From: Hutch Neilson
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 4:17
PM
To: Hutch Neilson; Bradley E. Nelson; Jim Lyon; Michael C.
Zarnstorff; Mike Williams; Phil Heitzenroeder; Ronald L. Strykowsky; Wayne T.
Reiersen; Lawrence E. Dudek
Subject: Summary of NCSX SIT Meeting of
1/16/06
Summary of NCSX
System Integration Team (SIT) Meeting of Tuesday, January 16,
2006
1. Risks
- Field Period Assembly risks
needing attention
- One critical issue is
that key component procurements are stalled: H/C tubes, heater tapes,
and flux loop templates.
- Attachment of the
flexible H/C tubes to the vacuum vessel. R&D task to measure the
performance is behind schedule. Expediting this activity so we can proceed
with the procurement has priority over boots and heater tape performance
R&D. Action: Jim follow up with Goranson, in Brad’s
absence.
- Heater tapes. The
only issue holding up procurement is determining whether the selected
model is non-magnetic or not. This is being addressed.
- Flux loop templates.
Needs some of Tom Brown’s time and it is in his
queue.
- Metrology preparations
are at risk. Raftopoulos needs to train FPA staff and write procedures
for FPA metrology operations, but is currently fully subscribed to MC
winding tasks. We need cover MC activities with MC-assigned staff so
Steve can move on to FPA. Action: Larry follow up.
- Magnetic coil alignment
method proposed by Mike Z. Wayne has drafted a plan for implementing
magnetic alignment into FPA operations and is looking for
feedback.
- TF Procurement
Action
- Several technical
documents (specs and SOW) are on the critical path to meeting the Feb. 1
deadline for issuing the RFP. The task of completing these may have been
underestimated. Can we streamline the task or add resources, or accept risk
of delay? Action: Hutch follow up with Kalish
- MCWF delivery schedule.
(Phil)
- Technical requirements
workshop held Jan. 4-6 at Major Tool identified acceptable spec changes that
can improve the schedule. Spec changes are in progress. Phil estimates
they will save about one week of machining time per winding form.
- Phil reported that wall
thicknesses on the Type A winding forms are consistently on the thin side.
The B1 wall thickness is also thin, but Phil believes it is usable as is.
We are still awaiting final reports to close out this
issue.
- EIO is working on a plan
for delivering the remaining MCWFs on a schedule that supports the project
baseline. Plan is due Jan. 24, with a follow-up review meeting at MTM
planned for Jan. 26.
2. FY-06 Planning
Changes
- A plan has been developed
for pulling forward several WBS 1 design tasks. Estimates, some of which
are old, are currently being updated by the job managers. Ron is
following up.
- FY-06 management reserve
stands at ~$1M, subject to confirmation of estimates for accelerated work, and
uncertainty in this year’s MCWF expenditures.
- We need to continue efforts
to authorize work in FY-06 to offset likely delays in major procurements.
Candidates:
- Power supplies (WBS 4).
Requirements are defined. LTX operation not a significant issue at
this time. Install cables. Wayne will follow up with Raki.
- LN system (WBS 6).
Larry follow up with Gettelfinger.
- MC interface hardware
(WBS 14). Desirable to accelerate but resource leveling is a consideration.
Brad and Jim continue to follow up.
- Vacuum pumping (WBS 2).
Is there anything we can get done now?
- Planning for Interim
Progress Briefing to OFES. Briefing will be week of Feb. 20. Six
scope items are identified in the preparation plan issued separately.
Deadlines:
- Jan. 23: E-mail
updates to Hutch and Ron on assigned scope items. Dudek, Heitzenroeder,
Strykowsky, and Neilson
- Feb. 13: Input to
the briefing presentations. Dudek, Heitzenroeder, Strykowsky, and
Neilson
- Feb. 16: Dry
run.
- Feb. 20 week:
Briefing.
3. Project Control
(Ron)
- Preliminary results were
reported. CPI and SPI remain well within the acceptable
range.
4. Next SIT Meeting:
t.b.a.
Summary by:
Hutch Neilson