Calibration & Metrology... A practical hands on course

Course Aim

On completion of this course participants will have learned about the basic principles and requirements of measurement and calibration and the methods, equipment and practices employed in a variety of calibration disciplines.

Dates: Wed 4th & Thurs 5th October, 2017.

Venue: Dublin

Learning Objectives

This is a practical hands on course where the participant will calibrate a variety of instruments such as

Weighing Machines & Balances
Calipers
Micrometers,
Dial Gauges and Height Gauges
Hand-Held Digital Multi-Meters
Decade Resistance Boxes
Electrical Indicators
Calibration of PRT's, Pt100 Probes and Thermocouples

Course Outline

Day ONE: Foundation, Mass & Dimensional Calibration

Measurement Standards and Traceability
Measurement Uncertainty
Test Uncertainty Ratio
Instrument Accuracy Specification
Calibration Certificates
Mass Units, Traceability and Standards
Mass Classification - Construction, Material, Tolerances
Calibration of Weighing Machines and Balances
Use & Handling of Length Standards
Calibration of Calipers, Micrometers, Dial Gauges and Height Gauges

Day TWO: Temperature & Electrical

Principles of Temperature Measurement and Calibration
Temperature Units, Terminology, Traceability and Standards
Thermometer Types: Thermocouples, Liquid in Glass Thermometers, Platinum Resistance, Thermometers and Thermistors
Temperature Mediums: Liquid Baths, Dry Blocks, Ovens
Practical Calibration of PRT's, Pt100 Probes and Thermocouples using a variety of Temperature Mediums
Electrical Units, Traceablity and Standards
Calibration of Hand-Held Digital Multi-Meters
Calibration of Decade Resistance Boxes
Calibration of Electrical Indicators

Course Duration & Trainer

2 days

The trainer is a Calibration and Metrology professional with some 30 years experience in the field.

Assessment & Certification

Certificate of Achievement and

14 CPD Hours

Who Should Attend

Those of you who wish to gain a clear basic understanding of calibration as you join a class room setting and also spend time carrying out practical 'calibration' assignments.