an engineering degree program.

2. I would like to recommend that the Engineering curriculum in the Niger Delta

University be adjusted such as would provide going on industrial attachments

for a longer period of time as opposed to 4 months or making the program to

occur two or three times throughout an engineering degree program.Watch

keeping of an engine is a term that refers to the monitoring and maintenance of

an engine to ensure that it operates safely and efficiently. It typically involves

regular checks and inspections to ensure that the engine is in good condition, as

well as taking steps to prevent any potential problems from occurring. Watch

keeping may involve tasks such as checking oil levels, monitoring engine

temperature, and making sure that all components are functioning correctly.

This is important for the safe and reliable operation of the engine, as well as for

prolonging its lifespan.

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Troubleshooting system diagnosis with a ET software

Troubleshooting a Caterpillar engine or system using Caterpillar Electronic

Technician (ET) software typically involves a step-by-step process to identify and

resolve issues. Here are the general steps for troubleshooting with ET software:

Connect the ET software to the Caterpillar equipment: Use the appropriate

diagnostic cable to connect the software to the engine's Electronic Control

Module (ECM).

Retrieve fault codes: Perform a diagnostic test using the ET software to retrieve

any active or stored fault codes from the ECM.

Analyze fault codes: Review the fault codes and related information to identify

the source of the problem or symptoms.

Consult service information: Use the ET software to access relevant service

information, wiring diagrams, or troubleshooting guides to better understand the

issue and identify potential solutions.

Perform necessary repairs or adjustments: Follow the recommended procedures

to address the identified issue, which may include repairing or replacing

components, adjusting settings, or updating software.

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Clear fault codes: After completing repairs or adjustments, clear any remaining

fault codes from the ECM using the ET software.

Perform a final test: Run another diagnostic test to ensure that the problem has

been resolved and that no new issues have arisen.

By following these steps, technicians can effectively troubleshoot Caterpillar

engines and systems using ET software, ensuring optimal performance and

minimizing downtime for equipment maintenance and repairs.

Talk with Pi

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