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Measuring, control, and scientific instruments

0.03693kgCO₂e/CADGWP: AR6 (as published)

Published by OpenIO-Canada (CIRAIG) in OpenIO-Canada (CIRAIG) v2.11 (2025); last verified 2026-08-28.

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Publisher's description

Instruments and apparatus used to measure and/or control temperature, pressure, flow, humidity and other process variables related to industrial activity. Battery-powered hearing aids typically worn in or behind the ears. Medical, scientific and industrial irradiation equipment. Apparatus and furniture for use in medical laboratories.

Included processes

Watches (except parts and components); Clocks (except parts and components); Automatic environmental controls for monitoring residential, commercial, and appliance use; Electrical motor and circuit testing equipment; Instruments for measuring electrical current (except test equipment); Integrating and totalizing meters for gas and liquids (except parts); Counting devices (except parts and motor vehicle instruments); Aircraft engine instruments (except navigational and guidance); Process control instruments; Physical properties testing and inspection equipment, and kinematic testing and measuring equipment; Laboratory type analytical and scientific instruments, n.e.c.; Geophysical, meteorological, survey, drafting and general-purpose instruments and equipment; Electronic hearing aids; Irradiation equipment; Electromedical equipment; Surgical and medical instruments; Surgical and medical appliances and equipment; Hospital beds; Hospital furniture; Laboratory apparatus and furniture.

Values by year and methodology

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10 more year × methodology combinations, 2015–2025, 1 methodology. Free with an account.

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open-climate.ai (2025). Measuring, control, and scientific instruments [emission factor]. OpenIO-Canada (CIRAIG), OpenIO-Canada (CIRAIG) v2.11. Dataset 2026-08-28. https://open-climate.ai/factors/ef-openiocanada-measuring_control_and-ca_nt-cad-cradle_to_gate-47c5cfb2/