scholarly journals News on the Calibration of Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nieves Medina
Keyword(s):  
Mutual Recognition ◽  
Measurement Methods ◽  
Uncertainty Of Measurement ◽  
Calibration Measurement ◽  
Technical Details ◽  
General Aspects

EURAMET Calibration Guide No. 18 ‘Guidelines on the Calibration of Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments’ is the document used, not only in Europe but worldwide, as a reference for the calibration of non-automatic weighing instruments. The purpose of the guide is to enhance the equivalence and mutual recognition of calibration results obtained by laboratories performing calibrations of non-automatic weighing instruments. It contains advice on general aspects of calibration, measurement methods and results, including uncertainty of measurement, the calibration certificate and the further use of the instrument. EURAMET’s Calibration Guide No. 18 latest update has been the first one involving direct collaboration with balance manufacturers. In this new version the guide has been improved in many technical details with the aim of clarifying the content of the guide, including some necessary details or simplifying some calculations

scholarly journals UNCERTAINTY OF MEASUREMENT RESULTS IN FUEL ANALYSES

2002 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Roberto Guimarães Couto ◽  
Ilse Maria Guilhermino Lemos
Keyword(s):  
Mutual Recognition ◽  
Metrological Reliability ◽  
Uncertainty Of Measurement ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Judicial Ruling ◽  
Quality Of Products ◽  
Reliability Of Measurement Results

The result of a measurement serves as a parameter in a variety of applications, such as: the sale of products; the inspection of materials in relation to specifications/ limits set by a standard; providing support for a judicial ruling; improving the specific quality of products; estimating profitability and making comparisons with a view to mutual recognition between metrology laboratories and systems. The aim of this work is to demonstrate the relevance and applications of the ISO GUM 95 in the fuel analyses conducted by the LABCOM at the EQ/UFRJ, presenting results tables and discussions. The paper further discusses the strategic importance of metrological reliability of measurement results and of the actions of a laboratory within the context of the science of metrology in Brazil.

scholarly journals APLAC Interpretation and Guidance on the Estimation of Uncertainty of Measurement in Testing

2003 ◽  
Vol 86 (5) ◽  
pp. 1070-1076 ◽  
Author(s):  
Max Robertson ◽  
Terence S S Chan
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Mutual Recognition ◽  
Laboratory Accreditation ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Uncertainty Of Measurement ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Guidance Documents ◽  
Calibration Laboratories ◽  
Estimation Of Uncertainty

Abstract The Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) is the organization representing the community of bodies that accredit testing and calibration laboratories throughout the Asia Pacific region, including China and North America. APLAC members assess the competence of laboratories and grant them accreditation. They also provide mutual recognition of the equivalence of their accreditations, which facilitates international trade and acceptance by regulators. Harmonization of accreditation requirements is therefore vital to maintaining Mutual Recognition Arrangements. APLAC establishes management and technical criteria for accreditation and publishes guidance documents for accreditation bodies and laboratories.

Influence of the Applied Measurement Methodology on the Results of Geometric Measurements of the SB4 Spring Clips

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (191) ◽  
pp. 89-93
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Ostromęcka ◽  
Andrzej Aniszewicz
Keyword(s):  
Base Plate ◽  
Measurement Methods ◽  
Clamping Force ◽  
Uncertainty Of Measurement ◽  
Dimensional Measurements ◽  
Measurement Methodology

The article presents the results of measurements of the “b” dimension of the SB4 spring clips carried out using three measurement methods that differ in the method and width of the base plate contact. The results obtained are presented and the uncertainty of measurement for each method is estimated. Attention was paid to the issues of the obtained dispersion of the value of the “b” dimension. The tolerated dimensions are discussed. The proposed measurement methods can help to identify shape mismatches of spring clips. Keywords: rail fastening, spring clip, dimensional measurements, clamping force

UNCERTAINTY OF THE MEASUREMENTS RESULTS OF THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND ITS METHODS ASSESSMENT

2021 ◽  
pp. 84-91
Author(s):  
F.N. Karachevtsev ◽  
◽  
A.F. Letov ◽  
A.V. Slavin ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Standard Sample ◽  
Measurement Methods ◽  
Measuring Instrument ◽  
Uncertainty Of Measurement ◽  
Expanded Uncertainty ◽  
Regulatory Documents ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Final Measurement ◽  
Repeatability And Reproducibility ◽  
The Difference

An explanation of the difference between the uncertainty and the error of the measurement results, which is in the approach to their assessment, is given. The standard and expanded uncertainty are estimated taking into account the uncertainty at each operation to transfer the size of a physical quantity from a standard (standard sample) to a measuring instrument and during measurements. The error is estimated based on the variance of the final measurement. Methods for evaluating the uncertainty of measurement results are given depending on regulatory documents, metrological characteristics, measurement methods, such as indicators and limits of repeatability and reproducibility.

scholarly journals UNCERTAINTY OF MEASUREMENT RESULTS IN FUEL ANALYSES

2002 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Paulo Roberto Guimarães Couto ◽  
Ilse Maria Guilhermino Lemos
Keyword(s):  
Mutual Recognition ◽  
Metrological Reliability ◽  
Uncertainty Of Measurement ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Judicial Ruling ◽  
Quality Of Products ◽  
Reliability Of Measurement Results

The result of a measurement serves as a parameter in a variety of applications, such as: the sale of products; the inspection of materials in relation to specifications/ limits set by a standard; providing support for a judicial ruling; improving the specific quality of products; estimating profitability and making comparisons with a view to mutual recognition between metrology laboratories and systems. The aim of this work is to demonstrate the relevance and applications of the ISO GUM 95 in the fuel analyses conducted by the LABCOM at the EQ/UFRJ, presenting results tables and discussions. The paper further discusses the strategic importance of metrological reliability of measurement results and of the actions of a laboratory within the context of the science of metrology in Brazil.

Applications of CCEM to Environmental Health Problems

1985 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 102-103
Author(s):  
R. J. Lee ◽  
J. S. Walker
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Image Analysis ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Computer Control ◽  
External Agent ◽  
External Agents ◽  
Computer Controlled ◽  
Primitive State ◽  
Textural Changes ◽  
General Aspects

Electron microscopy (EM), with the advent of computer control and image analysis techniques, is rapidly evolving from an interpretative science into a quantitative technique. Electron microscopy is potentially of value in two general aspects of environmental health: exposure and diagnosis.In diagnosis, electron microscopy is essentially an extension of optical microscopy. The goal is to characterize cellular changes induced by external agents. The external agent could be any foreign material, chemicals, or even stress. The use of electron microscopy as a diagnostic tool is well- developed, but computer-controlled electron microscopy (CCEM) has had only limited impact, mainly because it is fairly new and many institutions lack the resources to acquire the capability. In addition, major contributions to diagnosis will come from CCEM only when image analysis (IA) and processing algorithms are developed which allow the morphological and textural changes recognized by experienced medical practioners to be quantified. The application of IA techniques to compare cellular structure is still in a primitive state.

A critical comparison of selected implicit measurement methods.

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Znanewitz ◽  
Lisa Braun ◽  
David Hensel ◽  
Claudia Fantapié Altobelli ◽  
Fabian Hattke
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Methods ◽  
Critical Comparison ◽  
Implicit Measurement

Calibration of a Lyophilized Pooled Plasma as Candidate Reference Plasma for Standardization of the Prothrombin Time Ratio

1993 ◽  
Vol 13 (02) ◽  
pp. 96-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Beeser ◽  
U. Becker ◽  
H. J. Kolde ◽  
E. Spanuth ◽  
P. Witt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prothrombin Time ◽  
International Study ◽  
International Normalized Ratio ◽  
Measurement Methods ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Diagnostic Instruments ◽  
Plasma Pool ◽  
Normal Plasma ◽  
German Association ◽  
Prothrombin Time Ratio

SummaryThe prothrombin time (PT), obtained from a fresh normal plasma pool (FPP), is the basis both for the establishment of the 100% activity (normal plasma) and for the ratio calculation used in the International Normalized Ratio (INR) according to the recommendations of the ICSH/ICTH (6). Today the PT of lyophilized normal plasma pools are successfully used as reference for the assessment of samples in proficiency studies. However, a lack of comparability is to be recognized. Therefore the Committee of Hematology of the German Association of Diagnostics’ and Diagnostic Instruments’ Manufacturers (VDGH) decided to produce a candidate reference plasma (VDGH Reference Plasma) which was calibrated against fresh normal plasma pools in an international study.The basic calibration was performed by using the same certified BCR thromboplastin (BCT/099) by all participants. The endpoint was determined manually and by using the coagulometer Schnitger-Gross. In additional testings each participant used his own routine thromboplastins and methods. Calculating the ratio [PT VDGH Reference Plasma (sec)/PT fresh normal plasma pool (sec)] the VDGH Reference Plasma showed a deviation from the average fresh normal plasma pool of 1.05 both with the BCT/099 and with all thromboplastins. There were obtained some statistical differences between “plain” and “combined’’ (added factor V and fibrinogen) thromboplastins. No statistical difference was found between the different endpoint measurement methods (manual, mechanical, optical).In spite of these statistical deviations the VDGH Reference Plasma can be used for the standardization of the PT-normal (100%) value with different ratios for plain (1.06) and combined (1.02) thromboplastins. The manufacturers will use this VDGH Reference Plasma for the calibration of their commercially available calibration plasmas, which allows the user of such a material to calculate a calibrated 100% PT value.

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