Open AccessUse of proficiency testing schemes for motorcycle exhaust emissions laboratory: Brazilian experience
Author(s) -
Silva Paulo Roque Martins,
Cunha Valnei Smarçaro,
Rocha Werickson Fortunato de Carvalho,
Sarmanho Gabriel Fonseca,
Andrade Joyce Costa,
Depieri Marcello
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
iet science, measurement and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.418
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1751-8830
pISSN - 1751-8822
DOI - 10.1049/iet-smt.2013.0140
Subject(s) - automotive engineering , automotive industry , work (physics) , subsidy , measure (data warehouse) , engineering , environmental science , transport engineering , aeronautics , computer science , mechanical engineering , aerospace engineering , database , economics , market economy
In this work, the Proficiency Testing Scheme (PTScheme) was used for evaluation of the motorcycle emissions laboratories to measure the emission levels of this kind of vehicle, supplying subsidies to the laboratories to identify and solve analytical problems and contributing for the measurement harmonisation in the country. The PTScheme of automotive emissions is a type of study, provided only in Brazil, and it was the first time that this procedure was carried out for motorcycles. Such proficiency tests showed satisfactory results and shows the importance for the industry, society and environment.