Cambridge
Academy
In London
Course Description
Course Duration: Five Training Days
Course Language: Arabic or English
Include:
Scientific material with TAB
Workshops
Reception and farewell at the airport
Daily lunch
Coffee Break
Introduction:
In the past 50 years, Gas Chromatography has become an important analytical tool in virtually every phase of the petroleum industry, from the 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 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.
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 guide 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
Targeted Groups:
This 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
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course the participants 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
Targeted Competencies:
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 Columns Detectors Data Analysis Systems
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 Columns Detectors Data Analysis Systems
Course Content:
Unit 1: 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
Unit 2: 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
Unit 3: 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
Unit 4: 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
Unit 5: 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