The T2 protect monitor cassette removed in April 2015 (see E-log #154) was surveyed today.  It was approximately 3mSv/hr at 0.5m and 15mSv/hr on contact.  It is unlikely that this monitor will ever be cool enough for hands-on elevation adjustment that it requires, therefore it has been bagged, labeled, and transferred to the east hot cell for storage.  

The four o-rings on top of the T2 cooling package water reservoir were changed as per the recommended 5 year replacement schedule.

The four o-rings on top of the T1 cooling package water reservoir were changed as per the recommended 5 year replacement schedule.

Mechanical Services Group changed the pre-filter in the ventilation system on Aug. 29, 2022 as per work permit C2022-08-29-2.

It is recommended that Mechanical Services change the HEPA filter as soon as possible. These filters are on order with approximately 7 month lead time. 

Edit: as of 2023-05-03, the HEPA filter has been changed.

An order for new T1 and T2  beryllium targets was submitted to the TRIUMF machine shop today.  A total of seven T2 targets and twleve T1 targets were ordered to match existing stock of wire EDM target shells.  All required materials were supplied.  Completion by October 30, 2015 was requested.
 

A complete set of new drawings for both targets were released in June 2015 (TBP1683 for 12mm T1 Be target; TBP1691 for 10cm T2 Be target)

Current target stock for T1 (12mm Be) includes: 1 target on the shelf, 1 target on the MK1 target assembly (position 4, has not seen beam), 1 target on the MK2 target assembly (position 4, currently in use).

Current target stock for T2 (10cm Be) includes: 1 target on the shelf, 2 targets on the MK1 target assembly (position 3, has seen beam;  position 2 has not seen beam), 1 target on the MK2 target assembly (position 4, currently in use).

To address the deficiencies identified in E-Logs #204 and #205 the old active sump high level switch was replaced with Omega LV164SS model (316SS stem and float, 4' length, standard mount) using adaptor flange TRH1316 to mount to the top flange of the sump.  A new electrical box was also installed (circuit diagram attached in PDF format).  The circuit was designed by Don Jackson and wired by Travis Cave.  Connection to the RCR Lab PLC was done by Dave Morris.

The switch was tested using the following procedure:

1.  The switch was triggered by submerging the base in water until the float lifted.  This was confirmed to be equivalent to disconnecting the CPC-4 connector for the switch from the new electrical box
2.  Switch connector disconnected:  Local alarm sounds in HC Lab, red "Sump High" LED light illuminates, green "Sump Good" LED turns off, RCR PLC reports high level (cannot be reset), main control room "MHESA B1 RCR1 RM 6 WARN" displays NOT OK  (this will sound every 3 minutes until the RCR PLC high level alarm is reset)
3. "Alarm Silence" button pressed on new electrical box:  Local alarm stops, LEDs on electrical box do not change, RCR PLC still cannot be reset
4. Switch connector reconnected:  "Sump High" LED turns off, "Sump Good" LED turns on, RCR PLC can be reset
5. Power to the electrical box removed by switching off the breaker:  All LEDs turn off, no alarm, RCR PLC reports high level

Pump out of water from the MHESA Lab active sump to the HC Lab active sump was tested while observing the HC Lab sump.  The water entering the HC lab sump did not splash on the new switch excessively, and did not cause any false alarms.

The new system will continue to be tested annually according to the calibration schedule.

 On March 13th in the morning the Meson Hall Hot Cell Lab active sump reached the high level sensor.  The system responded as expected:  high level panel warning light illuminated, siren sounded, and MCR notified via "B1 RCR1 RM6 WARN".  A 1L sample was delivered to RPG for analysis.  After approval, the sump was pumped out over the following two days.  The procedure in Document #64834 was followed for sampling and pump-out.

It was reported today by Peter Bratt that the nuclear ventilation system for the hot cell is not functioning. At this time, the cause of the issue is unknown. Remote Handling and Electrical Services are investigating. This e-log will be updated when the issue is resolved.

Update: the issue was caused by worn belts which had been smoking. The belts must be replaced.

The HEPA filter in the nuclear ventilation system for the Meson Hall Hot Cell was changed and tested by mechanical services under work permit C2023-04-25-14.

They have given approval to operate again. The system is re-energized.

 Repair of the west side hot cell manipulator was completed and the manipulator was re-installed into the hot cell.  No contamination was found in the lab, on the manipulator support frame, or on any tools.  A 'y' motion lock was also installed on the east manipulator and all accessible pulleys and rollers were lubricated.

 Repair of the west side hot cell manipulator was completed and the manipulator was re-installed into the cell.  The z-motion slave tapes, upper counterweight tapes, and lower counterweight tapes were replaced on both sides.

100cpm contamination was found on the slave arm from a wet wipe.  No contamination was found in the lab.

 Repair of the west side manipulator in the west hot cell was completed today.  Part of the repair was done by entering the hot cell using double tank suits and supplied air.  The repair was then completed on the master side of the manipulator.  The manipulator is now operating smoothly.

Two sales representatives from Central Research Labs visited TRIUMF today as they were already in Vancouver on other business.  I showed them the RH Lab manipulators and received  hourly and daily service charge estimates if repair of the east hot cell (junk cell) manipulators requires one of their experts to come in.

 Complete overhaul of all manipulators in the Remote Handling Hot Cell Lab in the Meson Hall was performed by Peter Dudley from Central Research Laboratories between October 28 - November 8th.  Overhaul included replacing all tapes and cables, disassembling, cleaning, lubricating, and rebuilding the master and slave wrist assemblies, adjusting motion locks, and other repairs/maintenance as required.  All 6 manipulator arms in the lab are now fully functional.  Pete reported that some cables from the manipulators in the west side hot cell were showing heavy wear, and cables from the other arms showed mild to moderate wear.

The highest amount of contamination was 1600cpm from a wet wipe on the inner slave boom on the west manipulator in the west hot cell.  Pete received a total dose of 0.10mSv as measured from DRDs worn during this period.

The temporary boot box area in the lab has been disassembled.  No contamination was found on the lab floor, tools, or manipulator removal cart.

M9 beam blocker returned to beam line.

T2 target disconnected, picked up using flask, and returned to beam line as training exercise.
Field @ 50cm from T2 target during removal:  ~90,000μSv/hr

Resin can flask with new resin moved from hot cell lab to T1 cooling package area.

 Completed work at m9 beam line:

- Removed existing service stand and associated cable and water services. Legacy b1 water services still need to be removed for future magnet installation. Old service stand is currently in warm cell waiting for disposal.

- M9 Q345 and vacuum roughing line were cleaned by CMMS group.

- M9 B1 is disconnected but remains in beam line ready for removal and refurbishment for 2020 shut down. Relevant ports have been sealed off.

- New Q1 Q2 baseplate was test fit and did not fit with guide post bolted in place, interferes with T2 port blank off plate.

- 3d lidar scans of magnet space were done.

- Leica tracker data was taken of the holes in the poured in place concrete pad.


Photos from shutdown are on remote handling group folder, under "\\trwindata\groups\remote handling\Photos\2019\2019 m9 project"

The M9 beam blocker was returned to the beamline today using the RH shielded transport flask.  The top flange o-ring was replaced before installation.

After installation the "Lift T" assembly was removed, and electrical cable and air supply connected.  Correct functionality of the limit switches was confirmed with the control room.  Actuation of the beam blocker could not be tested at this time because control takes place through the M9 area ASU.

M9 beam blocker MRO work was completed in the hot cell today.  This included replacement of the main shaft seals and replacement of the air cylinders.  Actuation was tested after replacement and the blocker moved smoothly through the full length of travel with approximately 45psi air pressure.  It is ready for transport back to the beamline.

The beam blockers for M9 and M20 were actuated, and vacuum was monitored to ensure no disruptions. Both actuation tests were successful. Motion was observed and no abnormalities noted. Cabling and air connections checked: OK.

Note: there was a safety interlock issue with M9 which prevented actuation - a relay or fuse was temporarily removed from the safety system ~10 years ago but it was not replaced. It was replaced for the purpose of this test, and then removed again.

The Q1Q2 water header (TB23481) was mounted this morning as per installation drawing TB23400.

Heat shrink tubing was applied to the B1 power cables (two positive, two negative) over the length of cable in the highest field which was showing some signs of radiation damage on the insulation.  The tubing used was McMaster-Carr PN 75665K932 (Clear PTFE, 4:1 shrink ratio, 1.0" ID before shrinking), as recommended by Syd Kreitzman.  Each piece of tubing is 4' long, and two were used per cable.  The first one was shrunk along its full length, then the second piece was only shrunk where it overlaps the first and the remainder was left loose.  This was done to minimize time required in the high dose area.

Hand-stacked concrete bricks were removed from the location where the new piping will run to the water header.  This is scheduled to take place between July 6-8

 The M9 Q1Q2 "foot" plate (TB23363) has been installed over the floor plate.  A nominal gap between the plates of 1/2" was set before lowering the plate, it was then leveled using the three adjustment bolts resulting in a larger gap.  After leveling, the plate was lifted to remove the spirit levels and lock the position of the leveling bolts.  The plate was then re-lowered and the tiedown bolt assemblies (TB23383) were installed using 50ft*lbf of torque (about the maximum practical amount with standard 20' pole tools)