What You Will Learn
The course material is divided into four parts:
Part 1:
The primary objective for the first day is the presentation of a step by step method for performing an uncertainty analysis.
This is accomplished with extensive detail based on three independent examples.
In parallel, the statistical concept of the standard deviation is introduced and developed based on computer simulation.
While the step by step method is based on the new “ISO GUM” it is also applicable to the older method.
Part 2:
Statistical process control (SPC) has long been recognized as a valuable tool in manufacturing operations.
The application of SPC techniques to instrument calibration and uncertainty is discussed in Part 2.
Three examples that progressively become more complex, are used to teach this subject.
Two are based on pressure transducers, the third is based on flowmeter calibration.
Techniques are discussed that monitor the state of control, define components of uncertainty, and identify long and short term random effects.
Part 3:
The third part consists of a variety of shorter subjects.
Youden analysis aids in the identification of uncertainty sources.
Risk management involves the uncertainty issues associated with defining pass/fail criteria.
Traceability includes uncertainty components associated with calibration.
Other subjects include correlation, regression, and uncertainty intervals.
Part 4:
Part 4 provides example analyses of the instruments and components that make up a larger uncertainty analysis.
Instrumentation includes pressure transducers, flowmeters, voltmeters and electronic counters.
The discussion includes comparisons between instrumentation with different performance specifications.
This part of the course also includes uncertainty associated with equations of state.
Who Should Attend?
Engineers involved in any type of physical measurement.
Course Format
This course is instructor led, but is available also as an
on-site training course. A printed copy of course notes is included.
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