An Approach to Modeling Metrology Laboratory Operation Under Various Modes

Abstract

AbstractThis work presents an approach to modeling the operation of metrology laboratories. Its difference from alternative approaches is the possibility to account for the operating modes of metrology units during calibration activities under various conditions, as well as to distribute metering devices requiring calibration across the production facilities and calibration priorities. The study aims at finding a maximum efficiency metrological laboratory functioning mode, taking into account the specifics of the metrological support measures implementation in an operational environment. The methods of research are based on the use of sections of the optimal control theory, the operations research theory, the queuing theory, the theory of decision-making. The metrological laboratory modes of operation are proposed to be distinguished by the priority of the verification work carried out during the measuring instruments verification. Mathematical models correspond to each mode of operation, according to which the metrological laboratory performance is calculated over the course of the verification work. The proposed approaches are a theoretical development of the scientific and methodological apparatus for determining the metrological laboratory productivity, taking into account the specifics of the forces and means of metrological support used in various conditions.KeywordsMetrology laboratoryMetering deviceCalibrationModelingOperating modes