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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING,
SEPTEMBER, 2017.
CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that this work titled Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) was
undertaken at Total Exploration and Production Limited Nigeria by Ibekwe Kelechi Samuel with student
matriculation number 13/ENG06/019 and the report was submitted to the Department of Mechanical &
Mechatronics Engineering during the 2016/2017 Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme
(SIWES).
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Supervisor
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Head of Department
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DEDICATION
I humbly dedicated this report to Almighty God, for seeing me through my industrial work experience.
To my Parents: Sir & Lady E. U. Ibekwe for their love, support, and encouragement.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
My deepest acknowledgement and gratitude goes to God for his gift of life to me and strength that made
it possible for me to successfully complete my SIWES placement in this reputable organization.
I thank the school management of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti and department of Mechanical
and Mechatronics engineering for giving me the golden opportunity to participate in the Students’
Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES).
Special thanks to Mr. Emeka Chukwuonwe, my industrial based supervisor, for his love and non-tiring
assistance. My appreciation also goes to the entire members of staff of Total Exploration and Production
Limited Nigeria especially the Joint Venture Field Operations Mechanical team (Static equipments) for
their advice, criticism, correction, and contribution which enabled me to face the various challenges that
came my way. They include; Mr. Paul Obetta, Mr. David Omelebele, Mr. Thierry Howard, Mrs Nathalie
Beckouet and Mr. Solomon Aziegbemhin.
Finally, I remain grateful to my friends and family who all offered me their priceless support and advice
in every area during my industrial training.
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ABSTRACT
The Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is the acceptable skills training program
that forms part of the approved minimum academic standard in the various degree programs. It helps to
broaden the student’s knowledge in their chosen professions so as to achieve the much needed
technological advancement for the nation. This report is aimed at explaining key areas of my training
under the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) undertaken at Total Exploration and
Production Limited Nigeria (TEPNG). The six months program covered the maintenance and
troubleshooting of mechanical equipment which include pressure vessel, valves, lifeboats, pumps,
compressors and gas turbines undertaken at the Joint Venture Field Operation Mechanical methods
department. The program also featured pre-mobilization and technical evaluation for pressure vessel and
valve maintenance respectively. This report gives concise information on all the subjects afore
mentioned, and defines clearly the experience gained. The SIWES provided an avenue to bridge the gap
between university work and actual practice as well as exposure to practical world for total appreciation
of previous class works.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENT PAGE
Title page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract v
Table of contents vi
1.3 Logbook 2
2.1 Valves
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2.1.2 Valve operating systems 6
2.2 Pumps 9
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CHAPTER FOUR: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Conclusion 27
5.2 Recommendations 27
REFERENCES
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LIST OF FIGURES
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