Fundamentals of Gas Chromatography Instrumentation and Application
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13 May - 17 May, 2024 | Dubai | 5 Days | $4750 | Register |
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Course Overview
What is gas chromatography and how does it work? Gas Chromatography (GC) is an integral part of modern analytical chemistry and is used globally to carry out research and development activities surrounding different fluids. It is useful for effective characterisation and quantification of thermally stable/volatile mixtures.
Based on the inherent characteristics of molecules, such as boiling point and polarity, it can identify components of a mixture having tens or hundreds of different molecules. The key areas of its application include Oil & Gas industry, Polymers, Cosmetics, Petrochemicals, Foods & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Forensics, and Environmental Sciences.
In Oil & Gas industry, it has a key role in nearly every phase starting from petroleum exploration to its refining, and formulation of new products. In the modern world, the scope of GC has broadened due to the development of advanced techniques like GC-MS, GC-HS, and GC-FTIR, which can provide a vast expanse of information on a broad spectrum of samples.
This Zoe training course will empower you with complete information and knowledge about the handling, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a standard GC system. This course will equip newbies, laboratory personnel, technicians, and even experienced professionals with the skills necessary to implement effective quality control (QC), carry out accurate analyses, and ensure safe handling of the GC systems. In this way, they will be able to mature in their job roles, explore new opportunities in analytical testing, and contribute positively to the growth of their organisations.
Course Objectives
The key objectives of the Fundamentals of Gas Chromatography Instrumentation and Application Course are to:
- Present a comprehensive insight to the beginners, lab technicians, QC/QA personnel, and advanced professionals on GC
- Elaborate the theory and principles behind the working of GC instruments
- Enable an in-depth understanding of the various components of GC hardware such as injectors, columns, and detectors
- Describe the areas or industries having GC as an integral part of the research and development paradigm
- Bring the GC users to a competitive level of proficiency in practical handling, methods optimization, and systematic troubleshooting
- Impart the ability to understand the existing documentation concerning GC and its output data
- Enable the chemists in Oil & Gas industry to use a broad spectrum of GC methods for carrying out complex and variable analyses
- Delegate the ability to predict the risks and issues arising due to unsafe operation of GC equipment
- Empower participants with the ability to communicate with others on the key characteristics and operational aspects of GC
Training Methodology
This collaborative Fundamentals of Gas Chromatography Instrumentation and Application Course will comprise the following training methods:
- Lectures
- Seminars & Presentations
- Group Discussions
- Assignments
- Case Studies & Functional Exercises
Zoe Talent Solutions follows the ‘Do-Review-Learn-Apply’ model.
Organisational Benefits
Considering the importance of GC systems for the organisations, participants shall be able to benefit their organization in the following ways:
- Able to identify the areas or processes requiring GC as an integral part of the QC/QA system
- Equip themselves with the knowledge of accurate sampling and GC quality measurements
- Understand the applied theory of GC analysis enabling the implementation of the best practices, optimization of existing methods, and troubleshoot any issues
- Conduct risk assessment and address challenges faced by the newly hired staff to prevent loss of organisational resources
- Get knowledge of the advanced tools that can enhance the quality of GC analyses and QC procedures
- Develop an understanding of the maintenance and safe handling of GC equipment in day-to-day activities
- Thoroughly manage and review previous analytical data to ensure that all key requirements of the processes/operations are strictly met
- Develop the ability to guide others on the key characteristics and operational aspects of the GC systems
- Enable organisations to obtain ISO17025 accreditation that entails ‘general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration for laboratories’
Personal Benefits
Through this Fundamentals of Gas Chromatography Instrumentation and Application Course, participants can benefit in the following ways:
- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of the qualitative and quantitative measurements using GC systems
- Acquire knowledge on sampling techniques, extraction of important data, and principles of data analysis
- Learn about developing calibration curves, making analysis schemes, and optimization of existing GC methods
- Develop expertise to assess current GC systems, assuring proper management, and development of appropriate handling guidelines
- Improve awareness concerning the existing documentation on GC to ensure its adherence to the required standards
- Obtain insight into potential hazards that might compromise the GC system’s capacity and operational capability
- Gain confidence in the handling of GC hardware (injectors, detectors, columns) and software (data acquisition, etc.)
- Able to train others on key operations and troubleshooting requirements of GC systems
- Know about the vast spectrum of GC methods for conducting complex/variable analyses in key industries such as Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, and so on
Who Should Attend?
- Beginners-who are new to chromatography and its types
- Research and development scientists, technicians, and engineers seeking a refresher
- Quality assurance/quality control chemists supervising the maintenance and operations of GC hardware
- People/students from academia having no formal training or experience in GC
- Oil & gas industry scientists, operators, and workers wishing to develop an in-depth understanding
- Lab and quality professionals seeking to interpret GC data with no hands-on experience
- Human resources belonging to governmental regulatory agencies and bodies
- Environmental engineers and scientists
Course Outline
The course covers the following topics concerning the Fundamentals of Gas Chromatography Instrumentation and Application:
Module 1: Introduction
- Significance of analytical testing
- What is analytical chromatography?
- Types of chromatography
- Gas chromatography
Module 2: Theory of GC
- Overview of separation scheme
- Factors affecting molecular partition
- System resolution
- Determinants of performance
Module 3: GC Hardware
- Standard hardware of a GC system
- Injection ports
- Separation columns
- Component detectors
Module 4: GC Injection Ports
- Injection techniques
- Autosampler
- Types of injectors
- Split/Splitless Injectors
- Programmed Temperature Vaporizer (PTV) injectors
- On-column injectors
- Gas selection and handling
- Sample introduction vs GC performance
Module 5: GC Columns
- Column Housing
- GC Oven
- Stationary & mobile phase
- Column selection criteria
- Types of column
- Packed
- Capillary
- Determinants of column performance
Module 6: GC Detectors
- Classification and characteristics
- Types of detection systems
- Flame ionization detector
- Thermal conductivity detector
- Nitrogen–phosphorus detector
- Electron capture detector
- Pulsed discharge helium ionization detector
- Determinants of detector performance
Module 7: General Maintenance & Systematic Troubleshooting
- GC sampling
- Handling/care of injection syringe
- GC column removal/replacement
- GC column cleaning
- GC detector maintenance
- Troubleshooting issues in GC chromatograms
Module 8: Key Applications
- Applications in food & beverages
- Applications in pharmaceuticals
- Applications in Environmental sciences
- Applications in Oil & gas industry
Module 9: Advances in GC Systems – An Introduction
- GC coupled MS
- GC coupled FTIR
- GC Thermal Desorption system
- GC Pyrolysis System