Hands-on Multi-mode inlets and Programmable temperature vaporisers
- Duration: 1 day for live courses
- Experience level: Advanced
- Delivery methods: Face-to-face | Offsite training & consultancy | Onsite training & consultancy | Tailored training |
- Type of course: Universal
- Applicable to manufacturer(s): Agilent | GERSTEL | GL Sciences | PerkinElmer | Scion | Shimadzu | Thermo |
- CPD Approved: Not yet approved
- Scheduled course price: £650.00 + TAX per delegate
- Course discounts: RSC CAMS HEaTED Cambridge Network members receive a discount on this course
Your Hands-on approach to programmable temperature vaporisers (PTVs) and multi-mode inlets (MMIs)
Day one of the Hands-on GC and GC-MS advanced injection
Combine the theory of advanced GC and GC-MS sample introduction with practical laboratory-based exercises in this 1-day Hands-on training approved by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Designed for analysts, professionals and students who are experienced GC users, this course bridges the gap between understanding advanced inlet technologies and confidently applying them in routine and challenging analytical applications.
Using practical laboratory exercises, you will configure and optimise PTV and MMI, compare hot and cold injection techniques, develop split and splitless methods, perform thermal desorption and pyrolysis experiments, and learn how to troubleshoot and maintain advanced injection systems for maximum performance.
Why should I join?
On completion, you will have both the theoretical knowledge and practical experience required to confidently develop, optimise, and maintain PTV and MMI systems, giving you:
- Strong theoretical and practical understanding of PTV and MMI technology
- Hands-on experience optimising hot and cold injection techniques
- Confidence selecting the correct injection technique for challenging samples
- Understanding of split, splitless and on-column injection methods
- Experience developing methods for thermally labile and high molecular weight analytes
- Practical knowledge of thermal desorption, thermal extraction, and pyrolysis workflows
- Improved understanding of liner, septum, and consumable selection
- Confidence troubleshooting discrimination, activity, carryover, and sensitivity issues
- Valuable maintenance skills to improve instrument performance and reliability
What would I learn?
A Hands-on course combining MMI and PTV theory with laboratory-based exercises, you will learn:
- The principles and operation of PTV and MMI inlet systems
- Hot versus cold injection fundamentals
- Split, splitless and on-column injection techniques
- how to minimise thermal degradation and mass discrimination
- About Solvent effects and analyte focusing mechanisms
- What thermal desorption is and thermal extraction using PTV systems
- All about pyrolysis theory and the practical applications
- Inlet maintenance and troubleshooting best practices
What knowledge will I gain?
- Understand how sample introduction influences chromatographic performance
- Be confident discussing advanced injection technologies and their applications
- Be able to select the most appropriate injection technique for different sample types
- Know how to optimise inlet parameters to improve sensitivity and reproducibility
- Recognise the causes of analyte loss, discrimination, and thermal degradation
- Develop robust methods for difficult, active, and trace-level compounds
- Become familiar with how to maintain and troubleshoot advanced inlet systems effectively
Is this course for me?
This Hands-on training is designed for anyone looking to enhance their GC and GC-MS knowledge, especially when it comes to MMIs and PTV:
- Analysts & technicians looking to enhance their GC and GC-MS knowledge
- Data analysts and report writers who interpret results but do not use the instruments
- Service and consultant engineers who need both a theoretical and a hands-on approach to MMI and PTV
- Sales, marketing or commercial teams working with GC and GC-MS systems, consumables, data, or laboratory services
If MMIs and PTV form part of your work, this practical course delivered by experts in the field will equip you with the skills needed to confidently optimise and troubleshoot advanced inlet systems.
Feedback from previous attendees
“[I enjoyed the] hands-on practical content.” delegate from an equipment supplier who attended the 2-day Advanced Injection for GC & GC-MS course (March 2019).
“I learned a lot of little things that can really make a difference but I never thought about.” Claudia Moeckel, Environmental Chemist (November 2011).
“Good use of lecture time translating into laboratory exercises to illustrate the point fully.” International analytical sales support from an instrument manufacturer who attended the 2-day Advanced Injection for GC & GC-MS course (February 2013).
“Very good content and course material, and allowed time for questions and comments, and good mix between class and hands on.” Senior analyst from an instrument manufacturer who attended who attended the 2-day Advanced Injection for GC & GC-MS course (February 2013).