Non-ODC
Oxygen Line Cleaning
Project Number: J-99-CL-015
Meeting and Teleconference Summaries
The Meeting and Teleconference Summaries contains basic information about this project and a summary paragraph from each meeting or teleconference held for this project.
Depot: OC-ALC (Tinker AFB), OK
Contractor: Northrop-Grumman,
Versar Inc.
Potential Programs/Owners: B-1, B-2, F-15, F-16, Orbiter, and NAVAIR
Material(s) Targeted for Reduction/Elimination: Chloroflurocarbons
(CFC-113, HCFC-141b)
Phase(s) in Methodology: II, Technical and IV, Demonstration/Validation
Milestones and Prior Decisions:
- 2/18/99 - JASPPA decided to execute a joint Non-ODC Oxygen Line Cleaning Project
- 5/12/99 - Completed ESTCP briefing.
- 6/3/99 - Materials identified to complete the full scale mockup of the onboard system. Some materials on order.
- 7/20/99 - 65% design review.
- 3/31/00 - Air Force and NASA sections of the JTP completed by technical team.
- 5/1/00 - JTP provided to services to gather endorsements
- 11/28/00 - Demonstration of Air Force/Versar onboard oxygen line cleaning unit and the B-2/Northrop-Grumman off-aircraft or tube cleaning cart.
- 6/01 - Received final JTP endorsement.
- 7/24/01 - Delivered JTP.
- 9/9/02 - Delivered JTR.
Date of last meeting:
January 9, 2002
Next scheduled meeting: None, project complete
Meeting and Teleconference Summaries:
On January 9, 2002, a technical teleconference was held. Mr. Robert McDonald, HQ AFMC/A4BE (ITB, Inc.) was lead. The main emphasis of this teleconference was to bring project stakeholders up-to-date and to begin assembling data for the Joint Test Report (JTR). Mr. Terry Caldwell of Versar, Inc. gave an update on the B-1 portable oxygen line cleaning system and its accomplishments at demonstrations held at Tinker AFB, Tulsa OK ANG, and Robins AFB, on a B-1B, F-16, and F-15, respectively. Mr. Luis Gierbolini gave an update on the Navy's NOC cleaning unit. Mr. Stan Bean gave an update on the Northrop-Grumman's cleaning cart. Mr. Ron Patun, CTC, identified the action items/data required by CTC to complete the JTR. The final area of discussion was on identifying potential uses for the system.
On April 26, 2001, a technical representatives from the Air Education & Training Command/Randolph Air Force Base, Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC)/F-15, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kennedy Space Center, NASA White Sands Technical Facility, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Northrop-Grumman, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC), Versar, Inc., and Whiteman Air Force Base participated in a teleconference with representatives from the Joint Acquisition Sustainment Pollution Prevention Activity (JASPPA) and National Defense Center for Environmental Excellence/Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC). The objective of the teleconference was to review the status of the project. Two new action items were taken.
On November 28-29, 2000, technical representatives from the Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center/Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), Air Force Institute for Environment, Safety and Occupational Health Risk Analysis/Brooks AFB, Headquarters Air Force Material Command, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command/Randolph AFB, Air Mobility Command/Scott AFB, B-1-B, B-2, Boeing Company, C-17, Calvert Hydraulics, Columbus AFB, JSTARS, Luke Air Force Base, 3M Company, National Aeronautics and Space Administration-Kennedy Space Center, NASA-White Sands Technical Facility, Northrop-Grumman, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center/Tinker AFB, Royal Australian Air Force, Republic of France Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard-Aircraft Repair and Supply Center, Versar, Inc., and Warner Robins Air Logistics Center participated in a meeting with representatives from the Joint Acquisition Sustainment Pollution Prevention Activity and National Defense Center for Environmental Excellence/ Concurrent Technologies Corporation. The objectives of the meeting were to demonstrate for stakeholders the Air Force/Versar processes for cleaning oxygen lines and oxygen converters and the Northrop-Grumman process for cleaning B-2 oxygen lines, and obtain comments for suggested improvements to the processes. The meeting also addressed the need to hold an 85% Design Review for the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program On-Board Oxygen Line Cleaning System project. Briefings were provided on the Versar oxygen line cleaning system and the Air Force efforts to identify alternative wipe solvents. Briefings were provided on the Versar onboard oxygen line cleaning system (View Background Presentation and View Design and Operation Presentation) and the Air Force efforts to identify alternative wipe solvents (Wipe Solvents Presentation). Demonstrations of the Versar onboard oxygen line cleaning system (View Photograph A or View Photograph B) B-1 oxygen system mock-up (View Photograph C or View Photograph D) , oxygen converter cleaning system (View Films of Before and After Cleaning), and B-2 oxygen tube cleaning cart (View Photograph E) were conducted.
On September 14, 2000, technical representatives from the Air Force ASC, F-15, NASA - KSC, NAWCAD, OC-ALC, Versar, Inc., and Whiteman Air Force Base participated in a teleconference with representatives from the JASPPA and NDCEE/CTC. The objective of the teleconference was to discuss the 85% Design Review, upcoming demonstrations, JTP endorsements, and NASA funding.
On July 12, 2000, technical representatives from the Air Force ASC, F-16, NASA White Sands Technical Facility , NAWCAD, and Versar, Inc. participated in a teleconference with representatives from the JASPPA and NDCEE/CTC. The objective of the teleconference was to resolve NAVAIR's concerns on the JTP and plan for upcoming demonstrations.
On April 12, 2000, technical representatives from OC-ALC, NAVAIR, F-15 and Versar, Inc. participated in a teleconference with representatives from the JASPPA and NDCEE/CTC. The objectives of the teleconference were to discuss the status of the JTP. OC-ALC plans for upcoming testing of the prototype cleaning system, and the outcome of the ESTCP project briefing. A decision was made to finalize the JTP and provide it to the Services, NASA, and Northrop-Grumman for endorsement.
On January 24, 2000, technical representatives from OC-ALC, NAVAIR, and Versar, Inc. participated in a teleconference with representatives from the JASPPA and NDCEE/CTC. The purpose of the teleconference was to further discuss the requirements for the draft JTP. A decision was made to distribute the JTP at least one more time for review and comment by the project technical representatives.
On January 14, 2000, technical representatives from OC-ALC, NAVAIR, and Versar, Inc. participated in a teleconference with representatives from the JASPPA and NDCEE/CTC. The purpose of the teleconference was to discuss the requirements for the draft JTP and discuss dates for the B-1 system 85% design review and off-equipment testing. Decisions were made to hold another teleconference on January 24, 2000 to discuss the JTP, and to hold the 85% design review the week of May 22, 2000.
On December15, 1999, technical representatives from OC-ALC, WR-ALC, F-15 & F-16 SPO, NAVAIR, NASA, Northrop Grumman, Boeing Reusable Space Systems, and Versar, Inc. participated in a teleconference with representatives from the JASPPA and NDCEE/CTC. The purpose of the teleconference was to review the results of project action items, and discuss the following topics: requirements for the draft JTP; Program Management Plan; test plan for off-equipment testing; milestone chart; project cost estimates and plans; and funds and contracts. All objectives of the teleconference were met.
On October 22, 1999, technical representatives from OC-ALC, NAVAIR, NAWCAD, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and Versar, Inc. participated in a teleconference with representatives from the JASPPA and NDCEE/CTC. The purpose of the teleconference was to discuss the status of the action items and the Air Force testing at OC-ALC, and to discuss the content of the draft JTP. All objectives of the teleconference were met.
On July 20-21 1999, technical representatives from OC-ALC, NAVAIR, NAWCAD, Aeronautical Systems Center (B-2), NASA, Northrop Grumman, Versar, Inc., and the JASPPA met at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD. The primary objectives of the meeting were to (1) review the 65% design of the Air Force's prototype Oxygen Line Cleaning System for the B-1 aircraft, and (2) review and comment on the draft JTP for non-ozone depleting alternatives for oxygen line cleaning. Decisions made at the meeting included the following: NAWCAD will contact their depots to obtain their oxygen line cleaning needs and performance requirements; and team members will provide their organization's critical performance requirements for the JTP.
The May 12, 1999 meeting was to brief an IPR to the ESTCP council in Washington D.C. The purpose of the briefing was to discuss progress and schedule of the project and validate funding requirements for the next fiscal year. The briefing was presented by Mr. John Herrington, HQ AFMC/LG-EV (ITB), and Mr. Greg Fillipi, lead engineer for Versar Inc. The briefing went well with very few questions. The program is on schedule and under budget at this time.
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