Intensive course
Laboratory management
Gas Chromatography in Oil and Gas Industry
| Code | Date | Venue | Fee (€) | Early bird (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAB-2 | 25-27 September 2024 | Online | 1.390 | 1.190 |
| LAB-2 | – | – | – | – |
ABOUT THE COURSE
Gas chromatography (GC) is one of the most widely used analytical technics applied for separation of the complex mixtures of compounds. Its importance in the oil and gas industry was recognised from the beginning of its development. This course covers fundamentals of gas chromatography including operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. It includes application in oil and gas industry with specifications related methods to specially developed ones for R&D. It is designed for laboratory personnel who doesn’t have specific knowledge of the GC or the one who wants to refresh it, sales personnel, personnel in inspection bodies and non-technical personnel interested in the subject.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Understanding the principles, aspects, and applications of gas chromatography as a major separation technique in oil and gas industry.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Personnel from the oil, fuel, biofuel, additive and auto industries
- Laboratory supervisors and technical personnel
- Laboratory professionals who work with instrumental analytical techniques
- Professionals who work with process analyzers
- Environmental quality professionals
- Professionals from inspection bodies
OUTCOME OF THE COURSE (RETURN OF INVESTMENT)
Upon completion of the course you will improve the efficiency of your organisation by:
- Getting a clear overview of the basic theoretical aspects of gas chromatography
- Getting a clear overview of capabilities, practical information and limitations of gas chromatography
- Understanding the operation principles of the key elements of the gas chromatograph
- Understanding the key elements of method development and data validation in gas chromatography
- Understanding the key principles of troubleshooting in gas chromatography
- Getting an overview of the key applications of gas chromatography in the oil and gas industry
COURSE FORMAT
- The morning session (09:00-12:15) will consist of theory, basic principals and background.
- The afternoon session (13:00-16:30) will cover case studies. The participants will be encouraged for interaction and discussion.
- The course is designed for a maximum of 15 participants, minimum is not set
- Prerequisit knowledge–basic to intermediate
- The course language is English.
MATERIALS AND BONUSES OFFERED IN THE COURSE
- Presentation with case studies and references
- Certificate
- Free consulting service in the scope of the course for all participants for six months after finishing the course
VENUE
Online course
FEES AND DISCOUNTS
1.390 € for the 3-day course per participant
- The fee covers trainer fees, training materials and completion certificate
Group Discount
- We offer a discount of 20% for three or more participants from the same company.
Early-bird fee
1.190 € for the 3-day course per participant
- The discountis available for registration 20 days before starting date ofthe course
DAILY AGENDA
Day1
Introduction to Gas Chromatography
- Overview and theory of gas chromatography
- Basic principles of gas chromatography technique
- Factors controlling retention
- Selectivity and molecular forces
- Gas chromatography nomenclature
Gas Chromatography System
- Elements of gas chromatograph
- Configuration of gas chromatograph
- Environmental requirements for gas chromatography
Sampling Injection Methods
- The role of sample introduction ports in the gas chromatography operations
- Capillary vs packed columns
- Split injection method
- Splitless injection method
- Direct injection method
- Cold injection method
- Programmed temperature vaporizer (PTV) inlets
- Auto-samplers
Carrier Gas
- Carrier gas selection principles
- Flow control modes
Setting the Optimum Separation Temperature
- Gas chromatographic oven
- Isothermal separation
- Temperature programming separation
Gas Chromatography Columns
- Column selectivity
- Column polarity
- Column selection
- Packed columns
- Capillary columns
Day 2
Detectors in Gas Chromatography
- Basic principles of detectors operation
- Basic principles of detector selection
- Thermal conductivity detector Flame ionization detector
- Mass spectrometer
- Electron capture detector
- Flame photometric detector
- Flame thermionic detector
- Sulphur chemiluminescence detector
Sample Preparation in Gas Chromatography
- Basic principles of sample preparation
- Selection of the sample preparation techniques
- Static headspace
- Dynamics headspace
- Thermal desorption
- Pyrolysis analysis
Method Selection and Method Development in Gas Chromatography
- Basic principles of method selection
- Application of standard analytical methods
- Standard method modification
- Method development
Validation of Gas Chromatographics Methods
- Basic principles of method validation
- Specificity
- Linearity & range
- Precision
- Accuracy
- Limit of detection (LOD)
- Limit of quantification (LOQ)
- Robustness
Day3
Troubleshooting in Gas Chromatography
- Basic principles of troubleshooting in gas chromatography
- Principles of detecting the problem
- Typical problems
- Troubleshooting resolution
- Troubleshooting injection systems
- Troubleshooting detectors
- Troubleshooting data acquisition and quantification
Quality Control in Gas Chromatography
- Basic principles of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- The competency of laboratory – ISO/IEC 17025 standard
- Basic requirements of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard
Gas Chromatography in Oil and Gas Industry
- Dealing with complex hydrocarbon mixtures
- Gas chromatographic requirements for oil and gas samples
- Specific multidimensional techniques
- Process analysers
- Examples – crude oil analysis, simulation distillation, PONA and PIONA analysis, analysis of sulphur compounds…
Courses Summary and Discussion