An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Gas Chromatography and Troubleshooting for the Oil & Gas Industry
Fundamental Theory of a Modern Analytical Chemistry Tool
Course Overview
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.
This comprehensive GLOMACS Oil & Gas Technology training seminar 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.
This GLOMACS training seminar commences with an introduction to gas chromatography and will cover the following areas:
- Sample Preparation
- Sample Introduction
- Sample Separation
- Gas Supply and Handling
- Split / Split less and PTV inlets
- Capillary Volumns
- Detectors
- The Auto Sampler
- PC & Data System
- Creating Methods
- Integration and Reporting
- Quantitation and Calibrations
In addition, this GLOMACS training seminar also covers troubleshooting and maintenance of the following GC equipment:
- Sample Inlet & Auto Samplers
- Columns
- Detectors
- Data Analysis Systems
Training Objectives
This GLOMACS training seminar is designed to give the 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
Who should Attend?
This GLOMACS Gas Chromatography and Troubleshooting for the Oil & Gas Industry training seminar 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.
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Training Outline
DAY 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
DAY 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
DAY 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
DAY 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
DAY 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
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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