HPLC Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

April 11, 2012

Holiday Inn at Fort Washington, PA

Course Description

Who should take this course?

This course is designed for anyone who works with HPLC. No previous
experience with HPLC systems is assumed; however, much of the course
will appeal to the more experienced worker.

What does it cover?

An intensive one-day course that teaches you the ins and outs of solving problems that occur with your LC methods. You'll learn how to prevent many of these problems from happening in the first place. Here's what the course covers:

  • Operating principles of each module in an HPLC system
  • Basic HPLC theory applied to troubleshooting and instrument maintenance
  • Techniques for systematic problem-solving and instrument maintenance
  • The most effective, timesaving, money saving approaches to preventing common hardware problems and method failures.


What will I get from this course?

What you learn will demystify your instrument. You'll find that all of the perplexing and frustrating problems your experience have simple and logical solutions. And, better yet, you'll learn that most of these problems are preventable. The techniques you learn from this course will make you more effective at work and save you big headaches! Students tell us that this "extremely practical course" is a must for everyone who uses HPLC.


CostRegular30+ Days Advance Registration
Lecture$650$450

Course Outline

Lecture Sessions Laboratory Sessions
  • Introduction
  • HPLC Detectors
  • HPLC Basics
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Mobile Phase Reservoirs
  • Column Problems and Fixes
  • Pumps and Mixing
  • Separation Chemistry Problems
  • Tubing and Fittings
  • Tailing Problems
  • Sample Injectors
  • Conclusions/Questions

None

Faculty

John W. Dolan of LC Resources, Inc. He is well-known as the author of LC-GC magazine's "LC Troubleshooting" column.

For More Information

Contact Jim Sullivan
Phone: (302) 737-2137
E-mail: JJFsullivan@comcast.net