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Temperature metrology<\/h1>\n

Changes in temperature have a major effect on people, nature and the environment as well as on the quality, safety and cost of production processes. There can be a very fine line – or no line at all – between a chemical reaction and the absence of one. This can be monitored using accurate and traceable temperature measurements. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” disable_element=”yes” el_class=”brand_element_small dg-padding-small” css=”.vc_custom_1668429200293{background-color: #fafafa !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column el_class=”dg-padding-none”][vc_btn title=”Introduction” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” css=”.vc_custom_1666359018687{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}” el_class=”page_btn page_btn_active” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vsl.nl%2Fvakgebieden%2Ftemperatuur%2F|title:Introduction%20temperature|”][vc_btn title=”Custom services” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” css=”.vc_custom_1666338347652{margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}” el_class=”page_btn” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vsl.nl%2Fvakgebieden%2Ftemperatuur%2Fmaatwerk|title:Custom%20services|”][vc_btn title=”Calibration” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” css=”.vc_custom_1666338430804{margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}” el_class=”page_btn” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vsl.nl%2Fvakgebieden%2Ftemperatuur%2Fkalibratie%2F|title:Calibration%20temperature|”][vc_btn title=”Interlaboratory comparisons” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” css=”.vc_custom_1666338453060{margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}” el_class=”page_btn” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vsl.nl%2Fvakgebieden%2Ftemperatuur%2Fringvergelijkingen%2F|title:Interlaboratory%20comparisons%20temperature|”][vc_btn title=”Training” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” css=”.vc_custom_1666359723346{margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}” el_class=”page_btn” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vsl.nl%2Fvakgebieden%2Ftemperatuur%2Ftraining%2F|title:Training%20temperature|”][vc_btn title=”VSL certification” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” css=”.vc_custom_1666615201659{margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 25px !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}” el_class=”page_btn” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vsl.nl%2Fvakgebieden%2Ftemperatuur%2Fvsl-certificering%2F|title:Reference%20materials%20temperature|”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=”dg-padding-mid brand_element_small”][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″ el_class=”full_width_responsive dg-padding-none”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1669122209105{padding-right: 10% !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Introduction<\/p>\n

Temperature<\/h2>\n

Temperature directly affects quality, safety and costs in multiple processes. In food production and packaging, for instance, the correct temperature is crucial to product quality and to preventing contamination. The temperature of perishable foods and substances used in the pharmaceutical industry has to be carefully recorded during storage and transport to ensure product safety.<\/p>\n

Temperature is also an essential factor in processes where chemical reactions are necessary or where they actually have to be prevented. In this regard, the line between a chemical reaction and the absence of one is often extremely thin. Accurate temperature measurement is important not only for quality and safety, but also as regards cost. Consider a blast furnace, for instance. The temperature must be high enough to produce high-quality steel, but it is also expensive to maintain the temperature at 5\u00b0C above the required process temperature all the time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1757513496443{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”full_width_responsive tablet_expert”]

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VSL and temperature<\/h2>\n

VSL provides various traceable temperature measurement services for the food, pharmaceuticals, and process industries as well as accredited calibration laboratories and other parties.
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Consultancy<\/h2>\n

We support and advise manufacturers and end users with regard to questions, enabling them to improve measurement and inspection methods to optimise the quality of their processes and products.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”dg-padding-mid brand_element_small” css=”.vc_custom_1669122732428{background-color: #fafafa !important;}”][vc_row el_class=”dg-index-fix dg-padding-small-top”][vc_column width=”5\/6″ el_class=”dg-padding-none full_width_responsive”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Custom services<\/p>\n

Custom temperature metrology<\/h2>\n

VSL regularly performs temperature measurements for clients with specific applications. Our knowledge of measurement and the interpretation of measurement data enable us to be of service in the following and other areas:<\/p>\n

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  • Development of and advice on temperature measurement methods.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Validation of temperature and moisture measurement systems<\/strong> (e.g., distributed temperature systems).<\/li>\n
  • Preparing and reducing uncertainty budgets.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Guidance on setting up and accrediting quality systems.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Calibration<\/p>\n

    Temperature calibration services<\/h2>\n

    Temperature is important for improving products, reducing costs and enhancing human comfort. In addition, temperature (together with humidity) often plays a direct or indirect role in various processes, such as in the petrochemical industry, energy production, health care and environmental issues. Through accurate measurements, VSL can help minimise any adverse impact of temperature on processes and products. We also provide temperature measurement services to sensor manufacturers and calibration laboratories.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Calibration of thermometers<\/h2>\n

    We calibrate thermometers against ITS-90 or derived standards (contact thermometry). This entire calibration process, including the analysis of results, uncertainty calculations and creating certificates, is automated. As a result, turnaround times are short.
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    Calibration ranges for temperature measurements<\/h2>\n

    We currently provide the following range of calibrations:<\/p>\n

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    • Primary calibration of SPRTs on fixed points from Argon (-189 \u00b0C) to Silver (961 \u00b0C)<\/li>\n
    • Primary calibration of thermocouples from zinc (419 \u00b0C) through copper (1084 \u00b0C)<\/li>\n
    • Primary calibration of fixed-point cells Argon (-189 \u00b0C) through Silver (961 \u00b0C)<\/li>\n
    • Calibration of digital thermometers from -195 \u00b0C to 1550 \u00b0C<\/li>\n
    • Calibration of liquid-in-glass thermometers from -80\u00b0C to 280\u00b0C<\/li>\n
    • Calibration of resistance thermometers from -195 \u00b0C to 850 \u00b0C<\/li>\n
    • Calibration of thermocouples from -195 \u00b0C to 1550 \u00b0C<\/li>\n
    • Calibration of dry block \/ calibration ovens from -50 \u00b0C to 1100 \u00b0C<\/li>\n
    • Calibration of simulators\/calibrators electrical calibrations<\/li>\n
    • Calibration of ice point references<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Our areas of expertise<\/h2>\n

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