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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
  • DOI:
    _unreg_wc-2003.TC11-009

Event details:

  • IMEKO TC:
  • Event name:
    XVII IMEKO World Congress
  • Title:

    Metrology in the 3rd Millennium

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