THERMOMETRY LABORATORY
       
      Quantity - temperature.
      Unit - of thermodynamic temperature is K (Kelvin) or °C (Celsius), which is by definition equal in magnitude to the kelvin. The kelvin and the degree Celsius are also the units of the International Temperature Scale.
      Tasks of the laboratory
      The main task of theLlaboratory is the realisation of the temperature scale.
      International comparisons
      CIPM CCT K-3, EUROMET 552.

     
Temperature (resistance, liquid-in-glass thermometers)
Range: -39°C to 962°C
    Available metrological services
      Calibration of resistance thermometers in temperature range from -39°C to 962°C and liquid-in-glass thermometers in the temperature range -39°C to 190°C. Type tests of resistance thermometers. Consulting.
     
Calibration at defining fixed points (Standard platinum resistance thermometers (SPRT) and High temperature standard platinum resistance thermometers (HTSPRT)):
calibration at triple point of Hg Expanded uncertainty is 0.7 to 2.5 mK, for k=2
calibration at triple point of TPW Expanded uncertainty is 0.2 to 1.8 mK/SPRT;2.2 mK/HTSPRT, for k=2
calibration at triple point of Ga Expanded uncertainty is 0.2 to 2.0 mK/SPRT; 2.2 mK/HTSPRT, for k=2
calibration at triple point of In Expanded uncertainty is 1.0 to 3.6 mK, for k=2
calibration at triple point of Sn Expanded uncertainty is 1.0 to 3.7 mK/SPRT; 3.9 mK/HTSPRT, for k=2
calibration at triple point of Zn Expanded uncertainty is 1.4 to 4.4 mK/SPRT; 6.0 mK/HTSPRT, for k=2
calibration at triple point of Al Expanded uncertainty is 2.0 to 7.3 mK/SPRT; 7.9 mK/HTSPRT, for k=2
calibration at triple point of Ag Expanded uncertainty is 4.0 to 8.5 mK/HTSPRT, for k=2
Calibration by comparison (platinum resistance thermometers (PRT)): combined standard uncertainty of calibration is 1 mK to 40 mK.
Calibration by comparison (liquid-in-glass thermometers): combined standard uncertainty of calibration is 0.005°C to 2°C.
      Methods of measurement:
      - calibration by comparison method or direct measurement at defining fixed points.
       
    Instruments in use
     
The National Standard (key comparison CCT-K3 for range from 0°C to 660°C, EUROMET project 552 in progress for range from -39°C to 660°C:
- defining fixed point,  
- standard-platinum resistance thermometers (SPRT),
- set of liquid thermometers,  
- set of furnace,  
- resistance bridge.  
     
Contact
Dr. Stanislav Ďuriš Mrs. Renáta Knorová Mrs. Anna Sýkorčinová
phone: + 421 2 60294 277 phone: + 421 2 60294 288 phone: + 421 2 60294 204
e-mail: duris@smu.gov.sk e-mail: knorova@smu.gov.sk e-mail: sykorcinova@smu.gov.sk

       
     
Temperature (thermocouples)
Range: 0°C to 1553°C
    Available metrological services
      calibration of thermocouples within given temperature range (Calibration at defining fixed poits - thermocouples: calibration at freezing point of In, Sn, Zn, Al, Ag, Au, Pd. Expanded uncertainty is 0.4°C to 5°C, for k=2. And calibration by comparison - thermocouples: combined standard uncertainty of calibration is 1°C to 8 °C).
      Methods of measurement:
      - calibration by comparison method, wire bridge method or direct measurement at defing fixed points.
       
    Instruments in use
     

SMU furnace for temperature fixed points
Defining fixed points. Standard-platinum resistance thermometers. Standard thermocouples. Set of liquid thermostats, set of furnace, multimeter.
 
 
 
 
     
Contact
Mr. Ladislav Oravec
phone: + 421 2 60294 447

     
Heat
Range: All types of measuring instruments produced in the Slovak Republic and imported to the Slovak republic. Temperature range of heat-conducting fluids: - water: 0°C to 200°C; - steam: 100°C to 600°C.
      Maximum premissible relative errors of heat meters for water:
     
2 % to 4 % of RDG for the accuracy class of 2,
4
% to 6 % of RDG for the accuracy class of 4,
5
% to 8 % of RDG for the accuracy class of 5.
      Traceability to the standards: traceability is ensured using standards of temperature, pressure, flowrate, electrical resistance and frequency.
    Available metrological services
      Pattern testing of calorimetric counters and resistance thermometers. Verification of calorimetric counters and temperature sensors.
      Methods of measurement:
      - an indirect method of the heat consumption determination using a simulation of heat-conducting fluid volumes or flowrates and its temperatures.
       
    Instruments in use
      Centesimal resistance decades for the temperature simulation. Sources of electric signal for simulation of flow rate or volume. Counter, multimeter, electric stop watch and auxiliary devices.
       
     
Contact
Dr. Stanislav Ďuriš Mrs. Anna Sýkorčinová Mrs. Renáta Knorová
phone: + 421 2 60294 277 phone: + 421 2 60294 204 phone: + 421 2 60294 288
e-mail: duris@smu.gov.sk e-mail: sykorcinova@smu.gov.sk e-mail: knorova@smu.gov.sk