2022
INTERNSHIP REPORT
TEKPOR PRINCE BOSU
TEMA LUBE OIL COMAPANY LIMITED
CONTENT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT……………………………………………………………………….2
ABSTRACT………………………………………………………………………………...…3
CHAPTER ONE…………………………………………………………………………………4
1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION…………………………………………….............................4
1.1 ABOUT TEMA LUBE OIL COMPANY LIMITED…………………………………….….5
CHAPTER TWO………………………………………………………………………………...11
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ACQUIRED…………………............................11
CHAPTER THREE……………………………………………………………………………...13
3. WEEKLY REPORT………………………………………………………………………......13
3.1 WEEK ONE…………………………………………………………………………………14
3.2 WEEK TWO………………………………………………………………………………....15
3.3 WEEK THREE……………………………………………………………………………....16
4.4 WEEK FOUR…………………………………………………………………………..........17
5.5 WEEK FIVE……………………………………………………………………………........18
CHAPTER THREE……………………………………………………………………………...19
3. IMPACT OF INTERNSHIP………………………………………………………………....19
CHAPTER FOUR……………………………………………………………………………….20
OBSERVATION………………………………………………………………………………...20
CONCLUSION……………………………..................................................................................20
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
At the very beginning, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Almighty God for his
protection throughout the internship.
I will also like to appreciate the authorities and management of Tema Lube Oil Company
Limited (TLOC), most especially the Human Resource Manager and the Maintenance manager
for giving me the opportunity to be attached to the engineering and maintenance department
Tema Lube Oil Company Limited.
Also I am grateful for the effort of the supervisors and all the Technicians in the Maintenance
Department for their patience, encouragement, immense knowledge and being consistent to
guide me throughout this entire period, without their support this internship would not have been
possible.
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ABSTRACT
Practically, knowledge is based on the visualization of knowledge which we obtain from books.
For this we perform series of experiment to get results. Practical knowledge is a very important
key in every field of study. One must be familiar with the problem related to that field so that he
can be able to solve them and get good results.
To be a good engineer, one must be aware of the industrial environment when working in the
industry, labour problem, technical problems etc.
Due to the above reasons and to bridge the gap between theory and practical, our engineering
program provides a practical training for six weeks, during this period, a student works in the
industry and get all type of experience and knowledge about the working and maintenance of
various type of machinery,
I have undergone my industrial training at Tema Lube Oil Company Limited. This report is
based on the knowledge, which I acquired during my training period.
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CHAPTER ONE
1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVE OF INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT
Industrial attachment is basically a period of training aimed at bringing the theoretical
knowledge acquired at studies and technical knowledge in the field of practical (industry) by
providing students with the opportunities to apply their educational knowledge in the real
working world.
The experience acquired by the students during this period of training which have contributed to
improving the quality of technical skills basically have;
Expose students to the practical field of program study for better understanding of the
theory studied.
Expose students to the challenges, hazard, risk or dangers associated with the program of
study at work place.
Helps in preparing and building students’ confidence and competence for work in the
future.
Reveal other requisite information or ideas that might not be studied in school.
The overall purpose of the industrial training is to prepare students for the job market.
The attachment forms part of a student’s academic work and it a recommendation for graduation.
I was given the privilege of having my industrial training at Tema Lube Oil Company Limited in
Heavy Industrial Area, Tema from 18th July, 2022 to 26th August, 2022. This report, contains
information on the activities and knowledge obtained at the above-mentioned company that was
gathered during my internship. It also includes challenges I faced and recommendations.
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1.1 About Tema Lube Oil Company Limited
Tema Lube Oil Company Limited, hereafter referred to as TLOC is a long established oil
blending company which specializes in the production of Engine oil, Hydraulic oil and Gear oil
most of the Oil Marketing Companies(OMCs) in Ghana. In all its activities TLOC adheres
strongly to its independent professional status and is thus able to produce premium product to
meet the standard of its customers and guard their interests at all demands.
Such overlapping of professional boundaries means that technicians and experts gain a broad
knowledge in their various sections in addition to their own specialty. This proves immensely
valuable to the successful completion of finish products for the OMCs, even at high demands,
TLOC is able to meet the needs of their customers.
Tema Lube Oil Company Limited also produces steel drums that meet the changing
requirements of customs in addition to the oil been produced. It is the only blending oil company
specialized at producing lubricant oil in Ghana.
TLOC was officially established in 1991 as a result of the Government of Ghana in to build a
lubricant blending plant in the country and commenced blending of lubricant in 1992.
VISION STATMENT:
“To be one of the leading global producers of high quality and competitively priced lubricant”.
MISSION STATMENT:
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“To produce internationally competitively lubricants and steel drums that meet the changing
requirement of our customers, at the most economical cost using relevant technological
innovations that will ensure stakeholders; and be friendly to the environment”.
CORE VALUES
Customer Focus
Employee Engagement
Pursue Excellence
Honest, Integrity and Respect
Team Work
Environment Friendly
VARIOUS DEPARTMENT
There are six main sections in TLOC.
Managing Director’s Department
Human Resource and Administration Department
Production Department
Quality, Health, Safety, And Environmental Department
Engineering and Maintenance Department
Finance and Accounting Department
THE MANAGING DIRECTOR’S DEPARTMENT
The office of the Managing Director oversees the operations of all Departments of the company
to ensure that the Organization achieves its business vision, mission and objectives and complies
with all relevant regulations and laws. Under this department there are three sections
comprising:-
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INTERNAL AUDIT
The Internal Audit Section is responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the
company’s governance processes, risk management and control process. It reports to the Audit
Committee of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director and provides assurance that
helps them to fulfill their duties to the organization and its stakeholders.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Businesses rely more on ICT system and networks to be competitive in recent marketplace.
Failure to have a robust, highly reliable and available secured network can easily put today’s
business behind the curve. The ICT section coordinates, and facilitates the use of information
communication technology and information resource to the satisfaction of the Company and its
stakeholders.
The Section is organized into three functional units namely
Technical support
Software Development and Maintenance
Information Management
PLANNING AND CUSTOMER RELATION
This section is responsible for coordinating the preparation of the Company’s business plans
consistent with the company’s vision, mission, objectives and external trading environment and
generate management information based on actual performance versus plan, for the Management
action. It also liaises between the company and customers satisfaction by tactfully resolving
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customer complaints and concerns as well as providing adequate responses to customer
enquiries.
HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
This department has the primary responsibility of guiding, coordinating and supporting the
management and administration of human resource activities in the organization. The effort of
the Department is to attract the best qualified candidates, develop and retain them. Apart from
the human resource and administrative activities, the Security, Clinic and Canteen fall under the
jurisdiction of the Department.
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
The Production Department is responsible for blending and packaging of quality lubricants that
meet the changing requirements of the respective Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in Ghana
and other part of the world. It also manufactures steel drums.
The Department comprises of three sections;
BLENDING PLANT
This section blends base oil and proprietary additives in various proportion based on
formulations of respective OMCs for the production of specific grade of lubricating oils.
Some categories of lubricants blended are;
Engine oils
Hydraulic oils
Gear oils
Marine oils
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Industrial oils
The production capacity of Blending section is 80,000kg per 8-hour shift and manned by
competent production personal who produce quality lubricant for both local and international
market.
FILLING PLANT
The filling plant packages blended products (lubricant) into steel drums, plastic pails and
integrated bulk container (IBC) as well as bulk trucks.
There are three fast-filling small packs lines producing 900 to 950 bottles per hour on each line
and two drum-filling lines with an hourly production output of 50-60 drums.
DRUM PLANT
The Drum plant produces drums using cold rolled steel sheets. The drums are branded in the
colours of the OMCs. It employs a line production about 80 drums per hour using highly skilled
technicians.
QUALITY, HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENV. DEPARTMENT
This department is responsible for inspection and testing of raw materials used for blending and
packaging of lubricants. The Department also conducts in-process inspection during production
and tests finished products to ensure that they conform to the quality standards submitted by
Product Owners.
The laboratory is well equipped with modern and reliable testing equipment that produces high
quality analytical data as far as the lubricating oil industry is concerned.
The Department prides itself in engaging qualified and competent personal who are authorized
and resourced to conduct regular monitoring and measurement to ensure the ensure the efficient
performance of all quality control processes.
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The Department also has a systematic approach to health, safety and environment (HSE)
management in order to achieve continuous performance improvement. The Company manages
HSE matters as any critical business activity, sets standard and targets for improvement,
measures, appraises and report performance verifiable by all stakeholders. This section is
committed to practices that prevent personal injuries and illnesses, property damage and
environmental degradation in the workplace,
ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
This Department is responsible for ensuring plant Equipment are available at optimal safe
operation condition at all times. It also maintains buildings to keep them in a good state of repair
and provides utility services.
The Department in addition provides technical and specialist support for Plant changes,
Equipment replacements, Equipment upgrades, new Equipment acquisition and installation and
introductions and of new technologies that enhances the production lubricants.
The Department also implements best practices such as Preventives Maintenance (PM), Corrective
Maintenance (CM) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) using AutoMaint, a locally developed
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), to ensure equipment availability and
reliability.
The Department engages skilled Engineers, Mechanical and Electrical Technicians who use their
expertise in the addressing the repair and maintenance need of the plant.
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
The Finance and Accounting Department comprises of the Accounts, Procurement and Logistics/
Distribution Section.
The Accounting section supports the Company’s mission by providing Management with timely
and accurate financial and cost information for strategic management and decision making.
The Procurement Section liaises with the other Department to understand their current and
anticipatory demand for goods, materials and services and develop plans, cost, estimates and
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schedules for integrating these needs into existing purchasing activities. They also monitor and
regularly evaluate relationships and contracts with external suppliers so the organization has
reliable supply of goods, materials and services that meet its standard of quality, timeliness and
cost.
The Logistics and Distribution Depart is responsible for the day-to-day logistics and distribution
activities to maximize the efficiency, timeline and cost effective of TLOC supply chain. Some of
these activities are;
Material Planning and Control
Inventory Management
Storage and Warehousing
Logistics
Distribution
It liaises with other Departments to ensure that resources are timely provided for the production
and supply of lubricants to satisfy customers.
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CHAPTER TWO
Technical knowledge and skills obtained
Most of the activities in the workshop were mostly repeated so I have become familiar with most
of the work. I assisted in several work activities where I gained experience within the internship
period. I was able to do some works without any supervision and instruction due to my critical
observation. This internship has given me insight in the theory I learnt back at school and
enlightened me on some of the working operation of some machines and devices. Below are two
machines or devices whose working operation caught my interest.
The Air Compressor Machine
The air compressor is a piece of device or equipment that ‘compacts’ or ‘compresses’ air to fit in
a particular vessel. And the air compressor is a straightforward machine that is made of three
major components or parts.
Pump: The pump is the central part of the compressor. It is the heart of the compressor, and in a
technical way, it is the compressor itself. The pump has a unique but straightforward task of
drawing air and compressing it using the power of a gasoline engine or from the electric motor.
Drive: The drive is responsible for generating power to enable other components of the air
compressor to function or operate continuously. Some unique air compressors draw their energy
from gas engines, while others use an electric engine. Air compressors that power using gas
engines need electricity to operate– most preferably an electrical wall outlet. If the air
compressor is portable and requires it to be moved from one place to another, batteries can
supply the power needed to the motor.
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Tank: The tank stores compressed air when the required amount is reached; it is sealed until its
use.
What is an industrial air compressor used for?
In Tema Lube Oil Company Limited the air compressor is being used by almost all the machines
in the production sector. These machines have a system which uses compressed air in its
operations and this system is known as pneumatic system. Some of these machines are
The drum testing machine
160-ton press machine
60-ton press machine
Filling machines
Bottle testing machine
Double ended seamer
Operation of the Air Compressor
The air compressors uses the following part to produce compressed air;
A storage tanks
A gas or electric motor
A pump for compressing the air
A discharge valve and an inlet to draw in and release air
The air compressor draws the air in and creates a vacuum in order to reduce the volume. The
vacuum will then force the air out to the storage tank. When full or when it reaches its maximum
air pressure, the air compressor turns off. It does this repeatedly in a process known as the duty
cycle, and it will only turn back on when the pressure drops below the specified minimum
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number and this pressurized air is passed through pipes to the machines with the pneumatic
system.
How to switch on and off of the air compressor
During my period of attachment, I was taught by the Mechanical technician responsible for the
operation of compressor how to switch On and Off of the air compressor. TLOC has two main
compressors suppling the production sector with compressed air. With strict supervision my
colleague and I were assigned to small air compressor responsible for supplying pressurized air
for bottle testing. we were tasked to switch On and Off of the compressor before production
begins and when production end. These are some of the procedures to fellow when switching ON
or OFF of the air compressor.
Switching On the air compressor
Open the water outlet valve so that water stored in the filter can be emptied or discharged
Turn On the compressor switch
Turn Off the emergency switch
Then turn On the main power source for the air compressor
Wait for about three seconds for the emergency light to go Off and then press the start button
for about four seconds for the air compressor to start.
Allow the built up pressure to push out the water residual from the water outlet valve for
about 10seconds and then close the valve.
Switching Off the air compressor
Check whether production has ended
Turn the compressor switch Off
Turn On the emergency switch
And then turn Off the main power source for the air compressor
Load cell
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A load cell is a force transducer which converts force such as tension, compression, pressure, or
torque into an electrical signal that can be measured and standardized. As the force applied to the
load cell increases, the electrical signal changes proportionally. The most common types of load
cell used are strain gauges, pneumatic, and hydraulic. There are a different types of load cell for
different applications but the commonly ones include.
Single point load cells
Bending beam load cells:
Tensile load cells
And amongst these load cells TLOC uses the Bending beam load cell for production. The
bending beam load cells are positioned under a steel structure that is loaded with a weight from
above. The device is mostly used at the drumline to check the weight of the filled drums and
gallons
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CHAPTER 3
2. WEEKLY REPORT
2.1 WEEK ONE
Date :18th July,2022- 22nd July,2022
DATE ACTIVITY UNDERTAKEN
MONDAY Orientation
18th July, 2022
TUESDAY Orientation
19th July, 2022
WEDNESDAY Orientation
20th Jul, 2022
THURSDAY Orientation
21st July, 2022
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FRIDAY Orientation
22nd July, 2022
2.2 WEEK TWO
Date: 25th July, 2022- 29th July, 2022
DATE ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN
MONDAY Servicing of the machine 160-ton press
replacing the shaft of the appendix of spraying machine at the
25th July, 2022 drum plant
TUESDAY Switching ON the air compressor,
replacing of the load cell at drum line,
26th July,2022 replacing the rubber tube of the drum testing machine,
putting Off the compressor
WEDNESDAY Tool box talk, switching On the air compressor,
servicing the roller of the double ended seamer,
27th July,2022 Laying of steel pipes for cables at LPG station,
checking of potentio meter of the labelling machine and
switching off the air compressor.
THURSDAY Switching On the air compressor,
adjusting the roller of the double ended seamer,
cutting and dicing of steel pipes,
28th July, 2022 switching Off the compressor
FRIDAY Switching On the compressor,
replacing the grinding stone on the grinding machine,
adjusting the roller of the double ended seamer,
29th July, 2022 fixing of wall plug at construction site
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2.3 WEEK THREE
Date: 1st August, 2022- 5th August, 2022
DATE ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN
MONDAY Switching On the air compressor,
housing keeping at department and substation replacement of limit
1st August, 2022 switch of the water wash spray booth machine,
servicing of the diaphragm valve at the blending plant,
putting Off of the air compressor
TUESDAY Housekeeping, switching On the air compressor,
dicing and laying of steel pipes,
2nd August,2022 servicing of the roller of the double ended seamer,
switching Off the air compressor
WEDNESDAY House keeping
Tool box talk
3rd August,2022 Switching on the compressor
Checking the battery voltage of the generators and the anti-fire
pump
THURSDAY
4th August, 2022
FRIDAY Switching on the air compressor,
servicing of the 160-ton press machine by replacing the broken
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5th August, 2022 bolt,
collection of scabs from the drum plant to the old compressor
room,
putting Off the air compressor
2.3 WEEK FOUR
Date: 8th August, 2022- 12th August, 2022
DATE ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN
MONDAY switching On the air compressor
removing the broken bolt from the bearing case and replacing it
8th August, 2022 with another
putting Off the air compressor
TUESDAY switching On the air compressor
changing of the inner and outer bearing of the double ended
9th August,2022 seamer and assembling it
WEDNESDAY house keeping
tool box talk
10th August,2022 switching On the air compressor
switching the side of the roller of the double ended seamer
switching Off the air compressor
THURSDAY switching On of the air compressor
removal of the guide of the 160-ton press and replacing broken
bolt
11th August, 2022 Switching Off the air compressor
FRIDAY Switching On the air compressor
Re-adjusting the sensor on the labelling machine
Switching Off the air compressor
12th August, 2022
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2.3 WEEK FIVE
Date: 15th August, 2022- 19th August, 2022
DATE ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN
MONDAY House keeping
Switching On the air compressor
15th August, Re-assembling of the 160-ton press
2022 Greasing of welding machine
TUESDAY disassembling of welding machine
collection of gravels to the LPG station
16th August,2022 servicing of wall plug
switching Off the compressor
WEDNESDAY Tool box talk
House keeping
17th August,2022 Switching On the compressor
Mounting of guard poles
Replacing of screw on the Z-slot and re assembling of the welding
machine
THURSDAY Switching ON the air compressor
House keeping
Straightening of florescent holder
18th August, 2022 Switching Off the air compressor
FRIDAY Switching On the air compressor
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19th August, 2022 Opening of fire hydrant valve
Sealing the water tank and testing it for leakages
House keeping
Switching Off the air compressor
CHAPTER 4
3. IMPACT OF INTERNSHIP
Workshop Social
The workshop provided a friendly and conducive environment for me to undergo my internship
successfully. There are trained and skilled technicians who I had the opportunity to work with on
several occasions. I was also given answers to the things I was not clear on. I learnt to critically
pay attention when any form of maintenance or engineering work was ongoing in order not to be
found wanting when asked to carry out the same task.
My specialization and future study
The internship has exposed me to several aspects of my Field of study. I have been fully
enlightened in both Electrical and Mechanical field where I can relate what I learnt at school to
what I have obtained here in Tema Lube Oil Company Limited. Since I have gotten to the
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point in the field of my study where I am about to decide the field of specialization to go in my
third year. I can now make judicious decision as in where I can perform perfectly.
Workshop Safety
Personal protective clothing/equipment should be worn always
Reporting near misses and accident
Avoid the use of mobile phone at LPG station
Make house keeping a personal habit
CHAPTER 5
Observation
I observed that, most of the workers work in teams which has enhanced the quality of the product
produced. I have personally learnt that team work brings about the sense of unity and the
enthusiasm for common interest. It also brings out the best in each other when workers work
together to accomplish a job request at hand. Most supervisors, technician and workers gave out
all the necessary information we needed whole heartedly and this has made the training a
success.
Conclusion
I would like to thank the entire management of TLOC and its various department for exposing
me to some important things I needed to know and the great job they are doing. I have sincerely
learnt a lot which has broadened my knowledge in my field and also this has helped me develop
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my working habit, which is how to work with a team. Finally, I would also like to thank the
National Service Personnel and my fellow intent from other universities for their cooperativeness
which has made this attachment a memorable one.
Recommendation
I will recommend that PPE requisition should be made quickly for student so they can be able to
cover up for the period of attachment, Health screening should be organized at least once every
two or three month for workers especially those working at the drum plant, blending, filling and
engineering and maintenance department.
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