All BNC Users:

The Birck Nanotechnology Center semiannual Preventive Maintenance shutdown will take place during the week of October 10, 2011.  Cleanroom and Laboratories operations will be affected during the week. 

Sunday, 9 October 2011 

Remove chemicals and hazardous materials from all hoods by 11:30PM

Monday, 10 October 2011 

Cleanroom and Labs closed beginning 7:00 AM

No work involving exhausted hoods, biosafety cabinets or enclosures, vacuum systems, and/or toxic gas systems can be performed.

The Ultrapure water system and most processing equipment will be taken off line for extended maintenance. 

Tuesday, 11 October 2011

Cleanroom and Laboratories preventative maintenance continued

Wednesday, 12 October 2011

Cleanroom and Laboratories preventative maintenance continued

Building controls preventative maintenance and upgrades

Thursday, 13 October 2011

Cleanroom environment stabilization and start up.  

Laboratories environment stabilization and start up.

Toxic Gas Monitoring System preventative maintenance and upgrades

Monitor emails for updates

Friday, 14 October 2011

The maintenance on the Ultrapure water system is expected to conclude late in the afternoon on Friday.

Laboratories expected to reopen

Cleanroom expected to reopen

Monitor emails for updates

Please check Coral for equipment status and availability!

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this important preventive maintenance shutdown.

Mark Voorhis                                      Ron Reger                                                       Steve Jurss

Building Manager                               Process & Equipment Manager                      Safety Manager