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Metrology
(318 entries)
span
The algebraic difference between the upper and lower limit values of a given range
special fastener
A fastening device designed to deter unauthorized personnel from invalidating the type of protection of an electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres
specific test report 2.3 for pressure test
Report in which the manufacturer confirms that the products supplied comply with the agreements made on ordering, with the listing of the results of specific tests
standard setting
Quick calibration which allows measurement in 80% of all applications
standardised signal
A signal, the lower and upper range-values of which are standardised, e.g. 4...20 mA
SWR indicator
standing-wave (ratio indicator
start-up drift
Changes which occur at the output of a device in the period immediately following the application of pneumatic or electrical power
steady state
The state of a system in which characteristic parameters remain constant
step response
The time response of a system produced by the stepwise variation of one of the input variables. IEC 902
step-function response
The time response of a system produced by the stepwise variation of one of the input variables. IEC 902
stop cock
Used to shut off pipelines. In cocks the blocking device turns around an axis transverse to the medium current and permits medium passage in the open position. Ball valves and tap cocks are examples of stop cocks
storage and transportation condition
The specified conditions to which a device may be subject between the time of construction and the time of operation. Note: during storage or transportation the device is inoperative and appropriately protected and/or packed to meet the specified limits so that the device will not be damaged or suffer a degradation of performance
storage temperature
The ambient temperature range within which the measuring equipment may be safely transported and stored
storage temperature range
The range of temperature to which a device may be subjected between the time of construction and the time of operation
Strouhal number
Dimensionless parameter relating the vortex frequency f generated by a body having a characteristic dimension / to the fluid velocity a. It is given by the formula
suitability for custody transfer measurement
The ability of an instrument to be calibrated by the authorities for custody transfer measurement
SWAGELOK®
Registered trademark of Swagelok & Co., Solon, USA
Swiss Calibration Service
Calibration Laboratory accredited by the Swiss Confederation according to EN 45001
SWR indicator
standing-wave (ratio indicator
TEFLON®
Registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co., Wilmongton, USA. Tradename for FEP, PTFE, PFA
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