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Log Book for February 23, 2005
Engineering Report
Kevin T. Saka, PE Reporting

Hab Status (as of 7:00pm MST):

Generator/Electricity:
"China Special" 220 V+
Engine Usage: 1595 hours.
Comment: currently being used as a primary generator; Yarmar Unit is in need of repair as soon as possible and has been delivered to Salt Lake City;

Fuel Status - Diesel:
Quantity Remaining: 73% = 282.0 gal (1067 Liters)
Max tank capacity = 450 gal( 1703 Liters)
Consumed: 37.5 gal (142 Liters)
Engine Hours: 1595 hours
Engine Oil Changed at 1591 hours
Comments: Engine operated with no problems;

Fuel Status - Propane Tank 1000 gal:
Reading 72.0% / Max = 850.0 gal of 1000.0 gal (3185 of 3785 Liters)
Consumed: 8.5 gal (32.2 Liters)
Comments: Tank is functioning fine in its new location.

Fuel Status - Gasoline:
Quantity: 34.1 gal (129 Liters)
Consumed: 0.0 gal (0.0 Liters)
Comments: Gasoline Island will be relocated to the new utilities area, “Main Engineering”

Fuel Status - Oil:
Quantity: 22.5 quarts = 21.3 Liters
Consumed: 1.5 quarts = 1.42 Liters

Water (as of 9:30pm MST):
Outside potable water tank: 225.0 gallons remaining;
Inside Tank Reading = 55 gallons (208 Liters)
Consumed: 150 gal (568 Liters)used in the last 24 hours.
Note: 1 Showers were taken in the past 24 hours.
Comments: H2O Tank is operating from the new engineering utility area; Tank had two new pumps installed today; more work on the water supply system in the future is required; Electrical box needs to permanent wiring so charger on top pump is removed; This system should rated for wet environments.

HVAC: Installation of new duct work was completed in the bathroom area;

Plumbing: Grey Water holding tank was located in position; Comder Graham recommends rocks in tank to keep tank from rising thru soil;

Electrical: Continuation of renovation work done to improve HAB lighting and accessories;

Transport: Blue Truck needs brake work – Comdr communicated to Don Foutz;

Mars-Suits: Artemis restored the suits to working conditions;

Computers/Networking Infrastructure: See Com Failure Report by Dr. Francis;

Data Logger: Nothing new to report;

Miscellaneous/Other: Nothing to report;

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