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Volvo emissions laboratory- Reducing CO2 emissions

Why emission laboratory is used?

In all stages of the vehicle development process, emission laboratory is used for development testing. For instance, the engine parameters have been optimized for reducing emissions. A verifying test is performed in the emission laboratory to substantiate the result. And this process keeps repeating until favorable results are obtained. Many parameters in the vehicle have great impact on CO2 emissions and this requires close attention to many of the systems which we normally do not connect to classic emission testing. For example: brake drag has large impact on the variability of the test results.

To ensure exact measurements, the emission laboratory observes strict standards. For example, a test on a car can only be re-run once the temperature of the car has reached the testing temperature of the previous test. Naturally, the temperature in the garage where the cars are stored is also carefully regulated, and kept at 25º Centigrade.

Few things you did not know about diesel emissions laboratory

Have you ever wondered that the diesel emissions laboratory has an extremely accurate mass metrology laboratory for measuring particles? Furthermore, the laboratory room is built on a 150 ton concrete slab, and the scales are on a heavy marble table, to provide the stability needed. There are special requirements for this room because the particle emissions from a modern diesel engine are so low that the weight is comparable to what the fat from a finger print would weigh. To cite an example, only one person works there, and he has to wear protective clothing not to affect the scales.

Why Volvo Emissions Laboratory?

European emission regulation Euro 5b is coming to force in 2011 for which various particle measurement technology are required to be developed. Some advantages of this particle measurement technology include limiting particle counts, complementing the current requirement on particle weight or mass etc. Volvo Cars emission engineers are participating in developing the same particle measurement technology. Volvo Cars is working with suppliers to improve and develop the method and instrumentation for measuring particle number. And one great news is one of the first systems is already being tested in the diesel laboratory.

Volvo Cars' Emissions Laboratory started as a cutting-edge facility when it was built in the early 70s. And over 35 years later, after multi million dollar investments during the past 6 years, it is still setting the benchmark in the car industry for its precise measurements of emissions.

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i looked up the pay scale an 4 years of exp is $12.92 an hour is the right an how long do they work 9 hours a day right ? 7 to 5 right or something an would the count Military exp like if i was in the army 4 years being a Medical Laboratory Specialist well they count that as 4 years of exp or does it have to be with them ( my plan is getting a Associates degree as a Medical / Clinical Laboratory Technician at my community collage an then going in the army as a Medical Laboratory Specialist for 4 years an then leaving an getting a job somewere as a MT

Since you have a background in clinical laboratory science with the military, you might be able to find work as a medical laboratory technician (uncertified?). Generally, medical laboratory technicians (MLTs) need an associate's degree in medical laboratory technology and a nationally recognized MLT certification (usually through ASCP or NCA). Some institutions may sort of "grandfather" you into the position if you have either a bachelor's degree or military experience. This is really left up to whichever hospital, laboratory, or clinic you pursue.

To get into a medical technologist (MT) position (also known as a medical laboratory scientist) you would need at least a BS degree in medical/clinical laboratory science or one of the biological sciences and the MT (ASCP) certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Because of the recent merger between the ASCP and the NCA (National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel), the title has been revised from Medical Technologist (MT) to Medical laboratory Scientist (MLS).

The best way to prepare for the MT exam is to complete a one year clinical internship or program in medical technology/clinical laboratory science through a hospital or clinic based, NAACLS approved school of medical technology. These programs offer lectures and clinical rotations in microbiology, clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, immunology, mycology, parasitology, urinalysis, coagulation, and sometimes genetics. It's also the best way to get experience in every clinical laboratory department as required by ASCP for MT level exam.

MTs/MLSs have more background in the field than MLTs, are qualified to perform "high complexity" testing and can move into management. MLT salaries range from $25K to $40K annually. MT salaries range from $40K to $60K annually. The shifts range from 8 to 12 hours and may be on days, evenings, or nights. You would probably be required to work weekends and some holidays. With the exception of government and reference labs, most clinical labs run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hospitalized patients are admitted, moved, moved again, and eventually dismissed based on hospital laboratory test results. If it weren't for the laboratory staff, hospitals would cease to function.

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