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Examination of Grain Moisture Meters Using Air-oven Reference Method Transfer Standards

July 25, 2016

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Gloria D. Lee

State and local weights and measures jurisdictions or other testing laboratories that use transfer standards developed using the air-oven reference methods (referred to as air-oven reference standards) to test commercial grain moisture meters, collect

Draining Test Measures and Provers

March 26, 2015

Author(s)

Gloria D. Lee

This article reviews the correct procedures for draining 5-gallon test measures and truck mounted provers, frequently asked questions concerning the test procedures for draining test measures and provers, and provides information on additional training

U.S. National Working Group on Alternative Test Methods, Field Task Group Activities

December 10, 2014

Author(s)

Gloria D. Lee

The NIST, Office of Weights and Measures established the U.S. National working group (USNWG) on Alternative Test Methods (ATMs) for Commercial Measuring Devices.At its April 2012 meeting, a field task group was established to look at areas in which work is

Determining Reference Test Weight per Bushel Value of Grains

September 26, 2013

Author(s)

Gloria D. Lee

Test weight per bushel is a measurement of the weight of a volume of grain required to fill level full a Winchester bushel measure of 2,150.42 cubic inches in capacity , which is equivalent to 32 quarts. Test weight per bushel is one of the measurements

A New Generation of Grain Moisture Meters

February 6, 2012

Author(s)

Gloria D. Lee

One of the current technologies used in the commercial determination of grain moisture is dielectric technology, a technology that has been used for over 60 years. Although this technology has some inherent limitations, meter moisture determination has

Grain Moisture Meter Test Methods and Tolerances

May 2, 2011

Author(s)

Gloria D. Lee

Due to the significant economic impact of each grain moisture meter and the importance of applying correct test methods and tolerances, this article has been written to answer recent inquires regarding using the two test methods in NIST Handbook 44

Type Evaluation Laboratory Quality Manual Template

October 16, 2008

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Gloria Diane Lee

This NISTIR is a Quality Manual Template designed to assist U.S. type evaluation laboratories document their laboratory quality system in accordance with the requirements of ISO 17025

Standardization of Moisture, Protein, Oil and Starch Measurements in Grain

August 1, 2003

Author(s)

Gloria D. Lee

Grain is an essential source of the world's human and animal food supply. The production value of major grains in the United States is approximately $3.3 billion (U.S.D.) of the $10.1 trillion of the U.S. gross domestic products. Inaccurate grain

Handbook 112, Examination Procedure Outlines for Commercial Weighing and Measuring Devices: A Manual for Weights and Measures Officials

April 1, 2002

Author(s)

Gloria D. Lee

This handbook contains examination procedure outlines (EPOs) for the field evaluation of commercial weighing and measuring devices. It includes inspection and test procedures with code references to NIST Handbook 44 - Specifications, Tolerance, and Other