Basic Gas Chromatography Troubleshooting & Maintenance Training
Houston - July 2, 2025
Course Overview
This course provides learners with a solid understanding of required maintenance of the Gas Chromatography (GC) system and basic troubleshooting strategies. Designed for new operators or those wanting a refresher, this course covers GC issues typically encountered in a laboratory setting. Discussions include inlet cleaning, column cutting and installation, and basic GC system troubleshooting.
By the end of this course, you will have a good grasp of what routine maintenance of the GC system entails, and will be able to make effective troubleshooting decisions.
QUESTION & ANSWER TIME “ASK THE ASSESSOR”
Gain insight, best practice advice, and tips from a certified Laboratory Professional.
Our Gift To You
A GC Kit will be provided by Labtopia and is our gift to you! The kit will include:
- Zippered Pouch
- Magnifier/LED Light
- Ceramic Capillary Column Cutter
- Safety Glasses
Key Session Topics
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Inlet Maintenance
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Column Installation and Maintenance
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Detector Maintenance
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GC System Troubleshooting
Hands-On Training for Each Student
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Preventative Maintenance – Septum Liner
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Injector Cleaning
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Cleaning Split
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Changing the filters
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Detector Cleaning – FID
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Column Cutting and Installation
Who should attend?
Experienced GC operators seeking to increase their chromatography knowledge
Meet Your Instructor
Instructor Carolyn Elmore
Carolyn Elmore is a Laboratory professional with 25+ years of experience in environmental, chemical, and pharmaceutical analysis. Her background includes wet chemistry, microbiology, organic and inorganic prep, HPLC, GC, GCMS, UV-VIS, physical testing, auto titration, and laboratory operating systems. She has a B.S. in Environmental Science with a minor in Chemistry from Delta State University.
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