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Biomass is an important biofuel, which can be defined as a fuel produced by contemporary biological processes. Currently, in order to support a % 40 reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1990 levels, the EU aims to increase the use of biomass and reach at least a % 27 share of renewable energy consumption. However, so far, the substitution of biomass for fossil fuels has mainly been realized through the modification of coal-fired combustion plants without taking into account the nature or quality of the biomass or biofuel. This missing information is important as traceable analysis of biofuels will support the optimization of their combustion in terms of higher efficiency and lower emissions. This project aims to contribute to optimizing energy production based on solid and liquid biofuels by more accurate and faster determination of key biofuel parameters including moisture, ash content, impurities and calorific value. The project will investigate metrological methods and establish improved traceable measurement standards for calorific value determination, new methods for determination of impurities and ash content, new moisture transfer standards and calibration facilities, and new reference materials. TÜBİTAK UME's contribution to the project will be in the development, production and measurement of solid and liquid reference materials.
Definitions for the calibration of high voltage measurement systems under AC, DC, LI and SI high voltage are included in the existing IEC 60060-1 and IEC 60060-2 standards. However, there is no definition in terms of method and device for the measurement of mixed and compound waveform high voltages defined in these standards. As a result of the studies to be carried out in this project, measurement systems of mixed and compound waveform high voltages will be designed, measurement methods and uncertainty calculations will be defined. The results and outputs of the project will be used as reference for working groups in CIGRE and IEC technical committees and standard revision will be realized.
In many force measurement applications, time and frequency effects are not taken into account and the traceability pathway is missing. The project will develop methods and transfer standards for SI-traceable static, continuous and dynamic force calibration. In addition to time and frequency effects, parasitic effects due to temperature and multicomponent force measurement will be taken into account. Force measurement devices will be developed and characterized according to Industry 4.0 requirements.
The thermodynamic temperature unit Kelvin was officially redefined in 2019. The project will include the necessary work to ensure direct traceability to the redefined kelvin unit.
Surface and form parameters of manufactured parts are important parameters in part manufacturing. Form measuring devices and needle tip roughness measuring devices are widely used in the measurement of these parameters. The most important deficiency in the calibration and traceability of these devices is that the contact or needle-tipped probes used in the devices cannot be calibrated under measurement conditions or calibration is performed at limited intervals. Flick standard (Magnification Standard) is widely used in form measuring devices. Calibration of these references is performed in a limited number of metrology institutes that use reference form instruments with all errors precisely determined. In the case of needle point roughness testers, probe traceability can only be done at certain depths using Depth Setting Standards, not over the entire working range of the probe. These references can be calibrated in a limited number of institutes and at limited intervals through very complex studies. There is a need for the development of new methods and devices to enable traceability to be performed in accordance with the definition of the meter (without physical artifacts) to fully cover the probe measurement range without interruption. The primary goal of the project is to overcome this deficiency.
To develop SI traceable reference measurement methods for the quantification of proteins that act as biomarkers for coronary heart disease.
The overall aim of this project,
- Enhancing the research capacity of European metrology institutes and other research institutes and their researchers in temperature standards to provide new initiatives for research in temperature metrology
-Development of new scientific and technical capabilities that enable accurate and low uncertainty temperature measurements using thermocouples
- and this project will be a pioneer by providing the basis for future research on a similar subject.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is one of the most important tomographic tools used in clinical practice, with more than 30 million scans per year in Euramet countries (approximately 23 million in European Union countries and 9 million in Turkey between 2008 and 2012). Standard MRI results are mostly qualitative in nature. That is, they require a contrast between different tissues, which needs to be interpreted by visual inspection and requires the presence of healthy reference tissues. The project will evaluate the suitability of two newly developed MRI-based complementary techniques, Electrical Properties Tomography (EPT) and Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting (MRF), for the "quantitative" interpretation of MRI results. By applying these methods, each image pixel will be associated with measurements and uncertainties of tissue parameters. In short, the project will provide a complete metrological characterization of Electrical Properties Tomography (EPT) and Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting (MRF) techniques to support their clinical use.
TÜBİTAK UME's contribution to the project will be in the formulation, synthesis, stability testing and NMR characterization of artificial phantoms, i.e. reference materials, which will be prepared for the evaluation of the measurements of MRI devices with the above-mentioned methods and which can mimic tissue properties.
The overall objective of the project is to develop new experimental techniques for optical power measurements by developing a self-calibrating detector (via an improved and simplified NMI-on-a chip detector) capable of measuring over a wide spectral and dynamic range and to develop robust links to the SI candela unit.
This project is about the traceability of electrical measurements at millimeter wave and terahertz frequencies for communication and electronic technologies. It is aimed to increase the European traceability of power measurements up to 110 GHz to 170 GHz and measurements up to 750 GHz. In S-parameters, the project aims to increase the measurement frequencies for metrological purposes to 1100 GHz.
The project aims to develop robust metrological tools that are fit for purpose and validated to fulfill the requirements of the Water Framework Directive for the measurement of endocrine disrupting 17β-estradiol and similar chemicals in water. The main impact of the project will be through validated MS-based reference methods, new reference materials and inter-laboratory benchmarking, as well as through contributions such as trainings and seminars for stakeholders and end-users (testing laboratories), laying the groundwork for future standards for working groups such as CEN/TC230 and ISO/TC147.
The project is a study to combine two different methods used in cancer treatment and apply them to the patient at a single time. It is aimed to combine Radiotherapy and Hyperthermia methods. It is aimed to establish the measurement and metrological infrastructure for this treatment.
The aim of the project is to create sustainable and stakeholder-driven structures with the European Metrology Network on traceability in laboratory medicine within the EURAMET organization.
The objectives of the project are to establish a coordinated and service-oriented European metrology infrastructure to ensure metrological traceability of in vitro diagnostic devices.
In order to contribute to the improvement of patient health, support the European IVD industry to meet its regulatory requirements and align European activities with global requirements, it is planned to carry out the phases presented below:
- Engage with stakeholders to exchange information on needs and experiences and conduct metrology-based data assessment
- Promote coordinated top-down research according to stakeholders' requirements
- Building cooperation for metrological traceability
- To establish collaborations with European reference laboratories.
This project aims to establish a digital methodology for AC Voltage and Current traceability in accordance with quantum standards to meet the growing dynamic measurement needs in EURAMET member countries. In this context, suitable hardware will be defined, procedures, algorithms and software will be established and validated, and a repository of information will be created for stakeholders.
The digital impedance measurement bridges developed in the AIM QuTE SIB53 project are intended to be disseminated to other metrology institutes.
The project aims to establish digital impedance bridges that can measure inductance measurements in the range of 1 mH - 10 H with an uncertainty of 10-5 in the frequency range of 120 Hz - 1592 Hz and capacitance standards in the range of 1 nF - 10 µF with an uncertainty of 10-6 and to develop a good implementation guide.
In today's industry, coordinate metrology has become a very popular measurement method for inspection and control, especially in the dimensional field. The uncertainty value has become an important and indispensable criterion for the correct evaluation of the results and the correct separation of non-conforming parts. A wrong decision can have a wide range of consequences, from unnecessary stoppage of production lines to airplane crashes. The aim of this project is to develop 2 different uncertainty calculation methods for coordinate measurements, which can be easily used in industrial measurements and will help to improve the existing printed standards (ISO 15530 series) in a way to support the authorities.
The overall objective of this project is to provide European manufacturers for water meters and water suppliers with reliable measurement capabilities necessary to evaluate and calibrate existing water meters close to real world conditions. Targeted conditions include dynamic load changes, water quality related aspects and low volumes of water withdrawals.
Currently, it is a shortcoming of metrology that there is no clear view on how various types of domestic water meters actually perform under dynamic load changes. The goal of the project is to address this shortcoming.
The aim of this project is to enhance the metrological competence of national metrology institutes in Europe in liquid density measurements and to disseminate primary level calibration services to national and international stakeholders through density reference materials. This project will lead to international recognition of density measurements and build mutual trust and cooperation at regional and international level. This will ensure the control of pre-packaged liquid products in line with European Union regulations and will strengthen competition in the manufacturing industry. The control of liquid volumes in pre-packaged products for consumer protection is increasing the demand for NMIs to provide industry-appropriate calibration services due to the growing market for these products.
Improving the quality of density measurement will have a direct impact on the production of quality products. This will increase competitiveness among national industrial companies and gain public trust in the markets. Therefore, as a result of the project, all national metrology institutes will achieve the expected performances with improved and enhanced liquid density measurements.
Modern and high quality production is crucial for the European economy. Unresolved problems with temperature measurements pose serious obstacles to efficient production. Sensor drift prevents optimum process control and wastes energy and product. Failure to accurately measure surface temperature causes serious problems during processing, forming and coating of the material. Production under harsh conditions, such as in glass and silicone processes, leads to sensor degradation. The aim of the project is to work on methods to overcome all these problems.
Combined pH (pHabs) is a new concept used to express the acidity of any medium, including non-aqueous solutions, colloids, etc. It would not be correct to express the acidity of different solvents/mediums with conventional single-solvent pH scales (e.g. pH 7 in acetonitrile is strongly acidic, while pH 7 in water is neutral).
The pHabs concept is defined hypothetically by the absolute chemical potential of solvated protons using 1 bar of proton gas (as opposed to standard situations in single solvents).
There is currently no reliable and universally applicable measurement approach for the pHabs concept. This project will establish such a measurement approach and a consistent system of calibration standards.
This project will establish a metrological framework for the full lifecycle of measured data in industrial applications, from calibration capabilities of standalone sensors with digital pre-processed output to uncertainty measurement related to machine learning in industrial sensor networks. Implementation on realistic test benches will demonstrate practical applicability and provide templates for future developments by industry.
The first generation analog measurement and control systems in electrical power grid stations are gradually completing their useful life. In their place, digital station automation solutions in accordance with the IEC 61850 standard have started to take their place and are rapidly becoming widespread.
This project aims to provide calibration and timing solutions for next generation instrumentation in stations to support the European electrical power industry. The activities to be carried out in the project and the solutions to be developed will support the revision of the relevant standards.
The overall objective of this project is to improve the accuracy and reliability of pressure and temperature measurements under dynamically changing conditions. Dynamic measurements are a fundamental requirement for process control in a variety of demanding applications such as automotive, marine and turbine engines, manufacturing processes, munitions and blast safety.
Mercury (Hg), one of the most toxic elements in nature, is controlled by various legal and procedural regulations and international agreements. The overall objective of this project is to develop SI traceable measurement methods for Hg and its different forms in order to monitor and control the amount released from emission sources and its level in the atmosphere. In this way, the project is expected to lead to a significant improvement in the reliability and uncertainty of measurements. The development of traceable measurement methods for oxidized mercury species (Hg(II)), which are currently available only for elemental mercury (Hg(0)), is one of the main objectives of this project.
Taral Projects
It is aimed to produce soft magnetic alloys with high magnetic permeability (>100 000) by Planar Flow Casting (PFC) method. One of the most important applications of these materials is that they can be used as magnetic field sensors in fluxgate magnetometers. This type of magnetometers have a very high sensitivity compared to the magnetic field meters working with the Hall effect principle. While the gaussmeters we use in our laboratories have a resolution of about 1 µT, magnetic field values in the order of 1 nT can be read with 1 picoT noise value (@ 1Hz) with the fluxgate magnetometer. As the Magnetics Lab at TÜBİTAK-UME (National Metrology Institute), we have been working on the construction of a high precision fluxgate magnetometer for 5-6 years. In this accepted project, we plan to make our own sensor materials in a university, Karadeniz Technical University, which has worked on these issues in Turkey and has the minimum conditions in terms of device infrastructure.
Externally Supported Projects
A significant portion of the sub-components of the products developed by the Customer are imported from abroad and import and end-user permits are obtained from foreign governments, especially for some critical parts. In order to increase the nationality rate in the products produced and to be able to export the products without being dependent on import and end-user permits, the Customer aims to be able to produce some critical sub-parts in Turkey. In line with this goal and within the scope of this project, UME has undertaken the development and production of the speed, altitude and velocity vector measurement system used in aircraft.
Establishment of EÜAŞ Calibration Laboratory (Electricity Laboratory) in order for EÜAŞ to carry out calibration, measurement accuracy and controls of the devices, sensors, indicator equipment that are used for measurement and monitoring purposes in the power plants within the General Directorate of Electricity Generation Joint Stock Company (EÜAŞ) and that make precise measurements that are of great importance in energy efficiency for the power plant, Temperature Laboratory, Time-Frequency Laboratory, Pressure Laboratory, Acoustic Laboratory, Fluids Laboratory), providing the necessary practical trainings and documentation to the EÜAŞ personnel assigned for this work, establishing the Quality Management System infrastructure and making it ready for accreditation application and turnkey delivery in working condition.
The extraction, processing and utilization of boron mines, which are an important natural resource for our country, by transforming them into high value-added products are among our national priorities. The ground form of colemanite, a boron ore, is produced by Eti Maden İşletmeleri and sold in line with certain quality standards. It is aimed to produce certified reference material to be used in quality control studies for the product and method development studies for the analysis of other products with high boron content.
4.1 The subject of the contract is the production of 2 (two) PRODUCTS (1000 units each) by TUBITAK UME for EMIGMM and the storage of the PRODUCT(LER) in a controlled environment (an environment where access is controlled and physical conditions are subject to monitoring) for EMIGMM until the PRODUCT(LER) is received by EMIGMM and post-certification monitoring activities.
Production of 1000 units (units) of Boric Acid, each containing approximately 120 g of material, and 1000 units (units) of Borax Pentahydrate Certified Reference Material (SRM), each containing approximately 135 g of material, for use by EMİGM in its laboratories and/or facilities, and homogenization of 200 kg each of raw materials to be provided by EMİGM after adding the appropriate amount of raw materials to reach the desired values specified in Table 1 and Table 2, bottling and completion of homogeneity, stability and characterization tests, certification procedures, storage of the produced PRODUCT(LER) in a controlled environment for EMİGM until the end of the delivery period or 1000 units specified in the Contract by EMİGM, delivery of the PRODUCT(LER) in the requested numbers upon the request of EMİGM and post-certification monitoring activities.
A significant portion of the sub-components of the products developed by the customer are imported from abroad, and import and end-user permits are obtained from foreign governments, especially for some critical parts. In order to increase the nationality rate in the products produced and to be able to export the products without being dependent on import and end-user permits, the customer aims to be able to produce some critical sub-parts in Turkey. In line with this goal and within the scope of this project, UME has undertaken the development and production of the Pitot speed and altitude measurement system used in aircraft and similar systems.
The aim of the project is to develop a magnetometer and magnetic torque rod, which are among the positioning and orientation equipment for low-orbit reconnaissance satellites, in UME magnetic laboratories with domestic facilities. For this purpose, a magnetometer capable of measuring DC magnetic field magnitudes between 30 nT and 60 µT and a magnetic torque bar capable of generating linear magnetic moment in the range of ± 70 A.m2 will be developed. It will be ensured that these equipments can operate between -50 oC and +85 oC without loss of performance and pass space conditions qualification tests.
- Within the scope of the project, time distribution systems using various time distribution techniques (fiber, Ethernet, etc.) will be created for the Saudi Arabian Standard, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) and UTC (SASO) time information will be distributed to various institutions using these systems.
- Fiber and Ethernet based time distribution servers will be installed and their parameters will be analyzed in SASO Time Frequency Laboratory.
- UTC (SASO) time information will be distributed to various institutions using the established servers.
- The synchronization of the distributed time information to UTC (SASO) will be checked.
- Visibility of time information will also be ensured through LED screens to be installed in 2 of the client institutions within the scope of the project.
In recent years, it is observed that metrology plays an important role in different fields as a result of scientific and technological advances in the world. Especially when the measurements performed in the fields of industry, health and security are analyzed, it has become imperative to carry out studies in other metrology fields such as quantum metrology, chemical metrology and biometrology apart from the traditional fields of activity in metrology. For this reason, TÜBİTAK UME has started to work in other fields of metrology in order to follow this trend in the world, but these studies are not yet at the level of the world's leading National Metrology Institutes. In addition, TÜBİTAK UME does not have a say in critical processes such as the redefinition of units in the International System of Units (SI), which shapes the future of metrology. Considering the target and decision to "redefine the basic units in the SI system of units such as kilogram, Kelvin, Ampere and mole in 2018", it is obvious that the primary level metrology activities and national measurement standards maintained at TÜBİTAK UME will remain at a secondary level. As a result, the traceability of the standards of the above-mentioned units in TÜBİTAK UME will be ensured through the standards to be realized in accordance with the new definitions in the national metrology institutes of other countries, which means foreign dependency. In this project, it is aimed to carry out actions such as the establishment of systems for the measurement of fundamental constants in physics and thermodynamic temperature measurements, in addition to the establishment of the Watt balance system, which was initiated at TÜBİTAK UME in 2014 in order to contribute to the redefinition of the mass unit.
National marker is a product added to the fuel to be marketed domestically, at the exit of the refinery, at customs entry, as a by-product in the industry or otherwise produced or liquidated smuggled petroleum, to the fuel that complies with the technical regulations or to the ethanol to be blended into gasoline types before it is subject to commercial activity, by the legal entities holding the relevant license, under the conditions and at the level determined by EMRA. In accordance with the "Regulation on the Application of National Marker in the Petroleum Market" prepared in accordance with the Petroleum Market Law No. 5015 in order to prevent fuel smuggling, it has been added to gasoline, diesel, biodiesel and ethanol to be blended with gasoline by distribution companies and refineries authorized by EMRA since 1.1.2007. The National Marker was developed by TÜBİTAK UME and is continuously updated. The national marker inspection infrastructure has been further improved with the field control devices developed by TÜBİTAK BİLGEM, the Mobile National Marker Reference Device, which started operating in 2012, and the inclusion of reference materials with certified national marker active ingredients in the system. The samples measured in the field with the field control devices developed by TÜBİTAK BİLGEM are finally measured in the Regional Reference Laboratories with the measurement system developed by TÜBİTAK UME.
Customer Supported Projects
National marker is a product added to the fuel to be marketed domestically, at the exit of the refinery, at customs entry, as a by-product in the industry or otherwise produced or liquidated smuggled petroleum, to the fuel that complies with the technical regulations or to the ethanol to be blended into gasoline types before it is subject to commercial activity, by the legal entities holding the relevant license, under the conditions and at the level determined by EMRA. In accordance with the "Regulation on the Application of National Marker in the Petroleum Market" prepared in accordance with the Petroleum Market Law No. 5015 in order to prevent fuel smuggling, it has been added to gasoline, diesel, biodiesel and ethanol to be blended with gasoline by distribution companies and refineries authorized by EMRA since 1.1.2007. The National Marker was developed by TÜBİTAK UME and is continuously updated. The national marker inspection infrastructure has been further improved with the field control devices developed by TÜBİTAK BİLGEM, the Mobile National Marker Reference Device, which started operating in 2012, and the inclusion of reference materials with certified national marker active ingredients in the system. The samples measured in the field with the field control devices developed by TÜBİTAK BİLGEM are finally measured in the Regional Reference Laboratories with the measurement system developed by TÜBİTAK UME.
UME Supported Projects
One of the first reactions of COVID-19 disease in the human body is an increase in body temperature (fever) by % 80. One of the objectives of this project is to develop a new generation of reference sources and new measurement methods for the calibration of non-contact thermometers, which are widely used for in-vivo measurements of human body temperature (in-vivo) in the public health protection and pre-diagnosis phase. Nowadays, there is a high demand for systems that can detect pathogenic biological agents such as viruses and bacteria, especially in small quantities, for use in public spaces (such as airports). On the other hand, biological weapons are also candidates for use in future terrorist attacks due to the rapid transmission potential of a small amount of biological agents. In this context, the second objective of this project is to develop systems for real-time detection of nanometer-sized viruses, bacteria, etc. in liquids or aerosols using optical methods and to investigate the spectral properties of these objects.
COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus is a contagious and potentially fatal disease that progresses with dry cough, fever and finally difficulty in breathing. Specific proteins of SARS-CoV virus and some other viruses, which are very similar to the virus that causes this disease, have been identified by voltammetric techniques with antibodies isolated from them. One of the most widely used sensor materials for this purpose is electrodes formed by modification of graphene oxide, metal nanoparticles and antibody on carbon sheet. These electrodes are used for selective and sensitive determination of relevant antigens. This project includes the minimization, fabrication and characterization of these relatively macro-sized sensors in order to use less material, optimization and creation of the measurement procedure, design, fabrication and verification of the mini-sized device that will perform the measurement. If the project is successful, the national diagnostic kit and device for specific proteins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus could become an attraction for all laboratories, hospitals and facilities measuring on a national or international scale. Identification of this disease now and in the future and the production of kits/devices will reduce the country's financial dependence on foreign countries and may shed light on the production of new kits and devices for the diagnosis of other existing or future diseases.
The pandemic disease caused by the COVID-19 virus has affected the whole world, causing high contagiousness and deaths. There are studies showing that the COVID-19 virus spreads through aerosols and droplets in the air by exhaling, coughing and sneezing [1]. Transmission to other people has also been proven by people touching a surface or object with the virus on it and then touching their own eyes, nose or mouth [1]. As the National Metrology Institute, a project proposal was prepared with the contribution of researchers and medical doctors from the Medical Metrology, Magnetic and Microwave laboratories and the Interventional Radiology Department of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. It is known that viruses cannot live alone and spread through aerosols. In order to prevent the Corona virus epidemic faced by the whole world and our country, studies have been planned in the first stage to characterize the dynamics of virus spread, especially Covid-19, with high accuracy, to research and propose a method to reduce the spread and to design a prototype device:
- Covid-19, Sars, Mers etc. viruses will be examined and compared.
- Investigate the binding patterns of viruses to aerosol.
- Virus spread dynamics, including Covid-19, will be characterized with high accuracy and measurement methods will be developed.
- Droplets of 0.3 micron - 100 micron size will be produced to simulate aerosols in the air.
- Different measurement environments (temperature, humidity and air flow environments) will be prepared.
- These droplets will be imaged and characterized by camera or optical methods.
- Using various short-medium-long wave Infrared (IR) sources and Microwave-MD, we will determine at which wavelength and power and at which temperature, humidity and airflow aerosols are most reduced. Distance and field modeling will also be performed.
- IR and MD device will be designed at the specified frequency and power.
- Application will be made in the hospital. In the second phase of the project, prototype production of IR and MD devices will be carried out at the determined frequency and power.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, is a virus that emerged in China in December 2019 and has now swept the world, leading to the declaration of a pandemic. Although this virus (SARS-CoV-2) is usually transmitted by droplet (sneezing, coughing), it has also been proven to be transmitted by people touching a surface or object with the virus on it and then touching their own eyes, nose or mouth. Considering this situation, rapid, selective, reliable and cost-effective detection of this virus becomes very important. Within the scope of this project, it is aimed to develop a sensor platform based on antibody molecules attached to the gold nanoparticle surface and to easily detect the spike proteins of the virus by both optical and electrochemical measurement methods. In this way, a new method will be added to the measurement methods in the literature and it will be an alternative method for the production of different kits and/or devices based on this strategy.
Within the scope of the project, it is aimed to measure Planck's constant with an uncertainty of 0.05 ppm and below with the Kibble Balance experiment. If 0.02 ppm uncertainty is reached, the kilogram unit will be realized in terms of Planck's constant.
There are 3 steps in the fight against drugs:
- Fighting supply
- Prevention/education and treatment/rehabilitation
- Criminal enforcement and probation
Our country has a strategic position in the context of drug trafficking. With our project, morphine/heroin calibration standard, which is widely used by criminal laboratories in morphine analysis, and morphine/heroin SRM with certified purity will be produced to ensure the traceability of the standard.
The project aims to produce the chemicals used in morphine analysis with domestic and national resources, reduce foreign dependency, and reduce the time and money spent on the purchase of chemicals.
In our country, both public and private laboratories performing species determination in meat and meat products procure the reference materials to be used during species determination experiments from abroad. For this reason, considering the priorities of the country, SRM production including pure veal, pure pork and 3 different mixtures to be used in meat species determination, veal, pork, chicken, duck, goat, sheep, horse, camel, tuna, salmon and genetically modified salmon SRM production will be realized and the SRMs produced will be put into national and international use.
Elements are found in different concentrations in various matrices in geological, environmental, food, industrial, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and clinical fields. Examples of matrix diversity related to application areas are geological samples such as rocks, ores, soils, hydrogeological samples such as groundwater, springs, thermal mineral water, environmental samples such as wastewater, sludge, food samples such as vegetables, fruits, meat and dairy products, industrial raw material or end product samples, petrochemical samples such as gasoline, diesel, motor oil, pharmaceutical samples, clinical samples such as blood, serum, urine. This project consists of two phases. The primary needs of TÜBİTAK UME and public/private sector laboratories performing elemental analysis in order to produce traceable measurement results are calibration standards, and laboratories obtain these needs from foreign manufacturers. Within the scope of this project, calibration certified reference materials (SRM) produced with national resources will meet the calibration standard needs in this field in our country.
In this project, it is aimed to determine the densities of various reference liquids at primary level by using a reference density standard (sinker) with hydrostatic weighing method. Thus, traceability will be ensured nationally. The system will provide the infrastructure for the laboratory to produce certified reference materials.
With this system to be established, it will be ensured that the density values of the liquids used in the calibration of digital density meters, which are important in terms of practical and short-term processing capability today, will be determined with low uncertainties and the calibration of the devices will be realized with these liquids.
With this project, it is aimed to certify six national anion primary reference standards (PRS) (Br-, F-, PO4-3, Cl-, NO3- and SO4-2) and to produce two certified reference materials (SRM) to be used for calibration purposes using these standards and to ensure SI traceability of anion measurements made in our country through UME.
As a result of the decisions taken by the European Union, the production of conventional light sources is gradually banned and the use of LED sources has become mandatory due to their energy efficiency. In addition to the Total Luminous Flux (lumen) parameter, it is necessary to measure the luminous distribution of the lamps. Goniophotometric systems are used for this purpose. By providing this infrastructure to TÜBİTAK UME, the properties of LED light sources can be examined independently from the outside.
Primary level reflectance measurements can be performed absolutely with goniophotometer-based measurement systems. By establishing such a system in the UME Optics Laboratory, it is aimed to ensure the traceability of uniform, diffuse reflectance measurements and thus color measurements in 8°:d, 45°:0° geometry and brightness measurements at 20°, 60°, 85° measurement angles to TÜBİTAK UME.
Short description, purpose and scope of the project
Metrology infrastructure has supported all technological developments and plasma technology is no exception. The aim of the project can be summarized as follows
1) To guide future technologies with metrological characterization of plasma.
2) Developing new measurement methods by utilizing plasma properties.
3) To contribute theoretically and numerically to fusion energy studies
The aim of the project is to build a Sr optical lattice atomic clock. In the near future the definition of many SI units will change. It is expected that the definition of s will also change in the near future and a new definition will be made according to the energy transition frequency of Sr atoms. The Sr optical lattice atomic clock to be established will be Turkey's primary time standard. This is expected to improve the current time scale by more than 100 times.
With this project, it is aimed to establish a Josephson Random Wave Synthesizer (JRDS) operating in the DC-1 MHz frequency range and capable of producing at least 1 V RMS voltage and to realize a JRDS based sampler. With these measurement systems, the voltage is realized based on fundamental constants in accordance with the definition of voltage in the new SI. In addition, it is planned to combine static and dynamic electrical measurements through the same methodology to meet the increasing test and calibration needs of modern digital converters.
UME is the only institution where EMC testing companies such as ASELSAN, ARÇELİK, BTK, OTOKAR, ROKETSAN, TUBITAK BILGEM, TSE, VESTEL, SDT, ELDAŞ, ESİM, LVT, METEKSAN and TÜBİTAK UME can have calibrations performed domestically and traceability is provided by UME. If these institutions have to send their antennas abroad, they will experience serious losses (more important than economic losses), especially in terms of time. A calibration completed in a few days at UME will take 2-3 months when sent abroad. When their antennas are sent abroad, the time losses in EMC tests will increase and they will experience disruptions in their work.
The ASDA, which is currently being used for service purposes and is expected to complete its life in a short time, is 18 m x 22 m in size and although it is sufficient for antenna factor calibrations, it is not sufficient for Normalized Site Attenuation - Geometry Specific Correction Factors (NSA-GCSF) measurements, which are mandatory for the measurements of semi-reflection-free rooms and ASDAs and are considered as the first level reference for all EMC experiments/antenna calibrations. There is an overseas dependency for NSA-GCSF measurements and this dependency causes serious costs and time losses.
With the establishment of a 60 m x 30 m antenna calibration site in our country, NSA-GCSF measurements will be possible, antenna calibrations will be measured at the highest level with lower uncertainty without external dependence, and primary level measurements will be carried out, which are owned only by reputable metrology institutes in the world.
Kalorimetrelerde yapılan ısıl değer ölçümlerinin doğruluğundan emin olmak için ısıl değeri bilinen benzoik asit maddesi kullanılmaktadır. Maddelerin gerçek ısıl değerlerinin tam olarak belirlenmesi bu malzemelerin saflığına da bağlıdır. Sertifikalı referans malzeme elde edilebilmesi için benzoik asitin %99,9 veya daha iyi saflık değerine sahip olması gerekir. Böylece kalorimetrelerin kalibrasyonlarında kullanılması mümkün olur.
In our country, there are nearly 40 (forty) organizations accredited by TÜRKAK that measure heat values. It is aimed to meet the needs of these organizations for benzoic acid certified reference material from our country and to ensure measurement unity and traceability in our country.
To ensure the accuracy of calorimetry measurements, benzoic acid with known calorific value is currently used, which is available from abroad both at high cost and over long periods of time.
At the same time, it is to reach a measurement unity by securing the energy values of solid and liquid substances in our country with accurate, reliable and repeatable measurements.
The certified reference materials to be produced with this project will respond to this need in our country. The production of reference materials will mainly consist of material processing, homogeneity, short-term and long-term stability, characterization, value assignment and post-certification monitoring.
This project includes the development of a methodology for traceability of Brinell and Vickers Hardness trace measurements from national metrology institutes to laboratories at lower levels and the design, installation, automation and performance testing of the reference system.
For the project, starting from SiO2 silicon dioxide, the physical properties of the substance will be tested with SEM, XRD, TGA devices. Afterwards, BET analysis of the substance will be started, reference material production will be carried out under the specified conditions and certification will be carried out.
With this project, the maintenance, software and hardware update, mandatory periodic part replacement needs for many devices that have emerged over the years in UME Dimensional Laboratory will be met. In addition, the increasing calibration needs of the industry will be met through the purchase of new instruments.
Devices to be updated:
- Form measuring instruments Mahr MFU 800 and Mahr MMQ-40
- Short Gauge Block Interferometer (MBI) made by NPL TESA
Purchase of new measurement system for infrastructure reinforcement:
- Portable laser interferometric measurement systems
Establishment of a system for calibrating Thermal Cameras according to ISO standards and development of thermographic image analysis algorithms.
Development of photonics-based thermometers as an intermediate link to build infrastructure for quantum temperature measurements.
In this project, improvement and development studies will be carried out for advanced angle measurements in accordance with the mission and vision of TÜBİTAK UME, taking into account the needs of our country.
While our laboratory supports a significant portion of the needs of our country, it is necessary to make new investments in addition to the existing infrastructure in order to respond to new needs arising due to the significant increase in the transition to domestic production, especially in the defense industry. In order to meet the new demands of the military laboratories working within the TAF within the scope of NATO, new services for angle interferometers should be implemented and research studies should be carried out to examine their performance. In addition, the large angle generator, which was previously developed in the EMPIR SIB58 Angles project, should be improved and commercialized as an alternative to the precision angle measuring tables costing millions of Euros, and should be developed and commercialized in order to meet the needs of military laboratories such as Brokehaven National Lab. It is planned to be sold to research institutions and Laboratories such as Brokehaven National Lab and NSLSII (New York).
Objective: Our laboratory, which provides solutions and support for angle measurement needs throughout the country, due to the increase in the transition to domestic production in the defense industry, to perform the steepness measurements of the 2-axis gimbal systems produced by the company in this field, which are used to track and aim the target in the laser weapon, To eliminate the equipment difficulties encountered while adjusting and testing the prisms in rocket aiming systems, to eliminate the problems arising from the lack of small-scale equipment while being able to provide solutions and support to all these and similar services with the existing main device infrastructure, knowledge and experience, and to eliminate the problems arising from the lack of small-scale equipment in both industry (Robots, Automation - Industry 4), The technical infrastructure of the projects to be initiated on "self-calibrating angle encoder" applications by using the know-how in the field of "self-calibrating angle encoders", which was also studied in the FP7 EMPR project SIB58 Angles, coordinated and completed by us, in order to improve the problems of angle encoders used in both aerospace (fuselage and wing measurements in 10 m3 volume with precision optical tooling) and defense industries, In addition to the above-mentioned infrastructure works, it is aimed to complete the infrastructure works related to the device to be established for encoder calibration.
The project includes infrastructure improvements for advanced angle measurements as well as R&D and scientific studies including product and method development applications. The abstracts consist of 3 main topics:
- Eliminating the deficiencies in infrastructure needs for advanced angle measurements, creating infrastructure for the new defense needs of our country, making purchases and establishing it
- Construction and commercialization of 2 units of the more advanced and improved version of the LRSAG angle generator developed in the SIB58 Angles project
- Conducting research on commercial angle interferometers, ensuring their use at sensitivities that have not been used until now, and meeting the needs of TAF's laboratories operating within the scope of NATO
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation. It is one of the most widely used biomarkers in the clinic in recent years. A high level of CRP in the blood is an indicator of inflammation.
In this project, it is aimed to produce certified reference material with different CRP values that can be used as a reference in CRP analyzes performed in clinical laboratories.
In this project, it is planned to design, manufacture and install two high accuracy national standards to maximize our existing Rockwell, Brinell and Vickers hardness standards and to establish Brinell hardness scales with high load capacity, which are not available in our country.
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation. It is one of the most widely used biomarkers in the clinic in recent years. A high level of CRP in the blood is an indicator of inflammation.
In this project, it is aimed to produce certified reference material with different CRP values that can be used as a reference in CRP analyzes performed in clinical laboratories.
In this project, it is planned to design, manufacture and install two high accuracy national standards to maximize our existing Rockwell, Brinell and Vickers hardness standards and to establish Brinell hardness scales with high load capacity, which are not available in our country.
The main objective of this study is to produce phantoms, which are used as reference materials for quality control and performance testing of ultrasonic imaging devices. In addition, a measurement system for determining acoustic parameters will be developed within the scope of this project.
The frequency stability and accuracy values achieved by atomic frequency standards in the last fifty years have made them indispensable devices for the establishment of SI units and universal physical constants, communication, navigation and timekeeping systems. For example, the frequency stability and accuracy of the atomic frequency standard installed in communication satellites determine the uncertainty in position determination, while the frequency standard used in communication systems must be synchronized and syntonized.
In the proposed project, 1 "Pulse Optically Pump (POP) Based Rb Atomic Clock" and low energy
1 "Rb Atomic Frequency Standard" laboratory prototype, which is small in volume and compatible with satellite positioning systems, will be realized. In addition, in the proposed project, an Er-doped mode-locked fiber laser operating at 1550 nm wavelength with low phase noise, an external
"Photonics Based Rb Atomic Clock" scientific research will be realized with the use of cavity diode lasers, dielectric resonator and Sagnac interferometers.
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder caused by hereditary and environmental factors, resulting in excessively high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia). According to data from the World Diabetes Foundation, the number of diabetics worldwide is estimated to reach 438 million in 2030. There are currently 5 million diabetics in Turkey. This number has been found to increase by 6 percent every year. Hemoglobin A1c measurement (HbA1c) is a blood test used both to diagnose diabetes and to measure the effectiveness of diabetes treatment. It has become increasingly used in diabetes treatment as it provides information about the past blood glucose profile.
In our country, both public and private clinical laboratories diagnosing diabetes procure certified reference materials for HbA1c measurements from abroad. For this reason, this proposed project aims to produce certified reference materials to be used in HbA1c determination, taking into account the country's priorities.
In this project, it is aimed to establish a measurement infrastructure that will enable the characterization of references, samples and materials in the field of dimensional nanometrology, where ellipsometry / scatterometry measurement methods based on the polarization state analysis measurement principle from non-contact optical measurement methods will be used.
