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Log Book for April 25, 2008
Engineering Report
Istvan Tepliczky Reporting
Generator/Electricity:
Wendy
Hobbs Meter: 4487.7 hrs [ +19.8 hrs since yesterday ]
Voltage: 120 VAC
[**] Frequency: 66 Hz
Oil Level: full
Oil Pressure: 31 PSI
[*] Water Drained: no
Xantrex Inverter/Dynasty Batteries:
Time Voltage (Temp Comp) Load Temp Generator Running? 1000 22.4V 6.4A 8C no 1930 26.8V 6.4A 14C yes
Fuel Status (as of 19:31):
Diesel:
Approximate Reading: 1/2
Propane Tank:
Approximate Reading: 40% (400 gallons = 1514.2 L)
Gasoline:
Quantity Remaining: 15 gallons = 56.8 L [ no change since yesterday ]
Oil:
[*] GenSet Quantity: 2 quarts [ -1 quarts since yesterday ]
GenSet Quantity Resupplied: 1 quart
ATV Quantity: 6 quarts [ no change since yesterday ]
[**] V'ger Quantity: NO VALUE SUPPLIED
Water Status:
Outside Potable Water Tank Level: 320 gallons = 1211.3 L
Trailer Potable Water Tank Level: 0 inches from the base
Potable Water Meter Reading: 29286.1 gallons = 110859.6 L [ +35.5 gallons since yesterday ]
Out to Toilet Meter Reading: 8941.1 gallons = 33845.6 L [ +10.4 gallons since yesterday ]
In to GreenHab Meter Reading: 7822.9 gallons = 29612.8 L [ no change since yesterday ]
Dishwasher Runs: 0
Notes/Comments: Our previous data of Outside Potable Water Tank Level was 1/4 of the real value - we thought it is liter and we divided that to get gallons. Now the values are correct
GreenHab:
Crops Watered: no
Crop Condition: in 1300 108 F 9% out 1300 66 F 12%
Observatory:
not used
Transportation:
Kawasaki ATVs
ATV 1 Used: yes Oil Checked: yes Fuel Consumed: 0.7 gallon = 2.6 L Tire Status: ok
ATV 2 Used: yes Oil Checked: yes Fuel Consumed: 0.7 gallon = 2.6 L Tire Status: ok
ATV 3 Used: yes Oil Checked: yes Fuel Consumed: 0.7 gallon = 2.6 L Tire Status: ok
Notes/Comments: - We will check fuse panel of observatory later. - ATV problems: Green Kawasaki (#2) - we could not restart it, because the green light does not appear in spite of it being in neutral (Solution: our crew members discovered that the brake fixing arm had to be put to parking position, take out the keys and then it will let the green light appear / or not appear but still we can start the ATV).
Mars Surface Suits: Backpack #2 problems: it is charged continously for the 2rd day and still red, and can not be turned on. When turned on, it gives a very faint sound but the fan of the vent does not start. If rotating manually, it stops. All cables seem to have a good connection. Cause unknown.
Upgrade Work: We tested Hugh S Gregory's MAST software - more in the science report.
Notes/Comments: Generator problems We could not restart the generator after oil check. We started the secondary one, and using this, we started recharging Wendy's batteries. When measuring the voltage, it was 24 V, but Wendy’s batt indicator was in yellow (at the moment of starting) and our charger showed 25% (of something). After it got to the green arc, Wendy could be started.
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