Operating and Understanding GC
1 Day
This 1 day course introduces the GC system taking you from system set-up to shutdown and covering each component in turn.
The fundamental concepts of GC are explained alongside this to build understanding and confidence in running GC analysis.
Basics of the chromatographic process, inlet systems, column and detector selection are important topics covered to give the participant a thorough grounding in the technique. Instrument hardware is also covered with basic troubleshooting and maintenance tips as well as an introduction to data processing.
● How to set-up a GC system
● Basics of the chromatographic process
● Sample introduction
● Columns and temperature programming
● Measuring and optimising chromatographic parameters
The Chromatographic Process
- Capacity Factor, Selectivity, Efficiency, Resolution
Gas Supply
- Cylinders and generators
- Gas traps
- Flowrate
- Electronic pneumatic controllers
- Constant Flow vs Constant Pressure
Autosampler
- Syringes
- Injection and wash programs
Inlets
- Split/Splitless Sample Introduction
- Liners
- Other Injection Systems
Column
- Column dimensions
- Column chemistries
- Ferrules
- Column protection
- Temperature programming
Detectors
- FID
- ECD
- TCD
- Other detectors
Using the Instrument
- Setup and start-up process with checks
- Avoiding problems
Data Processing
- Integration
- Calibration
- Introduction to System Suitability Testing
This course is suited to anyone new to GC or early in their GC career. No prior knowledge is required for this course.
GC Troubleshooting
GC Method Development