Log Book for February 7, 2008

Engineering Report

Perry Edmundson/Mic Faragalli/Nasim Kaveh Reporting


Generator/Electricity:

Wendy: not used


Xantrex Inverter/Dynasty Batteries:

Time Voltage (Temp Comp) Load Temp Generator Running?
8:30 19.5 0 1 no
15:30 24.5 7 3 yes
18:30 22.3 8 3 yes


Notes/Comments:
JD-Tek Gas generator stopped early this morning. It had leaked out all
the oil we had put into it last night. It was also found to have spit
out several bolts. Don came this morning and he and Perry took the old
generator to Price and returned it and bought a new Briggs and Stratton
unit. Unit was started at 3:00 p.m. and connected to the Xantrex.


Fuel Status (as of 18:30):

Diesel:

Approximate Reading: 3/4


Notes/Comments:
not used - main tank valve off



Propane Tank:

Approximate Reading: 48% (480 gallons = 1817.0 L)


Notes/Comments:
Furnaces in Hab were off until 15:00 today while we had no generator on
site.



Gasoline:

Quantity Remaining: 45 gallons = 170.3 L [ -15 gallons since yesterday ]




Oil:

[*] GenSet Quantity: 14 quarts [ -1 quarts since yesterday ]

[*] ATV Quantity: 2 quarts [ -2 quarts since yesterday ]

[*] V'ger Quantity: 1.2 quarts [ no change since yesterday ]


Notes/Comments:
We stopped using the V'ger oil last night when we noticed that the
bottle said it should only be used in engines built before 1930!!!


Water Status:

Outside Potable Water Tank Level: 52.8 gallons = 199.9 L

Trailer Potable Water Tank Level: 10.1 cm from the base

Potable Water Meter Reading: 25489.3 gallons = 96487.2 L
[ +22.1 gallons since yesterday ]

Out to Toilet Meter Reading: 7921.0 gallons = 29984.2 L
[ +7.2 gallons since yesterday ]

In to GreenHab Meter Reading: 7823.0 gallons = 29613.2 L
[ no change since yesterday ]

Dishwasher Runs: 0


Notes/Comments:
Outside potable water tank measurement is in units of centimetres from
the base of the tank.

Water was pumped from main water tank into attic tank this evening
using the in-tank pump plugged into the gas generator in the
Engineering Area.

Water was also transfered from the trailer water tank to the main tank
using the small electric pump.


GreenHab:

Crops Watered: no


Crop Condition:
Plants are in good condition. Removed temporary top shelf to allow more
light to reach lower shelves.


Observatory:

not used


Transportation:




Kawasaki ATVs

ATV 1
Used: yes
[*] Oil Checked: no
Fuel Consumed: 1.0 gallon = 3.8 L
Tire Status: OK

ATV 2
Used: no
Oil Checked: no
Tire Status: no change

ATV 3
Used: yes
[*] Oil Checked: no
Fuel Consumed: 1.0 gallon = 3.8 L
Tire Status: OK


Notes/Comments:
1 ATV EVAs were conducted today.
Troubleshooting of ATV 2 (green Kawasaki Prairie 360) determined that
battery has a full charge and this charge is getting to the starter,
but nothing happens when we press the starter button and no lights show
up on the dash when the key is on. Problem could be the starter,
alternator or ignition. A wiring diagram would be helpful for further
troubleshooting. No owner's manual for this ATV could be found on site.
Will try to find one on the internet.



Mars Surface Suits:
2 EVAs today. 4 suits used.


Computers/Networking Infrastructure:
Internet service problematic again today.



GreenHab:
Inside
Time Temp Hum
9:30 73F 16%
18:30 59F 17%
Outside
Time Temp Hum
9:30 30.8F 30%
18:30 32.2F 40%




Upgrade Work:
New generator! Yahoo!


Notes/Comments:
Skirt removed from Hab and Hab interior cleaned in preparation for
Japanese film crew arrival tomorrow.