Final report on force key comparison EUROMET.M.F-K2: 50 kN and 100 kN (EURAMET Project No 518)

Abstract

This report describes EURAMET Key Comparison EUROMET.M.F-K2, a comparison between the force standard machines of twelve national measurement institutes, at generated forces of 50 kN and 100 kN, in the period from 2007 to 2009. Two different measurement schemes were employed, one for machines capable of generating both 50 kN and 100 kN and the other using the single force of 50 kN, for machines of a lower maximum capacity than 100 kN. Multiple transducers were used and the force-time profile was strictly controlled, to minimise effects of creep. Analysis of the results took careful account of the drift of the transducers' sensitivities throughout the comparison period, as this was one of the major uncertainty contributions. The final results are linked to the KCRV determined in CIPM Key Comparison CCM.F-K2 through the use of two common deadweight force standard machines in the two comparison exercises.Main text.To reach the main text of this paper, click on Final Report. Note that this text is that which appears in Appendix B of the BIPM key comparison database kcdb.bipm.org/.The final report has been peer-reviewed and approved for publication by the CCM, according to the provisions of the CIPM Mutual Recognition Arrangement (CIPM MRA).