October 2008 - Bnc-facility-notice

Please remove my name from the BNC email list
by Matt Jenks 10 Oct '08

10 Oct '08

I previously requested to be removed from this BNC email list, and was basically told to remove myself. I tried, and it didn¹t work. Would you please remove my email address from this list to stop my receiving the multiple daily BNC emailings. I do not work in the facility, and wish to reduce the email load on my address. If you are not the person to remove me, then please put me in contact with who can. I really do appreciate your help. Matt Jenks Professor --

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Cleanroom Open
by Weaver, John R 10 Oct '08

10 Oct '08

The BNC Cleanroom is now open. Please see Coral to check the status of individual pieces of equipment located in the cleanroom - certain equipment will take a period of time to re-start and therefore will not yet be operational. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this necessary facility shutdown. John John R. Weaver Facility Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University (765) 494-5494 jrweaver(a)purdue.edu

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Birck PM Shutdown Update - Labs open, cleanroom closed
by Weaver, John R 09 Oct '08

09 Oct '08

The Preventive Maintenance shutdown for the LABORATORIES of BNC is complete and the building systems are operational. Normal laboratory operation may now resume, effective 3:55 PM on Thursday, October 09, 2008. The cleanroom preventive maintenance shutdown continues. It is hoped that the cleanroom will reopen mid-morning tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this important preventive maintenance procedure. John John R. Weaver Facility Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University (765) 494-5494 jrweaver(a)purdue.edu

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Toxic Gas Monitoring System testing continued until 12:00pm
by Jurss, Stephen E 09 Oct '08

09 Oct '08

Users, We had initially scheduled testing until 11:30am. This will be extended until 12:00pm today. Fire Equipment Service will announce before and after the alarm testing. Sorry for the inconvenience, Stephen Stephen E. Jurss CIH, CSP, CHMM Safety Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 W. State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 TX 765-496-8337 e-mail sejurss(a)purdue.edu

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Testing of Gas Detection Alarm
by Jurss, Stephen E 09 Oct '08

09 Oct '08

Users, We will be testing the gas detection system from 10:00am to 11:30am both the strobes and horns on the system. This is only a test. Purdue Fire Equipment services will make the standard announcement before and after the test. Thanks, Stephen Stephen E. Jurss CIH, CSP, CHMM Safety Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 W. State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 TX 765-496-8337 e-mail sejurss(a)purdue.edu

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FW: Draft Memo on Shutdown
by Weaver, John R 02 Oct '08

02 Oct '08

NOTE: This is being sent to a new mailing list - bnc-facility-notice. This will ONLY be used for critical notifications such as shutdowns and evacuation. Please ensure that this is white-listed on your system, as these are critical notifications that you need to see. To: All Birck Nanotechnology Center Users Re: Facility Shutdown, Week of 10/6/08 Reminder: The cleanroom will be closed beginning 7:30 AM Monday, October 6 2008, and is expected to reopen late Thursday or early Friday. In addition, no laboratory work involving exhausted hoods, biosafety cabinets or enclosures, vacuum systems, and/or gas systems can be performed during that time period. Electrical measurements may be performed if they are not affected by significant temperature excursions in the room. Also, the office and public areas will be affected on Monday, October 6, and Tuesday, October 7. Significant temperature excursions should be expected during those two days. Please see the more detailed description of the activities following: As a reminder, the Birck Nanotechnology Center building will be undergoing a semi-annual preventive maintenance and service during the week of October 6. Air handling systems, water systems, exhaust systems and gas delivery and monitoring systems will be down beginning at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Oct 6. The BNC staff will be performing appropriate preventive maintenance on the process equipment at this time as well. Therefore, all CLEANROOM research work will be suspended until the maintenance activities are completed and all systems are returned to normal. In addition, the laboratory area of Birck will also be affected by this systems maintenance. As such, all LABORATORY activities that involve exhausted hoods, vacuum systems, and/or gas systems will be down beginning Monday morning. However, work that involves taking standard electrical measurements may be carried out in the LABS provided that fluctuating air temperature and humidity do not affect the readings. It is anticipated that the building and process tool maintenance will be completed by the end of the week, and selected research equipment may become available on an individual basis beginning Thursday or Friday. Please check with appropriate staff members for details on specific equipment. The Coral screens will give you status information on any equipment that is scheduled through Coral. Please see the screen shots at the following location: http://www.purdue.edu/dp/Nanotechnology/cleanroom-shutdown.php. This can also be reached from the BNC home page. Please contact John Weaver or any staff member if you have questions. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this important preventive maintenance shutdown. John Weaver Facility Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center

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