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Cal Standards Review Cal Standards Review

Jeff AndersonNAVSEA 04RM34

(757) 396-0248 x 127jeffery.r.anderson@navy.mil

5 May 2009

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OBJECTIVE:The NAVSEA TMDE Program Calibration Standards Acquisition effort

is to ensure:

– Calibration capability in support of Fleet TMDE workload

– Modernized calibration standards– Reduction of overall hardware footprint while

increasing capability– Utilization commercial technology advances

Establish “Benchmark” of processes to maximize calibration resources, support posture and acquisition.

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Provide life-cycle engineering support for

acquisition and in-service products

– CAL STDs Allowancing– Engineering Investigations

Sustainment of current calibration capability Calibration support issues

– CAL STDs Replenishment Recommendation for short term capability

– CAL STDs Modernization Recommendation for long term capability

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CALIBRATION STANDARD ALLOWANCING

CALIBRATION STANDARD ALLOWANCING

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Calibration Standards Allowancing

Background

– Allows the NAVSEA logistics manager to plan calibration standards buys

– Establishes hardware requirements of an activity to support Fleet Test Equipment workload.

– Facilitates standardization of calibration standards

There is a requirement to reduce acquisition and logistic costs associated with General Purpose Test Equipment (GPETE) and the calibration standards that support them.

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CALSTD SCAT Codes Implemented 8000 Series Calibration Standard

(CALSTD) SCAT codes

8000 Series CALSTD SCAT codes are aligned with data from the Navy Calibration Equipment (NCE) Listing

Generic Category in the NCE will have a root 8000 series CALSTD SCAT code assigned to it. – For example, Accelerometer will be CALSTD SCAT

code 8000

Generic Categories Subcategory in the NCE will have a three character suffix applied to the root 8000 series CALSTD SCAT code.– For example, Accelerometer has a subcategory of

Back to Back, Voltage Type. The CALSTD SCAT code for this subcategory will be 8000100

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CALSTD SCAT Codes

All equipment listed in the NCE Subcategories that are of NAVSEA interest shall take on the Subcategories CALSTD SCAT code – For example, M/N 8076K5020 (58679) is listed as

the STD for this Subcategory. This model will be assigned the Subcategories CALSTD SCAT code of 8000100

Since the CALSTD SCAT code is Subcategory based there shall be no issues with the possibility of a calibration facility incorrectly using the CALSTD SCAT code for substitutions

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CALSTD SCAT Codes

CALSTD SCAT codes will be linked to NAVSEA Workstations – This linkage will be used to see if the calibration

activity has the full suite of calibration standards required by the workstation.

– It will also determine if the calibration activity has the prime calibration standard or a substitute in inventory

NAVSEA Workstations can be linked to workload and in turn to GPETE SCAT codes

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New CALSAL Report

Updating to reflect new 8000 Series CALSTD Scat codes

Changing format to be easier to read and more in line with calibration standard terminology

Implemented suggestions from activities on sections to include

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New CALSAL Report

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New CALSAL Report

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New CALSAL Report

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New CALSAL Report

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New CALSAL Report

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New CALSAL Report

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Calibration Standards Allowancing

There are three types of allowancing

– Baseline Created from calibration activities current

calibration standards inventory

– Initial Determined after inventory review of baseline

allowance document and workload assessment

– Continued Maintenance Maintaining of the data in both of the

allowancing documents

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Once a baseline CALSAL has been finalized, calibration activities will need to request changes to their current CALSAL due to emergent and changing workload requirements.

SYSCOM “Pushed” standards will automatically be updated to your inventory.

All changes to the CALSAL must be in the form of a CALSAL Change Request (CR).

The CALSAL CR is available via the website.– https:\\metcal.nmci.navy.mil

CALSAL Change Request (CR)

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CALSAL CR Model Add

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Email has been set up for all Calibration Standards questions: TMDE_CALSTD_HELP@navy.mil

The acquisition of new calibration standards must be approved by NAVSEA TMDE via TMDE_CALSTD_HELP@navy.mil for the purpose of model standardization and configuration management.

For any questions or concerns pertaining to the CALSAL or Calibration Standards please contact NAVSEA TMDE via TMDE_CALSTD_HELP@navy.mil.

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ENGINEERING INVESTIGATIONSENGINEERING

INVESTIGATIONS

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Requirement– Perform preliminary analysis of measurement

areas and/or specific areas having known issues

Justification– Existing issues could be resolved with

existing capability and/or modification of current logistics

Resolve issues quickly Cost savings Upfront engineering can be applied to actual

projects

Engineering Investigations (EIs)

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Engineering Investigations (EIs)

EI Form

Documents:• Problem• Recommendation(s)

EI Report

Contains:• Executive Summary• Background• Findings• Recommendation(s)

EI IndexDATE RECEIVED

LEVEL OF EFFORT STATUS NATURE OF ISSUE

INVESTIGATING ENGINEER WRITE-UP

EFFORT (Hours)

DATE CLOSED

3/31/2008 AH IP Dynamometer Saftey Issues Jeff Trajano N/A

3/6/2008 AH C HAPI Cal Support and Testing Ron Cichy II N/A 3 4/2/2008

9/20/2007 AH OH Cal Support for Frost Point Indicators: MH-15. Ron Cichy II N/A 5

1/10/2008 AH OH Profilometer Tom Kirven N/A

11/13/2008 AH IP Calibration Support for Hull-Pressure indicator replacement Ron Cichy II No 5

10/3/2008 AH C 1127-2 Capability and Magnehic Gage Support Ron Cichy II No 8 10/3/2008

Status:

LOE:

NS: Not Started. IP: In Progress. OH: On Hold. C: Completed

AH: Adhoc Support (< 8 hours). EI: Engineering Investigation (>8 Hours, but <40 Hours). P: Project (>40 Hours)

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CALIBRATION STANDARDS

ACQUISITION

CALIBRATION STANDARDS

ACQUISITION

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CAL STDs Requirements

Replenishment– Replace it as it breaks

Modernization– Long-term planning– New TMDE index requirements

ACQ RQMTS = PULL RQMTS + PUSH RQMTS

(Acquisition) (Replenishment) (Modernization)

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CALIBRATION STANDARDS

REPLENISHMENT

CALIBRATION STANDARDS

REPLENISHMENT

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CAL STDs Replenishment

Replenishment is implemented by the following:

– Calibration standard is available in the Standards Distribution Warehouse

– The exact model is still procurable from the manufacturer

– Input into the Standards Replenishment Process

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CAL STDs Replenishment

Need to develop an integrated Standards Replenishment Process:

– Coordinated/Combined use of engineering at Depots for efficiency

– Common process for selecting standards allows sharing of information and prevents duplicate engineering

– Reduction of overall hardware footprint while keeping capability

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CAL STDs Replenishment

Need to develop a scorecard for the evaluation of candidates to include:

– Functionality

– Supportability

– Procurability

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CAL STDs Replenishment

Functionality

– Review and compare mfg specifications Less and more capability both have issues

– Is the replacement model a drop in replacement in ICPs?

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CAL STDs Replenishment

Supportability

– How will the replacement standard be supported?

Organic Local Manufacturer (CONUS)

– Is there a need to procure additional standards to support?

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CAL STDs Replenishment

Procurability

– Are there active contracts that this can be procured under?

– What are the procurement costs?

– How long will the replacement model be supported by the manufacturer?

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CALIBRATION STANDARDS

MODERNIZATION

CALIBRATION STANDARDS

MODERNIZATION

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LIFE-CYCLE SUPPORT MODEL

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CAL STDs Modernization Process

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CAL STDs Modernization

Proactive vs. Reactive– Long-term planning– Focus on workload requirements

Reduce CAL STDs Infrastructure– Delete redundant standards– Delete obsolete standards

Reduce Program Costs– Calibration– Maintenance– Procurement

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Increase Laboratory Capability– Move workload to lowest level

Increase Laboratory Efficiency– Standards with general capabilities

Modernize Calibration Program– Continued process improvement

CAL STDs Modernization

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Modernization PUSH Requirements

– Subject Matter Experts explore new technology

– Develop high-interest list Calibration laboratories NAVSEA Cal Lab Mgrs input TMDE technical agent input

– Replacement Analysis Program Systematic process for identifying candidates

– Cal Hrs– Repair Hrs– Inventory– Equipment Age

CAL STDs Modernization Process

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Modernization PULL Requirements

– Workload becomes more accurate ICP issues with 4:1 TAR

– Complex or older methodology CPRs requesting use of newer standards

– Non-procurable standards Calibration standards substitutions requests

CAL STDs Modernization Process

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CURRENTNAVSEA MODERNIZATIONS

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Current Modernization EffortsBlackbody

Requirement– Modernize black body standards– Establish traceability– Support IR and AEGIS Thermometers

Justification– Most IR thermometers unsupported

Over 110 different models Over 650 units None listed in TMDE Index

– Blackbody standard issues Limited capability

– Range– Accuracy– Size

Calibration & Traceability issues

Black Body

Standard

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Requirement– Identify NAVSEA liquid flow workload

requirements– Evaluate use of Exact Flow Model

EF3554-S by NAVSEA Justification

– Current methods used to support liquid flowworkload is outdated

Does not provide accurate measurements depending on use conditions

– New technology will provide increased capability, efficiency, and improve accuracy

Users– Shipyard Depot-level laboratories

Current Modernization EffortsFlowmeter Indicator

FlowmeterIndicator

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Current Modernization EffortsThread-View Calibration System

Requirement– Identify thread measurement

standard workload– Evaluate the Johnson Thread-View

calibration system– Modernize and deploy Thread-View

Justification– Current thread measurement support is outdated

and inadequate Existing measurement technology is 80+ yrs old

– New technology will provide increased capability and efficiency

Users – Shipyard Depot-level laboratories

Thread-View Calibration

System

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Current Modernization EffortsHigh Frequency Oscilloscope

Requirement– Evaluate Tektronix DSA8200 Digital Serial

Analyzer Sampling Oscilloscopewith the Tektronix 80E03 Sampling Module

Ensure proper support ofFluke 9530 Active Heads

– Establish organic NAVSEA support Justification

– Existing calibration support for Model9530 is obsolete and no longer procurable

Users– Shipyard Depot-level laboratories

9530 Active Heads

DSA8200

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Current Modernization EffortsMicrowave Measurement

Receiver

Requirement– Investigate NAVSEA workload requirements– Evaluate Agilent N5531S

Justification– Microwave Standards ~20 years old

technology– 8902A no longer procurable– Failure rates increasing

Users– Shipyard Depot-level laboratories

Agilent N5531S

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POTENTIAL FUTURE MODERNIZATIONS

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CAL STD MODERNIZATION “We Have a Plan”

1. Utilize Analytical tools to indicate CAL STD “State of Health”

2. Program Office assessing theses leading indicators to prioritize CAL STD requirements

3. Prioritize Out year CAL STD requirements into Procurement Plan

4. Seek & incorporate input from NAVSEA community

5. Justify to NAVSEA Headquarters

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Out Year Procurement Plan

w/community input

Repairs

Part/Spares

Service Life

InventoriesProcurable

Other

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QUESTIONS ?