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1 The calibration of Hygrometer (LectureandTraining ) HAGIYA Satoshi 8Nov.2016

2 Outline 1.Measu rementmethods of midity(theory) Hu 2.Traceab ili ty in JMA 3.Cali brationmethodsof Hyg rometer 4.Practice (Ca li brationand check of lectric e hyg rometer)

3 1.Measurement methods of humidity(theory) 1.1Sorptionmethod Changes ofthedimensi ons Changes ofelec tricalproperties 1.2Psychrometricmethod Difference betweenthedry-bulbandwet-bulbtemperatures relatedtotheambien thumidity 1.3Condensationmethods Equili briumvap orpressu rea thesurfaceofasaltsolution Sense condens ationwithanoptical detector

4 1.1Sorptionmethod Changesofthedimensions hair hygrograph Hair bundle

5 1.1Sorptionmethod Changesofelectricalproperties electronic hygrometer(capacitive type) converter sensor probe sensor filter

6 1.2Psychrometricmethod Difference betweenthedry-bulbandwet-bulbtemperaturesrelatedtotheambienthumidity JMA type aspirated psychrometer Assuman type wet-bulb dry-bulb

7 1.2Psychrometricmethod Difference betweenthedry-bulbandwet-bulbtemperaturesrelatedtotheambienthumidity Manned Observatory, Special AWS Check (every 3 months) Ventilated shield Electric thermometer Electric hygrometer

8 1.3 Condens ationmethods Equili briumvaporpressureatthesurfaceof asaltsolution (Heated salt-solution method) lithium chloride heated condensation dew point hygrometer (dew cell) resistance thermometer wire as electrodes humidity-sensitive part An operational equilibrium temperature exists for the instrument, depending upon the ambient water vapor pressure. At the equilibrium temperature, neither evaporation nor condensation occurs because the equilibrium vapor pressure and the ambient vapour pressure are equal.

9 1.3 Condens ationmethods Sensecondensationwithanoptical detector chilled-mirror dew point hygrometer measurement of Td or Tf. small polished-metal reflecting surface cooled electrically by using a Peltier-effect device sense condensation with an optical detector. 感部

10 JMA Standard mirror

11 Outline 1.Measu rementmethods of midity(theory) Hu 2.Traceab ili ty in JMA 3.Cali brationmethodsof Hyg rometer 4.Practice (Ca li brationand check of lectric e hyg rometer)

12 2.Traceability and calibration methods in JMA Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, (Without radiation) Traceability chart of JMA International Standard (SI unit) National Primary Standard (National Metrology Institute of Japan) JMA National meteorological standard (JMA standard) Working standards (JMA sub-standard) MIC(RIC) Working instruments (Observation sites)

13 Traceability of Humidity (JMA) National Primary Standard JMA Standard Working Standard Field Instruments National Metrology Institute of Japan Meteorological Instruments Center Observatory Standard humidity generator set Calibration :every year Chilled-mirror dew point hygrometer Hygrometer (display) DewStar S-1M-0 (Shinyei technology, Japan) Hygrometer (sensor) DewStar S-2S-0K (Shinyei technology, Japan) Calibration :every year Chilled-mirror dew point hygrometer Hygrometer (controller) Hygro M2 (General Eastern, USA) Hygrometer (sensor) D2 (General Eastern, USA) Electronic hygrometer Check: every 3 months (manned observatory) every year (automatic weather station) Filter change: Every 6 months Tolerable range:±4% Aspirated psychrometer Lithium chloride dew point hygrometer JMA Standard of thermometer Check: at the time of installation Mercury-in-glass thermometer (Assuman type psychrometer)

14 Outline 1.Measu rementmethods of midity(theory) Hu 2.Traceab ili ty in JMA 3.Cali brationmethodsof Hyg rometer 4.Practice (Ca li brationand check of lectric e hyg rometer)

15 3.Cali brationof Hygrometer Comparisons against a reference instrument under suitable steady conditions We need Humidity chamber Wet and dry air mixed-flow generator (MIC using) Calibration points(jma) Relative humidity ex) 20[%], 40[%], 60[%], 80[%], 95[%] at 23[ C]±3[ C] Dew point temperature ex) -5[ C], 0[ C], 5[ C], 10[ C], 15[ C], 20[ C], 25[ C]

16 Calibration chamber for hygrometers (Wet and dry air mixing type) constant-temperature bath controlled by liquid circulator Saturation tank Dry air Chamber Flow controller [diagram of system]

17 Traceability of Humidity (JMA) National Primary Standard JMA Standard Working Standard Field Instruments National Metrology Institute of Japan Meteorological Instruments Center Observatory Standard humidity generator set Calibration :every year Chilled-mirror dew point hygrometer Hygrometer (display) DewStar S-1M-0 (Shinyei technology, Japan) Hygrometer (sensor) DewStar S-2S-0K (Shinyei technology, Japan) Calibration :every year Chilled-mirror dew point hygrometer Hygrometer (controller) Hygro M2 (General Eastern, USA) Hygrometer (sensor) D2 (General Eastern, USA) Electronic hygrometer Check: every 3 months (manned observatory) every year (automatic weather station) Filter change: Every 6 months Tolerable range:±4% Aspirated psychrometer Lithium chloride dew point hygrometer JMA Standard of thermometer Check: at the time of installation Mercury-in-glass thermometer (Assuman type psychrometer)

18 JMA Standard Working Standard Sensor unit Monitor Chilled-mirror dew point hygrometer

19 JMA Standard JMA Standard DT 12.3 C Working Standard Humidity generator (Wet and dry air mixing type) DT 12.6 C Working Standard DT 12.6 C :Flow adjuster

20 Traceability of Humidity (JMA) National Primary Standard JMA Standard Working Standard Field Instruments National Metrology Institute of Japan Meteorological Instruments Center Observatory Standard humidity generator set Calibration :every year Chilled-mirror dew point hygrometer Hygrometer (display) DewStar S-1M-0 (Shinyei technology, Japan) Hygrometer (sensor) DewStar S-2S-0K (Shinyei technology, Japan) Calibration :every year Chilled-mirror dew point hygrometer Hygrometer (controller) Hygro M2 (General Eastern, USA) Hygrometer (sensor) D2 (General Eastern, USA) Electronic hygrometer Check: every 3 months (manned observatory) every year (automatic weather station) Filter change: Every 6 months Tolerable range:±4% Aspirated psychrometer Lithium chloride dew point hygrometer JMA Standard of thermometer Check: at the time of installation Mercury-in-glass thermometer (Assuman type psychrometer)

21 Working Standard Field Instruments H 76.5% Chamber Humidity generator (Wet and dry air mixing type) Electric hygrometer Electric thermometer Working Standard DT 12.5 C T 23.0 C Pump

22 Saturated salt solutions Vessels containing saturated solutions of appropriate salts may be used to calibrate relative humidity sensors. Barium chloride (BaCl2): 90.3 % Sodium chloride (NaCl): 75.3 % Magnesium nitrate (Mg(NO3)2): 52.9 % Calcium chloride (CaCl2): 29.0 % Lithium chloride (LiCl): 11.1 % etc. at 25 C

23 Saturated salt solutions kit ex) Vaisala HMK15

24 Saturated salt solutions kit

25 HumiPump

26 4.Practice Comparisons against a reference instrument under the room conditions Purpose: Check the difference between the Hygrometers. 1.Calibrate:Electric hygrometer by HumiPump 2.Check:Electric hygrometer by Aspirated psychrometer

27 Comparison form Example (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Please write down ((1) (5))

28 Thank you for your attention.

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