PREFACE

The purpose of this report is to explore, in non-technical language, what engineering is all about.
The central message is that engineering is intimately part of who and what we are. We will
explore the role of engineering in the modern world through the story of its history and
relationships with art, craft, science, and technology. We will see how engineers utilize natural
phenomena to embrace human needs. The story continues – so we look at some of the
contributions engineers will have to make in the future in order to sustain and promote human
well-being.

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 DEDICATION

This work is dedicated to Almighty God who is the author and finisher of my faith.

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 CERTIFICATION

This to certify that this report was written by AMON, AMON EMEKA with REG NO:
AK18/ENG/MAE/007 under the supervision of Dr Ololade.M.Olatunji, Department of Marine
Engineering , Faculty of Engineering, AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY, in partial
fulfillment of the award of Bachelor Degree Marine Engineering .

Sign………………… ……………….

Engr Anietie Udo Date

SIWES Coordinator

Sign........................ ……………….

Engr Mike Kombo Date

Industrial Supervisor

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

It is my earnest intention to express my profound gratitude to Almighty God for His enabling
grace and to all that have contributed or help in one way or the other to the successful completion
of my project.

I wish to express my gratitude to the HOD of the department of marine engineering Dr

Emmanuel Antai , The SIWES coordinator for the department marine engineering Engr Anietie
Udo as well as my industrial Supervisor Engr Mike Kombo, the Lecturers of the department of
marine in Akwa Ibom State University and staffs of Akwa Ibom State University as well as El-
totuoma Int'l Services limited who not only supervised in spite of their other pressing duties,
was able to dedicate their ample time and carefully made useful suggestions and correction of
my errors.

I wish to express my joy to Mr Joseph, Emeka Amon, Miss Jumbo, Ekeneorione Dimkpa for
their moral and financial support in making my studies sweet. I remain indebted to my parents
for their invaluable support throughout the period of carrying out this SIWES and my academic
pursuit.

And finally , full recognition to friends who were there for from the beginning to the end .

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 ABSTRACT

The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is a skills training programs designed
to expose and prepare students of universities and other tertiary institutions for the Industrial
work situation they are likely to meet after graduation. The scheme is aimed at bridging the
existing gap between theory and practice of Sciences, Agriculture, Medical Sciences (including
Nursing), Engineering and Technology, Management, and Information and Communication
Technology and other professional educational programs in the Nigerian tertiary institutions. In
the department of marine engineering, students are exposed to marine machinery systems which
are found in boats, ships , offshore platforms and other marine environments including the main
propulsion systems (prime movers like diesel engines, steam turbine or gas turbines with their
propeller shafts, gearboxes and propellers ) as well as the auxiliary units (Generators, pumps,
air compressors, heat exchangers, lube oil and fuel oil purifiers, heaters , fresh water generators
etc .) with the task of maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, design, inspection, excellent
operation of these systems.

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 TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page..........................................................................................................................................

Preface..............................................................................................................................................I

Dedication.......................................................................................................................................II

Certification...................................................................................................................................III

Acknowledgments.........................................................................................................................IV

Abstract...........................................................................................................................................V

Table of contents............................................................................................................................VI

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................1

1.1 Background of SIWES at El-totuoma Int'l services limited......................................................1

1.2 Aim............................................................................................................................................1

1.3 Objectives..................................................................................................................................1

1.4 Scope of SIWES........................................................................................................................2

CHAPTER TWO: ORGANISATIONAL AND TECHNICAL LITERATURE

REVIEW.........................................................................................................................................3

2.1 Training programme and services rendered at El-totuoma Int'l services limited......................3

2.1.1 Areas of Specialization...........................................................................................................3

2.1.2 Pictorial representation of Areas of Specialization of El-totuoma Int'l services

limited..............................................................................................................................................4

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2.2 Investigation Carried Out on Crankshaft Breakage...................................................................7

2.3 Investigation Carried Out on The Firing Order of CAT 3512 V12 Marine Diesel
Engine..............................................................................................................................................8

2.4 Investigation Carried Out on The Wear/Tear (Worn-out) Piston..............................................8

2.5 Investigation Carried Out on the Replacement of the Engine Block of CAT 3512 V12 Marine
Diesel Engine...................................................................................................................................9

2.6 Investigation Carried Out on The Replacement of CAT 3512 V12 Marine Diesel Engine's
Rocker Arm....................................................................................................................................11

2.7 Investigation Carried Out on the Replacement of Oil Filter of CAT 3512 V12 Marine Diesel
Engine............................................................................................................................................12

CHAPTER THREE: MAJOR WORK EXPERIENCE AND SKILL

ACQUIRED..................................................................................................................................14

3.1 Introduction to The Various Units, Tools and Standards and Codes.......................................14

3.1.1 Units/Workshop/Department in El-totuoma Int'l Services Limited.....................................14

3.1.2 Major Equipment and Tools Exposed to..............................................................................15

3.1.3 Organization Standard of Procedure....................................................................................16

3.1.4 Code of Ethics......................................................................................................................16

3.1.5 Any Other Managerial, Operational and Safety

Standards........................................................................................................................................17

3.2 Major Project Executed............................................................................................................18

3.2.1 The Overhauling of CAT 3512 V12 Marine Diesel Engine.................................................18

3.2.2 Name of Other ProjectsWithProcessTaken..........................................................................18

3.3 Major Skills .............................................................................................................................28

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3.3.1 Interpersonal Relationship....................................................................................................28

3.3.2 Communication Skills...........................................................................................................29

3.3.3 Critical Thinking And Problem Solving Skills.....................................................................29

3.3.4 Time Management Skills......................................................................................................29

CHAPTER FOUR

Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................30

Recommendations..........................................................................................................................30

References......................................................................................................................................31

Appendices.....................................................................................................................................32

LIST OF FIGURES

Fig 2.1 Design And Fabrication of House Boats, Tug Boats and Barges…………………………4

Fig 2.2 Leasing of Equipment…………………………………………………………………..…5

Fig 2.3 Jetty Services…………………………………………………………………………..….5

Fig 3.1 Organogram of El-totuoma Int'l Services Limited………………………………………16

Fig 3.2 Installation of An top Cylinder Head................................................................................20

Fig 3.3 Installation of Turbocharger..............................................................................................22

Fig 3.4 Blowing of The Engine Block...........................................................................................24

Fig 3.5 Cleaning of The Engine Block..........................................................................................26

Fig 3.6 Washing of The Cylinder Head Bolt.................................................................................28

LIST OF TABLES

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Table 1.1 BEME for The Overhaul of CAT 3512 V12 MDE (Top Cylinder
Head) .............................................................................................................................................19

Table 1.2 BEME for The Overhaul of CAT 3512 V12 MDE (Engine
Block) ............................................................................................................................................25

Table 1.3 BEME for The Overhaul of CAT 3512 V12 MDE (Cylinder Head
Bolts ) ...............................

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