INTERNAL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

Approved by: D.R.Vickers Date:2003

BMTS-CP-037A, Issue 1, July 2003

INTERNAL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE AND RESULTS

Oven for Soundness of Aggregates measured against ASTM C 88- 99a

ITEM DETAILS
Bodycote Serial Number Description Range
Reference
Oven for Soundness of Aggregates N/A

Procedure

1. Equipment/Consumables required

REFERENCE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED/USED

Description Bodycote Reference Date of Last Calibration Stated
Uncertainty
Griffin low- form beakers- 1L.
Balance readable to 1g min.
Thermometer (Oven
Stabilization)
Thermometer (Distilled Water,
Ambient)

2 Method
2.1 Check that the Oven has a current calibration to BMTS-CP-004.
2.2 Measure the Oven temperature.
2.3 After one hour repeat the Oven temperature measurement.
2.4 Repeat 2.3 until the Oven temperature is stable.
2.3 Prepare sufficient distilled water to make five specimens for each shelf of the oven.
2.4 Bring the temperature of the distilled water to the initial calibration temperature.
2.5 Weigh 500g of Distilled Water into the Griffin beakers.
2.6 Place the beakers and water into the oven as per Rate of Evaporation Table, below (All positions are viewed
from the front of the Oven). Record the time.
2.7 Leave the beakers and water in the Oven for four hours minimum.
2.8 Remove the beakers and water from the Oven. Record the time.
2.9 Weigh the water filled beakers.

Results of Calibration

Calibration Preparation

Mass or Dimension Measured Recorded Values Specification

1 2 3
Has the Oven already been calibrated to
Yes
BMTS-CP-04?
Oven Temperatures (oC) 110 5
Distilled Water Temperature (oC) 21 2

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Rate of Evaporation

Mass or Dimension Measured Recorded Values

Time into Oven

Time out of Oven
Time kept in Oven (Hours)

Oven Location Recorded Values Specification

Beaker No. Initial Mass Final Mass Mass Loss Loss/ Hour Loss/ Hour
(g) (g) (g) (g) (g)
Top Shelf- Front Left 25 min.
Top Shelf- Front Right
Top Shelf- Centre
Top Shelf- Back Left
Top Shelf- Back Right
Middle Shelf- Front Left
Middle Shelf- Front Right
Middle Shelf- Centre
Middle - Back Left
Middle Shelf- Back Right
Bottom Shelf- Front Left
Bottom Shelf- Front Right
Bottom Shelf- Centre
Bottom Shelf- Back Left
Bottom Shelf- Back Right

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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