Introduction VSL

Introduction VSL

Metrology

Metrology = Science of measurement- Comparable measurements require

traceability to (inter)national standards− Unbroken chain of comparisons− Specified uncertanties

- Accurate measuring is important for:− (International) trade− Consumer protection− Manufacturing

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National measuring standards

Services: Traceability &

calibrations withlowest uncertainty

R&D, Consultancy Training

Inspection & enforcement

Metrology & gaming

Calibration & verification

Type approval & System certification

Metrology & gaming

Netherlands

Belgium

Italy

TurkeyUK

VSL organisation

Calibration and Reference materials- Calibrations

- Reference materials

- Proficiency testing, interlaboratory comparisons

Customized Applied Metrology- Consultancy

- R&D Contracts

- International projects, Training

Research and Developmen- Development/maintenance national measurement standards

- International traceability assurance

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VSL

- Dutch Metrology Institute

- Private company with a public task

- Stakeholder: Dutch Government

- RVA ISO 17025

- Businesslike

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Facts

• Dutch Metrology Institute• Private company with a public task• Stakeholder: Dutch Government• RVA ISO 17025

• Applied (scientific) metrology

• ~ 85 employees (‘University level’)

• 3500 m2 Lab.

• Located in Delft (and Dordrecht)

National standards & metrological services

Mass, pressure, viscosity

Thermometry, humidity

Gas analysis

Gas flow, fluid flow

Optics, radiometry

Geometry, nanometrology

Electricity: DC/LF & HF

Time & Frequency

Ionizing radiation

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