Reports until 15:01, Tuesday 08 August 2017
LHO VE
kyle.ryan@LIGO.ORG - posted 15:01, Tuesday 08 August 2017 (38087)
Ran vent/purge air supply at X-end to test TMDS table flow rate
Today I connected the TMDS Gas Delivery Table to the 100 psi tap of the X-end vent/purge air supply and let the dry air flow through the table's plumbing.  The ionizer assembly, scroll pump, 6' of 1" SS tube and 3' of 3/8" copper tubing which would nominally be connected during an actual discharge exercise were not connected.  As such, the air exhausted into the room instead.  I had to make a few minor "tweeks" and fix a few leaks.  The observed flow rate (rotameter) was ~50-60 lpm for ~20-25 psi regulator output.  This is consistent with the flow vs. pressure relationship observed by LLO (see Harry, Ryan, Scott notes "TMDS_ETMX_2-3-16.pdf" from LLO log entry?)

I shut down the vent/purge compressors and removed the TMDS table from the VEA (brought it back to the Corner Station Mechanical Room).  I will now remove the table's various plumbing components and have them cleaned.  

NOTES TO SELF:  Compressor #4 needs a replacement pressure relief valve.  The 1" MNPT to 1" tube adapter at the VEA point-of-use valve is still leaking.  Need to adapt one of the various iLIGO aluminum billet "door stops" to serve as a pipe support for the 1" line that will route beneath the ISC table. The dedicated TMDS scroll pump has a factory label stating that it is configured for "US 120VAC" but, in fact, it is still configured internally for 220VAC - need to correct this before using.  Also, need to integrate the AC drop-out mechanism and NEMA 20 twist lock connectors to the scroll pump power cord.  Need to modify terminal cover and add 120VAC wiring for spring-close isolation solenoid valve.