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• The cost estimate appears to be credible.
• The installation schedule and manpower is well developed and credible.
• The task manager illustrated high-quality ownership of the schedule.
• The use of a consultant to assist in the evaluation of scintillator handling was an
effective decision made by the team.
The Committee suggested that the team: 1) evaluate the need for edge stiffeners;
2) consider leasing a roll coating machine for prototype effort; 3) develop detailed procedures for
filling the modules to assure proper process and sequence (there should be no confusion
regarding filling order); and 4) complete the life safety evaluation, to include Near Detector
containment.
2.2.3 Recommendations
1. Recommend CD-1 approval for the PVC Extrusion.
2. Recommend CD-1 approval for the PVC Modules.
3. Revisit the time and motion studies for module assembly using experience gained
with 16-cell extrusions.
4. Perform an ergonomic assessment for module assembly; in particular, the manual
trolley crane movement.
5. Develop a plan for use and maintenance of the vacuum lifters.
6. Design the fiber retainer to maintain fiber bend radius for filling and during
transportation.
7. Recommend CD-1 approval.
8. Develop designs for strain relief of utilities on modules.
9. Develop designs for access to install utilities on the top and sides of modules blocks.
10. Develop a plan for use and maintenance of the vacuum lifters.
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