Practical Gas Chromatography for Process and Quality Control
Overview
The *Practical Gas Chromatography for Process and Quality Control* program is a hands-on, application-focused training designed for laboratory professionals, process engineers, and quality control specialists working in oil, gas, petrochemical, and industrial sectors. This course combines fundamental GC theory with advanced practical skills to enable participants to design, optimize, and troubleshoot GC methods for maximum analytical accuracy and efficiency.
Course Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
* Understand and apply the principles of gas chromatography (GC) for industrial applications.
* Master the fundamentals of GC resolution and separation techniques.
* Reduce analysis time by 50% to 90% through *Fast GC* approaches.
* Develop GC methods from scratch for new and existing applications.
* Apply advanced techniques including GC/MS and Headspace GC.
* Troubleshoot GC systems and interpret chromatograms effectively.
* Optimize GC hardware and separation conditions for reliable results.
Programme Outline
**Day One – Fundamentals of Gas Chromatography**
* Introduction to GC and its applications in process & quality control
* Principles of separation and resolution
* GC theory and system components
* Overview of common GC detectors
* Understanding carrier gases and flow control
**Day Two – GC Hardware and Configurations**
* Inlet systems and injection techniques
* Capillary column types, selection, and care
* Detector configurations and selection criteria
* Electronic pressure control (EPC) fundamentals
* Preventing contamination and performance loss
**Day Three – Method Development and Optimization**
* Designing GC methods from scratch
* Temperature programming and retention time control
* Fast GC approaches for time efficiency
* Quantitative analysis and calibration techniques
* Method validation for accuracy and repeatability
**Day Four – Specialized GC Applications**
* Fundamentals of GC/MS and its analytical advantages
* Headspace GC for volatile analysis
* Process and quality control case studies
* Integrating GC with plant operations
* Data handling and interpretation best practices
**Day Five – Troubleshooting and Hands-On Exercises**
* Diagnosing separation problems from chromatograms
* Troubleshooting inlet, column, and detector issues
* Common GC hardware faults and fixes
* Troubleshooting exercises based on real samples
* Maintenance schedules for long-term reliability
Who Should Attend
* Laboratory Technicians and Chemists
* Quality Control and Quality Assurance Professionals
* Process Engineers in Oil, Gas, and Petrochemicals
* Analytical Scientists in Industrial Laboratories
* Research and Development Teams handling GC analysis
* Technical Managers overseeing analytical operations
Certification
Upon successful completion, delegates will be awarded the **KELeaders Certificate in Practical Gas Chromatography for Process and Quality Control**, validating their skills in GC method development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
Enquiries & Registration
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Whatsapp: 0044 790 125 9494
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