Trusting Measurement Results in the Chemical and Process Industries

In this age of statistics and increased attention to quality, the tendency for many is to accept all measurement systems results reported as accurate. Common sense says that while many of the numbers reported are correct and reliable, there are instances where trusting the numbers is a mistake. Trusted measurement results are essential for solid business decisions. Every number reported should raise many questions. This book was written to help answer those questions in a logical and structured manner, and to help avoid any uncertainty and guarantee accurate results. The 4th book written by the ASQ Chemical and Process Division's Chemical Interest Committee, Trusting Measurement in the Chemical and Process Industries draws from the collective experience of the committee's members. The book discusses all components of a measurement system and what they contribute to the trustworthiness of a measurement result. The authors establish the need for more effective measurement practices, and then outline methods for achieving these results. The book provides clarification and consensus on the essentials of measurement systems in the Chemical and Process Industries.