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Log Book for April 11, 2004
Engineering Report
Gregorio Drayer & Alyssa Rzeszutko Reporting

Generator/Electricity:

China Special:
Voltage: 220 V
Hobbs meter reading: 768.7 hours
We have been refueling China Special while it is still running. Noticed yellow wire on underside detached and missing connecting piece. We will attempt to reconnect the wire tonight or tomorrow morning. We are looking for a replacement manual online for the generator since it is missing as well as the specific air filter part number in order to replace the filter that is dirty and will not stay attached.

Lil' Genny: Nothing to report today.

Fuel Status:

Diesel:
  • Quantity: 84 gallons (US liquid) = 318.0 L remaining (L=litres)
  • Consumed: 5 gallons = 18.9 L

    Propane Tank:
  • Reading: 70% (175 gal / 250 gal) = (662.4 L / 946.4 L)
  • Consumed: 0 gallons

    Gasoline:
  • Quantity: 15 gal = 56.8 L
  • Consumed: 3 gal = 11.4 L

    Oil:
  • Quantity remaining: 10 quarts = 9.5 L

    Water:

    Reading: Outside potable water tank level: 60.1 cm from the base Consumed: 57 gal = 215.8 L in last 24 hours Estimated Grey Water Used: 45.6 gal = 172.6 L in last 24 hours (assumed 80%)

    Time: 7:00
    Inside Tank: 10 gal = 37.9 L
    (Previous reading at 04/10/04: 29 gal = 109.8 L)

    Time: 7:30
    Inside Tank: 55 gal = 208.2 L

    Time: 21:37
    Inside Tank: 34 gal = 128.7 L

    HVAC: Nothing to report.

    Transport: Greg M. and Alyssa tested the ATV's today. Greg D. and Kathleen tested the brakes, accelerator, noticed that the transmission gear stick needs a screw replaced.

    Mars-Suits: Nothing to report. The remainder of the crew will be trained on proper suit usage tomorrow morning before simulation begins Tuesday, April 13, 2004.

    Computers/Networking Infrastructure: Set up data logging computer on first floor.

    Other: Greg D. fixed hot plate for kitchen.

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