February 2014 - Bnc-facility-notice

SHUTDOWN MONDAY, 17FEB2014
by Weaver, John R 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

BNC Users - On Monday, February 17, 2014, the BNC Cleanroom will be shut down from 8:00 - 10:00 am. Additionally, all hazardous gases will be shut down throughout the entire building. Laboratory work not involving hazardous gases may continue as normal during the shutdown. This short-duration shutdown is necessary to complete the exhaust tie-in for the new laboratories. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. John John R. Weaver Facility Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 West State Street West Lafayette IN 47907 (765) 494-5494 jrweaver(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jrweaver@purdue.edu> nano.purdue.edu

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BNC is Open
by Weaver, John R 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

The Birck Nanotechnology Center is now open for full operation. We received our nitrogen delivery so the nitrogen system is back into normal operation. All hazardous gases are on, and all operations may be performed. FOR SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT STATUS, PLEASE CHECK CORAL. Some equipment may take a longer time to bring back into operation. Thank you for your understanding during this weather-related emergency. John John R. Weaver Facility Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 West State Street West Lafayette IN 47907 (765) 494-5494 jrweaver(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jrweaver@purdue.edu> nano.purdue.edu

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BNC IS CLOSED UNTIL 1:00 PM TODAY
by Weaver, John R 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

DUE TO THE SNOW EMERGENCY, BNC IS CLOSED UNTIL 1:00 PM TODAY. The situation will be reassessed at that time. This means that NO HAZARDOUS WORK MAY BE DONE IN THE FACILITY. This includes any work at fume hoods. Hazardous gases will continue to be shut down. THE CLEANROOM IS CLOSED. You may NOT enter the cleanroom during the facility closure. Thank you for your understanding during this weather emergency. John John R. Weaver Facility Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University jrweaver(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jrweaver@purdue.edu> nano.purdue.edu ________________________________ From: Weaver, John R Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2014 4:59 PM To: bnc-facility-notice(a)ecn.purdue.edu Cc: Ludwig, Luanne M Subject: NITROGEN CONSERVATION MODE IN EFFECT Due to the now-active snow storm, the Birck Nanotechnology Center is in Nitrogen Conservation Mode. We initiated this action at 5:00 pm today, 4 February 2014. In nitrogen-conservation mode: All hazardous gases are shut down Equipment with high nitrogen usage are shut down – SEE CORAL FOR EQUIPMENT AVAILABILITY The nitrogen connection to Bindley Bioscience Center is shut down If we receive the proper nitrogen delivery this evening and the snow is such that we can continue to receive deliveries, we will bring the facility back to normal operation on Wednesday morning, 5 February 2014. If the impending snow storm impacts Purdue operations such that the university is shut down, if key staff cannot reach the facility, or if we do not receive adequate nitrogen, all hazardous-material operations will be discontinued and the cleanroom will be shut down. If that happens, further communication will be sent out. Nitrogen conservation mode is a precautionary measure to prevent the disaster that caused an extended shutdown of the facility. We will remain in this mode only as long as necessary to ensure the continued operation of critical systems in the facility. Thank you in advance for your understanding. John John R. Weaver Facility Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 West State Street West Lafayette IN 47907 (765) 494-5494 jrweaver(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jrweaver@purdue.edu> nano.purdue.edu

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NITROGEN CONSERVATION MODE IN EFFECT
by Weaver, John R 04 Feb '14

04 Feb '14

Due to the now-active snow storm, the Birck Nanotechnology Center is in Nitrogen Conservation Mode. We initiated this action at 5:00 pm today, 4 February 2014. In nitrogen-conservation mode: All hazardous gases are shut down Equipment with high nitrogen usage are shut down - SEE CORAL FOR EQUIPMENT AVAILABILITY The nitrogen connection to Bindley Bioscience Center is shut down If we receive the proper nitrogen delivery this evening and the snow is such that we can continue to receive deliveries, we will bring the facility back to normal operation on Wednesday morning, 5 February 2014. If the impending snow storm impacts Purdue operations such that the university is shut down, if key staff cannot reach the facility, or if we do not receive adequate nitrogen, all hazardous-material operations will be discontinued and the cleanroom will be shut down. If that happens, further communication will be sent out. Nitrogen conservation mode is a precautionary measure to prevent the disaster that caused an extended shutdown of the facility. We will remain in this mode only as long as necessary to ensure the continued operation of critical systems in the facility. Thank you in advance for your understanding. John John R. Weaver Facility Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 West State Street West Lafayette IN 47907 (765) 494-5494 jrweaver(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jrweaver@purdue.edu> nano.purdue.edu

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NITROGEN CONSERVATION MODE TODAY AT 5:00 PM
by Weaver, John R 04 Feb '14

04 Feb '14

Due to the impending snow storm, the Birck Nanotechnology Center will be going into Nitrogen Conservation Mode at 5:00 pm today, 4 February 2014. In nitrogen-conservation mode: All hazardous gases will be shut down Equipment with high nitrogen usage will be shut down - SEE CORAL FOR EQUIPMENT AVAILABILITY The nitrogen connection to Bindley Bioscience Center will be shut down If we receive the proper nitrogen delivery this afternoon and the snow is such that we can continue to receive deliveries, we will bring the facility back to normal operation on Wednesday morning, 5 February 2014. If the impending snow storm impacts Purdue operations such that the university is shut down, all hazardous-material operations will be discontinued and the cleanroom will be shut down. If that happens, further communication will be sent out. Nitrogen conservation mode is a precautionary measure to prevent the disaster that caused an extended shutdown of the facility. We will remain in this mode only as long as necessary to ensure the continued operation of critical systems in the facility. Thank you in advance for your understanding. John John R. Weaver Facility Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 West State Street West Lafayette IN 47907 (765) 494-5494 jrweaver(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jrweaver@purdue.edu> nano.purdue.edu

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