{"title":"Use of a Furnace for a Thermal Radiation Source","authors":"F. Liebmann","doi":"10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.17","url":null,"abstract":"Infrared thermometers are being designed to measure higher temperatures. To meet the calibration needs for these instruments, higher temperature sources are needed. Most of the infrared thermometer models reaching higher temperatures have a narrow field of view, meaning that there is the possibility of using a cavity thermal radiation source instead of a flat-plate thermal radiation source for their calibration. One possibility for the use of a cavity is designing the cavity for use inside of a furnace. This can present several challenges such as knowing the emissivity of the cavity. This issue is further clouded by the temperature uniformity on the cavity walls. This paper discusses placing a cavity inside a standard thermocouple calibration furnace. It discusses testing that was done to qualify the cavity. It then speaks to steps that may be taken in the future to improve this design.","PeriodicalId":446344,"journal":{"name":"NCSL International Workshop & Symposium Conference Proceedings 2014","volume":"122 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115170543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Calibrating A UUT on a Remote Computer Using Fluke MET/CAL®","authors":"Michael L. Schwartz","doi":"10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.28","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.28","url":null,"abstract":"This paper will show how a Fluke MET/CAL® procedure can be written integrating Metrology.NET® tools to remotely calibrate a UUT connected to a remote computer on a completely different operating system. To do so, we will first cover the basic design patterns of remote computing, show how we create the command interface for a non-message based instrument, then how to remotely communicate with the instrument.","PeriodicalId":446344,"journal":{"name":"NCSL International Workshop & Symposium Conference Proceedings 2014","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115211490","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Temperature and Dimensional Metrology: Unceretainty and Productivity","authors":"J. Salsbury","doi":"10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.54","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.54","url":null,"abstract":"Mitutoyo America built a new dimensional calibration laboratory in 2013 that features much tighter temperature control than the prior laboratory. This paper is a case study in improving temperature control and the impact on dimensional measurements. The new laboratory is a high level laboratory with tight temperature control of 20±0.1°C, but the concepts presented in this paper apply to any level of improvements in temperature control in dimensional calibration or inspection laboratories. This paper will first discuss the justification presented to management for the temperature control, which included a carefully developed analysis of the projected improvements in measurement uncertainty. The process of specifying and verifying the environment will then be briefly discussed, followed by a presentation of the complex testing of the measurement processes to assess the actual improvements in the measurement uncertainty. The same processes and equipment, used in the two different environments, will be presented. Finally, this paper will discuss the somewhat surprising benefit of gains in productivity tied to improvements in temperature control, which has allowed certain calibrations to be completed with fewer repeat runs and therefore much more quickly. The improved temperature control has therefore not only allowed the measurement uncertainty to be reduced to desired targets but has also led to modifications in measurement procedures that have improved productivity and reduced costs.","PeriodicalId":446344,"journal":{"name":"NCSL International Workshop & Symposium Conference Proceedings 2014","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115299030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In-Situ Temperature Calibration Capability for Dimensional Metrology","authors":"P. Rachakonda","doi":"10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.20","url":null,"abstract":"The Dimensional Metrology Group (DMG) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has the capability to perform large range dimensional measurements in a facility called the Tape Tunnel. The Tape Tunnel is equipped with a 60 m long steel bench and a reference interferometer. Various artifacts and instruments, such as tape measures, optical cables, laser trackers, laser distance meters etc. are calibrated against the reference interferometer. The relative uncertainty (Uk=2) in the displacement measurement is 2.4×10-7. A major component of this uncertainty is the uncertainty in measuring the temperature in the Tape Tunnel. There are 14 temperature probes installed along the length of the steel bench; two each at seven equidistant locations. One probe measures the air temperature and the other measures the material temperature (of the steel bench). Historically, calibrating these probes involved removing all the 14 probes and sending them to the NIST Thermodynamic Metrology Group. This process introduced a considerable amount of downtime to the DMG’s measurement capabilities. This also introduced uncertainties due to a) variation in the contact geometry of the material probe with the steel bench during reinstallation, and b) variation in the resistances of the probes’ cables due to pinching and/or elongation. In an attempt to address these issues, a new in-situ temperature calibration system was developed. This paper discusses the system components, an in-situ calibration procedure, the uncertainty sources involved in the calibration process, presents an uncertainty budget, and examines it with a Monte Carlo simulation. This system enables the DMG to perform quicker in-situ temperature calibration, at frequent intervals, with minimal downtime and provides better uncertainties in the dimensional measurements.","PeriodicalId":446344,"journal":{"name":"NCSL International Workshop & Symposium Conference Proceedings 2014","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121825304","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"NCSLI North American 1Ω Interlaboratory Comparison (2012-2014)","authors":"K. Wendler","doi":"10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.65","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.65","url":null,"abstract":"The basis of our measurement system can be quickly summed up as follows; laboratories claim to be able to measure something with a stated level of accuracy, through some form of accreditation this claim is given credence and proficiency testing is used to verify the accredited uncertainties. This is certainly an oversimplified explanation, but the importance of the proficiency testing is readily apparent. An interlaboratory comparison is a proficiency test that involves many participants.","PeriodicalId":446344,"journal":{"name":"NCSL International Workshop & Symposium Conference Proceedings 2014","volume":"222 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122408044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Determination of Emissivity by Using Reflected Thermal Radiation","authors":"F. Liebmann","doi":"10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.07","url":null,"abstract":"The determination of emissivity is crucial in any temperature measurement using radiation thermometry. Without this knowledge, large measurement uncertainties result. There is a lack of information on emissivity for common materials. Where there are databases, these databases often give emissivity for a specific material in a range or give emissivity for different conditionings of the material. This information may not apply to certain uses of the material. This creates quite a bit of doubt for anyone making measurements in the field. What is needed is a method to determine emissivity for a material object in the field. In 2011, Yamada and Ishii discussed a method that was set up in a fixed geometry to determine the emissivity of a specular object. In this paper, a method is discussed to determine the emissivity of both specular and diffuse objects using a thermal radiation source. The theory is presented. Then, practical measurements which were made are discussed. These measurements are compared to emissivity determined by other methods.","PeriodicalId":446344,"journal":{"name":"NCSL International Workshop & Symposium Conference Proceedings 2014","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130617641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improved Performance, Remote Realization, And Accessibility Inter-American Metrology System (SIM) Time Scale","authors":"J. M. López-Romero","doi":"10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.19","url":null,"abstract":"The time and frequency metrology working group of the Inter-American Metrology System (SIM) maintains a number of time measurement systems that were designed to coordinate frequency control and timekeeping throughout the Americas. These systems compare the national time standards maintained by national metrology institutes (NMIs) in the SIM region. Currently, 19 NMIs participate in the SIM Time Network (SIMTN) and contribute to and/or utilize the SIM Time Scale (SIMT). This paper presents the main features of the SIMT algorithm and provides an evaluation of its recently improved performance. The paper also describes how five SIM NMIs currently maintain rubidium clocks as national time standards that are automatically adjusted to agree with SIMT. The paper concludes by discussing how the SIM frequency and time data can be easily accessed from any Internet device, including mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones.","PeriodicalId":446344,"journal":{"name":"NCSL International Workshop & Symposium Conference Proceedings 2014","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128329702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Calibration Requirements and Good Practices for Modular Instuments","authors":"Dimaries Nieves, P. Robinson","doi":"10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.61","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.61","url":null,"abstract":"A monitoring, measuring, or testing activity with test instruments is only useful and effective when the measurement results are reliable. To ensure the reliability of the measurement results from the test instruments, a calibration must be performed. Every electronic device needs a calibration schedule to verify its performance. As with traditional instrumentation, modular instruments should be verified and adjusted in a consistent manner to ensure its performance and to maintain its accuracy over time. However, unlike traditional instrumentation, modular instruments have additional requirements and considerations that need to be accounted for in order to perform a proper verification and adjustment process. As you may know, modular instrumentation consists of a combination of chassis, embedded controller and modules, and each module needs to be considered and maintained in order to obtain a consistent and reproducible process. Additionally, a software application is necessary in order to communicate with the instruments and obtain the results. The impact of these system aspects is not always considered. In this paper, calibration requirements and considerations that may influence the quality and confidence of the results for a modular instrument calibration process will be presented. Good Calibration Practices for modular instruments are defined and explained in order to considered and applied during the process. These good calibration practices also can be used by end users to ensure the quality of their measurements.","PeriodicalId":446344,"journal":{"name":"NCSL International Workshop & Symposium Conference Proceedings 2014","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128411887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Why it is Important to Look at Artifact Calibration Shift Reports","authors":"Gary Bennett","doi":"10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.36","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.36","url":null,"abstract":"Many papers have been written about the artifact calibration of the multifunction calibrator. National Measurement Institutes have published papers detailing their evaluations and making several suggestions of the actions required to adjust the calibrator without verifying at the time of the adjustment. National Instruments’ adopted one of the more conservative methods for proving the traceability of the calibrators. The calibrators are kept to either the 90 day specifications or the 1 year specifications. An artifact calibration is done at the designated interval, the shift report is reviewed and based on the shifts either the new calibration constants are stored, or if the shifts are too high, the calibrator is sent in for a full verification to determine if the calibrator is actually outside its specifications. The paper will explain in more detail exactly what we are looking for in the shift reports, and the actions we take when anomalies are found.","PeriodicalId":446344,"journal":{"name":"NCSL International Workshop & Symposium Conference Proceedings 2014","volume":"58 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116135865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Project-based learning as a strategy for teaching metrology","authors":"F. Mercader-Trejo","doi":"10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.34","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51843/wsproceedings.2014.34","url":null,"abstract":"Project-based learning (PBL) is a well-known didactic strategy to improve students' understanding of science, as well as their problem-solving and collaboration skills, to a greater extent than traditional methods. Students who learn science or technology through project-based learning also report that they find it more engaging than traditional instructional techniques. PBL strategy was applied to students of engineering degree in industrial metrology taught at the Universidad Politécnica de Santa Rosa Jáuregui located in the state of Querétaro, Mexico. This paper describes the experience through which students planned, implemented, and evaluated a project with real-world application beyond the classroom, which leads to a drive for research and production of knowledge. Professors of different subjects worked together to think about the project. In this case the selected integrating project was the design and performance evaluation of a bio filter for the treatment of gray water in rural households. This project includes concepts related to the subjects taught in the period of study. The subjects considered were: Analytical chemistry, industrial processes, statistics, mathematics, engineering drawing, interpersonal development and English. The use of this strategy helped to promote student participation in the learning process. Results were very satisfactory because of the knowledge and skills acquired by students. This allowed the development of new capabilities that complement their education and prepare them for the workplace. Among the skills and capabilities developed are: interaction in teamwork, independent learning, responsibility and time management, among others.","PeriodicalId":446344,"journal":{"name":"NCSL International Workshop & Symposium Conference Proceedings 2014","volume":"47 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114210543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}