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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 Varian CP3800 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 Varian CP3800 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, Varian autosampler, Varian inlets including split-splitless and PTV, capillary columns, and Varian 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 Varian gas chromatographs.

Course Venue: ATSG at the Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
Number of days: 2
Price: £665 plus 20% VAT

Special offers (discounts cannot be combined):

Early Bird: Book at least 12 weeks in advance and receive a 10% discount for this 2-day course.
Student: Discount of 10% for this 2-day course (valid student ID card required) if booked at least 4 weeks in advance.
RSC Member: Discount of 10% for this 2-day course (membership number required) if booked at least 4 weeks in advance.
ChromSoc Member: Discount of 10% for this 2-day course (membership number required) if booked at least 4 weeks in advance.
Warwick alumni: Discount of 10% for this 2-day course (membership number required) if booked at least 4 weeks in advance.
Group Discount: 4 colleagues from the same company can attend for the price of 3, when attending the same course

The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom