Valmet MAXUM II Intro to Process Gas Chromatography Technology

This course, taught in English, introduces attendees to chromatographic technology and theory, as well as the hardware associated with process gas chromatography.

Training type
Scheduled
Start date
End date
Duration
3
Location
Houston, United States of America
Description
Course Code: OPTIA1. This course, taught in English, introduces attendees to chromatographic technology and theory, as well as the hardware associated with process gas chromatography.
Objective
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to: - Identify sample valves, column valves, columns, and detectors used in process gas chromatography. - Repair Model 11 and Model 50 valves. - Use chromatograms and oven plumbing diagrams to determine column valve timing. - Understand basic integration techniques and baseline correction in online chromatography. - Identify common sample system parts and subsystems in gas and liquid sample systems. - Understand the theory needed for the Valmet MAXUM II Operation 1 course, where attendees configure flows, valve timing, integration, and calibration.
Audience
Persons who need a basic understanding of process gas chromatography.
Pre-requisites
None.
Registration information

For more information please contact AS.NA.MAXUM.TRAINING@VALMET.COM

Deadline for registration
Aug 31, 2026
Tuition fee
2700 USD per student

Agenda

Course Program

  1. Chromatographic Principles
  2. Chromatograph Column Theory
  3. Sample Injection and Column Switching Valves
    • Plunger
    • Rotor
    • Quill
  1. Detectors
    • TCD
    • FID
    • FPD
  1. Component Attenuation, Integration, and Calibration
    • Backflush
    • Parallel
    • Trap/Bypass
    • Reverse Column Step
    • Heartcut
  1. Sample Systems
    • Probes
    • Speed Loops
    • Stream Switching
    • Vapor Systems
    • Liquid Systems
    • Liquid Vaporizing
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