Become an expert and command respect in the operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of GC in this free online course. Learn how to expertly operate, troubleshoot, and maintain gas chromatography (GC) systems in this course designed for laboratory professionals and students at large. It covers the principles of GC, instrument setup, method optimisation, and practical problem-solving. You will gain hands-on knowledge in detecting and resolving common GC issues, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring accurate and reliable results.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 195547 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Describe the fundamental principles and components of gas chromatography (GC) systems • Identify the different types of detectors used in GC and their applications • Explain the steps involved in preparing samples and performing injections for GC analysis • Discuss the set up of GC parameters including carrier gas flow, temperature programming, and injection mode • Apply method development techniques to optimise GC separation and improve resolution • Generate chromatograms to assess data quality and detect analytical issues • Solve common problems in GC such as peak tailing, baseline drift, and signal loss • Plan routine maintenance procedures including replacing septa, liners, and filters • Analyse system performance to ensure consistent operation and compliance with laboratory standards • Select suitable preventive measures and best practices to extend instrument life and avoid downtime |
| Course Code | 7668 |
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