The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), by Pol.Lt.Gen Pornchai Suteerakune, Director of NIMT, together with Mr. Anusorn Tomueanwai, Deputy Director, Dr. Jariya Buajarern, Head of International Relations Office and NIMT staffs warmly welcomed the participants of “Training Course on Sphygmomanometers” under the Project “Strengthening regional cooperation in the Asia-pacific region MEDEA 3.0 : Metrology – Enabling Developing Economies in Asia”, organized by NIMT and APLMF/APMP during 9-11 July 2024 at Centara Grand at Central Ladprao Hotel, Bangkok.

This training aimed to transfer knowledge in the international standard methods and requirements for Sphygmomanometers to members of APLMF and APMP to be used as a guideline for Type approval, Verification/Testing in each country. Most of the participants were from NMIs which operated in science metrology and legal metrology including representatives from Thailand : National Institute of Metrology (NIMT) and Weights and Measures Division, Department of Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce.

The main topics of this training consisted of:

1. Lecture on standard methods : OIML R148 and OIML R149
2. Lecture on Chinese standard method according to JJG692-2010 including procedures, instruments and related equipment
3. Practical training on sphygmomanometers according to Chinese standard method (JJG692-2010) in three topics: MPE test, Leak Test and Repeatability of blood pressure indicator by using NIMT instruments
4. Lecture on calculation of results, uncertainty assessment and reporting of measurement results

In addition, this training also presented the progress of research on traceability system for NIBP Simulator calibration conducted by the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS).

The main international guidelines presented in this training were OIML Recommendation R 148: Non-invasive non-automated sphygmomanometers and OIML Recommendation R 149: Non-invasive automated sphygmomanometers, which were the main standard methods used for Type approval, Verification/Testing of sphygmomanometers. In addition, the Chinese standard method, JJG692-2010, based on the above two international standards, was presented for domestic use.

The conclusion of this training was very beneficial to the participants in understanding the standard methods of Type approval, Verification/Testing for sphygmomanometers in both theoretical and practical aspects, as well as creating traceability of such testing. The participants would be able to apply it in their own countries. NIMT participants also gained knowledge and understanding of the standard methods, the implementation guidelines of China, and most importantly, they used guidelines for developing a traceability system for testing the repeatability of blood pressure indicator according to the standard methods in order to support the certification of quality system in the country.

9 July 2024 : Lecture session at Centara Grand at Central Ladprao Hotel, Bangkok

10 July 2024 : Lecture and practical training sessions at Centara Grand at Central Ladprao Hotel, Bangkok

11 July 2024 : Laboratory visit at Calibration Laboratory Co., Ltd.

11 July 2024 : Laboratory visit at National Institute of Metrology (Thailand)

On 19 June 2024, NIMT hosted the 9th meeting of Designated Institutes (DIs) of Thailand, chaired by Dr. Charun Yafa, the Assistant Director of NIMT. The committee consisted of representatives from NIMT, the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) and the Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP). The meeting aimed to follow up the progress of activities and assignments from the previous meeting. It was held at the BETA meeting room, 5th floor, 60th Anniversary Building, the Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP), Bangkok.

Pol.Lt.Gen Pornchai Suteerakune, Director, together with Mr. Anusorn Tomueanwai, Deputy Director, Dr. Charun Yafa, Assistant Director and NIMT staffs warmly welcomed Mr. Lazizbek Saidoripov, Director of the Uzbek National Institute of Metrology (UzNIM) and his team, Dr.-Ing. Clemens Sanetra, Long-term expert for quality infrastructure from the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) and Ms. Aynur Turabekova, Local project representative in Uzbekistan and interpreter, to visit NIMT on 11-14 June 2024 for the study visit, consultation, and experience sharing from NIMT. The program also included laboratory tour at NIMT, site visits to the Central Bureau of Weights and Measures (CBWM), the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), and the Technology Promotion Association (Thailand – Japan) (TPA).

11 June 2024: site visit at the Central Bureau of Weights and Measures (CBWM)

12 June 2024: meeting, discussion and laboratory tour at NIMT

13 June 2024: meeting, discussion and laboratory tour at NIMT

14 June 2024 (Morning): site visit at the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)

14 June 2024 (Afternoon): site visit at the Technology Promotion Association (Thailand – Japan) (TPA)

The National Institute of Metrology (Thailand) (NIMT) was pleased to welcome the participants from the workshop on Technical Cooperation for Research and Development and Implementation of Railway Inspection and Monitoring Technology, organized by the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR), to visit NIMT’s laboratories: temperature, large scale, vibration, and force 10MN. It was held on 10 June 2024 at Phadung Matra building and Rail System Developing building, Pathumthai province.

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), the National Institute of Metrology (Thailand) (NIMT) led by Mr. Likit Sainoo and Ms. Theerarak Chinarak, metrologists from Fluid Mechanics Group, Mechanical Metrology Department welcomed the staffs from the National Metrology Laboratory of the Philippines (NMLPhil), the Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for the study visit, consultation, and discussions on the establishment of Infusion Systems Calibration (Flow/Pressure). It was held on 27 – 29 May 2024 at Phadung Matra building, Pathumthani province.

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), by Pressure and Vacuum Laboratory of National Institute of Metrology (Thailand) (NIMT) and the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) jointly organized the training course on “Calibration of Dead Weight Tester (DWT)/Pressure Balance (PB)” on 20-24 May 2024 at NIMT, Pathumthani province. This training was under the framework of the project on “Strengthening regional cooperation in the Asia-pacific region-MEDEA 3: Metrology Enabling Developing Economies in Asia” supported by PTB and APMP DEC. There were 12 participants from 11 NMIs: Mongolian’s People Republic, Malaysia, the Republic of the Philippines, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Uzbekistan, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

The training agenda was as follows:

20 May 2024

• Basic theory of Pressure Balance (briefly)
• Requirement of the EURAMET cg-3 “Calibration of Pressure Balance guideline”

21 May 2024

• Set up of pressure calibration of Pressure Balance
• Practice on how to operate the laser displacement system to monitor the pistons floating position
• Practice on the cross-floating of hydraulic pressure balances
• Demonstration on the cross-floating of gas pressure balances (optional)

22 May 2024

• Calculation programs that necessary for the cross-floating process

23 May 2024

• Calculation programs that necessary for the cross-floating process (continue)

24 May 2024

• Calculate the calibration results by using the calculation program
• Practical on calibration of weight set of the pressure balance
• Q&A
• Summary of training results

On 22 May 2024 – the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), represented by Pol.Lt.Gen. Pornchai Suteerakune, Director of National Institute of Metrology (Thailand) (NIMT) and NIMT executives welcomed the delegates from the National Institute of Metrology, China (NIM) led by Mr. SHAO Haiming, Senior Researcher, Division of Electricity and Magnetism to visit NIMT for the discussion on Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC 2024). The visit included the laboratory tour at NIMT’s Rail System Developing building.

The Mekong – Lancang Cooperation (LMC) framework consists of six member countries: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand and China. It has been initiated by Thailand since 2012 to develop a framework for cooperation in the Mekong economic region with the emphasis on enhancing sustainable development, reducing inequality, and promoting ASEAN development process.

The LMC 2024 project under cooperation in metrology focused on 2 main topics as follows:
1. Electrical vehicle charging station measurement
2. Standard measurement of solar power systems (Photovoltaic measurements)
The National Institute of Metrology, China (NIM) provided scholarships for metrologists from LMC member countries to travel to the People’s Republic of China for training and developing skills and knowledge in metrology.

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) by the National Institute of Metrology (Thailand) (NIMT) organized a seminar to celebrate World Metrology Day and the 26th anniversary of NIMT under the concept  “We measure today for a sustainable tomorrow” on 20 May 2024 at Sapphire Room 204-206, 2nd floor, IMPACT Forum Building, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province. The event was presided over by Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and a Chairman of the National Metrology Committee.  At this event, it was an honor to receive a joint message presented by Mr. Anthony Donnellan, the Director of the BIML, and a congratulatory message presented by Dr. Hyun-Min Park, a Chairman of the Asia Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP Chair). In addition, Dr. Hongtao HUANG, an expert from the National Institute of Metrology, China (NIM) gave a special talk on the topic “New Energy Vehicles and NIM’s Support to Its Development”.

In the afternoon, there were small group discussions (divided into 5 Breakout rooms) between stakeholders regarding the national quality infrastructure (NQI) to create understanding and drive future collaboration.

• Topic “Development of the National quality infrastructure on Electric Vehicle Charger (EV Charger)”, at Sapphire Room 101

• Topic: “Development of the Digital products towards the digital quality infrastructure”, at Sapphire Room 102

• Topic: “Quality infrastructure to support the development of the railway system of Thailand”, at Sapphire Room 103

• Topic “Q Cold-Chain and Temperature Metrology in Thailand”, at Sapphire Room 104

• Topic “Development of the National quality infrastructure for the herbal industry”, at Sapphire Room 109-110

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

On 29 April 2024, Pol.Lt.Gen. Pornchai Suteerakune, Director, along with Mr. Anusorn Tonmueanwai, Deputy Director and NIMT executives attended the ceremony of signing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Institute of Metrology (Thailand) (NIMT) and Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR). The purpose of MoU was to appoint TISTR as the Designated Institute (DI) for the development of national measurement in the field of chemical metrology, enhance measurement capabilities, transfer standard value to the users in the country, strengthen metrology system as well as establish the international recognition. It was held at Administration building, TISTR, Pathumthani province.

Pol.Lt.Gen. Pornchai Suteerakune, Director of NIMT and staffs, made an official visit to the Republic of Korea during 11-15 March 2024 to discuss and strengthen collaboration in metrology with the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST), and Dukin Co., Ltd. The purpose of the visit was to discuss the cooperation in metrology, collaborative research, knowledge transfer and experience sharing, as they have been considered the world-leading organizations and model institutes for science, technology and innovation. This visit also aimed to raise an awareness of the benefits of using metrology that contributes significantly to the development in Thailand as a whole.