EXPERIENCES OF SETTING-UP INSTRUMENTATION CENTRE AT KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS

Joel Mutisya Kioko
Abstract:
The modern industry, Metrology and Testing laboratories have diverse types of measuring instruments which range from simple to very complex computer-aided measuring systems reflecting the state of art.
The Instrumentation Centre plays a vital role to Quality of measurement results, products, services and contributes to over-all economy of a country.
To maintain an instrumentation centre in a health state; an efficient, qualified, well-trained team coupled with modern business management skills is not only necessary but a must.
This paper will address the ‘experiences of setting-up an instrumentation centre at Kenya Bureau of Standards’ and the challenges faced, the way forward and its upgrading to be a ‘Regional Instrumental Centre’.
Keywords:
maintenance, repair, instrumentation
Download:
PWC-2003-TC11-009.pdf
DOI:
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Event details
Event name:
XVII IMEKO World Congress
Title:

Metrology in the 3rd Millennium

Place:
Dubrovnik, CROATIA
Time:
22 June 2003 - 28 June 2003