Report

Electrical lap inventory & assesment

by
Abdimalik Khadar Said
Mustafe Hassan Garow
Electrical Lab Inventory and Assessment Report
Institution: Gollis University

Prepared by:
Abdimalik khadar Said
Mustafe Hassan Garow

Date: january 27, 2025

Hargeisa, Somaliland
[email protected]
 Abstract
Abstract The Electrical Laboratory at Gollis University plays a
crucial role in providing students with practical learning
opportunities and fostering research in electrical engineering.
However, the lack of a comprehensive evaluation of the lab’s
resources and functionality has created a gap in understanding
its current condition and identifying areas for improvement. This
study aimed to address this gap by conducting an inventory of
the laboratory’s materials, assessing their quantity, functionality,
and maintenance needs. Using a mixed-method approach, the
research employed both qualitative observations and
quantitative testing, with primary data collected directly through
systematic inspection and analysis using Microsoft Excel. The key
findings revealed that while 85% of the 292 items assessed are
functional, 15% are non-functional or damaged, with significant
issues identified in electrical components and electronics.
Furthermore, essential safety equipment, motor control devices,
and battery maintenance tools were found to be missing. The
implications of these findings highlight the need for better
organization, enhanced safety measures, and regular
maintenance to improve the lab's efficiency and quality. By
addressing these issues, the laboratory can provide a safer and
more effective environment for students and researchers,
supporting the university’s academic goals.
List of Contents
1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................1
2.0 Methodology......................................................................................1
3.0 data sources.......................................................................................1
4.0 data collection & analysis................................................................1
5.0 Scope and Limitations......................................................................1
Lab Inventory and Categorization.
6.0 Inventory Table.................................................................................2
6.1 interpretation of key findings................................................5
7.0 Discussion...........................................................................................6
7.1 equipment and tools
7.2 Electronics and furniture
7.3 key issue identified
7.4 Organizational and maintenance needs
8.0 conclusion...........................................................................................7
9.0 recommendation...............................................................................7
9.1 Enhance safety measures
9.2 upgrade motor control system
9.3 introduce battery maintenance equipment
9.4 organize and Arrange laboratory materials
10.0 Appendices
Lab Inventory and Categorization

List of Tables
Table 1.1: Electrical components and devices............................2
table 1.2: Tools and furniture..........................................................3
table 1.3: Electronics........................................................................4

List of Charts
chart 1.0: interpretation status......................................................5
1.0 Introduction 3.0 Data Sources
The Electrical Laboratory at Gollis University The primary data for this study was collected
serves as a vital resource for students and first-hand through observation and testing.
researchers to gain practical experience and
Each piece of equipment and material in the
enhance their understanding of electrical
laboratory was individually inspected to
engineering concepts. To ensure the
laboratory remains functional, efficient, and determine its condition, functionality, and
conducive to learning, a comprehensive need for maintenance. Testing was
evaluation of its resources is essential. performed where necessary to verify
operational status.
This report aims to conduct an inventory of
4.0 Data Collection and Analysis
the materials and equipment in the
laboratory, including their quantities and The data collection process involved
current operational status. The primary focus recording the type, quantity, and condition of
is to identify which items are functional, each item in the laboratory. Observations
which require maintenance, and which are were carefully documented to classify
non-operational. By assessing the quality of
equipment as either functional, non-
the laboratory’s resources and organizing
functional, or requiring maintenance. To
them systematically, this evaluation seeks to
provide an accurate representation of its analyse the collected data, Microsoft Excel

capabilities and shortcomings. was utilized. The data was organized into
tables and charts to identify patterns,
The objective of this report is to gather summarize findings, and evaluate the overall
detailed information about the laboratory's
quality and organization of the laboratory.
equipment, assess its overall quality, and
This structured approach ensures that the
make recommendations for improving its
results are both accurate and easy to
organization and functionality. This initiative
will help ensure the laboratory meets the interpret, facilitating informed
needs of students and faculty while recommendations for improvement
maintaining high standards for practical
learning and research.
5.0 Scope and Limitations
This report focuses on the inventory and
2.0 Methodology
assessment of equipment listed in the
To achieve the objectives of this report, a
combination of qualitative and quantitative provided Excel sheet. It includes a visual
research methods was employed. The inspection and basic functionality testing
research design integrates direct observation using a multimeter. However, it may not
and testing to collect comprehensive data include in-depth testing of all equipment
about the materials and equipment in the
functionalities or specialized instruments.
Electrical Laboratory at Gollis University.

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6.0 The following section outlines the inventory and functional status of the equipment, tools,
and furniture in the Electrical Laboratory. Items have been categorized into electrical
components, tools, furniture, and electronics, with their operational status evaluated.

Type status Name Sum of total

bad 9v battery 7
charge
7
controller
large batteries 9
small inventor 2
bad Total 25

Electric Blower 2
damaged anttena 1
Electrical component & devices generator 2
large inverter 3
speaker 3

damaged Total 12
watt meter 1
good 2.5mm wire 2
3.5mm wire 2
air gun heater 2
battery 1
breaker 2
change over 1
classic 150 1
contactor 2

contour battery 2
desktop 2
door bell 2
isolator breaker 4
lamp 9
remotes 5
small battery 3
solar panels 12
Solar tubes 9
spotlight 8
timer 1
world class wire 2
x 4
good Total 76
Electrical component & devices
113
Total
2
 type status name quantity

Tool damaged wire strip 1

damaged Total 1

good allen 10
ampere meter 1
cases 6
clampeter 7
energy meter 6
frequancy meter 1
gloves 4
Insulation tester 1
magnetizer 1
multimeters 32
oscilloscope 2
panel board 2
pliers 6
power meter 1
pressure meter 1
screw driver 16
solar power meter 1
Soldering iron 2
wire connecter 4
wrench set 23
good Total 127
tool Total 128

furniture good practical board 5

seats 12

table 8

good Total 25

furniture Total 25
table 1.2
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 type status name quantity

Electronic damaged analog camera 1

printer 1

projector 1

Universal motor 1

damaged Total 4

good
bread board 1

Fan motor 1

monitor 7

motion sensor 4

Stepper motor 1

small solar 3

small speaker 2

touchsensor 1

good Total 17

Electronic Total 21
table 1.3

6.1 Interpretation of Key Data

Out of the total 292 items assessed, 247 are in working condition, representing 85% of
the inventory, while 45 items (15%) are non-functional or damaged. Tools and
furniture have the highest proportion of working items, while electrical components
and electronics have a relatively higher number of damaged items."

General status

247

45

chart. 1.0

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 Types Working not working

Electrical component & devices 80 33

Electronic 18 6

furniture 24 2

tool 125 4

Grand Total 247 45

7.0 Discussion 7.2 Electronics and Furniture

The evaluation of the Electrical Laboratory at Electronics such as monitors and motion
Gollis University has provided significant sensors also exhibit a relatively high
insights into the current state of its functionality rate, with 18 out of 21 items in
equipment, tools, and furniture. The findings working order. Nonetheless, damaged items
highlight both strengths and areas needing including an analog camera and a printer,
improvement, which are crucial for point to potential gaps in maintenance or
enhancing the laboratory's functionality and operational handling. The furniture inventory,
ensuring it meets academic and research with 24 out of 25 items in good condition,
standards. demonstrates that the laboratory provides an
adequate physical workspace for students
7.1 Equipment and Tools and researchers.
The inventory reveals that the majority of the
laboratory's tools (125 out of 128) and 7.3 Key Issues Identified
electrical components (80 out of 113) are in While the overall functionality rate of 85% is
working condition, indicating a well- commendable, the 15% of non-functional or
maintained collection of essential resources. damaged items represents a significant
Tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, hindrance to the lab's efficiency. The higher
and soldering irons show high availability proportion of non-working items among
and functionality, which is critical for hands- electrical components and electronics
on experiments and technical tasks. suggests the need for regular inspections
However, the presence of 33 non-functional and a robust maintenance plan. Additionally,
electrical components, including large the damaged tools, such as wire strippers,
batteries and charge controllers, suggests a could impact the ease of conducting
need for immediate maintenance or experiments and necessitate immediate
replacement to optimize the lab's action.
capabilities.

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7.4 Organizational and Maintenance 9.0 Recommendations
Needs Based on the findings of this evaluation, the
The analysis also underscores the following recommendations are proposed to
importance of better organization within the improve the quality, safety, and functionality of
laboratory. Proper categorization and the Electrical Laboratory at Gollis University:
labeling of equipment can streamline
operations and minimize the risk of damage. 9.1 Enhance Safety Measures
Furthermore, implementing a preventive Equip the laboratory with additional safety
maintenance schedule could reduce the elements such as gloves, safety goggles, and
frequency of equipment failures and extend fire extinguishers to protect users from
the lifespan of existing resources. potential hazards.
Install circuit breakers for every four sockets,
not only to prevent overloading but also to
8.0 Conclusion
protect equipment from damage. This setup
The evaluation of the Electrical Laboratory
ensures that individual sections can be
at Gollis University has provided a
isolated without turning off the main circuit
comprehensive understanding of its current
breaker, thereby maintaining functionality in
condition. The inventory revealed a total of
other areas of the laboratory.
292 items, of which 247 (85%) are
Include safety stickers and signage to raise
functional and 45 (15%) are either damaged
awareness about potential risks and proper
or non-functional. While the laboratory is
handling of equipment.
generally well-equipped and operational, the
9.3 Upgrade Motor Control Systems
presence of non-working items, particularly
Acquire essential motor control devices such
among electrical components and
as relays, contactors, overload relays, and
electronics, highlights areas requiring
indicator lights to support advanced
immediate attention.
experiments and improve operational control
within the lab.
The laboratory’s tools and furniture are in
9.4 Introduce Battery Maintenance
excellent condition, providing a solid
Equipment
foundation for practical learning and research.
Provide recharging devices for batteries to
However, addressing the damaged and non-
ensure the long-term usability of the existing
functional equipment is crucial to optimizing
battery inventory. Implement a maintenance
the lab’s efficiency and ensuring it meets the
schedule for regularly checking battery health.
demands of students and faculty.
9.5 Organize and Arrange Laboratory
This assessment underscores the importance
Materials
of regular maintenance, organization, and
Develop a systematic approach for organizing
proactive planning to sustain and enhance the
materials by grouping similar elements into
laboratory's quality. By addressing these
sections. For example:
issues and implementing recommended
Separate working and non-working items for
improvements, the lab can continue to serve
clarity. Dedicate sections for tools, electronics,
as a valuable resource for academic and
electrical components, and safety equipment.
technical development.
Label shelves, cabinets, and drawers for
easier access.