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 SIWES1
1.3 Justification of SIWES2
1.4 Objectives of the report3
1.5 Scope of the report3
Chapter 2: General industrial layout and structure
2.1 Environment and product description4
2.2 Departmental Structure of NBC Ikeja7
2.3 Routine operations of the departments at NBC Ikeja8
Chapter 3: Production Process
3.1 Water treatment process13
3.2 Returnable Glass Bottle washing process21
3.2.1 Working principle of the washer27
3.3.1 Simple syrup preparation39
3.3.2 Final syrup preparation39
3.4 Returnable Glass Bottle bottling process42
3.4.1 Working principle of the All Surface Electronic Bottle Inspector47
3.4.1.1 Inspection Units 148
3.4.1.2 Inspection Units 251
3.4.1.3 Inspection Units 356
3.4.1.4 Inspection Units 459
3.4.2 Working principle of the glidliner/conveyor63
3.4.3 Working principle of the filler67
3.4.4 Working principle of the intermix system70
3.4.5 Working principle of the crowner72
3.4.6 Working principle of the checkmat75
3.4.6.1 Fill level inspection unit75
3.4.6.2 Cap inspection unit82
3.4.6.3 Filler management unit87
3.4.7 Working principle of the packer/unpacker89
Chapter 4: Quality Control
4.1 Good manufacturing practices (GMP)92
4.2 Incoming inspection of raw and packaging materials97
4.3 Effluent or waste water treatment104
4.4 Analysis of finished products111
4.5 Reconfirmation tests and isolation of defective products122
Chapter 5: Recommendation and conclusion
5.1 Lessons learnt126
5.2 Operational constraints and observation126
5.3 Recommendation to NBC126
5.4 Conclusion127
Reference