Report on Educational Tour

February 26 March 1, 2014

Subic Power Plant
SBITC
Subic Airport Container
San Roque Power Plant
Pag Asa-Baguio

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

I. Introduction

By conducting the educational tour, it can help us students to be more knowledgeable
and familiar with the things that are related to their course. Educational tour gives us ideas
likewise opportunity to visit power generating plants to be able to experience what its like to be
there. Moreover, it is important to every student since it is a part of our learning process and to
acquire more knowledge through the actual exposure to the different machines and equipment
and system operations of the plant. For this reason, the De La Salle University-Dasmarinas,
College of Engineering provides high standard of education to the students with the
incorporation of field trip/ seminars in the curriculum.

II. Objectives of the Tour

The specific objectives of the tour are:

1. Real-world experience - Students practice their skills and critical thinking abilities
outside of the controlled class setting. Being about able to ask experts about their particular
area of study on the spot requires thinking. He is able to learn real-world lessons.
2. Reinforcement - The tour can reinforce or support what a teacher has been
instructing in class about a subject and help students understand a topic better.
3. Engagement- Teachers turn tours into mobile classrooms, and engage students to
collect data then assigning a project based on what they learned during the duration of the
tour.
4. Socialization- Taking students into a new environment give us the experience of
traveling in a group and teach us to socialize and to be respectful of the locations they visit.
5. New Insights- The tour can give new insights of the things outside the school which
can raise encouragements.
6. Bonding -They may be able to connect on more of a personal level without the
structure of the normal school days. Students may be able to spend much of the trip day in
small groups, observing, chatting and learning about each other, and it will form a new
bond among the students.
7. Fun - No matter how much the students learn during a tour, their favorite memories
may be based on their enjoyment of the day. Students will have fun with their friends and
they also may return to the classroom with a renewed focus on their schoolwork

III. Significance of the Tour

The tour provided valuable educational opportunities away from the classroom, without
using textbooks and other used in normal school setting. Students on educational tours can
often learn while having fun in a more informal environment.
Part of how students benefit from educational tours is by gaining new perspective on
the world. This is especially true for more extensive educational tours or trips where
students travel farther away from home. By coming into direct contact with a different
environment or even a new culture, students can better understand their place in the
community and develop openness to differences in others.

IV. The Educational Tour

Prior to the actual visiting on companies and power plants, we then headed to
different destinations in Northern Luzon where we were assisted by personnel, which
provided us insights and chances for our questions to be entertained. Relevant information
was acquired and actual exposure to the power plant environment and control systems was
experienced.

Subic Power Plant
The Subic power plant is an oil fired power plant having an installed capacity of 110
MVA composed of 8 combustion-type generators which contribute 14.5 MVA each. The
personnel said that one of the generators is not which yielded to lower capacity of the plant.
Each of the combustion generators is composed of 18 valves which are periodically
maintained and inspected. The generators generates 13.8 kV which is then to be step up to
230 kV by two 55 MVA transformers to be fed on the transmission line grid. The personnel
said that one of the most challenging part of their work there as the operations engineer
was when the grid demands supply from them, when the supply in spot market is
insufficient, he said that there were times that they needed to run the plant continuously in
order to meet the demand from the grid.












Subic Airport Container

Subic Bay International Airport serves as a secondary airport and a main diversion
airport of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. It is also the airport serving the immediate
area of the Subic Bay Freeport Zone and the general area of Olongapo City in
the Philippines. This airport used to be the Naval Air Station Cubi Point of the United States
Navy. Its airport terminal has 2 gates. The speaker there discussed about the flow of
passengers on the airport. He said that coordination upon the administration and the
passenger is vital upon maintaining effective and organized flow.

Subic Bay International Terminal

The tour then headed to Subic Bay International Terminal. The personnel there then
discussed about the basic operations in the container terminal, he discussed about the
safety precautions, capability of the machines and other relevant information about the
container terminal operations. He also mentioned that the new container terminal is owned
and operated by the Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. SBITC, is an ICTSI Group
Company, that has been serving the growing economy of the northern regions of the
Philippines through world class container handling services at the Subic Bay Freeport at the
Naval Supply Depot (NSD). SBMA began constructing a dedicated container terminal, the
New Container Terminal Compound (NCT-1), as part of its Port Development Master Plan.
SBITC was awarded the management and operation of the New Container Terminal-1 (NCT-
1). In 2008, commercial operations commenced and container handling operations at the
NSD Terminal were transferred to the NCT-1 located at the Freeports Cubi Point. As the
NCT-1 terminal operator, SBITC is committed to further develop facilities and provide
services at par with the worlds leading container terminals.




















San Roque Power Plant

The tour also headed to San Roque Dam to visti the power station. The personnel in
the site then discussed about the operations, maintenance and other relevant information
regarding the plant. He discussed that San Roque Power Plant has an installed rated
capacity of 345 megawatts (MW). It operates primarily as a peaking plant during periods
each day when the electrical output of base and inter-mediate load power plants cannot
fulfill consumer demand. The personnel there then also provided handouts which includes
technical information about the dam.

Turbines

Turbine type Vertical Shaft Francis
Units 3
Maximum normal gross head 180 m
Minimum gross head 125 m
Rated head 150.4 m
Installed capacity 411 MW at rated head
Flow range (1 to 3 Units) 40 to >270 cms
Generators

Type 3 vertical shaft, semi-umbrella synchronous generator
Rated output 150,000 kVA
Rated voltage 13,800 V
Frequency 60 Hz
Synchronous speed 225 rev/min
Number of poles 32
Power Transmission

Switchyard type Step-up 13.8 to 230 kV
Line Type Double circuit
Length 9 km

As an electrical engineering student, this provided good insights regarding the
capability of the power plant. Moreover, the tour visits the actual site of the power plant
where the generators and other vital power plant equipment and controls systems were
located.











PAGASA Synoptic Station -Baguio

The tour also visits the PAGASA Synoptic Station at Baguio. The synoptic station was
established since 1951 and as I observed they use old equipment which are mostly analog
type for their measurements and forecasts. As the personnel discussed, the equipment are
still in good condition although there are some drawbacks upon using analog equipment,
they are just maximizing of what are available to them. He also discussed about the
weather elements and other information regarding weather forecasting he then discussed
about different weather equipment and its functions.

I gained understanding to a lot of things upon the tour, some are new information
for me and some are not. Mostly, what I have learned are not about the things the company
are being particular of, actually, its about how engineering improves and serve people. By
making the tour and having those companies visited actually planted the reality of life to us.
It made us realized what to do, how to do things, why we should do, when to do thing
accordingly, most of our questions were answered. The exposure and engagement we had
will greatly affect our attitude towards the movement on the industry today.
















Report on Seminars
S.Y. 2013-2014 2
nd
Semester

Wireless Electric Power Transmission
Electrical Grounding System
Solar Energy



Wireless Electric Power Transmission
Speaker: Engr. Isabelo B. Hugo PEE, MBA
Electrical Engineering Department
De La Salle University-Dasmarinas
February 21, 2014


The speaker started upon discussion basic electrical engineering principles that are
related upon wireless power transfer, then the discussion leads into the topic which is
wireless power transmission. Relevant information was discussed by the speaker; some of it
are basic which still retains on my mind. The speaker pointed out that wireless charging is a
form of wireless power transmission. Wireless charging, also known as inductive charging, is
based on a few simple principles. The technology requires two coils: a transmitter and a
receiver. An alternating current is passed through the transmitter coil, generating a
magnetic field. This in turn induces a voltage in the receiver coil; this can be used to power
a mobile device or charge a battery. Wireless electricity is quite literally the transmission of
electrical energy without wires. People often compare the wireless transmission of electrical
energy as being similar to the wireless transmission of information, for example radio, cell
phones, or wi-fi internet. The major difference is that with radio or microwave
transmissions, the technology focuses on recovering just the information, and not all the
energy that you originally transmitted.

The speaker also mentioned about WiTricity. WiTricity is based on strong coupling
between electromagnetic resonant objects to transfer energy wirelessly between them. This
differs from other methods like simple induction, microwaves, or air ionization. The system
consists of transmitters and receivers that contain magnetic loop antennas critically tuned to
the same frequency. The seminar give insights about the capability and potential upon
innovating in the field of wireless power transmission, this inspired us as future electrical
engineer to be more creative and innovative in our field of study.

Electrical Grounding System
Lyceum of the Philippines-Cavite
January 16, 2014


The seminar was conducted as part of the assembly of Integrated Institute of
Electrical Engineer, Southern Luzon Chapter. The seminar aimsedto make grounding and
bonding of electrical systems a less daunting process. A balance of theory and practice will
provide a firm foundation of knowledge for your next design or construction project. The
course material will prepare you to correct problems in your electrical system and improve
safety, efficiency, and power quality. Additionally, case studies will be used to discuss
grounding and bonding applications in a variety of areas, reinforcing fundamental principles.
The main objective of the seminar is to familiarize participants with the fundamentals,
applications, and necessity of electrical grounding and bonding techniques, thereby
improving personnel safety and operations efficiency.

The spekear discussed about the electrical grounding system, how should it be done
according to the Philippine Electrical Code, and its importance. Grounding and shielding
electrical systems are of key importance to electrical engineers. Understanding the basic
operations between grounded and ungrounded electrical systems is necessary for matching
the appropriate grounding topology to the desired electrical system performance. Selecting
the proper grounding topology for an electrical distribution system is important to ensure
facility occupant safety and health as well as reliable and safe electrical equipment
operation.

After attending the seminar I was able to identify and prevent safety hazards to
personnel who come in contact with electrical systems, realized how to prevent equipment
failures and malfunctions by employing proper grounding techniques, interpret codes and
standards related to grounding, how to ensure proper operation of communications,
computer, and control systems, andapply lightning protection methods to my future
projects.



Solar Energy
Lyceum of the Philippines-Cavite
January 16, 2014


The seminar was also conducted as part of the assembly of Integrated Institute of
Electrical Engineer, Southern Luzon Chapter. The speaker discussed about the basic
compositions of photovoltaic cells, how is it array into solar panels, proper positioning of
panels to maximize the harness of solar energy and maintenance.
When deciding on a location for solar panels, make sure no shadows will fall on the
solar panel array during peak sunlight hours (say, 9am to 4pm). Not only will shading of the
solar panels significantly reduce their output, but also could cause damage. Some solar
panel manufacturers advertise panels that can withstand shading but they use internal
diodes which in themselves reduce the power somewhat. I recommend simply choosing a
good location to start with, even if it means cutting down a few trees or otherwise removing
obstacles. As previously discussed, you want to mount solar panels in a sunny and non-
shaded location to get maximum sun. But, heat build-up is also a problem. Because the
efficiency of solar panels decreases as temperature increases, the solar panel mounting
system should allow for spacing around the individual solar panels for air circulation. The
idea is to allow air cooling in the hot sun to reduce the temperature of the solar panels.
Another consideration is wind loading. By allowing air to flow around the solar panels, not
only will they remain cooler, but also the wind resistance of the entire array is less.








DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY DASMARIAS
College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology
Engineering Department



EE Field Trips and Seminars







DOMINGO, KENNETH S.
EEE51





Engr. Kathleen Villanueva
Instructor