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Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 17:07 |
Jason Kapalka | Probe | Maintenance | LE probe removal simulation exercise |
A simulated removal of the LE2 Probe from the Cyclotron tank was performed by the RH and Probes group using the
service bridge, upper resonator trolley, LE probe attachment, and the (soon to be) attached LE Probe removal
procedure on 2017-02-23. |
99
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 12:02 |
Jason Kapalka | Cyclotron | Standard Operation | Radiation survey |
The unshielded radiation survey was performed in the Cyclotron tank by the RH group using the service bridge,
tool trolley, and radiation survey attachment on 2017-01-30 (see attached plot).
The shielded radiation survey was performed in the Cyclotron tank by the RH group using the service bridge,
tool trolley, and radiation survey attachment on 2017-02-02 (see attached plot).
A obsolete version of the radiation survey procedure (from Don Jackson) that needs revising and the MATLAB code
for generating a radiation survey map (from Maxim Kinakin) is attached. |
Attachment 1: Procedure_for_Cyclotron_Tank_Radiation_Survey_by_Don_Jackson_(20000106_Obsolete).doc
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Attachment 2: tankworkssubplot.m
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clc; close all; clear all; format long; axis square; tic;
fid = fopen('RadSurvey.2017_2_2_8_44_23_IN.dat');
data = textscan(fid, '%f %f %f');
fclose(fid);
r = data{:,1}; theta = data{:,2}; rad = data{:,3};
r = r./12;
%theta = theta - pi./6;
theta = theta.*pi./180;
time = 0.5*60./rad; %time till dose exceeds daily guideline
%rad = log(rad);
%rad = ln(rad);
[x,y] = pol2cart(theta,r);
[X,Y] = meshgrid(linspace(min(r),max(r),length(r)));
N = 100;
[x1,y1] = meshgrid(linspace(min(x),max(x),N),linspace(min(y),max(y),N));
vq = griddata(x,y,rad,x1,y1);
vt = griddata(x,y,time,x1,y1);
ax = gca;
ax.FontSize = 14;
subplot(2,2,1)
[Crad,hrad]=contour(x1,y1,vq);%,N2)
c = colorbar;
c.Label.String = 'Radiation Field (mSv/h)';
c.FontSize = 14;
colormap jet
hrad.LevelStep = 0.025;
axis square;
hrad.Fill = 'on';
hrad.LevelList = [min(rad):0.1:4];
ax = gca;
ax.FontSize = 14;
ax.XTick = -25:5:25;
ax.YTick = -25:5:25;
ylabel('Feet from Center (ft.)');
xlabel('Feet from Center (ft.)');
title('Dataset Cut >= 4mSv/h to Show low-field Contours')
subplot(2,2,2)
axis square
hold on
[Ctime,htime]=contour(x1,y1,vt);%,N2)
c = colorbar;
c.Label.String = 'Time to Exceed Daily Guideline (min.)';
c.FontSize = 14;
colormap jet
htime.LevelStep = 0.5;
set(gca,'ydir','normal');axis square;
htime.Fill = 'on';
htime.LevelList = [0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20,30, 40, 60];
ax = gca;
ax.FontSize = 14;
ax.XTick = -25:5:25;
ax.YTick = -25:5:25;
ylabel('Feet from Center (ft.)');
xlabel('Feet from Center (ft.)');
title('Dataset Cut >= 4mSv/h to Show low-field Contours')
subplot(2,2,3)
[Crad,hrad]=contour(x1,y1,vq);%,N2)
c = colorbar;
c.Label.String = 'Radiation Field (mSv/h)';
c.FontSize = 14;
colormap jet
hrad.LevelStep = 0.5;
axis square;
hrad.Fill = 'on';
hrad.LevelList = [4:0.1:max(rad)];
ax = gca;
ax.FontSize = 14;
ax.XTick = -25:5:25;
ax.YTick = -25:5:25;
ylabel('Feet from Center (ft.)');
xlabel('Feet from Center (ft.)');
title('Dataset Cut <= 4mSv/h to Show high-field Contours')
subplot(2,2,4)
axis square
hold on
[Ctime,htime]=contour(x1,y1,vt);%,N2)
c = colorbar;
c.Label.String = 'Time to Exceed Daily Guideline (min.)';
c.FontSize = 14;
colormap jet
htime.LevelStep = 0.5;
set(gca,'ydir','normal');axis square;
htime.Fill = 'on';
htime.LevelList = 1:10;
ax = gca;
ax.FontSize = 14;
ax.XTick = -25:5:25;
ax.YTick = -25:5:25;
ylabel('Feet from Center (ft.)');
xlabel('Feet from Center (ft.)');
title('Dataset Cut <= 4mSv/h to Show high-field Contours')
toc;
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Attachment 3: 2017_01_30_shields_out_tank_superimposed.png
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Attachment 4: 2017_02_02_shields_in.png
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 11:23 |
Jason Kapalka | Cyclotron | Standard Operation | Start/end of shutdown photo and video survey |
The start of shutdown photo and video survey was performed in the Cyclotron tank by the RH group using the
service bridge and video trolley on 2017-01-27 (see attached pictures).
The end of shutdown photo and video survey was performed in the Cyclotron tank by the RH, Probes, and
Operations group using the service bridge and video trolley on 2017-03-08 and observed the following:
- Observed a small piece of melted plastic and wire near the 180° lower tank D-gap; this item has been present
since the 2016 shutdown based on photographic evidence (see attached picture).
- Observed a large strip of paper on Q2L2, close to where the ladders were placed beside the CP (see attached
picture).
- Observed a bent periscope alignment target near Q4U7 (see attached picture).
A proposed guideline for conducting future video surveys is attached (via djacks@triumf.ca and genge@triumf.ca). |
Attachment 1: Cyclotron_Video_Inspecting_Guidelines_(RevX_20170314).xlsx
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Tuesday, March 07, 2017, 09:31 |
Jason Kapalka | Shielding | Standard Operation | Blockers/Shields/Covers/Ladders |
The seven copper blockers were removed from the Cyclotron tank by the RH group using the service bridge, lift
trolley, and attached checklist on 2017-01-30.
The monitor box (NE/SW-5/8/10) and series 200, 400, 500, 600, and 700 shields were installed in the Cyclotron
tank by the RH group using the service bridge, lift trolley, and attached checklist on 2017-01-31 and 2017-02-
01.
The seven port hole covers were installed in the Cyclotron tank by the RH group using the service bridge, tool
trolley, and vacuum unit on 2017-01-02.
The two ladders were installed in the Cyclotron tank by the RH group using the service bridge, lift trolley,
and ladder attachment on 2017-01-02.
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The monitor box (NE/SW-5/8/10) and series 200, 400, 500, 600, and 700 shields were removed from the Cyclotron
tank by the RH group using the service bridge, lift trolley, and attached checklist on 2017-03-07 and 2017-03-
08.
The seven port hole covers were removed and the Cyclotron tank seal was cleaned by the RH group using the
service bridge, tool trolley, and vacuum unit on 2017-03-09.
The two ladders were removed from the Cyclotron tank by the RH group using the service bridge, lift trolley,
and ladder attachment on 2017-03-09.
The seven copper blockers were installed in the Cyclotron tank by the RH group using the service bridge, lift
trolley, and attached checklist on 2017-03-09. |
Attachment 1: Checklist_for_Cyclotron_Shields_and_Blocks_and_Porthole_Covers_(Rev4_As_Run_2017).pdf
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96
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Friday, March 03, 2017, 13:30 |
Jason Kapalka | Cyclotron | Standard Operation | CP continuity test |
Performed continuity test at Cyclotron center post with RH and Operations group members using the service bridge,
tool trolley, and probe attachment on 2017-03-03.
Lower tank:
Quad #1: All six plates PASSED.
Quad #2: All eight plates PASSED.
Quad #3: All six plates PASSED.
Quad #4: All eight plates PASSED.
Upper tank:
Quad #1: Had some repeat-ability challenges with all six screw-heads/wires. Retest required.
Quad #2: All eight plates PASSED.
Quad #3: All six screw-heads PASSED.
Quad #4: All eight plates FAILED. Retest required.
Performed extra continuity test at Cyclotron center post with RH and Operations on 2017-03-06: achieved a
successful test on all upper quad #1 and #4 screws/plates. One unconfirmed explanation for the successful retest
is that the multimeter cable was firmly grounded against the computer monitor rack in the RH service bridge
control room (see attached picture), which may not have been the case during the initial test. |
95
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Tuesday, February 28, 2017, 15:45 |
Jason Kapalka | Cyclotron | Standard Operation | 2C extraction probe removal and reinstallation |
2C extraction probe was removed from cyclotron tank on 2017-02-07 by RH and Probes group members with service
bridge, upper resonator trolley, and 2C attachment. Three QDLs were disengaged remotely, while one had to be
disengaged locally in the tank (just like in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016).
Probes group performed annual PMs on EX2C.
EX2C was reinstalled in tank on 2017-02-28 by RH and Probes group members using service bridge, upper resonator
trolley, and 2C attachment. On first installation run, an intermittent failure occurred on one QDL actuator
solenoid. Trolley was driven off service bridge, a faulty solenoid was bypassed and an alternate solenoid on
EX2C attachment was connected, and trolley was driven onto service bridge. On second installation run, a
minor misalignment issue occurred between LRZ interface between EX2C probe and drive motor on the upper tank,
even though all four QDLs were correctly aligned; this issue was resolved with finesse (micro-adjustments) and
patience (multiple engagement attempts). Probes group performed a successful continuity check on EX2C. Service
bridge was pulled from tank. |
94
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Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 13:40 |
Isaac Earle | Cyclotron | Standard Operation | HE2 Probe Returned to Cyclotron |
The HE2 probe was reinstalled in the cyclotron this morning following the procedure in Document #126165. An orbital bridge position of 247.35° was used (same as for the removal on Feb 9th). The installation went smoothly. |
93
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Thursday, February 09, 2017, 15:21 |
Isaac Earle | Cyclotron | Standard Operation | HE2 Probe Removed |
The HE2 probe was removed from the cyclotron today following the procedure in Document #126165. An orbital bridge position of 247.35° provided better alignment than 247.2 from the procedure. The probe signal head was intentionally left in the "up" position by Diagnostics Group which did not cause any issues with removal. Trolley elevation when the frame contacted the base of the probe was 53.8". No major issues were encountered. The probe will be returned to the tank of Diagnostics Group have converted the radial drive to a bellows feedthru.
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Monday, February 06, 2017, 20:32 |
Jason Kapalka | Elevation Jack | Maintenance | 2017 Cyclotron Elevating System Maintenance |
The Cyclotron Elevating System planned maintenance work this year was performed on Jack Station #3, #8, #9, and #10.
Start date: January 10, 2017
End date: January 23, 2017
Lockout procedure
- Performed electrical lockout of Cyclotron Elevating System
Jack Station #10
- Disconnected power from electric motor
- Noted initial station counter reading and yoke gap
- Removed limit switch
- Removed complete spare set #14 from station (2x Duff-Norton screw jacks, 2x Highfield gear reducers, and 1x electric
motor)
- Installed complete original set #10 onto station (2x screw jacks, 2x Highfield gear reducers, and 1x electric motor)
- Installed limit switch
- Set yoke gap and station counter reading according to initial values
- Reconnected power to electric motor
Jack Station #9
- Noted initial station counter reading and yoke gap
- Removed 2x screw jacks from original set #9 for early inspection
- Lifted 2x screw jacks to RH active shop
- Broke-out worm-screw from screw jack #9R
- Inspected worm-screw and worm-gear surfaces: observed discoloured grease, similar to that found while servicing this
screw
jack in
September
2015
- Decided not to reinstall screw jacks from original set #9 so that they can be serviced again after shutdown
- Installed 2x screw jacks from spare set #14
- Set yoke gap and station counter reading according to initial values
Jack Station #8
- Disconnected power from electric motor
- Noted initial station counter reading and yoke gap
- Removed complete original set #8 from station (2x screw jacks, 2x Highfield gear reducers, and 1x electric motor)
- Installed complete spare set #13 onto station (2x Duff-Norton screw jacks, 2x Highfield gear reducers, and 1x electric
motor)
- Set yoke gap and station counter reading according to initial values
- Reconnected power to electric motor
- Lifted complete original set #8 to RH active shop for inspection and servicing
- Inspected and serviced upper bearing: ok
Jack Station #3
- Unable to remove screw jacks from original set #3 for inspection and servicing since there no remaining spare screw
jacks
available
- Decided to postpone removal of complete original set #3 until January 2018
- Inspected and serviced upper bearing: ok
Pre lid-up preparations
- Tested Jack Station #8 and #10 to verify correct motor phasing
- Indexed all jack stations to 0.25" |
Attachment 1: Cyclotron_Elevation_Maintenance_Rotation_Record_20170829.xlsx
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017, 14:41 |
Travis Cave | Cyclotron | Standard Operation | Shield installation |
200, 400, 500, 600, and a pallet of 700 series of shield have been installed in the cyclotron. |
90
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016, 11:30 |
Dan McDonald | Elevation Jack | Maintenance | Jack station 10B |
Annual jack maintenance : Jack 10b upon inspection it was found that the output shaft seal on 10b was in need of replacement. In past years RH personal had to remove a LoveJoy coupling which required cutting of the coupler due to galling and possible interference tolerances being out. We sourced sample split seals from Motion Canada that can be installed with out coupling removal we will install and monitor to determine the effectiveness and the possibility of converting all jack stations to this seal design . Attached are pictures of old seal style, new style seal, worm, wheel housing, current coupling on shaft, old coupling that has been cut off and various components. The jack components appear to be in good working order, no extra ordinary maintenance needs to be performed besides seal replacement. |
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Thursday, June 30, 2016, 13:47 |
Dan McDonald | Trolley | Maintenance | Lift trolley |
Maintenance has been performed on the lift trolley, re sealed the main drive gear box it was quite dry inside and in need of new seals and lubrication. Inspected the vertical gear box and resealed it, re tensioned the vertical drive chain after removing gear box and finding since last year the chain had become somewhat slack causing it to rub on the frame. Purchased a new LED light bar to replace the aging and failing flourescent light that was in place. greased all pillow block bearings and replaced old Zerk ( grease nipple) on some bearings to allow for easier lubrication. |
88
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Thursday, April 07, 2016, 11:04 |
Travis Cave | Cyclotron | Standard Operation | Closed the shield door |
The shield door on the B2 level of the RH building has been closed. |
87
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Tuesday, March 15, 2016, 13:56 |
Dan McDonald | Cyclotron | Standard Operation | Lid Down 2016 |
Lid down Started at 12:15, station and count numbers. Lid went down with out incident as station 1 and 7 show the counters will need replacing. We are going to change counters before the end of this shutdown to ensure proper orientation in case of emergency lid up scenario.
Start 12:15 Finish 13:15 Master #47383 Master final 38
1-16047 76303
2-47366 44
3-47351 41
4-47365 43
5-47362 42
6-47365 43
7-17495 49568
8-47358 40
9-47360 44
10-47366 44
11-47362 45
12-47393 43 |
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Wednesday, March 09, 2016, 17:09 |
Ron Kuramoto | Cyclotron | Development | EX4N new housing installation |
The new EX4N housing assembly drawing TEC0071 (unfinished) was installed and connected to the EX4 tank side port flange over a 3 day period from Feb29 – Mar 2, 2016. This was a hands on installation spread amongst 5 people with the total accumulated dose was 2.97 mSv. See W/P C2016-02-29-5
Attached are;
- Rad field survey map.
- Updated installation procedure (rev4) with additional notes/comments during the installation Revisions in Red. Competed steps in Green.
- Photo of the EX4N housing assembly.
Recent photos, are on Dimo's S drive :S\dyosifov\Extraction 4\Photos 2016 |
Attachment 1: dspage07994143927104268192.pdf
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Attachment 2: Extr_4N_Final_instalation_-_gimbal-pipe-valve.docx
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Attachment 3: IMG_1886.JPG
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85
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Tuesday, March 01, 2016, 13:27 |
Travis Cave | Cyclotron | Standard Operation | Ex 2C install |
EX 2C has been installed back into the cyclotron. |
84
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Thursday, February 25, 2016, 11:41 |
Travis Cave | Cyclotron | Standard Operation | Ex 2C removal |
Ex 2C has been removed from the cyclotron. A trip into the tank was needed to free the probe, hung up on the usual spot. |
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Friday, February 19, 2016, 10:17 |
Isaac Earle | Cyclotron | Standard Operation | HE1 Probe Installed in Cyclotron |
The HE1 Probe was reinstalled into the cyclotron this morning following Section 3.2 in Document-126165 (to be reviewed and released after camera view screen captures added). The procedure took approximately 1 hour from when the trolley was moved into the cyclotron tank until when it was removed. Camera view screenshots were captured throughout the procedure and the probe head was inspected with the left outrigger camera after installation to check for abnormalities - none found.
In Step 3.2.7 of the procedure view #6 was checked to ensure the inner-member was fully retracted before actuating the stop tab - consensus was reached among Remote Handling and Probes Group personnel that the inner-member was fully retracted, but in fact what appeared to be the pulleys at the end of the inner-member in the camera view was actually part of the inner member frame. The stop tab hit the inner-member when it was actuated pushing it backwards. No damage was caused, but a note will be added to the procedure to avoid this in the future. Other than this the installation went smoothly and there were no deviations from the procedure. |
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Tuesday, February 16, 2016, 16:32 |
Isaac Earle | Cyclotron | Standard Operation | HE1 Probe Removed from Cyclotron |
The HE1 Probe was removed from the cyclotron this morning following the procedure in Document-126165 (currently in draft status, to be released after the probe has been reinstalled). The procedure took approximately 2 hours from when the trolley was put into the tank until when it was removed from the tank with the probe. The procedure took from 8am - noon including putting the bridge into the cyclotron, and removing the probe from the trolley into the Probes Group work area on the B2 level.
No major surprises were encountered during the procedure. Camera view screen captures were taken at each step to be added to the procedure.
Possible improvements to the procedure and equipment include:
1. A flow restrictor should be added to the inner-member stop tab air line to slow movement
2. The inboard guide views on both sides (camera views #7 and #8) would be more useful if they were more zoomed in
3. It would be useful to be able to turn off the trolley fluorescent light at the inboard end once the bridge is in the tank (it caused glare in some views)
4. The opposite side latch camera view (camera view #5) seems to not be secure enough and was bumped slightly out of position during trolley move, try to secure better
5. In Section 1 of the report it would be better for a final check of each view with the probe mockup to be done after the trolley has been lowered to the bridge
6. The probe didnt lower freely immediately after unhooking the outboard latch. After slight lowering of the frame and a few up and down movements it became free. It is suspected this is because of too much upward force on the probe from the frame due to the inboard tip being tilted too high. Steps have been added to the procedure to prevent this in the future. Another possible improvement to the equipment would be load cells on the trolley or between the trolley and frame |
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 14:53 |
Travis Cave | Cyclotron | Standard Operation | shadow shields |
All cyclotron in tank work is completed. |