Socialization and Quality Control

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER
ENGINEERING
ENG 211-ENGINEER IN SOCIETY

GROUP F
LECTURER: ENGINEER EMEKA
STANDARDIZATION AND QUALITY
CONTROL IN NIGERIA
STANDARDIZATION IN ENGINEERING:
Standardization involves the development
and implementation of agreed upon
specifications for products, materials, processes
or systems within the Engineering field.
A standard is that which has been selected as
a model to which objects or actions may be
compared. Standards for industry may be
devices and instruments used to regulate color,
size, weight and other product attributes, or they
may be physical models.
These standards provide a common set of
guidelines and requirements that ensure
compatibility, interoperability and quality.
TYPES OF STANDARDS
1. Product standards: Defines the
specifications and performance requirements
for products, materials and components.
2. Process Standards: Establish guidelines
for manufacturing and operational processes
3. Safety standards: Focuses on all the
necessary safety criteria to prevent any
accident and protect all the users
4. Environmental standards: Addresses
sustainability and environmental concerns. It
promotes eco-friendly practices and ensures
all processes are in favor of the environment
BENEFITS OF STANDARDIZATION
1. Interchangeability and compatibility:
Standardization ensures that components
and products are designed and manufactured
to consistent specifications. This enables
easy interchangeability of parts and
compatibility between different systems,
reducing downtime and facilitating repairs.
2. Quality assurance: Standards define
quality and performance criteria that
products, materials and processes must
meet. Adherence to these standards ensures
that the end products are of consistent
quality, reducing defects and safety risks.
3. Safety and reliability: Standardization
often includes safety regulations and
requirements. Compliance with these safety
standards critical in industries where safety
is paramount, such as automotive,
aerospace, and healthcare.
4. Cost reduction: Mass production and
economies of scale are often achieved
through standardization. This can lead to
cost reductions in manufacturing, making
products more affordable for consumers.
5. Global trade and market access:
International standards facilitate global trade
by providing a common language for
product specifications. This opens up
international markets for businesses and
ensures their products can be sold globally.
6. Environmental considerations: Standards
are increasingly addressing environmental
concerns, promoting sustainability and eco-
friendly practices. These standards help
reduce the environmental impact of products
and processes.
7. Innovation and research: Standards are
often developed based on the latest research
and technological advancements. This
encourages innovation and adoption of new
technologies as they become standardized.
STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS
These standard organizations play a
crucial role in developing and maintaining
industry-specific standards and
specifications. These organizations provide
a platform for experts, stakeholders and
professionals to collaborate, create and
update standards that promote safety quality
and compatibility. Here are some very
prominent one’s:
1. ISO-International Organization for
Standardization: is a global body that
develops and publishes international
standards. It covers a wide range of
industries and topics, from technology and
safety to environmental standards.
2. ANSI-American National Standards
Institute: primary standards organization in
the United States. It accredits standards
developing organizations and facilitates the
creation of American National Standards
3. FAO-Food and Agriculture
Organization; they develop international
standards for food safety and quality.
4. SON-Standards Organization of Nigeria:
The primary standards development and
enforcement agency in Nigeria. It develops
national industrial standards and ensures
compliance through inspections and quality
assurance.
5. NERC-National Electricity Regulation
Commission: It sets standards and
regulations for the electricity generation,
distribution and transmission sectors.
6. Nigerian Institute of Standards: Is
responsible for developing and promoting
standards in Nigeria across various sectors,
including manufacturing, agriculture and
healthcare.
STANDSARDIZATION CHALLENGES
1. Technological advancements: as new
technologies emerge rapidly standards may
struggle to keep up with the latest invention.
2. Globalization: A businesses operate on a
global scale, they need to navigate a
complex landscape of international, regional
and national standards often leading to
conflicts.
3. Industry-specific needs: Different
industries have unique requirements, making
it challenging to create a one size fits all
standards. Putting standards to a specific
sector can be complex.
4. Cost of compliance: Implementing
standards can be expensive, especially for
smaller businesses. The cost associated with
testing, certification and conformity
assessment can be prohibitive.
5. Lack of uniformity: Standards developed
by different organizations may have
variations, leading to confusion and
inconsistencies.
6. Changing regulations: Changes in
government policies can impact the
standards. Standardization bodies must
adapt to evolving regulatory environments.
7. Enforcement: Ensuring organizations
comply with the standards can be
challenging, particularly in industries where
adherence is not mandated by law.
QUALITY CONTROL IN ENGINEERING

Quality control is a systematic process
that ensures products or processes meet
predefined standards and criteria. It involves
monitoring and evaluating each stage of
production to identify and rectify deviations
from quality.
COMPONENTS OF QUALITY CONTROL

1. Quality planning: Defines quality criteria
and standards that products must meet.
2. Quality assurance: Create systems and
processes to prevent defects and deviations
from quality standards.
3. Quality control: Monitor and impact
products or processes to identify and correct
deviations from standards.
4. Continuous improvement: Emphasize
ongoing improvement through feedback and
corrective actions
QUALITY CONTROL TOOLS

1. Checklists: Structured lists of items or
tasks to be verified or completed to ensure
that all necessary steps are taken.
2. Flowcharts: Diagram that visually
represent a process, allowing for the
identification of potential bottlenecks and
inefficiencies.
3. Histograms: graphical representation of
data distribution, showing the frequency or
distribution of a particular variable. They
help identify patterns and trends.
4. Six sigma tools: A set of statistical and
analytical tools used to improve processes
and reduce defects. They include DMAIC-
Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control
and DMADV-Define, Measure, Analyze,
Design, Verify.
5. Root cause analysis: Systematic process
of identifying the underlying causes of a
problem or defect recurrence.
6. Statistical process control: The
application of statistical methods to monitor
and control processes.
7. Statistical software: software packages
like Minitab, SAS and Excel with statistical
add ins are used to analyze data, create
charts and perform advanced statistical
analysis
BENEFITS OF QUALITY CONTROL

1. Improved quality: Quality control helps
identify defects in products or processes,
leading to improved quality.
2. Cost reduction: By identifying and
addressing quality issues early in the process
organizations can reduce waste and cost f
defects.
3. Increased productivity: Quality control
tools streamline processes and reduces
errors which result in increased productivity
as tasks become more efficient.
4. Customer satisfaction: Improved quality
and consistent products or services
contribute to higher customer satisfaction
and loyalty.
5. Competitive advantage: Organizations
that prioritize quality control gain a
competitive advantage by offering better
products or services than their competitors.
6. Reduced risks: Identifying and
addressing potential issues through quality
control reduces the risk of safety incidents,
recalls and product failures.
In conclusion effective standardization and

quality control process ensures that Engineering
projects, products and processes are reliable,
safe and consistent.
GROUP F MEMBERS
1. OKOLIA JOEL KOSISOCHUKWU
CE/2022/714
2. ODUENYI UBASINACHI WALTER
CE/2022/716
3. ZAPHANIAH SHEKWOGAZA
THANKGOD CE/2022/711
4. UGORJI GODSWILL CE/2022/715
5. UBI JOHN CE/2022/712
6. ODIBE HUMPHREY CHEKWUBE
CE/2022/717
7. MARTINS AWEH CONFIDENCE
CE/2022/718
8. IDAKWOJI EVANS CE/2022/713

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

ENG 211-ENGINEER IN SOCIETY

QUALITY CONTROL IN ENGINEERING

COMPONENTS OF QUALITY CONTROL

QUALITY CONTROL TOOLS

BENEFITS OF QUALITY CONTROL

In conclusion effective standardization and

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