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Maintenance for M15

Date: 
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Synopsis: 
Replace leaky O-ring seals for the valve (VA1) and window (AW1) between the M15 experimental area and Separator 2.
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Description: 

When operating valve (VA1) and window (AW1) the pressure in Separator 2 increases tripping the pumps and closing gate valves. The leaky O-ring seals for the valve  and window were replaced . Edi Dalla Valle removed the shafts cleaned them and replace the seals. Now when moving the valve and window there is no change in the vacuum of separator 2.

Author: 
Bassam Hitti