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GPA Midstream’s School of Gas Chromatography is held annually in August at the University of Tulsa (Oklahoma) and has proven to be one of the best available worldwide. GPA Midstream’s Analysis, Test Methods & Products Specifications Committee manages, directs and conducts the school. The 2018 school has concluded; please check back soon for 2019 dates. The school is typically held in August.

What We Teach
Registration Rates
Cancellations/Transfers/Refunds

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What We Teach

The school covers basic gas and gas-liquid chromatography with an introduction to extended analysis. This is a hands-on school directed toward chromatograph operators, measurement technicians and engineers involved with chromatography. The school will consist of a combination of lectures, demonstrations and chromatograph operation. Lectures will be minimal, approximately one to two hours per day, and emphasis is placed on machine demonstration and operation. Both natural gas and natural gas liquid samples will be analyzed.

The GPA Midstream School of Gas Chromatography has five primary purposes:

• To teach GPA Midstream chromatography procedures and calculation methods to industry technicians and chemists with hands-on instruction
• To demonstrate that accurate and reproducible results can be obtained by chromatographic analysis
• To provide related auxiliary information on fundamental chemistry, gas and liquid sampling, reference standard blends, safety practices related to pressurized cylinders, GC system components and operation, calculations, economics of extended analysis, portable chromatographs and contaminants in natural gas liquids
• To provide limited troubleshooting of specific and non-specific brand gas chromatography software/operation
• To provide a laboratory demonstration of non-linearity

Lecture topics include:

• Characteristics and Calibration of Detectors Used in Gas Chromatography
• Column Technology and Types of Columns Used in Gas Chromatography
• Computing Integrators and Gas Analysis
• Fundamentals of Natural Gas Chemistry
• Gas Calculation Procedures
• Introduction to Gas Chromatography Application
• Liquid Calculation Procedures
• Condensate Analysis
• Obtaining Natural Gas Samples and Laboratory Handling
• Physical Constants of Paraffin Hydrocarbons as Used in Gas Calculations
• Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Natural Gas Laboratories
• Reference Standard Blends
• Resolving BTU Differences
• Safety Practices for Handling Hydrocarbons in Cylinders
• Selection, Operation and Maintenance of Micro (Portable) Chromatographs
• Sulfurs, Olefins and Other Contaminants in Natural Gas and Natural Gas Liquids

Demonstrations:

• Equipment (Various)
• Known Gas & Liquid
• Unknown Gas & Liquid
• Linearity
  

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Registration Rates

Any employee of GPA Midstream or GPSA member companies may take advantage of the member rates. Not sure if your company is a member? Check your membership status.

Students are responsible for making their own hotel reservations.

Early Bird Registration Rates (by July 11)

GPA Midstream & GPSA Members - $700

Non-Members - $1,000

Standard Registration Rates (after July 11)

GPA Midstream & GPSA Members - $800

Non-Members - $1,100

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Cancellations/Refunds/Transfers

Registered students may obtain a refund less a $100 cancellation fee if GPA Midstream receives a written cancellation notice by 5 p.m. Central time 30 days prior to the course start date. Refunds will not be given after that deadline. A registration may be transferred at no cost with a written request by the same deadline. Transfers are allowed after the deadline but will incur a $100 fee.

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Questions?

Contact the GPA Midstream office for more information: (918) 493-3872.