Important dates:
Early bird registration
9 May 2017
Standard registration
4 July 2017
The two-day Comprehensive GC Hardware Training course introduces the fundamental theory of gas chromatography along with the set-up, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Shimadzu 2014 GC hardware.
The course covers an introduction to gas chromatography; instrument overview; introduction to troubleshooting; gases, supply and handling; autosamplers; split-splitless and PTV inlets; capillary columns; flame ionisation and electron capture detectors.
It combines a mixture of classroom based presentations with hands-on hardware lab exercises, to give you comprehensive training.
Learning Outcomes
You will learn the theory of gas chromatography and the importance of good chromatography
You will become familiar with the Shimadzu 2014 Gas Chromatograph and learn about the function & operation of individual GC components
You will learn the logical steps of instrument troubleshooting
You will have practical experience of adjusting the parameters and performing maintenance of the GC instrument
You will review gas supply and gas handling, Shimadzu autosampler, Shimadzu inlets including split-splitless and PTV, capillary columns, and Shimadzu detectors focusing on FID and ECD
Who is this course for?
This course is primarily for analysts and technicians responsible for the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Shimadzu gas chromatographs.