Log Book for February 16, 2008

Engineering Report

Perry Edmundson/Mic Faragalli/Nasim Kaveh Reporting


Generator/Electricity:

Wendy

Hobbs Meter: 3140.9 hrs [ +20.6 hrs since yesterday ]

Voltage: 119 VAC

Frequency: 60 Hz

Oil Level: full

Oil Pressure: 32 PSI

Water Drained: no


Notes/Comments:
Backup diesel generator (Dynomax) commissioning is complete. 20 hour
run-in (unloaded), oil changed and fuel tank refilled.


Xantrex Inverter/Dynasty Batteries:

Time Voltage (Temp Comp) Load Temp Generator Running?
8:18 26.7 10.4 0 yes
13:30 22.0 7.9 3 yes
18:15 26.4 8.3 6 yes


Notes/Comments:
Load readings taken from OneMeter.
Wendy was shut off from 10:45 until 1:30 today.


Fuel Status (as of 18:15):

Diesel:

Approximate Reading: 1/2


Notes/Comments:
When Wendy is run on Aux Fuel setting, the on-board fuel tank overflows
after approximately 6 hours.



Propane Tank:

Approximate Reading: 37% (370 gallons = 1400.6 L)




Gasoline:

Quantity Remaining: 32 gallons = 121.1 L [ no change since yesterday ]




Oil:

GenSet Quantity: 9 quarts [ -2 quarts since yesterday ]

ATV Quantity: 5 quarts [ no change since yesterday ]

[*] V'ger Quantity: 1 quart [ no change since yesterday ]



Water Status:

Outside Potable Water Tank Level: 45.7 gallons = 173.0 L

Trailer Potable Water Tank Level: 30.5 inches from the base

Potable Water Meter Reading: 25925.7 gallons = 98139.1 L
[ +52.6 gallons since yesterday ]

Out to Toilet Meter Reading: 8044.4 gallons = 30451.3 L
[ +13.6 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 the main water tank into the Hab attic tank
today.
Grey water was pumped manually from the holding tank into the GreenHab
today.


GreenHab:

Crops Watered: yes


Crop Condition:
Plants are growing well. Next crew will be able to harvest some more
radishes and maybe lettuce. Soil required for transplanting.


Observatory:

not used


Transportation:




Kawasaki ATVs

ATV 1
Used: no
Oil Checked: yes
Tire Status: OK

ATV 2
Used: no
Oil Checked: yes
Tire Status: OK

ATV 3
Used: no
Oil Checked: yes
Tire Status: OK




Mars Surface Suits:
Not used




GreenHab:
Inside
Time Temp Hum
18:45 70F 17%
Outside
Time Temp Hum
18:45 44.1F 18%




Upgrade Work:
New backup diesel generator (Dynomax) commissioning completed.


Notes/Comments:
Obtained OneMeter readings using portable unit and sent to Emily
yesterday.