Mass Standards Section, NML - ITDI

𝗣𝗡𝗨 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗠𝗟 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science Education with a specialization in Physics (BSciE-Physics) degree at the Philippine Normal University (PNU, Manila) set forth to their final year as they accomplished a 160-hour Summer Science Internship. They have put forth onto one of the upcoming benchmark programs of the Mass Section under the supervision of their Head, Mr. Kiveen P. Suycano together with Mr. Jessie G. Yap and Mr. Argielou A. Flores where they were trained to calibrate, test, and analyze the data gathered.

As part of their internship requirements, they were tasked to create a training module and video animation regarding Verification of Market Scales tailored for the Local Government Unit (LGU). This special project aims to improve the development and delivery of National Metrology Laboratory's training courses. The PNU interns presented their output to the personnel of the National Metrology Laboratory (NML) and Technological Services Division (TSD) on September 14, 2023.

The NML looks forward to future partnerships and projects with the PNU, the National Center for Teacher Education, as its partner in metrology education throughout the country, and to continue embodying science literacy through truth, excellence, and service!

CAPTION: Precious Krystal Danganan
LAYOUT: Ma. Lorraine Kathleen Gabitano and Diogie Lyn Javier
Photos by Mr. Jessie Yap

𝗡𝗠𝗟-𝗠𝗦𝗦 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Participants from various companies and government offices gathered at the National Metrology Laboratory's Almanzor Hall on September 6 -7, 2023 to take part in a two-day weights calibration training course based on OIML R 111-1. The said event was headed by Mr. Kiveen P. Suycano, Senior Science Research Specialist, and Mr. Jessie G. Yap, Science Research Specialist I.

Day one focuses on discussing various concepts and ideas about how calibration works, and day two provides participants with the opportunity to gain hands-on and practical experience with the instruments, which is also part of their initial assessment in the training.

Furthermore, participants also had the opportunity to visit the mass standard section's laboratory, which provided them with firsthand knowledge of how things work at the facility.

𝐍𝐌𝐋 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧.

Mr. Kiveen Suycano, Head of Mass Standards Section and Mr. Frederick Bueno of the Thermometry and Hygrometry Standards Section (THSS), performed calibration on an electronic balance and oven respectively as part of the Proficiency Testing (PT) Schemes organized by the Southern Metrology Proficiency Testing Center at Aklan Provincial Science and Technology Center, Region VI of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on August 22, 2023. The said PT Schemes were participated by different DOST- Regional Metrology Laboratories.

𝘿𝙖𝙮 1-2 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 “𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙉𝙤𝙣-𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙒𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 (𝙉𝘼𝙒𝙄): 𝙇𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨” ✨

The training was held on August 1-2, 2023. The training course provided participants from different companies, with information regarding testing procedures for calibrating single range, electronic NAWI (Laboratory Scales).

On top of that, the participants had the chance to calibrate non-automatic weighing instruments (NAWI). This gave them the opportunity to see how various tests operate and gain practical experience with the instruments.

The second day of the training course provided participants understanding of determining measurement uncertainty, as well as how to interpret calibration contents and execute intermediate checking for NAWI.

In addition to the lectures, participants visited the mass section's laboratory for a tour, which provided them a visual overview of the facility and helped them identify the key instruments and methods utilized there.

Notice of Temporary Suspension (June 19-23, 2023) ‼️

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📢 Calling all measurement enthusiasts and professionals! Don't miss out on the exciting World Metrology Day webinar happening on May 30. It's time to celebrate the importance of measurement in our lives and explore its fascinating advancements. Mark your calendars and get ready for an insightful event that will broaden your understanding of metrology. Here are the five esteemed speakers who will be sharing their expertise:

🎙️ Speaker Lineup:
1️⃣ Mr. Kiveen P. Suycano, MSc - "NML"
2️⃣ Mr. Aaron C. Dacuya - "NML"
3️⃣ Mr. Christian Niamey U. Cortado, RCh - "FPD"
4️⃣ Mr. Elyson Keith P. Encarnacion, MSc, RCh - "PTD"
5️⃣ Mr. Admer Rey C.Dablio, RCh - "STD"

📅 Date: May 30, 20XX
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 NN

📝 Reserve your spot today and visit our website at http://nml.gov/

🔍 Explore the fascinating world of metrology with our esteemed speakers and gain valuable insights into its applications and future possibilities. Join us on May 30 for an enlightening and engaging webinar that will leave you inspired!

The National Metrology Laboratory of the Philippines is inviting you to participate in this demand survey that aims to determine the viability of establishing a new service – Calibration of OIML Class E1 Weights.

To access the demand survey, please log on to this link (https://tinyurl.com/DemandSurvey-Calibration-of-E1) or access it by scanning the QR Code in the poster. Thank you!

In accordance with the Republic Act No. 10173 – Data Privacy Act of 2012, all information gathered from this survey form will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and will only be used for the purpose of this online survey.

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