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All spent Hydrogen Peroxide is to go down the drain
by Jurss, Stephen E 09 Sep '22

09 Sep '22

Users, We found a non-halogenated waste bottle with 500 ml of hydrogen peroxide listed in it. Hydrogen peroxide is a very strong oxidizer and in the presence of hydrocarbons (solvents) could catch fire or explode! I repeat all hydrogen peroxide is to go down the sink with large volumes of water! Stephen Jurss Birck safety Manager

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New Safety Glasses follow-up
by Jurss, Stephen E 31 Aug '22

31 Aug '22

Users, Please see Lisa Strauser (2251) for ANSI Z87.1 compliant over-the-glasses safety glasses if needed. Stephen Birck Safety Manager

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New Safety Glass Policy
by Jurss, Stephen E 31 Aug '22

31 Aug '22

Dear Birck Users, Birck and Bindley are moving to an ANSI-compliant safety glasses policy in our labs. What this means is that prescription glasses that aren't ANSI Z87.1 compliant will no longer be allowed for work in Birck labs or the cleanroom. Either ANSI-compliant safety glasses currently supplied to labs or ANSI-compliant prescription glasses are required to be worn to enter the laboratory. Verbal warnings will be issued to non-compliant users until September 1, 2022 after which more formal action will be taken. Stephen Jurss Birck Safety Manager

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NOTICE - Birck Nanotechnology Center Lost Campus Steam and Possible Chilled Water
by Voorhis, Mark L. 03 Aug '22

03 Aug '22

Dear BNC User, It appears that the Purdue Campus Wade Power Plant is having issues. At ~1PM the Birck Nanotechnology Center building automation system alarmed that the center has lost all campus steam pressure. It appears that we are starting to see the loss of all campus chilled water as well. We will be starting our contingency plans for loss of campus chilled water (shutting off cooling to office and atrium areas). The center's primary chilled water pumps are running max capacity and the center continues to lose temperature control. Please plan accordingly for possible increase of ambient temperature and humidity control for all research spaces including the cleanroom. We will keep you posted of any changes as we monitor conditions. Regards, Mark Voorhis Building Manager Purdue University Birck Nanotechnology Center Office: (765) 494-3036

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AHU-01 CW PUMP
by Laorange, Greg A 14 Jun '22

14 Jun '22

ALL, Zones has just informed me that the Chilled Water and the Pump is back on and running, It will probably take several hours to get everything back to normal. We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope everything get back to normal quickly. Thanks Greg

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West Wing Labs
by Laorange, Greg A 13 Jun '22

13 Jun '22

All, We have had a unforeseen break down of a chilled water pump on AHU01 that takes care of the west labs, we have had to shut the chilled water off until parts can be found so this means that the temperature and humidity will not be under control in all west labs. Sorry for any inconvenience the discharge on the unit is 69 °f at this time. The O&M personnel knows about the problem and will work on it first thing in the morning. Thanks Greg LaOrange Facility Engineer Purdue University Birk Nanotechnology Office: Phone 765-496-8329

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PE&U Chilled Water Risk Assessment
by Voorhis, Mark L. 10 Jun '22

10 Jun '22

Dear BNC Users, Below is a request for information on the negative impact to research if the ambient temperatures in the cleanroom or lab spaces range 74°F to 77°F, 77°F to 80°F, and 80°F to 83°F. Below are the current Birck Nanotechnology Center temperature ranges by area. * Cleanroom Temperature Range = 67°F - 71°F * General Labs Temperature Range = 69°F - 71°F * Office/Public/Conference Room Space Temperature Range = 65°F - 80°F Below please provide the maximum temperature allowed for your research, the area number for your research, and a brief comment for each of the higher temperatures ranges. I will return to the office on 6/16/22 to compile all the email reply's and send it to EVPRP office by 6/17/22. * Negative impact on research for ambient temperatures 74°F -77°F. Max Temp.______? Cleanroom/Lab Number____________? * Comment:__________________________________________________________________________________________ * Negative impact on research for ambient temperatures 77°F - 80°F Max Temp.______? Cleanroom/Lab Number____________? * Comment:__________________________________________________________________________________________ * Negative impact on research for ambient temperatures 80°F -83°F Max Temp.______? Cleanroom/Lab Number____________? * Comment:__________________________________________________________________________________________ Best Regards, Mark Voorhis Building Manager Purdue University Birck Nanotechnology Center Office: (765) 494-3036 =================================================== From: Denecke, Jacob M <jdenecke(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jdenecke@purdue.edu>> Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 9:52 AM Subject: PE&U Chilled Water Risk Assessment Team, Purdue Energy and Utilities (E&U) are in the process of completing their master plan and are looking for input from campus users as they assess risk. Specifically, E&U would like to know the criticality of ambient temperatures inside our buildings. For this exercise, what negative impacts would occur with temperatures in the range of 74-77 F, 77-80 F, and 80-83 F? The more specific the better. If you could provide any feedback to me by next Friday (6/17), it would be greatly appreciated. Best Regards,, Jacob Denecke, P.E. Director of Facilities and Space Operations - EVPRP Physical Facilities 2550 Northwestern Ave, Suite 1100 West Lafayette, IN 47906 m: 815-762-2397 [cid:image001.png@01D87A72.F8382880]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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All Gases back online
by Jurss, Stephen E 03 Jun '22

03 Jun '22

All, The functional issues with the Toxic Gas Monitoring System (TGMS) have been resolved and monitoring is on and all hazardous gases are back online. My apologies for the inconvenience, Stephen Birck Safety Manager

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All hazardous Gases are shut-down
by Jurss, Stephen E 31 May '22

31 May '22

All, Just a clarification that only the Hazardous gases are offline. Nitrogen, argon, oxygen and carbon dioxide are still on. Stephen Birck safety Manager

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All Hazardous Gases Down
by Jurss, Stephen E 31 May '22

31 May '22

Users, We are experiencing a malfunction of the Toxic Gas Monitoring system (TGMS). All gases will be off until proper corrective action has been completed. You will be notified as soon as the corrective action has been completed. My apologies for the inconvenience, Stephen Jurss Birck Safety Manager

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