CHROMacademy Classroom
Operating and Understanding GC
Live Online on 4th - 5th August
Instructor-led Training
This comprehensive introduction to gas chromatography (GC) course provides essential training in GC instrumentation, operation, and analytical techniques. Designed for beginners and early-career scientists, the course takes participants through the complete GC workflow, from system set-up and method fundamentals to instrument shutdown procedures.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of the fundamental principles of gas chromatography, helping build confidence in performing GC analysis and interpreting chromatographic data. Each component of the GC system is explained in detail, including inlet systems, GC columns, detectors, and instrument hardware.
The course also explores best practices for routine GC operation, preventative maintenance, and basic troubleshooting to support reliable analytical performance in the laboratory.
This Gas Chromatography training course is ideal for anyone new to GC analysis, laboratory scientists starting their analytical chemistry career, or professionals seeking a strong foundation in gas chromatography instrumentation and techniques.
CHROMacademy Classroom
Delivery Details
Duration: This course is delivered over two Live 4 hour sessions. Run on consecutive days.
Each daily session runs from 9am – 1pm (Eastern Time Zone).
Price: $695
Course Overview
What You Will Learn:
- How to set up a GC system
- Basics of the chromatographic process
- Sample introduction
- Columns and temperature programming
- Measuring and optimizing chromatographic parameters
Previous Experience:
No previous knowledge is required for this course.
Course content:
The Chromatographic Process
- Capacity factor, selectivity, efficiency, resolution
Gas Supply
- Cylinders and generators
- Gas traps
- Flow rate
- Electronic pneumatic controllers
- Constant flow vs. constant pressure
Autosampler
- Syringes
- Injection and wash programs
Inlets
- Split/splitless sample introduction
- Liners
- Other injection systems
Column
- Column dimensions
- Column chemistries
- Ferrules
- Column protection
- Temperature programming
Detectors
- FID
- ECD
- TCD
- Other detectors
Using the Instrument
- Setup and start up process with checks
- Avoiding problems
Data Processing
- Integration
- Calibration
- Introduction to system suitability testing