A textbook on the principles and practices pertinent to the design, operation, and application of on-line gas chromatographs in an industrial environment, for instrument specification engineers, instrument maintenance personnel, internal support personnel, (such as laboratory chemists), technical sa

A guide to the fundamentals of applied gas chromatography and the process gas chromatograph, with practical procedures for design and troubleshooting This comprehensive resource provides the theory that underpins a full understanding of the fundamental techniques of gas chromatography and the process analyzer. Without relying on complex mathematics, the book addresses hands-on applications of gas chromatographs within process industries. The author – a noted expert on the topic – details both the scientific information needed to grasp the material presented and the practical applications for professionals working in the field. Process Gas Chromatographs: Fundamentals, Design and Implementation comprises 15 chapters, a glossary of terms and a series of self-assessment questions and quizzes. This important resource: Describes practical procedures for design and troubleshooting Contains concise chapters that provide a structured course for advanced students in process engineering Reviews the fundamentals of applied gas chromatography Details the operation and maintenance of process gas chromatographs Offers a summary, and self-assessment questions, for every chapter Is written by an international expert in the field with extensive industry knowledge and teaching experience in courses on process sampling systems and gas chromatography Written for process analyzer engineers and technicians, application engineers, and industrial environmental engineers, Process Gas Chromatographs: Fundamentals, Design and Implementation offers an essential guide to the basics of gas chromatography and reviews the applications of process gas chromatographs in industry today.

Understand a key tool for optimizing the gas stage of industrial processes Process gas chromatography is a method used to separate and analyze chemical compounds in the gas phase of an industrial process. First established in the middle of the twentieth century, it aims to return analytical results rapidly enough that they can be incorporated rapidly into optimized processes. It is a complex process which demands meticulous training on the part of process gas chromatograph engineers and operators. Process Gas Chromatographs: Application, Optimization and Troubleshooting offers an essential companion volume to the author's earlier Process Gas Chromatographs: Fundamentals, Design and Implementation. It builds on the previous volume's foundation to offer a full understanding of how PGC technology can be optimized and applied to specific processes. Focused on advanced principles and practical methods, it's a must-own for process engineers at any professional stage. Process Gas Chromatographs readers will also find: Short “transitional interludes” outlining the key features of most previously-manufacturing PGC models Coverage of the theory required to improve reliability and accuracy of PGC methods A detailed summary and self-assessment questions accompanying each standalone chapter Process Gas Chromatographs is ideal for end-user process analyzer engineers, applications chemists, maintenance personnel, and troubleshooters working in the fluid processing industries.

The bible of gas chromatography-offering everything the professional and the novice need to know about running, maintaining, and interpreting the results from GC Analytical chemists, technicians, and scientists in allied disciplines have come to regard Modern Practice of Gas Chomatography as the standard reference in gas chromatography. In addition to serving as an invaluable reference for the experienced practitioner, this bestselling work provides the beginner with a solid understanding of gas chromatographic theory and basic techniques. This new Fourth Edition incorporates the most recent developments in the field, including entirely new chapters on gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS); optimization of separations and computer assistance; high speed or fast gas chromatography; mobile phase requirements: gas system requirements and sample preparation techniques; qualitative and quantitative analysis by GC; updated information on detectors; validation and QA/QC of chromatographic methods; and useful hints for good gas chromatography. As in previous editions, contributing authors have been chosen for their expertise and active participation in their respective areas. Modern Practice of Gas Chromatography, Fourth Edition presents a well-rounded and comprehensive overview of the current state of this important technology, providing a practical reference that will greatly appeal to both experienced chomatographers and novices.