- Hardcover: 444 pages
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2nd Edition edition (29 Oct 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0471492914
- ISBN-13: 978-0471492917
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 3.2 x 25.1 cm
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- #47 in Books > Science & Nature > Physics > Thermodynamics
- #89 in Books > Science & Nature > Engineering & Technology > Engineering Skills & Design > Measurement & Calibration
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The accurate measurement of temperature is a vital parameter in many fields. A critically important aspect of applying any temperature sensor is that of traceable calibration – a concept that has been developed to ensure that all measurements made are accurate and legally valid.
This timely new edition reflects the marked move towards ISO accreditation in measurement laboratories internationally, and the ever increasing emphasis on adequate uncertainty analysis for measurements in accredited laboratories to conform to national and international bodies, and the SI and Metric treaty.
∗ Fully revised and updated to incorporate the latest trends and developments in measurements and calibration
∗ Provides information concurrent with the latest ISO Quality Standards for assessing the uncertainty of measurement sensors
∗ Offers detailed converage of traceability, how to make traceable measurements and how to design, carry out and report calibration
∗ Unique emphasis on possible problems in the field, and provision of practical advice on how to recognise and treat errors.
An essential reference resource for practising and training engineers, scientists and technicians in accredited test and calibration laboratories involved in temperature measurement and calibration.
This timely new edition reflects the marked move towards ISO accreditation in measurement laboratories internationally, and the ever increasing emphasis on adequate uncertainty analysis for measurements in accredited laboratories to conform to national and international bodies, and the SI and Metric treaty.
∗ Fully revised and updated to incorporate the latest trends and developments in measurements and calibration
∗ Provides information concurrent with the latest ISO Quality Standards for assessing the uncertainty of measurement sensors
∗ Offers detailed converage of traceability, how to make traceable measurements and how to design, carry out and report calibration
∗ Unique emphasis on possible problems in the field, and provision of practical advice on how to recognise and treat errors.
An essential reference resource for practising and training engineers, scientists and technicians in accredited test and calibration laboratories involved in temperature measurement and calibration.
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The concept of traceability has evolved to ensure measurements can be communicated consistently and unambiguously. This new edition of a classic reference offers a systematic treatment of traceable temperature measurement and presents a practical guide to the principles and purpose of measurements. With an emphasis on recognizing sources of uncertainty, Nicholas and White examine the most commonly used thermometers: liquid–in–glass thermometers, platinum resistance thermometers, thermocouples and radiation thermometers.
The new edition features:
∗ How to make measurements fit for purpose; the importance of traceability, uncertainty and measurement standards.
∗ The latest advances in industrial and laboratory thermometry, with a unique emphasis on practical advice on how to recognise and treat errors.
∗ An updated chapter on calibration, reflecting the changes brought about by the release of the ISO 17025 standard for laboratory accreditation.
∗ A systematic treatment of uncertainty in measurement consistent with ISO guidelines, including numerous thermometry examples and exercises.
Practising engineers, scientists and technicians will value the authors′ emphasis on practical advice combined with quality concepts. Engineering students, researchers and instrument manufacturers will benefit from the self–teaching approach.
The new edition features:
∗ How to make measurements fit for purpose; the importance of traceability, uncertainty and measurement standards.
∗ The latest advances in industrial and laboratory thermometry, with a unique emphasis on practical advice on how to recognise and treat errors.
∗ An updated chapter on calibration, reflecting the changes brought about by the release of the ISO 17025 standard for laboratory accreditation.
∗ A systematic treatment of uncertainty in measurement consistent with ISO guidelines, including numerous thermometry examples and exercises.
Practising engineers, scientists and technicians will value the authors′ emphasis on practical advice combined with quality concepts. Engineering students, researchers and instrument manufacturers will benefit from the self–teaching approach.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
all you want to know about temperature calibration
17 Jun 2001
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This one book covers alot of ground in enought detail to keep most of us happy...I havent found a single source which covers all the main bases this well.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Informative book - wider than title implies
28 April 2000
Format:Hardcover
This book not only covers temperature trace ability but also covers subjects like how a temperature sensor's construction will affect the long-term stability of measurements. However information about how the associated measurement equipment is constructed and how it affects the long-term temperature measurement stability is not thoroughly discussed.
Some parts of the trace ability aspect are limited, for example, how error tolerance build up affects the finial specs, which can be claimed.
Good introductory book, easy to read.
Excellent Reference on Temperature Measurements
8 Dec 2010
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I highly recommend this book to anyone involved in or interested in temperature measurement at any level - precision laboratory to industrial production. Over the years I have owned it, this has become one of the most-used thermometry references in my personal library. The authors are with the national primary standards laboratory of New Zealand (equivalent to NIST in the United States) so they are high-level experts in the field. They give very good coverage to all aspects of temperature maesurement with all of the various types of sensors.
Especially valuable is the information on measurement uncertainty contributors associated with measurements. This is very useful information for metrologists, people working in calibration and testing laboratories that are or want to be accreddited to ISO/IEC 17025, and people in any organization that is or wants to be registered to ISO 9001 and therefore should be using ISO 10012 a a guide for their measurement management system.
Especially valuable is the information on measurement uncertainty contributors associated with measurements. This is very useful information for metrologists, people working in calibration and testing laboratories that are or want to be accreddited to ISO/IEC 17025, and people in any organization that is or wants to be registered to ISO 9001 and therefore should be using ISO 10012 a a guide for their measurement management system.
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