1. TB 11.01.07 Peter Glässel, Heidelberg1 TPC Status

2. TB 11.01.07 Peter Glässel, Heidelberg2 Outline Last pre-commissioning items: OROC corner noise studied Optimum grounding scheme was determined 20 ground cables per sector exchanged by thicker ones Elevated noise in corners (was 5 adc cnts typ.) completely removed! Implemented in 2 days in a heroic effort of Luciano’s team FEE of all sectors retested in a dry run after closing covers TPC ‘travel-ready’ before X-mas Preparations in SXL2 Jan 4/5 (open clean room …) Transport to SX2 Jan 8/9 Jan 10: remove ventilation duct in shaft Transport to cavern right now TPC test drive to IP and back to parking till end Jan

3. TB 11.01.07 Peter Glässel, Heidelberg3 The TPC leaves the clean room

4. TB 11.01.07 Peter Glässel, Heidelberg4 ‘On the road’

5. TB 11.01.07 Peter Glässel, Heidelberg5 TPC in SX2

6. TB 11.01.07 Peter Glässel, Heidelberg6 Outlook: Installation in cavern Detailed planning for installation sequence in UX2 exists about 20 days needed for alignment and ‘test drive’ of TPC to IP until in ‘parking position’ Commissioning in situ after ITS installation (May 07) Starting on C-side (services available) Temporary services for gas sys on A-side

7. TB 11.01.07 Peter Glässel, Heidelberg7 Spare

8. TB 11.01.07 Peter Glässel, Heidelberg8 Transport to UX2 Preparations in UX2 ongoing Transport in week of 8 Jan, 07 Protective cover, thermal insulation & heating 4 day procedure clean room to UX2