My Internship at Saudi Aramco Company Department of Mechanical Engineering Period [16/06/2012 - 10/08/2012] Submitted by: Abdullah Yousef Al Rajeh 200700734 Dr. Omar Ouda

Outline Introduction About Saudi Aramco Activities and responsibilities The Heat Exchanger The Centrifugal Pump Steam turbine Conclusion

Introduction I am an employee in the company with 10 years of experience. My internship involves a rotation assignment that starts with work for the maintenance group in Abqaiq plant, then, for the Test and Inspection unit, after that, to work in maintenance shop in AL Qurryah. I gain in each place a unique experience and skills.

About Saudi Aramco Aramco (Arabian American Oil Company) began in 1930 After 5 years of exploration, oil was discovered in Dhahran area “Dammam Well # 7” A world leader in exploration, production, refining, distribution, shipping and marketing the world’s largest proven crude oil reserves of 260.1 billion barrels the world’s fourth-largest gas reserves, with 279 trillion cubic feet.

Activities and responsibilities Week Work Performed Supervisor's Signature and Comment 1 Safety Orientation  Done 2 Take heat exchanger out and send it to service company to check it  In progress

SAFETY ORIENTATION All personnel, new hires, contractors and visitors must read the following safety information and understand their responsibility to demonstrate safe working habits in all job assignments. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: (Exits and escape plans, Fire extinguishers …) PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Lifting, carrying, and bending, Protection from falls, Sitting or standing for long periods …) ELECTRICAL SAFETY OFFICE HAZARDS

The Heat Exchanger

Supervisor's Signature and Comment Week Work Performed Supervisor's Signature and Comment 3 Received heat exchanger and test it then return it to its tube channel  Done 4 Take impeller out of the Centrifugal pump case and seal In progress 

The Centrifugal Pump

Supervisor's Signature and Comment Week Work Performed Supervisor's Signature and Comment 5 Change the seal and make new pen then return it to its case Done  6 take turbine out of the case then send it to maintenance shop In progress 7 Change the blades and test it 8 Return the turbine to its case

Steam turbine

Conclusion New knowledge or skill as a result of this internship: Improve my communicating skills. Implement the theoretical part into practical. Have a better knowledge regarding Aramco standers. The period needs to be extended. But overall it is very successful and helpful for the graduate students.

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