Importance of calibration and assurance in quality control

Importance of calibration and assurance in quality control

1. Unit: 2 Lecture: 9
Dr.JayantaKr.Mahato
Associate Professor
Mechanical Engineering Dept.
ShobhitUniversity, Meerut
Importance of calibration
and assurance in quality
control

2. Importance of calibration and assurance in quality control
AccuracyandReliability
ConsistencyandConsensus:Calibrationensuresconsistencyinmeasurementsovertimeand
acrossdifferentinstrumentsorlocations.
ComplianceandStandards:Manyindustriesaresubjecttoregulatoryrequirementsandstandards
thatmandatecalibrationandqualityassurancepractices.
RiskReduction:Failuretocalibrateinstrumentsproperlycanleadtoinaccuratemeasurements,
whichcanhaveseriousconsequences,suchasproductiondefects,safetyhazards,orregulatory
non-compliance.
CostSavings
CustomerSatisfaction
ContinuousImprovement
DataIntegrity:Inindustrieswheredataintegrityiscrucial,suchaspharmaceuticalsorhealthcare,
accuratemeasurementsandqualityassuranceareessentialformaintainingtheintegrityand
validityofdatagenerated.

3. Definition of calibration in the context of quality control
Defination:Calibrationreferstotheprocessofcomparingthemeasurementsor
performanceofadevice,instrument,orsystemagainstaknownreferencestandardto
determineitsaccuracyandreliability.Calibrationensuresthatthedeviceorinstrument
providesmeasurementsthataretraceable,accurate,andconsistentwithinspecified
tolerancesorlimits.
Keyelementsofthedefinitionofcalibrationinthecontextofqualitycontrolinclude:
Comparison
ReferenceStandard
AccuracyandReliability:Maingoalistoassessandimprovetheaccuracyandreliability
ofthemeasurementsobtainedfromthedevice.
TolerancesorLimits:Acceptabletolerancesorlimitswithinwhichthedevice's
measurementsmustfalltobeconsideredaccurateandreliable.

4. Definition of Assurance in the context of quality control
Defination:Itreferstothesystematicsetofactivities,processes,andproceduresdesignedto
ensurethatproductsorservicesconsistentlymeetspecifiedqualitystandards,requirements,and
expectations.Qualityassurance(QA)encompassesaproactiveapproachtoqualitymanagement
aimedatpreventingdefects,errors,ordeviationsfromoccurringduringtheproductionorservice
deliveryprocess.
Keyelementsofthedefinitionofassuranceinthecontextofqualitycontrolinclude:
ConsistencyandCompliance
PreventativeApproach:Assuranceinvolvesevaluatingandimprovingtheeffectivenessof
processes,workflows,andsystemstoenhanceoverallqualityandefficiency.
DocumentationandAuditing:QAinvolvesdocumentingqualityprocesses,procedures,and
controlsandconductingregularauditsorinspectionstoverifycomplianceandidentifyareasfor
improvement.
ContinuousImprovement
CustomerFocus

5. Importance of accurate measurements in various industries
Manufacturing:
QualityControl:Accuratemeasurementsensurethatmanufacturedproductsmeet
designspecificationsandqualitystandards,reducingdefectsandrework.
ProcessOptimization:Precisemeasurementshelpoptimizemanufacturingprocesses,
minimizingwasteandimprovingefficiency.
InventoryManagement:Accuratemeasurementsofrawmaterialsandfinishedgoods
supporteffectiveinventorymanagement,preventingoverstockingorstockouts.
Healthcare:
PatientCare
MedicalDevices:Precisemeasurementsarecriticalforthedesign,calibration,and
operationofmedicaldevices.
Research

6. Importance of accurate measurements in various industries
Construction and Engineering:
StructuralIntegrity:Accuratemeasurementsensurethestructuralintegrityofbuildings,
bridges,roads,andotherinfrastructureprojects,enhancingsafetyanddurability.
SurveyingandMapping:Precisemeasurementshelpoptimizemanufacturingprocesses,
minimizingwasteandimprovingefficiency.
EnvironmentalMonitoring:Accuratemeasurementsofairandwaterquality,noiselevels,
andsoilpropertiessupportenvironmentalimpactassessmentsandregulatory
compliance.
Agriculture:
CropManagement
LivestockManagement:Precisemeasurementsofanimalhealth,weight,andfeed
consumptionsupporteffectivelivestockmanagementandbreedingprograms.
FoodSafety

7. Importance of accurate measurements in various industries
Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology:
DrugDevelopment:Accuratemeasurementssupporttheformulation,testing,andquality
controlofpharmaceuticalproducts,ensuringefficacy,safety,andregulatorycompliance.
Bioprocessing:Precisemeasurementsareessentialformonitoringandcontrollingbioprocess
parameterssuchaspH,temperature,andcelldensityinbiotechnologyapplications.
ResearchandDevelopment
Energy and Utilities:
ResourceManagement
RenewableEnergy:Precisemeasurementsarecrucialformonitoringandoptimizing
renewableenergysourcessuchassolar,wind,andhydroelectricpowergeneration.
EmissionsMonitoring:Accuratemeasurementsofemissionsandpollutantshelp
industriescomplywithenvironmentalregulations,mitigateenvironmentalimpact,and
improveairandwaterquality.

8. Types of Calibration
1.Instrument calibration
2.Process calibration
3.Software calibration
1.Instrumentcalibration:Instrumentcalibrationistheprocessofcomparingthe
measurementsofaninstrumentagainstaknownstandardtodetermineitsaccuracyand
correctanydiscrepancies.
Steps
Planning
SelectionofStandards
ExecutionofCalibrationProcedures
DataAnalysisandDocumentation
AdjustmentandMaintenance
QualityAssuranceandAuditing

9. Types of Calibration
2.Processcalibration:Processcalibrationisthesystematicprocessofadjustingand
verifyingtheperformanceofinstrumentsorequipmentusedinindustrialprocessesto
ensuretheyproduceaccurateandreliablemeasurements.
Purpose
Processcalibrationisessentialformaintainingtheaccuracy,reliability,andconsistencyof
measurementinstrumentsandcontrolsystemsusedinindustrialprocesses.
Itensuresthatprocessvariablessuchastemperature,pressure,flowrate,level,pH,
conductivity,andothersaremeasuredaccuratelyandwithinspecifiedtolerances.
Step-by-stepexplanationofthecalibrationprocess:
Planning
Selection of calibration standards
Execution of calibration procedures
Data analysis and documentation
Adjustment and maintenance, if required

10. Types of Calibration
3.Softwarecalibration:Softwarecalibrationreferstotheprocessofverifyingand
adjustingtheperformanceofsoftwareapplicationstoensuretheyoperatecorrectly,
reliably,andinaccordancewithspecifiedrequirements.
Purpose
Softwarecalibrationensuresthatsoftwareapplicationsperformasintendedandmeetthe
desiredfunctionality,performance,andqualitystandards.
Itinvolvesverifyingthatthesoftwareproducesaccurateresults,behavespredictably
undervariousconditions,andmeetsuserexpectations.
Step-by-stepexplanationofthecalibrationprocess:
Planning
Selection of calibration standards
Execution of calibration procedures
Data analysis and documentation
Adjustment and maintenance, if required

11. Calibration Standards
NationalInstituteofStandardsandTechnology(NIST)
InternationalOrganizationforStandardization(ISO)
AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI)
NationalInstituteofStandardsandTechnology(NIST):NISTisaphysicalsciences
laboratoryandanon-regulatoryagencyoftheUnitedStatesDepartmentof
Commerce.NIST'smissionistopromoteinnovationandindustrialcompetitivenessby
advancingmeasurementscience,standards,andtechnologyinwaysthatenhance
economicsecurityandimprovequalityoflife.
Location:NISTisheadquarteredinGaithersburg,Maryland,withadditionalfacilitiesin
Boulder,Colorado,andvarioussatelliteofficesacrosstheUnitedStates.
ResearchandServices,Standardization,Cybersecurity,InteragencyCoordination,
PublicationsandResources

12. Calibration Standards
InternationalOrganizationforStandardization(ISO):ISOisanindependent,
non-governmentalinternationalorganizationthatdevelopsandpublishes
voluntaryinternationalstandards.ISOstandardscoveralmostallaspectsof
technologyandbusiness,fromfoodsafetytohealthcaretoagricultureand
beyond.
AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI):ANSIisaprivate,non-profit
organizationthatoverseesthedevelopmentofvoluntaryconsensusstandards
forproducts,services,processes,systems,andpersonnelintheUnitedStates.
Itservesasthenationalcoordinatorforstandardsdevelopmentandconformity
assessmentactivitiesinvariousindustries.

13. Best Practices
Regular calibration schedules
Documentation and traceability
Training and competency assessment
Continuous improvement and review

14. Thank You
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