Course Outline

Basic Gas Chromatography Theory

  • Inlet Types
    1. On-Column
    2. Split/Splitless
  • Detector Types
    1. Flame Ionization
  • GC Columns and Separation Theory

Instrumentation Used in Biodiesel Analysis

  • HP 5890
  • Agilent 6890
  • Shimadzu 2010
Review of ASTM D6584 method for BioDiesel analysis and instrument configuration of Shimadzu 2010 to meet ASTM D6584 requirements.

Routine GC Maintenance & Problem Troubleshooting

  • Standard Preparation
  • Sample Preparation
  • Instrument conditions required for Analysis
  • Data analysis and Calculations using data system of choice, with hands-on training in use of software.