Introduction to Process Analysis (for engineers)

The course will provide an overview of major techniques and procedures used in on-line, in-line and non-invasive process analysis. Sufficient knowledge will be provided to allow engineers and others to appreciate the scope of different analytical techniques and the challenges that need to be considered when implementing plant-based measurements. The topics will include: the advantages and limitations of at-line, on-line, in-line and non-invasive analysis, the analytical characteristics of spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques, calibration issues, recent developments in process measurements, and selection of methodology.

Programme
10.00-10.30 Registration and coffee
10.30-11.15 Different approaches to implementing process analysis
11.15-12.15 Attributes of chromatography techniques and mass spectrometry
12.15-13.15 Lunch
13.15-14.15 Attributes of molecular spectrometry techniques
14.15-14.50 Raman spectrometry
14.50-15.10 Coffee Break
15.10-15.45 Acoustic techniques
15.45-16.45 Selection of techniques
16.45-17.00 Round up, final questions and finish