COURSE OVERVIEW

 This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops. Analytical instruments used for online chemical analysis of process streams or plant environments are generally called Process Analyzer Systems or Quality Measuring Instruments. Reliable online analytical data is crucial for a safe and efficient operation and not limited to the oil & gas and chemical industry but also for pharmaceutical, power generation and other industries. 

Legislative requirements, economic as well as health and safety, emissions control and energy conservation are set in increasing stringent limits for reliable analyzer data which may result in huge losses or fines to the operating company. For latter reasons, it is obvious that sustainable optimum performance of online instrumentation, sample-handling systems and correct data handling is indispensable which requires continual professional attention from the analyzer engineers and technical staff. To achieve optimal performance, a thorough understanding of operating principles, possible interferences and practical skills are key requirements. 

 In this course, complete analyzer systems are discussed while special attention is given to applied sampling systems next to the main types and principles of currently applied process analyzers ranging from physical properties, online chromatography, water type analysis to gas detection systems while advantages and disadvantages are clarified with the aim to enhance the understanding of operational ranges and limitations of each type of analysis system.