Procedimiento de verificación metrológica para “la unidad de métodos de medición de temperatura y calibración HILTON “H981”

Abstract

Mechanical engineering professionals are involved in a wide range of activities, as it is a field where diverse skills, abilities, and competencies are developed and strengthened. In this context, this project aims to address a critical issue in the academic and research environment of the Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas: the lack of a metrological verification process for the Hilton H981 temperature measurement and calibration unit. This unit enables the measurement of temperature in various experimental and research applications within the thermal sciences laboratory of the technological faculty, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of thermometers and temperature sensors. However, the absence of a metrological verification method may lead to unreliable temperature measurements, which can negatively impact research, practices, and projects developed in the academic setting. Consequently, this project aims to structure and implement a metrological verification process for the Hilton H981 unit; in this context, within the studies related to metrological verification, the concept of repeatability, uncertainty, among others, can be considered. This process will include a review of existing measurement and verification protocols, as well as the identification and correction of potential deviations or errors in temperature measurements. A methodology will be employed that combines a review of the specialized literature on the calibration of temperature measurement instruments and the conduction of practical laboratory tests. Clear and reproducible procedures will be established to ensure the reliability of measurements made with the H981 Unit. Finally, it is expected to obtain a documented verification process for the H981 Unit that meets the necessary standards to provide a quality service. These achievements will benefit students and researchers who perform temperature measurements for their projects and experiments within the university.