METHOD STATEMENT

CALIBRATION OF CHILLERS AND FREEZERS

Obje ctive

The objective of this method statement is to provide general guidelines for calibrating
Chillers & Freezers at customer’s premises.

Scope

Scope of this method statement covers the following topics.

 Preparation
 Calibration
 Acceptance criteria
 Calibration Certificate information

Reference Procedure

 Phoenix Calibration Technical Manual- PCTM T01-2021.

Master Equipment

 Reference / Master Thermometer

Preparation prior to calibration

 Reach the calibration location accompanied by the site engineer or In-charge.

 Check the environment suitability to execute the calibration process.

 Get the equipment location details from site engineer / In-charge.

 Prepare for calibration

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 Calibration

1. Check the equipment physical condition and make sure it is free from
defects.
2. Clean the equipment by using appropriate mean.
3. Note down the equipment details like range, make, model, serial no.,
location, ID No., etc. on the relevant worksheet.
4. Prepare the reference thermometer.
5. Identify the required Cal points of the equipment to be calibrated.
6. Set the desired temperature at the equipment.
7. Place the reference thermometer adjacent to the equipment sensor or
working area of the equipment.
8. Wait until the equipment reaches its set point temperature.
9. Wait until reference thermometer providing stable reading.
10. Note down the reference and equipment readings on relevant
worksheet.
11. Set the next Cal point at the equipment and follow the steps 8 to 10.
12. Upon completion of all required Cal points, set the equipment
temperature back to its normal operating setpoint.
13. Complete the calibration worksheet and paste the calibration
identification sticker on the appropriate part of the equipment.

Acce ptance Criteria

 Follow the manufacturer specification.
 Follow the specification set by the user.

Calibration Certificate Information

 Calibration Certificate Number
 Work order number
 Procedure number
 Temperature Sensor details
 Reference instrument details
 Temperature Sensor location, ID details,
 Accuracy
 Calibration date & Recommended due date
 Error and Ex.Uncertainty
 Calibration engineer name & signature
 Approving authority name & signature

****END OF METHOD STATEMENT****

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