Course description
In the past 50 years, Gas Chromatography has become an important analytical tool in virtually every phase of the petroleum industry, from exploration of crude oil and refining of finished products to research on new petrochemicals. Gas Chromatography (GC) is one of the most widely used techniques in modern analytical chemistry and in its basic form, is used to separate complex mixtures of different molecules based on their physical properties, such as polarity and boiling point. It is an ideal tool to analyze gas and liquid samples containing many hundreds or even thousands of different molecules, as in the case of crude oil or its products. The technique allows the analyst to identify both the types of molecular species present and their concentrations.
Upcoming start dates
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Gas and Liquid Chromatography and Troubleshooting training course is ideal for:
- Lab and quality professionals that do not have formal training or experience in gas chromatography or those that want to refresh their current knowledge of gas chromatography.
- It is also suitable for Environmental Quality Personnel, and fiscal quality inspectors.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
At the end of the Gas and Liquid Chromatography and Troubleshooting training course, participants the competence to:
- Understand the basic theoretical aspects of Gas Chromatography
- Communicate practical information, capabilities and limitations of Gas Chromatography
- Gain confidence on the:
- GC analysis technique
- GC troubleshooting
- Analytical results evaluation
Training Course Content
Day 1
Introduction to Chromatography
- The History of Chromatography – GC & LC
- Overview of GC & LC Chromatography
- The Modern Chromatograph
- Liquid Chromatography – The Development Process
- Factors Controlling Retention
- Molecular Forces and Chromatographic Selectivity
- Effects of Stationary Phase Loading on the Performance of a Chromatographic System
- Chromatography Nomenclature
Day 2
Chromatography Basics
- Basic Chromatography
- Sample Introduction
- The role of sample introduction and injection ports in GC operations
- Injection ports maintenance and its impact on GC performance
- Columns
- The role of columns in GC operations.
- Column selection & maintenance
- How columns can impact GC performance
Day 3
GC Operation
- Peak Dispersion in a Chromatographic Column
- Detector Selection
- The role of Detectors in GC operations
- Detector maintenance
- How detectors can impact GC performance
- Setup and GC. Operation, Basic steps
- Preparation for operation.
- Sampling Techniques
Day 4
Data Acquisition and Calibration
- Calibration
- Data Acquisition and Processing System
- Calibration linked to GC performance
Day 5
Applications and troubleshooting
- Chromatography Applications
- Method Development
- Gas Chromatography
- Liquid Chromatography
- ISO17025 Accreditation Basics
- Laboratory Management & Troubleshooting
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