Log Book for February 18, 2008
Engineering Report
Chris Ostafew / Aravind Seeni / Zahra Khan Reporting

Generator/Electricity:
Wendy
Hobbs Meter: 3182.5 hrs [ +20.3 hrs since yesterday ]
Voltage: 119 VAC
Frequency: 60 Hz
Oil Level: full
Oil Pressure: 30 PSI
Water Drained: no

Notes/Comments:
Ran out of diesel today while on eva - Wendy was thus ran right until
zero fuel so we'll have to update ourselves on the procedures for
priming it next time we start it up.

Xantrex Inverter/Dynasty Batteries:
Time Voltage (Temp Comp) Load Temp Generator Running?
09:00 26.8 7.1 8 Yes
16:00 21.0 7.1 8 No
17:19 27.2 4.6 6 Yes

Notes/Comments:
Load readings taken from OneMeter.

1st backup gen has been used since we ran out of diesel. We checked
oil (good) before running. How long between oil changes for the new
machine? 1st backup generator reports 15.7 hrs recorded on hr meter.


Fuel Status (as of 17:19):
Diesel:
Approximate Reading: empty

Propane Tank:
Approximate Reading: 36% (360 gallons = 1362.7 L)

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

Oil:
GenSet Quantity: 6 quarts [ -1 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: 26.7 gallons = 101.1 L
Trailer Potable Water Tank Level: 70.5 inches from the base
Potable Water Meter Reading: 25987.4 gallons = 98372.7 L
[ +31.1 gallons since yesterday ]

Out to Toilet Meter Reading: 8080.0 gallons = 30586.0 L
[ +20.7 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 measurements are in units of centimetres
from the base of the tank. Freshly filled trailer tank has been
received.

GreenHab:
Crops Watered: yes
Crop Condition: Good.

Observatory: not used

Transportation:
Kawasaki ATVs
ATV 1
Used: no
Oil Checked: no
Tire Status: OK

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

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

Mars Surface Suits:
We have polished the helmets in preparation for training tomorrow.

GreenHab:
Inside
Time Temp Hum
17:47 42.1F 21%
Outside
Time Temp Hum
17:47 57.0F 17%

Data Logger:
We can't locate boxcar pro software cd. Any ideas?

Upgrade Work:
Requested parts for repair of diesel supply line.

Notes/Comments:
We have heard there is software somewhere to monitor the internet usage
of the new satellite modem? Where can we find this?

We also obtained OneMeter readings using portable unit.