How to build a calibration workshop

In the process industry, the calibration of process instruments is performed either in the field or in a calibration workshop, and sometimes a combination of both methods is utilized. Calibration in the field is very common, but there are many situations when the workshop calibration is more suitable. In actual fact though, the most effective calibration systems combine both field and workshop calibration.

When contemplating designing and building a workshop for calibration work, or if it has already been decided, there are many important elements that should be taken into account. In this paper, we’ll look at the most important steps in the process of building a calibration workshop. Even if establishing a calibration workshop is just a thought at this stage, it is useful to read through this paper to plan activities for the future.

Overall, building a calibration workshop is a project, and one of the most important aspects of successfully executing a project is planning. Detailed planning should be carried out at all stages in the project process: designating a project leader and team, assessing needs and usage, determining the functionality requirements, supplier selection, responsibility assignment (internally and with respect to suppliers), space availability, furnishing design, installation of the workshop and user training, all the while considering possible future needs.