INTERNAL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

Approved by:H. Woodyatt Date:2005

BMTS-CP-120, Issue 2, September 2005

INTERNAL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE AND RESULTS

Sedimentation Cylinder measured against BS 1377;Part 2:1990 & ASTM D 422-63 ( Reapproved 2002)

ITEM DETAILS
Bodycote Serial Number Description Range
Reference
Sedimentation Cylinder 1000 ml Volume

Procedure

1. Equipment/Consumables required

REFERENCE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED/USED

Description Bodycote Reference Date of Last Calibration Stated
Uncertainty
Vernier Caliper , 0.1 mm ,min
Ruler readable to 1 mm, min.
Balance readable to 1 g, min.
Thermometer, 1 C

2 Method
2.1 Measure the internal diameter of the cylinder at three positions to the nearest 0.1 mm. (a)
2.2 Measure the distance between the bottom of the cylinder to the 1000 ml mark at three equidistant positions to
the nearest 1mm.(b)
Volume Check( To ensure the cross sectional area is constant throughout the length of the cylinder)
2.3 Weigh the empty cylinder to the nearest 1 g.
2.4 Fill the cylinder with distilled water incrementally at every 100 ml. mark and weigh to the nearest g.
2.5 Calculate the volume by subtracting 2.3 from 2.4.
2.6 Calculate the mean volume.
2.7 The cylinder is deemed to be satisfactory if all the incremental weights are within 5 of the mean value.

Results of Calibration

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 INTERNAL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
Approved by:H. Woodyatt Date:2005
Dimension Measured Recorded Values Specification Specification
1 2 3 Mean ASTM D 422 BS 1377:Part 2:90
9.5.2.2
Diameter, mm (0.1) a About 63.5 About 60
Depth, mm (1) b 340 - 380 360

Volume Check:
Dimension Measured Recorded Values Volume, ml Mean Deviation

Mass of cylinder, g (1)

Mass of cylinder + distilled water, 0 to 100 ml. mark, g (1)
Mass of cylinder + distilled water, 100 to 200 ml. mark, g (1)
Mass of cylinder + distilled water, 200 to 300 ml. mark, g (1)
Mass of cylinder + distilled water, 300 to 400 ml. mark, g (1)
Mass of cylinder + distilled water, 400 to 500 ml. mark, g (1)
Mass of cylinder + distilled water, 500 to 600 ml. mark, g (1)
Mass of cylinder + distilled water, 600 to 700 ml. mark, g (1)
Mass of cylinder + distilled water, 700 to 800 ml. mark, g (1)
Mass of cylinder + distilled water, 800 to 900 ml. mark, g (1)
Mass of cylinder + distilled water, 900 to 1000 ml. mark, g
(1)

Alignment

Date of Calibration Ambient Temperature (C)

Suitability for Use/Restrictions on Use

Name of Operator Signature of Operator Checked by, Name Checked by, Signature

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