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Internship Report
M UHAMMAD H ASSAN
Seat No: D_10_ES_1050 Final Year ( Electronics Engineering) Dawood University of Engineering & Technology Internship Duration ( 14 February 2013 to 27 March 2013)
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Acknowledgement
Ultimately, I have completed my report with all the hard work which I have been doing for the last six weeks. First and foremost, thank you Almighty Allah for giving me the strength to finish up this report. Without Your Willingness I would not have been able to complete any work. I would never forget to mention the names, which played a great role in the successful completion of this project, and helped me, whenever I required any guidance from them, provided me with whenever books for assistance and gave me ideas on different thoughts. I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to Mr.Arif JAMAL & Mr.Anjum Beig who have given me their constant encouragement constructive advises and their patience in monitoring my progress. I am also grateful to my coordinators Mr. Muhammad Fahad Sayeed & Mr. Umair Akbar Khan who were a great help for me by monitoring my learning and helping me understand the pro process in numerous interactions. Finally, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Mr. Aftab Ahmed Mazari for his helpful nature and valuable guidance provided time and again. Without your willingness, suggestions and insights, this project would not have been completed. have I am very much thankful to FFC which provided me a chance to integrate my classroom knowledge with industrial practical knowledge in a 6 weeks internship program. I would not forget to mention about all the kind panel boardmen and operators who had been a very useful guide in the Central operators Control Room and on the plant site, respectively. At last, I can say that my work was just an effort but wouldnt have been an effort discernibly without the support of all acknowledged people.
PREFACE
The purpose of this report is to explain what I did and learned during my internship period with the Fauji Fertilizer Company Mirpur Mathelo. The report is also a requirement for the partial fulfillment of FFC MM internship program. The report focuses primarily on the assignments handled, working primarily environment, successes and shortcomings that the intern did encounter when handling various tasks assigned to him by the coordinator .Because the various parts of the report reflect the interns shortcomings, successes ,observations and comments, it would be imperative that the esses
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INTRODUCTION TO FFC
For an agricultural country like Pakistan, Urea carries a paramount importance. Keeping this in view Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) was incorporated in 1978 as a private limited company with a vision to acquire self - sufficiency in fertilizer production in the country. This was a joint venture between Fauji Foundation (a leading charitable trust in Pakistan and Haldor Topsoe A/S of Denmark.Fauji Fertilizer Company Ltd Pakistan) .Fauji is the leading urea producing compan in the Pakistan, with brand name SONA UREA.FFC company UREA commenced commercial production of urea in 1982 with annual capacity of 570,000 metric tons. First plant of the FFC is located at GOTH MACHI in SADIQABAD. TH After the excellent performance and the successful achievements of the first plant, FFC installed the second plant at the same place in the year 1993. First plant is called the BASE UNIT and the second plant plant is called the EXPANSION UNIT. This enhanced Production capacity with annual capacity of 635,000 metric tons of urea. In the year 2002, FFC acquired ex Pak Saudi Fertilizers Limited (PSFL) Urea Plant situated at Mirpur Mathelo, District Ghottki from National Fertilizer Corporation (NFC) through privatization tki process of the Government of Pakistan. It has annual production capacity of 574,000 metric tons urea which has been revamped to 718,000 metr tons urea in 200 metric
SAFETY TRAINING
FFC produces about 60 % of markets urea producti production. Not preparing for plant safety may not or only result in decrease of company production and sale but also in shortage of fertilizer in market. This may affect the countrys agriculture growth and thus shortage of food for public followed by price hiking. FFC ensures safe work environment by providing safety training to all personnel on plant. As per the company pol policy all news personnel on plant receive safety training prior taking charge of their e responsibilities The training comprised of:
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The correct use, care and regular cleaning of the above equipment is the responsibility of each individua individual.
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INSTRUMENTATION
Instrumentation is the art of measuring the value of some plant parameter Pressure, flow, level or , temperature to name a few and supplying a signal that is proportional to the measured parameter. The output signals are standard signal and can then be processed by other equipment to provide indication, alarms or automatic control. There are a number of standard signals; however, those most common in the plant are the 4-20 mAmps Electronic signal and 3-15 psi pneumatic signal.
CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
Control of the processes in the plant is an essential part of the plant operation. There must be enough water in the boilers to act as a heat sink for the reactor but there must not be water flowing out the top of the boilers towards the turbine. The level of the boiler must be kept within a certain range. The heat transport pressure is another critical parameter that must be controlled. If it is too high the system will
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CONTROL LOOP
A control system consists of subsystems and plants(processes) assembled to control output of process.
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TYPES OF INSTRUMENTS
Here in FFC MM we use several types of instruments that have their specific function and use according to the requirements .The major instruments which we use here are: Transmitters, Thermocouples, E /P, Speed Probes, Vibration Probes, Pressure gauges, Controllers, Recorders, Indicators, Switches, Temperature Indicators local, Petitioners, Pressure switches Analyzers, SOV's, Tachometers.
Level, Flow, Pressure &Temperature measuring techniques & instrument being used. Switches (Level, Flow, Temperature & Pressure) Float type level indicator Transmitters & I/Ps SOVs Analyzers
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PRESSURE
Pressure is probably one of the most commonly measured variables in the Power plant. It includes the measurement of steam pressure; feed water pressure, condenser pressure, lubricating oil pressure and many more. In many ways, pressure is the primary element in many of the process measurement, such as: , Flow (measuring pressure drop across restriction by creating differential pressure) Level (measuring the pressure c created by vertical fluid column) Pressure is the force exerted by fluid or gas and it is transmtted in all directions throughout the Pressure fluid /gas. Pressure acts on surface area of vessel or chamber in which it is confined. Mathematically Pressure is actually the measurement of force acting on area of surface. We could represent this as: Force = Pressure / Area
Pressure scale
Pressure varies depending on altitude above sea level, weather pressure fronts and other conditions. The measure of pressure is, therefore, relative and pressure measurements are stated as either gauge or f absolute. Gauge pressure is the unit we encounter in everyday work (e.g., tire ratings are in gauge pressure). A gauge pressure device will indicate zero pressure when bled down to atmospheric pressure when (i.e., gauge pressure is referenced to atmospheric pressure). Absolute pressure includes the effect of atmospheric pressure with the gauge pressure. An absolute pressure indicator would indicate atmospheric pressure when completely vented down to atmosphere - it would not indicate scale zero. n Absolute Pressure = Gauge Pressure + Atmospheric Pressure
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DIAPHARAM: A diaphragm is a circular shaped convoluted membrane that is attached to the circular-shaped
pressure fixture around the circumference. The pressure medium is on one side and the indication medium is on the other. The deflection that is created by pressure in the vessel would be in the direction of the arrow indicated.
PRESSURE TRANSMITTERS
Most pressure transmitters are built around the pressure capsule concept. They are usually capable of measuring differential pressure (that is, the Note difference between a high pressure input and a low pressure input) and therefore, are usually called DP transmitters or DP cells.
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FLOW
The quantity of fluid passing a given point in a specific period of time is called its flow rate. BASIC FLOW MESURING METHOD
There are various methods used to measure the flow rate of steam, water, lubricants, air, etc., in a nuclear generating station.
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ORIFACE PLATE
An Oriface plate is used to make a abrupt change in the pipe area and simply consist of circular plate usually inserted between pipe flanges. This produces a pressure differential which is usually measured at upstream trapping and downstream trapping. The downstream pressure is lower than the upstream pressure; the orifice causes permanent loss in pressure called the head loss. This can be as high as 50% of he upstream pressure. In application where this cannot be tolerated, a venture tube is used.
pressure The high and low-pressure taps of the primary device (orifice type shown) are fed by sensing lines to a differential pressure (D/P) cell. The output of the D/P cell acts on a pressure to milliamps transducer, which transmits a variable 4-20 ma signal. 20 In actuality the differential pressure increases in proportion to the square of the flow rate. We can write this as: P Q2
In other words the flow rate (Q) is proportional; to the square root of the differential pressure. Volumetric Flow Rate = Q P To convert the signal from the flow transmitter to one that is directly proportional to the flow-rate, transmitter, flow one has to obtain or extract the square root of the signal from the flow transmitter. The square root extractor is an electronic (or pneumatic) device that takes the square root of the signal from the fl flow transmitter and outputs a corresponding linear flow signal.
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Flange Taps : Flange taps are the most widely used pressure tapping location
for orifices A three-valve manifold has to be used to protect the DP capsule from being over valve overranged.
VENTURI TUBE
The orifice plate produces a large head loss. If this is unacceptable a venturi tube can be used. Because of its gradually curved inlet and outlet cones, almost no permanent pressure drop occurs. This design also minimizes wear and plugging by allowing the flow to sweep suspended solids through without obstruction.
The Venturi tube normally uses a specific reduction in tube size, and is not used in larger diameter pipes where it becomes heavy and excessively long. The advantages of the Venturi tube are its ability to handle large amounts of suspended solids, it creates l less turbulence and hence less insertion loss than the orifice plate. The differential pressure taps in the Venturi tube are located at the minimum and maximum pipe diameters. The Venturi tube has good accuracy but has a high cost.
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PITOT TUBE
Pitot tubes also utilize the principles captured In Bernoullis equation, to measure flow. Most pitot tubes actually consist of two tubes. One, the low pressure tube measures the static pressure in the pipe. The second, the high pressure tube is inserted in the pipe in such a way that the flowing fluid is stopped in e the tube. The pressure in the high high-pressure tube will be the static pressure in the system plus a pressure dependant on the force required stopping the flow. Pitot tubes are more common measuring gas flows that liquid flows. They suffer from a couple of problems. The pressure differential is usually small and hard to measure. The differing flow velocities across the pipe make the accuracy dependent on the flow profile of the fluid and the position of the pitot in the pipe.
ANNUBAR
An annubar is similar to a pitot tube used to measure the flow of gas or liquid in a pipe. The pitot tube measures the difference between the static pressure and the flowing pressure of the media in the pipe. The volumetric flow is calculated from that difference using Bernoulli's principle and taking into account the pipe inside diameter, The biggest difference between an annubar and a pitot tube is that an annubar takes multiple samples across a section of a pipe or duct. In this way, the annubar averages the differential pressures encountered accounting for variations in flow across the section. A pitot tube will give a similar reading if the tip is located at a point in the pipe cross section where the flowing velocity is close to the average velocity.
LEVEL
BASIC FLOW MESURING METHOD
Very simple systems employ external sight glasses or tubes to view the height and hence the volume of glasses the fluid. Others utilize floats connected to variable potentiometers or rheostats that will change the resistance according to the amount of motion of the float. This signal is then inputted to transmi transmitters that send a signal to an instrument calibrated to read out the height or volume. The level of liquid inside a tank can be determined from the pressure reading if the weight density of the liquid is constant. Differential Pressure (DP) capsules are the most commonly used devices to measure the the pressure at the base of a tank.
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The amount of capacitance exhibited between a metal rod inserted into the vessel and the metal walls of that vessel will vary only with changes in permittivity (), area (A), or distance (d). Since A is constant (the ermittivity interior surface area of the vessel is fixed, as is the area of the rod once installed), only changes in or d can affect the probe's capacitance.
Differential pressure The level transmitter can be calibrated to output 4 mA when the tank is at 0% level and 20 mA when the tank is at 100% level. Closed Tank Level Measurement Should the tank be closed and a gas or vapors exists on top of the liquid, the gas pressure must be compensated for. A change in the gas pressure will cause a change in transmitter output. Moreover, the pressure exerted by the gas phase may be so high that the hydrostatic pressure of the liquid column becomes insignificant. Compensation can be achieved by applying the gas pressure to both the d high and low-pressure sides of the level transmitter. This pressure cover gas pressure is thus used as a back pressure or reference pressure on the low pressure side of the DP cell. We have:
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TEMPERATURE
Measurement & control of temperature are possibly the most common operation in process control. PRINCIPLES OF TEMPERAURE MEASUREMENT There in general four types of temperature sensor based on following physical properties, which are temperature dependent: Expansion of substance with temperature, which produces change to length, volume & pressure. In this simplest for this is the common in glass thermometer. Changes in electrical resistance with temperature, used in thermostats and RTDs. RTDs Change in contact potential between dissimilar metals with temperature, thermocouples. Change in radiated energy with temperature optical & radiation pyrometers.
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When thermocouple is exposed to atmosphere it will show zero voltage because there is no difference of temperature. Thermal Wells The process environment where temperature mo monitoring is required is often not only hot, but also pressurized and po possibly chemically corrosive or radioactive. To facilitate removal of the tem temperature sensors (RTD and TC), for examination or replacement and to prov provide mechanical protection, the sensors are usually mounted inside thermal wells. Thermocouple types
Bimetallic Thermometer A bimetallic strip is constructed by bonding two metals with different coefficients of thermal expansion. If heat is applied to one end of the strip, the metal with the higher coefficient of expansion will expand more readily than the lower one. As a result, the whole metallic strip will bend in the direction of the metal with the lower coefficient. One main advantage of the bimetallic
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PYROMETERS Pyrometer, an instrument for measuring temperature. Two common types of pyrometers are the optical pyrometer and the radiation pyrometer. A heated object gives off electromagnetic radiation. If the object is sufficiently hot, it will give off visible light, ranging from dull red to blue white. Even if the object is not hot blue-white. enough to glow, however, it gives off infrared radiation. An optical pyrometer determines the temperature of a very hot object by the color of the visible light it gives off. The color of the light can be determined by comparing it with the color of an electrically heated metal wire. In one type of pyrometer, the temperature of the wire is varied by varying the strength of the current until the operator of the instrument determines that the color of the wire matches the color of the determines object. A dial, operated by the current that heats the wire, indicates the temperature. A radiation pyrometer determines the temperature of an object from the radiation (infrared and, if present, visible light) given off by the object. The radiation is directed at a heat sensitive element such as a sible heat-sensitive thermocouple, a device that produces an electric current when part of it is heated. The hotter the object, the more current is generated by the thermocouple. The current operates a dial that indicates thermocouple. temperature.
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Measuring Methods. Study of Different Monitoring Equipment. (Bentley Nevada-3500 & 7200) 3500 Study of Loop Drawings & Installations at FFC MM plant. FFC-MM
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Contact method b) Velocity probe (LVDT: Velocity transducer) c) Acceleration probe (accelerometer: piezoelectric device PROXIMITY PROBE Proximity transducer converts the mechanical vibrations to an electrical signal that is proportional to displacement of vibration. The proximity transducer is used to directly measure rotor movement in both axial and radial planes. nits Vibration measurement units at the output of the proximitor are expressed in mils or micrometer peak to peak. The standard Bently Nevada Corporation proximity transducer scale factor is 200mV/mil (7.87V/mm) for the 8mm 3300 system. This system consists of three individual parts parts: Probe Extension Cable Proximity Driver Driver)
(Oscillator Oscillator
Demodulator
The proximity driver is an electronic device that performs two basic functions:
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Once proximitor power up, it will generate a RF signal at specific frequency. This frequency is dependent on the of the probe coil and capacitance value of extension and probe cable. The RF signal emitted from the probe coil, which creates a RF field around the probe tip. The RF field is proportional to the coil diameter in the probe tip and input voltage to the proximitor. When conductive material is present in RF field, eddy current flows in the surface of tha material. RF that amplitude is at maximum when distance between probe and material is minimum and vice versa. The rapid movement of the target causes the RF signal to modulate. The demodulator circuit deals with slow or fast changing amplitude in the same way way.
FAMILIZATION TO BENTLY NEVADA Bentley Nevada thrust & vibration monitoring system was originally manufacture by bently Nevada & is in ently use in large number large industrial turbine installation around the world. The 7200 Series monitoring system was BENTLY NEVADAS full-featured "flagship" monitoring system featured from 1975 until the introduction of the 3300 Series System in 1989. The system has now reached phase 5 obsolescence which means it is no longer supported by the manufacturer. However, Paramount Electronics will be able to continue to repair these units for many years to come. lectronics The same is true for the 1800, 2201, 5000, 7000, 9000, 11000 Series Monitor Systems
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TOPICS
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are the control hubs for a wide variety of automated systems and processes. Programmable logic controllers are used extensively in diverse industrial applications ranging from machining to automated assembly. They were designed to replace the necessary sequential relay ssembly. circuits for machine control. PLCs have been gaining popularity on the factory floor and wi probably will remain predominant for some time to come. Other areas of application of PLCs are industrial automation and control of industrial equipment. Most of this is because of the advantages they offer: Cost effective & Flexible Computational abilities Troubleshooting aids
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Basic Architecture of FSC Central Part The Central Part (CP) is the heart of the FSC system. It is a modular microprocessor system specifically designed for safety-critical applications which can be tailored to the needs of any application. The most critical important Central Part modules are: a) Control Processor: reads the process inputs and executes the control program as created by the user in graphical Functional Logic Diagrams (FLDs). The results of the control program are then transmitted to the output interfaces.
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There are two plant control systems: 1) DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEM 2) EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN SYTEM Distributed control system works under normal process conditions & ESD system brings the plant in safe shutdown conditions in case the process parameters go beyond their control limits.
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Functional Logic Diagram An FLD is split into four main areas: the information area (bottom) the input area (left), the control function area (center) the output area (right) The FLD control function area, which is the central area of the FLD, contains the actual implementation of the control function. The function is realized by interconnecting predefined symbols which pro provide a variety of functions including logical, numerical and time related functions. Apart from these standard time-related functions, user-definable blocks are supported: definable Function Blocks standard FLDs for repetitive use within the control program Equation Blocks for tabular definition of complex functions, e.g. non linear equations or non-linear
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YOKOGAWA DCS
TOPICS
Familiarization with DCS hardware, software & architecture. n Developing control algorithms Training & simulation using test function(troubleshooting)
CO-ORDINATOR ENGR.SYED UMAIR HUSSAIN
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Human Interface Station (HIS) The HIS is mainly used for operation and monitoring it displays process variables, control parameters, and alarms necessary for users to quickly grasp the operating status of the plant. It also
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Types and Terminologys Terminologys. Testing and calibration procedures. Control Valves positioned, actuators & accessories.
Control Valves
Control valves are valves used to control conditions such as flow, pressure, temperature, and liquid level temperature by fully or partially opening or closing in response to signals received from controllers that compare a "set " point" to a "process variable" whose value is provided by sensors that monitor changes in such " conditions. The opening or closing of control valves is done by m means of electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic systems. Positioners are used to control the opening or closing of the actuator based on Electric, or Pneumatic Signals. These control signals, traditionally based on 3-15psi (0.2-1.0bar), more common now 1.0bar), are 4-20mA signals for industry. Types of Control Valve Bodies 1. Gate Valve A Gate Valve is mainly use for on/off control. It opens by lifting a round or rectangular gate/wedge out of the path of the fluid. The distinct feature of a gate valve is the sealing surfaces between the gate and seats are planar. The gate faces can form a wedge shape or they can be parallel. Gate valves are sometimes used for regulating es flow, but many are not suited for that purpose, having been designed to be fully opened or closed. When fully open, the
typical gate valve has no obstruction in the flow path, resulting in very low friction loss. Gate valves are characterized as having either a rising or a nonrising stem. Rising stems provide a visual alves indication of valve position. Nonrising stems are used where vertical space is limited or underground.
2. Globe Valve Globe valves are named for their spherical body shape. The two halves of the valve body are separated spherical by an internal baffle which has an opening forming a seat onto which a movable disc can be screwed in to close (or shut) the valve. In globe valves, the disc is connected to a stem which is operated by screw action. When a globe valve is manually operated, the stem is turned by a hand wheel. Although globe
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Ball Valve
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Check Valves/Non-return Valves (NRV) Check valves, also referred to as "non "non-return" or "one-way directional" valves, are very simple valves that allow way fluid, air or gas to flow in only one direction. When the fluid moves in the pre determined direction, the valve opens. pre-determined Any backflow is prevented by the moveable portion of the valve. A swinging disc, ball, plunger or poppet moves out low of the way of the original flow. Since these devices are slightly larger than the through hole, the pressure of backflow will cause them to tightly seal, preventing reversal of flow. Gravity or a spring assists in the closing of the al, valve.
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Positioner Positioner is a device used to position a valve with regard to a signal. The positioner compares the input signal (3-15 psi) with a mechanical feedback link from the actuator. 15 then produces the force necessary to move the actuator output until the mechanical output position feedback corresponds with the pneumatic signal value. There are three modes of a positioned that it can be set: Fail to close Fail to open Last position Regulator A regulator is a device that regulates the supply of air from the supply line to some device, e.g from 7 kg to 1.4kg.Regulator has two main parts Regulation Part: This includes a spring, compressed valve, diaphragm and feedback system needed for regulation. Filter: This is the filtering part on the input used to filter any dust particles or moisture in the air.
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Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) A pressure safety valve is a valve mechanism for the automatic release of a substance from a boiler, pressure vessel, or other system when the pressure or temperature exceeds preset limits. It is a mechanical safety and last line of protection against disaster in case both DCS a ESD system fails. These are used to protect vessels, tanks, and compressors, pumps, etc from over pressure and from rupturing by bleeding the extra pressure on the atmosphere. Its simplest example is the weight PSV on the pressure cooker used in homes for c cooking.
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P Personal Feedback
This six week internship at production unit FFC MM developed an understanding of urea fertilizer production especially to the field instrumentation and control technology. Experience and exposure was not only limited to process flow but was widened to operating logics, process control & production imited ol techniques and problem handling and troubleshooting. The plant division and design, management and oper operation enhanced the concept and perspective about safe and smooth process. Literature review from TTC library, study of technical data and manuals of different equipments, equipment discussion with engineers and technical staff and visit to plant sit added a sound knowledge. The site cooperative coordination of management and staf raised the morale in the journey of Lifelong learning staff ifelong period. Although, the internship program was good but I think there are some areas which can still be improved. Schedule for entire internship should be planned on daily basis. Office and work environ environment exposure would help interns to build a professional attitude and eliminate the feeling of being left alone. Frequent plant visits can make the Internship Program more Intriguing and help the interns to explore industry. Library at Technical Training Center should be equipped with a computer section where Interns should be enter provided with internet facility.
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