Leak checking on the Supernanogan continues today. We are preparing for an up-coming 33S run, for which we want "perfect" vacuum. We're close.
Later... MCIS backing line is now running on leak detector only. Calibration in progress... Done.
There was a short MCIS vacuum excursion at ~09:15. There were two similar ones overnight. Probable cause: sealant outgassing.
Later... MCIS leakcheck tested excellent. Our fix was good, and there were no signs of a leak after all in the bellows area. We are good to go.
Next item: IOS leakcheck if possible. At somepoint we also want to test out the solid target tube on the MCIS plasma chamber.
Later... IOS leakcheck in progress. Leak found at water feedthroughs on DB3 and touched up with same sealant as above. Sealed. Continuing down the line...
Later... We determined a small leak on the top flange of IOS:DB6, which we were able to help from outside. We also observed a significant gas loading from downstream of IOS:IV7. It is indeterminate at this time whether or not there is a specific leak. However, we also observed a fairly high pressure downstream of ILE:IV6. Closing that valve, however, had no effect at IOS.
At about 16:45, Colin requested beam for an energy check. We are doing a last leakcheck between IOS:MB and IOS:IV7 before we close it down and prepare for beam.
At 1about 17:15, MWS lit. >2enA of 22Ne2+ on FC6. |