As seen in the attached pressure graph, the XBM pressure isn't following the expected pump down curve. Since GV2 was closed, thus isolating the XBM from the adjacent volumes, the pressure has been rising, flat or not decreasing etc.. In this configuration, IP6 and the XBM MTP are the only pumps pumping. Chandra R. had suspected previously that IP6 may be dying. Even so, I would expect that the symptom would be a loss of net pump speed. With the LVEA temperature constant, I'm wondering if this apparent increase is something else, like.....?
I confirmed that the MTP and IP6 are valved in. 4.9 x 10-9 Torr indicated at Turbo inlet -> PT170 gauge has been questioned in the past and is suspect
Here is a 10 day trend on both beam manifolds. The pressure in XBM seems to have settled. I need to follow up with the manufacturer of these gauges - an ongoing issue.
John and I spent time leak checking the XBM last year after noticing these pressure trends. No leaks found, but we didn't check welds.