At the EY station the compressor is being replaced - after the one at EX is done. In this aLog, in the comments, the progress of this operation is tracked continuously, until the 1st startup by the supplier, Rogers Machinery. Another important consideration here, is that the purge line at EY needs to be replaced (based on an FTIR test - see DCC LIGO-E2300222-v2. As it can be seen, the level of contamination reaches even the 10 ug/cm2 value). This operation will be done after the April-May vent, so the EY station will be ready to be vented after O4. 02-25 (maintenance Tuesday): the old compressor was pulled out (it is temporarily stored in the EY receiving area). The beginning of the purge and TMDS lines with the associated brackets and unistruts were taken off. The new compressor unit and dryer skid were anchored in the mechanical room. Here it is important to mention that the orientation of the inlet was brought closer to the purge line inlet into the VEA, so the overall length of the associated circulation lines will be much shorter. Next is the electrical and pneumatic installation, which will be completed in the next 1-2 weeks.
The filter tree was installed and supports anchored to the slab. Ken also reports that electrical installation is complete. Connection to the purge air header is awaiting CF fittings from the supplier. However, startup testing can continue prior to header connection.
The 1st startup of the compressor was carried out by Rogers Machinery on March 18th, during maintenance hours.