Log Book for March 9, 2008

Engineering Report

Eric Harkleroad Reporting


Generator/Electricity:

Wendy

Hobbs Meter: 3533.2 hrs [ +19.7 hrs since yesterday ]

Voltage: 118 VAC

Frequency: 59 Hz

Oil Level: full

Oil Pressure: 30 PSI

Water Drained: no


Notes/Comments:
Drained and replaced oil (2.5 quarts added) and replaced oil filter
today.


Xantrex Inverter/Dynasty Batteries:

Time Voltage (Temp Comp) Load Temp Generator Running?
11:15 26.6 6A 9C yes
13:20 26.7 9A 9C yes
14:56 26.6 10A 9C yes
18:23 26.3 8.6A 12C yes


Notes/Comments:
We attempted to run off of the backup diesel generator (Duropower model
DP7500DE) today per Don's request. However, even though we started it
up and then connected it by setting the Dessco switch to "Aux", we
found the inverter did not seem be receiving power from it. Is there
some other change we need to make in order to run on the backup
generator? The Ops manual does not appear to provide guidance on this.
We would appreciate any suggestions.


Fuel Status (as of 18:40):

Diesel:

Approximate Reading: 5/8




Propane Tank:

Approximate Reading: 71% (710 gallons = 2687.6 L)




Gasoline:

Quantity Remaining: 47 gallons = 177.9 L [ no change since yesterday ]


Notes/Comments:
We plan to investigate the issue of slow transfer from the barrel when
there is time.



Oil:

[*] GenSet Quantity: 17 quarts [ -3 quarts since yesterday ]

[*] ATV Quantity: 13 quarts [ no change since yesterday ]

[*] V'ger Quantity: 0 quarts [ no change since yesterday ]


Notes/Comments:
V'ger offsite


Water Status:

Outside Potable Water Tank Level: 470 gallons = 1779.1 L

Trailer Potable Water Tank Level: 7 inches from the base

Potable Water Meter Reading: 26706.6 gallons = 101095.2 L
[ +60.6 gallons since yesterday ]

Out to Toilet Meter Reading: 8246 gallons = 31214.4 L
[ +9.8 gallons since yesterday ]

In to GreenHab Meter Reading: 7823 gallons = 29613.2 L
[ no change since yesterday ]

Dishwasher Runs: 0



GreenHab:

Crops Watered: yes


Crop Condition:
CDR watered plants today and harvested radishes, carrots, and cilantro.
Other maintenance items today:

1) Reseeded containers which were harvested from
2) Added potting soil as needed
3) Manually stirred aquatic tanks to provide additional aeration for
duckweed.

A potential upgrade might be to add a thermostat to the greenhab to
avoid drying out the plants (propane heaters currently run 24 hours per
day).


Observatory:

not used


Transportation:

V'ger
Used: no
Oil Checked: no
[*] Tire Status: NO VALUE SUPPLIED
[**] Odometer: NO VALUE SUPPLIED



Kawasaki ATVs

ATV 1
Used: no
Oil Checked: no
[*] Tire Status: NO VALUE SUPPLIED

ATV 2
Used: no
Oil Checked: no
[*] Tire Status: NO VALUE SUPPLIED

ATV 3
Used: no
Oil Checked: no
[*] Tire Status: NO VALUE SUPPLIED


Notes/Comments:
No ATV usage today.





Appliances:
XO took care of a plumbing issue today (clogged toilet). Much
appreciated!


GreenHab:
We ran the manual pump to transfer from the greywater tank to the
greenhab today (ran until the tanks in the greenhab were full).

inside
time temp hum
12:12 82F 14%
18:37 68F 17%
outside
time temp hum
12:12 53.8F 18%
18:37 49.3F 14%