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Log Book for March 31, 2004
Engineering Report
James Russell & Peter Collins Reporting

Generator/Electricity:

China Special:
Voltage: 220
Hobbs meter reading: 507.7
We have been refueling China Special while it is still running.

Location: "China Special" appears to be doing well in its new location. The addition of a board to its East side and angling the generator slightly further reduced the noise.

Oil:
Quantity remaining: 14.5 quarts
Received additional oil today.

Fuel Status:

Diesel
  • Quantity: 35 gallons remaining
  • Consumed: 6.75 gallons
Propane Tank:
  • Reading: 75% (187.5 gal)
  • Consumed: 0 gallons
Gasoline:
  • Quantity: 42.5 gallons
  • Consumed: 0 gallons

    Water:

    Reading: Outside potable water tank level: 66 cm from the base
    Consumed: 33.5 gallons in last 24 hours
    Estimated Grey Water Used: 27 gallons in last 24 hours (assumed 80%)

    Time: 06:45
    Inside Tank: 10 gallons
    (Previous reading at 3/30/04 19:58, 17.5 gallons.)

    Time: 07:45
    Inside Tank: 55 gallons (refilled)

    Time: 19:25
    Inside Tank: 29 gallons

    HVAC: Nothing to report.

    Transport: Nothing new to report.

    Mars-Suits: Three EVAs today so everyone has been out in sim. Issues include: some difficulty in using radios, although not too bad after a little practice. The gloves may be unrealistically thin, making manipulation too easy.

    Computers/Networking Infrastructure: Bill setup the wireless network and that has been running for the past few days well. The Lexmark printer is now connected to the network and available for printing.

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