The Cyclotron Elevating System Shut Down work done this year was done on Station #9 and Station #10.
Work done on Station #9
- note the readings on the Station counter and the gap clearance on the Yoke.
- Remove all the spares from Station #9 Elevating system (Spares are made up of two Jacks, two Highfield gear reducers,and one electric motor)
- Reinstall the complete serviced original Station into Station #9.
- Set the noted gap on the Yoke and the same readings on the Station counter.
- Station #9 Jacks were found to have some discoloration on the worm and worm gear. Next shut down they will be taken out and inspected and reinstalled.
Work done on Station #10
- Note the readings on the Station counter and the gap clearance on the Yoke.
- Remove the complete Station #10 Elevating system.
- Install the complete Spare Elevation system(Station#14) into Station #10.
- Set the noted gap on the Yoke and the same reading on the Station counter.
- The complete original Station #10 is taken to the Remote Handing Active Machine shop where each component will be inspected and serviced.(This Station will be ready to be reinstalled during next years Shut Down)
Electric Motors have been reconnected on Station #9 and #10. We have not been able to test them until all the Interlocks have been satisfied. This may happen on Monday February 1st.
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