COURSE OVERVIEW:

The meaning of this course lies in the precise quantification of carbon fractions as a primary indicator of chemical purity, environmental health, and process efficiency. Total Carbon and Total Organic Carbon analysis serve as critical diagnostic tools in industries ranging from pharmaceutical manufacturing to wastewater management. This program provides the technical depth required to distinguish between organic, inorganic, and volatile carbon components within complex samples.

The scope of the training covers the physics and chemistry of modern carbon analyzers, focusing on high-temperature combustion and wet chemical oxidation techniques. It addresses the challenges of analyzing diverse matrices, including ultra-pure water, high-saline brines, and industrial effluents. Participants will explore the transition from manual sample preparation to automated analysis, focusing on the critical steps of acidification and sparging to remove interfering inorganic carbon.

The coverage includes comprehensive training on the calibration of Non-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR) detectors and the validation of TOC methods according to international standards such as USP, EP, and EPA. Attendees will learn to troubleshoot common analytical artifacts, such as catalyst poisoning and CO2 contamination from the ambient atmosphere. By the end of the course, participants will be able to design and execute carbon analysis protocols that deliver high-fidelity data for both regulatory compliance and research applications.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Differentiate between Total Carbon, Total Organic Carbon, and Total Inorganic Carbon.
• Master the principles of high-temperature catalytic combustion oxidation.
• Apply wet chemical oxidation using UV and persulfate techniques.
• Optimize the removal of inorganic carbon through acidification and sparging.
• Calibrate NDIR detectors using certified potassium hydrogen phthalate standards.
• Implement advanced sample homogenization for high-particulate matrices.
• Validate TOC methods for pharmaceutical water according to USP <643>.
• Troubleshoot incomplete oxidation and catalyst degradation issues.
• Calculate Non-Purgeable Organic Carbon (NPOC) with high precision.
• Manage high-salt samples to prevent hardware corrosion and blockages.
• Execute performance verification tests for automated TOC autosamplers.
• Interpret TOC data in the context of wastewater treatment and pollution control.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Environmental Analysts, Water Treatment Engineers, Pharmaceutical Quality Control Technicians, and Industrial Chemists responsible for organic load monitoring.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.