DocumentCode
271129
Title
Use of proficiency testing schemes for motorcycle exhaust emissions laboratory: Brazilian experience
Author
Roque Martins Silva, Paulo ; Smarçaro da Cunha, Valnei ; Fortunato de Carvalho Rocha, Werickson ; Fonseca Sarmanho, Gabriel ; Costa Andrade, Joyce ; Depieri, Marcello
Author_Institution
Chem. Metrol. Div., Inst. Nac. de Metrol. Qualidade e Tecnol. - INMETRO, Duque de Caxias, Brazil
Volume
8
Issue
3
fYear
2014
fDate
May-14
Firstpage
116
Lastpage
121
Abstract
In this work, the Proficiency Testing Scheme (PTScheme) was used for evaluation of the motorcycle emissions laboratories to measure the emission levels of this kind of vehicle, supplying subsidies to the laboratories to identify and solve analytical problems and contributing for the measurement harmonisation in the country. The PTScheme of automotive emissions is a type of study, provided only in Brazil, and it was the first time that this procedure was carried out for motorcycles. Such proficiency tests showed satisfactory results and shows the importance for the industry, society and environment.
Keywords
air pollution control; laboratory techniques; test facilities; automotive emissions; emission level measurement; measurement harmonisation; motorcycle exhaust emissions laboratory; proficiency testing schemes;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Science, Measurement & Technology, IET
Publisher
iet
ISSN
1751-8822
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/iet-smt.2013.0140
Filename
6820333
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