Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) FDE 400 Undertaken at NIGERIAN BOTTLING COMPANY (NBC)

ABSTRACT

This is a report of industrial attachment at Nigerian Bottling Company ikeja, dealing with the production and supply of bottled, PET, can and paper packed beverages. The report is based on practical experience gained during the period of the attachment. This report explains in details the process involved in the production of a final beverage product starting all the way from the washing of the bottles to the point where the finished product is packed into crates or sealed as well as the working principle of the production equipments.

On the other hand, quality control which is fast becoming a major issue in all industrial activities is being discussed with respect to both production process and waste treatment. Problems, like in all major industries were encountered. This report tries to, in the form of recommendations, proffer solutions to the problems identified.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents page

Title page i

Letter of transmittal ii

Dedication iii

Abstract iv

Table of Contents v-vii

List of figures viii

List of table ix

List of Abbreviations x

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Definition of SIWES 1

1.2 Aims of SIWES 1

1.3 Justification of SIWES 2

1.4 Objectives of the report 3

1.5 Scope of the report 3

Chapter 2: General industrial layout and structure

2.1 Environment and product description 4

2.2 Departmental Structure of NBC Ikeja 7

2.3 Routine operations of the departments at NBC Ikeja 8

Chapter 3: Production Process

3.1 Water treatment process 13

3.2 Returnable Glass Bottle washing process 21

3.2.1 Working principle of the washer 27

3.3.1 Simple syrup preparation 39

3.3.2 Final syrup preparation 39

3.4 Returnable Glass Bottle bottling process 42

3.4.1 Working principle of the All Surface Electronic Bottle Inspector 47

3.4.1.1 Inspection Units 1 48

3.4.1.2 Inspection Units 2 51

3.4.1.3 Inspection Units 3 56

3.4.1.4 Inspection Units 4 59

3.4.2 Working principle of the glidliner/conveyor 63

3.4.3 Working principle of the filler 67

3.4.4 Working principle of the intermix system 70

3.4.5 Working principle of the crowner 72

3.4.6 Working principle of the checkmat 75

3.4.6.1 Fill level inspection unit 75

3.4.6.2 Cap inspection unit 82

3.4.6.3 Filler management unit 87

3.4.7 Working principle of the packer/unpacker 89

Chapter 4: Quality Control

4.1 Good manufacturing practices (GMP) 92

4.2 Incoming inspection of raw and packaging materials 97

4.3 Effluent or waste water treatment 104

4.4 Analysis of finished products 111

4.5 Reconfirmation tests and isolation of defective products 122

Chapter 5: Recommendation and conclusion

5.1 Lessons learnt 126

5.2 Operational constraints and observation 126

5.3 Recommendation to NBC 126

5.4 Conclusion 127

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