Measurement Traceability

Question 1

What is a kilogram?

Answer 1

The kilogram is the mass of the International Prototype Kilogram

Question 2

What are the 4 common pressure standards?

Answer 2

1) Manometer
2) Deadweight tester
3) Pressure test gauge
4) Pressure calibrator or controller

Question 3

How is traceability established when using a dry block?

Answer 3

A reference temperature standard is used along with the dry block

Question 4

What 2 government acts govern trade measurement in Canada?

Answer 4

1) Weights and MEasures Act
2) Electricity and Gas Inspection Act

Question 5

What 3 production volumes that you must report to AER and what conditions is it based on?

Answer 5

1) Oil cubic meters at API
2) Gas cubic meters at API
3) Water cubic meters at API

Question 6

What is traceability?

Answer 6

Unbroken chain of comparisons of an instrument’s measurement to a known standard

Question 7

What 2 calibration stipulations need to be followed to ensure valid results?

Answer 7

1) Verify measurement equipment at specified intervals or before use
2) Calibrate the equipment to national or international standards