Proficiency Testing Plan

For 2021

National Institute of Standards (NIS)

El-Sadat (Tersa) St., El Haram, Giza, Egypt
P.O.Box 136 Giza – Code 12211
NIS Tel +202-33863308 PTL@nis.sci.eg
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Mechanical
Hardness Testing : Rockwell (A, B, C) April August
Hardness Testing :Brinell April October
Hardness Testing : Vickers April July
Tensile and Elongation for Metallic Material April October
Impact Testing of Metallic Materials April August
Calibration of Hardness Machine April July
Calibration of Torque Wrench (CW- CCW). April August
Calibration of Torque Transducer (CW- CCW). April August
Calibration of Universal Testing Machine May September
Calibration of Load Cell April August
Compressibility Test for Disc Brake Pad April August
Shear Strength Test for Disc Brake Pad and Drum
May September
Brake Shoe
Damping Force Characteristics test on Telescopic
May September
Shock Absorbers for Suspension
Compressive Strength Test of Hardened Concrete April October

Mass, Weight Balance, Density and Pressure

Calibration of Gas Pressure Gauge up to 700 bar March August
Calibration of Oil Pressure Gauge up to 4000 bar April August
Calibration of Vacuum Gauge (-1:0) bar May October
Calibration of Digital balances up to 1000 kg May October
Calibration of Masses 0.1 g – 50 kg April October
Calibration of Digital balances up to 1 kg May October
Determination of the density of liquid material April October
Determination of the density of Solid material May September
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Dimensions
Calibration of Gauge Block(0.5 – 100 mm) April October
Calibration of Long Gauge Block (125 – 1000 mm) April October
Calibration of Coordinate Measuring Machines
April October
(CMMs) / CNC Machines
Calibration of Engineer’s (Steel) Rulers / Tapes May October
Calibration of Micrometers External / Internal /
May October
Three point
Calibration of Calipers (Digital –Vernier). May October
Calibration of Height Gauge May October
Calibration of dial Indicators. May October
Calibration of Test Sieves. May October
Measuring the Dimensions of Ceramic Insulator
(Spacing ,Diameter, Cree-page Distance and May October
Displacement (Axial – Radial))for the Insulator
Determination of Dimensions of PVC – Cable –
May October
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Temperature & Viscosity

Calibration of Thermocouple Type K Without
April September
Indicator
Calibration of Thermocouple Type (T) with Digital
April September
Indicator
Calibration of Temperature Calibrator as Simulator
April September
for type (K)
Calibration of Thermocouple Pt 100 with Indicator. April September
Calibration of Thermocouple Pt 100without
April September
Indicator
Thermocouple With Digital Indicator April September
Calibration of Thermometer glass. May September
Calibration of Dry Well. May September
Calibration of Closed Volume using Dry Well. May September
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Calibration of Temperature Indicator (Simulation). May September
Calibration of Digital Thermometer with Probe. May September
Calibration of Liquid-in-Glass Thermometer. May September
Determination of Dynamic Viscosity. April October
Calibration of Temperature and Humidity Data
April October
Logger.
Calibration of Digital Hygrometer. April October
Measuring the Flow Time using the Cup - 4
April October
Viscometer
Determination of Melting Point. April October
Calibration of Dew - Point Meter. April October

Material Characteristics
Determination of pH - Water April July
Determination of Chemical components of materials April July

Polymer and Textile

Determination of Melt-Flow Index May September
Determination of water Absorption for Natural
May September
Stone
Determination of the Abrasion Resistance for
May September
Outsoles
Tests for Color Fastness May September
Determination of Mass per Unit Area May September
Textile – Determination of pH May September

Electric measurements
Calibration of Digital Multimeter May September
Calibration of standard resistor. April September
Calibration of Resistance Box – DC Voltage Standard April September
Determination of Conductor Resistance April September
Calibration of Clamp Meter (DC Current – AC
April September
Current).
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Calibration of Reference Power and Energy Standard
Meter for Power, Energy, Voltage, Current and April July
Power Factor Measurements.
Starting and No Load Tests for Single / Three phase
June December
Energy Meter
Limits of Error due to Influence Quantities Tests
(Voltage Variation Frequency Variation, Reversed
June December
phase Sequence, Voltage Unbalance) for
single/three phase energy Meter
Measurements of Power Input, AC Current, Leakage
Current and Insulation resistance of household
May November
appliances such as (Oven – Cooker – Freezer –
Heater……).
Insulation Resistance Test. April September
DC Resistance Test April September
Voltage Test of Cable April September
Dielectric Strength Test. April September
Impulse Voltage Test
Energy Consumption Test for (refrigerators – April September
Washing Machine- air conditioner-fan, etc.)
Tan Delta Measurement April September
Voltage Ratio and Check of phase Displacement of a
May October
power Transformer
Measurement of No- Load Loss and Current of a
May October
power Transformer
Wet Power Frequency Flashover Voltage Test for
April September
Insulator
Heating Cycle Followed by Partial Discharge Tests April September
Effect of Salt spray Test on the accuracy of Electricity
April September
Meters
Impulse Voltage Test for Single Phase Electronic
April September
Energy Meter
Discharge Test of Dry Primary Batteries April September
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Making and breaking test for Electrical sockets and
April September
plugs and Switches
Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test. April September
Magnetic Field immunity Test Energy Meter April September
Effect of the Climatic Environment test on Energy
April September
Meter
Tripping Characteristics Test for Circuit Breakers April September
Calculation of Energy Efficiency for Electrical Lamps April September

Medical
Calibration of Electrosurgical Unit Device April November
Calibration of Patient Monitor (Blood Pressure
April November
orHeart Rate).
Calibration of Defibrillators Device April November
Calibration of Ventilator Device April November
Calibration of SPO2 Monitor April November
Determination of Percentage of Anesthetic Gas (Gas
April November
Vaporizer)

Paints
Determination of finesse of dispersion of liquid
April October
coating by Hegman-type gage.
Coating thickness test May November
Paints and Varnishes: Determination of Gloss Value April December
Determination of non-volatile matter content April October
Determination of viscosity by ford cup April September
Determination of binding April September
Determination of wash-ability April September
Determination of Drying Time of Paints April September

Photometry & Radiometry

Determination of Luminous Flux of Tungsten Lamps May October
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Measuring of Light IIIuminance Levels in LUX at
May October
Different Distances using Luxmeter Device
Calibration of Spectrophotometer Devices (UV & VIS
May October
ranges).

Flow Measurements
Calibration of Volumetric Glassware April September
Gravimetric Calibration of Micropipette April September
Determination of Leakage Accuracy in Domestic Gas
April September
Appliances
Combustion Test for Gas Cooker at Full on and Half
April September
Nominal Heat Input

Time & Frequency

Calibration of time base of frequency counter. May September
Calibration of Digital Stop Watch May September
Calibration of Electronic Timer May September
Calibration of Tachometer. May September
Measuring the Rotational Speed using Tachometer May September