Three-Day Certification Course
Operational Features of
Gas Chromatography
Fundamentals
& Applications
22-24
February, 2003
Course Objectives
The aim is to provide first
hand information to the participants on optimal use of Gas chromatograph (GC).
A special emphasis has been given on the demonstration of applications,
maintenance and troubleshooting of GC.
The course is designed for:
·
Imparting participants
fundamental knowledge of Gas Chromatography as a technique.
·
Bestow utility of GC for selection of right type
and configuration.
·
Knowledge of other equipment, accessories and
consumables required for its operation.
·
Good Laboratory Practices for accurate, reliable and 'get it
right-first’ analysis.
·
Workshop on maintenance of the equipment and minor
trouble-shooting.
·
Introduction to applications of Method and Method Development.
·
Introduction to Latest techniques and enhancement of applications with
add-on accessories such as Methanator, Headspace Sampler, Thermal Desorption,
Pyrolyser for analysis of Gases Liquids and solids
·
Various gas switching valve's applications and techniques such as gas
sampling, heart cut, back flush, Column switching.
·
Introduction to Data Acquisition Software for Optimal use of its
capabilities.
·
Interpretation of GC results.
·
Introduction to dedicated applications such as LPG analysis, Dissolved
Gas Analysis for Transformers, Pyrolyser to Handle Solid polymer application, will be demonstrated.
·
Information about
Sources of spares.
Course Content
Lectures with Demonstrations on
·
Basics of GC , GC System, Operation of GC,
Methods of Data acquisition
·
Applications, Maintenance, Routine Difficulties,
Trouble-Shooting of GC
·
Special Systems for Highly Selective Require-ments
·
Quality Assurance and Method Validation
Workshop
on
·
Operation and Maintenance of GC
·
Routine Difficulties and Failure Case Studies
·
Demonstration of Applications of GC and Method
Development
·
Data Acquisition Software Training and
Interpretation of Results
COURSE LECTURES:
1. Introduction
to Gas Chromatography and History of Chromatography technique
2.
Fundamentals
of GC System
GC Training Program- Software Presentation
Fundamentals of Data Acquisition
3. Good Laboratory Practices
4. Operation, Maintenance and
Troubleshooting of GC
5. Selection of Phases and Proper Column
6. Capillary Column: Need,
Selection, Precautions and Maintenance
7. Adsorption and Desorption in Gas
Chromatography
8. Special
Systems for Highly Selective requirements Quality Assurance and Method
Validation
9. Common Difficulties and Failure, Case
Studies
10/11.Demonstration of Application of GC and
Method Development
Who Should Attend
Process Chemists and Supervisors, R&D Chemists,
Managers, QC Laboratory Chemists, Lab Managers, Instrument Maintenance
Engineers, Purchase personnel. This program is meant for any
person interested in broadening his knowledge about Gas Chromatography,
including new Techniques.
What You Will Take Home
Lecture notes in bound volume. Literature for
various techniques, Technical papers. Information on Products available in
the country. Laboratory Demonstrations and actual witness to testing procedure.
Course Dates and
Timings
3 days during 22-24, February ’03:
9:00am–6:00 pm
Venue
Chemical Engg. Dept. Seminar Room,
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay – 400 076
Course Fee
Rs. 5000/-, which includes: Course kit,
Lecture Notes, Tea/Coffee, Lunch during course days. A special concessional fee of Rs. 3000/- is offered to participants from educational institutions, subject to submission of affiliation letter from the institute.
Accommodation
Outstation participants may make their
own arrange-ments for accommodation. Limited rooms are available at Guest
House, IIT Bombay, on a first come basis and on direct payment.
Registration
Please
send the registration form duly filled at the earliest to the undersigned along
with the Demand Draft drawn in favour of Registrar, IIT Bombay (CEP A/c).
There
are limited seats (30) and would be allotted on a first come first serve basis.
We would appreciate if the registration is confirmed before 10th January,
2003.
Address all Correspondence
to:
Course Coordinator
Prof. S.
R. Patwardhan,
Chemical
Engineering Department,
Indian
Institute of Technology,
Powai, Mumbai
– 400076
Phone : 022-2576 7214, Fax: 022- 2572
6895
E-mail : srp@che.iitb.ac.in
Prof.
S. M. Mahajani
Asst.
Professor, Chemical Engineering,
Indian
Institute of Technology,
Powai,
Mumbai – 400076
Phone : 022-2576 7246, Fax: 022- 2572
6895
E-mail : sanjaym@che.iitb.ac.in
Dr.
N. R. Nimkar
Makarand
Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
Darshan
Udyog Bhavan, Safed Pool
Kurla
Andheri Rd., Mumbai-400 072
Phone : 022-2851 3023, Fax: 022- 2851 3521
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R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M
Three-day CEP Course on
OPERATIONAL FEATURES OF
Gas Chromatography
Fundamentals & Applications
Februay 22-24, 2003
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