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Directorate of Metrology

Metrology

Metrology is simply the science and practice of measurements and weights.
Main Activities of Metrology
! Definition of International accepted unit of measurement
! The realization of this unit of measurements practice
! Application of chain of traceability linking measurement reference
standards

Classification of Metrology at SSNBS

Fundamental Metrology

  • Establish measurements
  • Realization of measurement standards
  • Transfer of traceability

Legal Metrology

  • Reegulation and statutory
    requirements
  • Awareness about the use of SI units
  • Market surveilence
  • Verification of meausring
    instruments

Industrial Metrology

  • Estblish national standards of
    measurements
  • Achieve accreditation to ISO
    LEC/17025
  • Traceability of national
    standards
  • Testing of fuel quality range

Metrology lab at the SSNBS

  1. Fuel quality range testing
  2. Instrument calibration
  3. Volume calibration
  4. Dimensional Inspection
  5. Medical equipment calibration
  6. Venire caliper calibration
  7. Chemical Analysis
  8. Non–destructive testing
  9. Metallurgical testing – corrosion testing

SSNBS History in Brief

South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) commenced as Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO) in the Sudan. 

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  • Office HQ
    Kololo, Near Upper Nile Coordination Office
    P.O. Box. 515 Juba, South Sudan
  • Telephone
    +211 (0) 927 961 994
  • Email
    info@ssnbs.gov.ss

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