Gas Chromatography and Troubleshooting for the Oil & Gas Industry
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INTRODUCTION
This training course introduces the fundamental theory of Gas Chromatography along with the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting, from sample introduction through to data analysis. Instrument components are described and presented, along with their underlying theories as they apply to guiding best practices and effective method optimization and troubleshooting.
Because of the variety and complexity of sample types, petroleum chemists use a broad spectrum of gas chromatographic methods. You will learn about current best practices in terms of system configuration choices and initial method conditions.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course you will be able 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
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COURSE AUDIENCE
This course is made for
- Gas Supply and Handling
- Split / Splitless and PTV inlets
- The Auto Sampler
- PC & Data System
- Creating Methods
- Integration and Reporting
- Quantitation and Calibrations
- Sample Inlet & Auto Samplers
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COURSE OUTLINE
Day One
Introduction to Chromatography
- Overview of Gas Chromatography
- Gas Chromatography Theory
- The Development Process
- Factors Controlling Retention
- Molecular Forces and Chromatographic Selectivity
- Stationary Phase Loading and GC Performance
- Chromatography Nomenclature
Day Two
Injection Ports
- Gas Supply and Handling
- GC Inlets Selection Variation
- Capillary vs. Packed Column
- Direct Capillary
- Split / Split Less
- Programmed Temperature Vaporizer (PTV) Inlets
- Cool on Column
- The Role of Sample Introduction and Injection Ports in GC Operations
- Sample Introduction – Auto Samplers
Day Three
Gas Chromatography (GC) Columns
- Column Selection
- Packed
- Capillary
- GC Column impact on Performance
- Peak Dispersion in a Chromatographic Column
- Column Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- GC Oven
- Isothermal vs. Temperature Programming
Day Four
Gas Chromatography (GC) Detectors
- GC Detector Selection
- Detector Role in GC Operations
- How detectors can impact GC performance?
- Detector Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Chromatography Applications
- Method Development
- Setup and GC Operation
- Preparation for Operation
Day Five
Gas Chromatography (GC) Data Acquisition and Processing
- Sampling Techniques
- Data Acquisition and Processing Systems
- Calibration and GC Performance
- Gas Chromatography Troubleshooting
- Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- ISO17025 Accreditation Basics
- Laboratory Management & Troubleshooting
