Agilent Gas Chromatography Troubleshooting, Testing & Calibration

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
09 Aug 2026 Riyadh, KSA $ 3,900 Register
15 Nov 2026 Paris, France $ 4,950 Register
21 Dec 2026 Live-Online $ 2,500 Register

Agilent Gas Chromatography Troubleshooting, Testing & Calibration

Introduction

This comprehensive training course introduces the fundamental theory of Gas Chromatography along with the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting, from sample introduction through to data analysis. Instrument components are described and presented, along with their underlying theories as they apply to guiding best practices and effective method optimization and troubleshooting. Because of the variety and complexity of sample types, petroleum chemists use a broad spectrum of gas chromatographic methods. You will learn about current best practices in terms of system configuration choices and initial method conditions.

This Gas Chromatography and Troubleshooting for the Oil and Gas Industry training course commences with an introduction to gas chromatography and will cover the following areas:

  • Sample preparation
  • Sample introduction
  • Sample separation
  • Gas supply and handling
  • Split/split less and PTV inlets
  • Capillary columns
  • Detectors
  • The auto sampler
  • PC & data system
  • Creating methods
  • Integration and reporting
  • Quantitation and calibrations

In addition, this training course also covers troubleshooting and maintenance of the following GC equipment:

  • Sample inlet & auto samplers
  • Columns
  • Detectors
  • Data analysis systems

Objectives

    This training course is designed to give the participants the competence to:

    • Understand the basic theoretical aspects of Gas Chromatography
    • Communicate practical information, capabilities and limitations of Gas Chromatography
    • Gain confidence on the:
      • GC analysis technique
      • GC troubleshooting
      • Analytical results evaluation

Training Methodology

The training course explains the techniques in a clear fashion and combines a mixture of classroom based presentations with many videos on GC hardware and software. Delegates will be encouraged to participate in this seminar through the use of workshops and group discussions, PowerPoint presentations as well as many short troubleshooting videos on the daily topics.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is ideal for lab and quality professionals that do not have formal training or experience in gas chromatography or those that want to refresh their current knowledge of gas chromatography. It is also suitable for Environmental Quality Personnel, and fiscal quality inspectors.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Chromatography

  • Overview of Gas Chromatography

  • Gas Chromatography Theory

    • The Development Process

    • Factors Controlling Retention

    • Molecular Forces and Chromatographic Selectivity

    • Stationary Phase Loading and GC Performance

  • Chromatography Nomenclature

Day 2: Injection Ports

  • Gas supply and handling

  • GC Inlets Selection variation

    • Capillary vs packed column

    • Direct capillary

    • Split/ split less

    • Programmed Temperature Vaporizer (PTV) Inlets

    • Cool on column

  • The role of sample introduction and injection ports in GC operations

  • Sample Introduction – Auto-samplers

Day 3: Gas Chromatography (GC) Columns

  • Column selection

    • Packed

    • Capillary

  • GC column impact on performance

  • Peak Dispersion in a Chromatographic Column

  • Column maintenance and troubleshooting

  • GC Oven

  • Isothermal v’s Temperature programming

Day 4: Gas Chromatography (GC) Detectors

  • GC Detector Selection

  • Detector role in GC operations

  • How detectors can impact GC performance

  • Detector maintenance and troubleshooting

  • Chromatography Applications

  • Method Development

  • Setup and GC operation

  • Preparation for operation

Day 5: Gas Chromatography (GC) Data Acquisition and Processing

  • Sampling Techniques

  • Data Acquisition and Processing Systems

  • Calibration and GC performance

  • Gas Chromatography Troubleshooting

  • Laboratory information management system (LIMS)

  • ISO17025 Accreditation Basics

  • Laboratory Management & Troubleshooting

Accreditation

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