[Bnc-facility-notice] UltraPure Water System Down

[Voorhis, Mark L.]

Dear BNC Users,

Last night the Ultra-Pure water system appears to have failed again.  There is no Ultra-pure water flow or cleanroom humidity control that requires ultra-water to operate.  The cleanroom relative humidity levels are at ~37% with a setpoint of 45%.

It is unclear when the ultra-pure water system will be operational.  We are waiting for the system to be evaluated further.

Regards,



From: Bnc-facility-notice <bnc-facility-notice-bounces at ecn.purdue.edu> On Behalf Of Voorhis, Mark L.
Sent: Monday, September 2, 2024 8:35 PM
To: bnc-facility-notice at ecn.purdue.edu
Subject: Re: [Bnc-facility-notice] UltraPure Water System Down

Dear Birck Users,

The UPW system is operational and all building ambient conditions are back to normal.  BRK engineering quickly responded to evaluate, and address needed repairs to critical components for the ultra-pure water system.  The ultra-pure water quality is not meeting specification but should improve over time.

Thank you for your patience during this ultra-pure water interruption.

Regards,



From: Bnc-facility-notice <bnc-facility-notice-bounces at ecn.purdue.edu<mailto:bnc-facility-notice-bounces at ecn.purdue.edu>> On Behalf Of Reger, Ronald K
Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2024 6:03 PM
To: bnc-all at ecn.purdue.edu<mailto:bnc-all at ecn.purdue.edu>; 'bnc-facility-notice at ecn.purdue.edu' <bnc-facility-notice at ecn.purdue.edu<mailto:bnc-facility-notice at ecn.purdue.edu>>
Subject: [Bnc-facility-notice] UltraPure Water System Down

Dear Birck Users,

The UPW experienced a significant leak in one of the de-gas membrane housings and leaked water onto the subfab floor.  The system is totally shut down until engineering can evaluate the situation and provide the appropriate recovery.  Humidification of the cleanroom uses UPW but with current weather conditions we don't believe this will be a significant issue.

We will keep you notified of progress, but it may be down until at least Monday afternoon and perhaps beyond that.

Thank you for your patience as we work through this issue.

Ron

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