This course introduces the concept and application of ion chromatography for the determination of cations and anions in water and wastewater samples. This course outlines the requirements in developing and maintaining an effective qualification, performance verification, and calibration program for ion chromatographic techniques. Upon successful completion of this course, the student is able to:
- Know the theory and instrumentation of the system.
- Sample clean up and pre-treatment methods.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the procedure of ion chromatography.
- Know and explain the standard test methods for cations and anions in water and wastewater.
- Advantage of ion chromatography.
- Calibration and standardization.
- Interpret and discuss the analysis results.
Apply up-to-date knowledge and skills on water analysis and quality control techniques. Select proper water samples from different sources including formation water, injection water seawater, boiler feed water, boiler blowdown water, boiler water, produced steam, condensate water, and drain effluent water. Practice the latest water analysis standard methods (ASTM, ISO, APHA, EPA methods) and use the correct analytical equipment to achieve the required results of analysis Implement the various laboratory techniques in water analysis
Day 1
- A general introduction in analytical Chemistry.
- Chemical solution preparation in laboratories.
- Different methods of standardization.
- General safety rules to be taken while preparing solutions.
- Standardization calibration and blank corrections.
- Collection, transportation, and preservation of water and wastewater samples.
Day 2
- Different techniques used in the determination of physical properties, the chemical composition of water samples (formation, injection, potable, process, cooling and wastewater)
Day 3
- The basic theory of Ion Chromatography (IC).
- Instrumentation of Ion Chromatography (IC).
- Sample preparation for Ion Chromatography (IC).
- Ion chromatography (IC) and its applications in the oil and gas industry.
Day 4
- The basic theory of Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AA) and Inductively coupled plasma (ICP).
- Instrumentation of Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AA) and Inductively coupled plasma (ICP).
- Sample preparation for Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AA) and Inductively coupled plasma (ICP).
- Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AA) and Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and their applications in the oil and gas industry.
Day 5
- The basic theory of Fourier transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR).
- Instrumentation of Fourier transforms Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR).
- Sample preparation for Fourier transforms Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR).
- Fourier transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and its applications in the oil and gas industry.
- Laboratory Supervisors
- Laboratory Engineers
- Chemists
- Laboratory Analysts