25-26 June, 2012 -
The Dorsett Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Price: US$1,380
The Enhanced Skill Development in Gas Chromatography workshop uses a practical approach to teaching the fundamentals of gas chromatography, resulting in immediate payback to attendees while ensuring an engaging learning experience. This unique course for current GC users combines recent developments in the art, correction of common misconceptions, and a practical explanation of theory to teach the best practices of GC in a manner that ensures high retention. The interactive nature of the course ensures that the material presented is relevant to attendees’ needs and can immediately be put to practical use.
Who should attend?
• Current or anticipated users of gas chromatography who lack formal training or need to update prior training.
• Users who have recently been assigned responsibility to run and or maintain GC systems.
• GC operators who are either required or allowed to receive periodic skill development training.
• Students who seek a more engaging, interactive format of technical training.
For experienced GC users who are curious about the latest trends and advancements in capillary gas chromatography. Overviews will provide straightforward explanations of the underlying principles and best practices associated with each topic. Attendees will be able to make informed choices between available options and then implement their selections in an efficient and effective manner.
Day 1
1. Capillary GC tune-up
a. Common myths and misconceptions debunked
b. Current best practices from sample introduction to data analysis
2. Liquid sample introduction best practices
a. Large volume injection (LVI)
b. Fundamental processes
c. Common approaches (S/Sl, PTV, COC)
d. Practical considerations
3. Auxiliary sampling and focusing
a. Samplers for gases, liquids, and solids
b. Concentrating processes and instrumentation
4. Automated sample preparation
a. Common sample preparation steps that are easily automated
b. Typical instrumentation used for automated sample preparation
5. Fast GC – how to painlessly and quickly migrate your current methods
a. Compromises/tradeoffs
b. Is it worth it to move from helium to hydrogen carrier gas?
c. Low thermal mass ovens
d. Concepts of method translation
e. Putting it together
Day 2
1. Gas phase microfluidics – what they are and how they can enhance your GC analyses
2. Multidimensional separations (instrumentation, practice)
a. Detection (multiple and multiplex)
b. Separations
i. Deans switch, heartcutting
ii. Comprehensive multidimensional (GC×GC)
3. Capillary column backflushing – BF with benefits
a. Three possible configurations
b. Two modes
c. Considerations for adding backflush to a current method
4. All about detectors
a. Selective, multidimensional, universal
b. Fundamental processes involved
c. Typical problems that arise
d. Best practices
e. Troubleshooting and maintenance
5. Method development and troubleshooting - interactive discussion
a. How to describe a method so others can understand and reproduce
b. Your method problems discussed in class
i. Underlying processes involved
ii. Potential impact of current setpoint choices on observed problem
iii. Testing your hypotheses in most efficient manner (fastest way to an answer)
Dr Matthew S. Klee is internationally recognized for contributions to the theory and practice of gas chromatography. His experience in chemical, pharmaceutical and instrument companies spans over 30 years. During this time, Dr Klee’s work has focused on elucidation and practical demonstration of the many processes involved with GC analysis, with the ultimate goal of improving the ease of use of GC systems, ruggedness of methods and overall quality of results.
Please email any questions to jackie.tan@sepscience.com
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