Gas Chromatography Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Gas Chromatography Maintenance Training Course provides a practical and highly focused understanding of how to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimise Gas Chromatography (GC) systems—one of the most essential analytical tools used across laboratories worldwide. Because GC instruments play a critical role in quality control, research, and operational reliability, developing the ability to diagnose system issues and maintain instrument performance is vital for any laboratory professional.

In this Gas Chromatography Maintenance Training, participants will explore the most common GC errors, hardware-related symptoms, and chromatographic signals that indicate underlying problems. The course guides learners through practical troubleshooting techniques, “Not Ready” status interpretations, shutdown causes, and essential maintenance routines. Each section presents problems clearly and provides structured lists of root causes, enabling participants to apply systematic diagnostic methods with confidence.

The Gas Chromatography Maintenance Course reinforces learning through real examples, tips, prevention strategies, and step-by-step logical approaches. By blending technical knowledge with practical exercises, the course equips participants with hands-on skills that improve GC reliability, enhance analytical accuracy, and prevent unnecessary downtime in laboratory operations.

This Gas Chromatography Maintenance Training aims to build participants’ competence in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and preventing GC performance issues, ensuring stable and dependable laboratory operations.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and interpret key GC problems affecting analytical quality.
• Develop and apply a structured troubleshooting strategy.
• Recognise chromatographic symptoms and their underlying causes.
• Diagnose ALS and detector-related issues, including FID, TCD, NPD, and FPD symptoms.
• Troubleshoot “GC Not Ready” conditions and shutdown messages effectively.

This Gas Chromatography Maintenance Course is ideal for laboratory personnel and professionals working with GC instruments, particularly those supporting oil and gas analytical operations.

It will greatly benefit:

• Chemists responsible for analytical accuracy and instrument reliability.
• Laboratory analysts performing routine GC measurements.
• Laboratory technicians engaged in daily instrument operation and maintenance.

This Gas Chromatography Maintenance Training uses a combination of visual learning, guided analysis, and practical demonstration to ensure strong comprehension and skill development. The approach supports systematic troubleshooting and hands-on understanding of GC hardware and chromatographic behaviour.

The delivery includes:

• Illustrated presentations showing troubleshooting logic and workflows.
• Graphics, case studies, and video demonstrations to reinforce key concepts.
• Step-by-step examples of resolving GC issues and preventing recurring problems.
• Interactive discussions to enhance knowledge sharing and retention