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TACS Talks PodcastPurge & Trap Troubleshooting - No Response, Carryover and ContaminationIn this podcast we will be discussing Purge & Trap Troubleshooting and covering no response, carryover and contamination. Amy Nutter, Teledyne Tekmar's purge and trap technical specialist will be the speaker for this podcast.
The podcast will cover the following:
Tips on how to isolate system components, from the autosampler on the purge and trap to the mass spectrometer, in order to find the root cause of the issue and resolve common problems that might occur during volatiles analysis.
Utilizing diagnostic tools within TekLink to troubleshoot where the issue is coming from and how to fix it.
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TACS Talks PodcastChoosing the Correct GC Inlet Liner for VOC Purge and Trap AnalysisIn this podcast we will be discussing Gas Chromatograph (GC) accessories, specifically GC inlet liners. Amy Nutter, Teledyne Tekmar's purge and trap technical specialist will be interviewing Dr. Mark Badger, Product Manager for GC Accessories at Restek Corporation for this podcast. Dr. Badger will provide a quick overview on liners, what they are and how do they work? and suggestions on choosing the correct GC inlet liner for VOC Purge and Trap analysis.
The podcast covers the following:
What is a liner and how does it work?
What are some characteristics of GC inlet liners?
Do you...2022-10-1930 min
TACS Talks PodcastHow Analytical Traps Concentrate VOCs in Purge and TrapIn this podcast we will be discussing how analytical traps concentrate VOCs through the Purge and Trap process and inside the trap. Our guest speaker, Jamie Brown, Senior R&D Scientist at MilliporeSigma, was interviewed for this podcast.
The podcast covers the following:
How adsorbents work in Purge and Trap?
Characteristics of adsorbents
What happens if adsorbents are too weak or to long?
How VOCs are trapped in the adsorbents?
What adsorbents work best for VOCs and Purge and Trap analysis?
What trap should be used for different classes of VOCs?
Conditioning the trap tips
How t...2022-08-3023 min
TACS Talks PodcastAutomate your Sample Dilution with the SimPrep Simple Automation Preparation SystemIn this podcast, we will be discussing how to automate your sample dilution process with the SimPrep Simple Automation Preparation System.
Our guest speaker is Jacob Herrington with who is a Product Manager for the Automation systems at Teledyne CETAC. Jake is going to tell us about this product, what market and applications it was designed for and some of the unique features and benefits it offers for these applications and those using it.
Here are some of the topics that will be covered in this podcast:
What is the SimPrep and what does...2022-06-1619 min
TACS Talks PodcastChoosing your GC Column Part 3 - TroubleshootingThis podcast is the third of a three part series on GC Columns. In this episode we will discuss troubleshooting from Purge and Trap all the way to the column. Our guest speaker, Chris English, laboratory manager at Restek Corporation, was interviewed for this podcast to talk about GC Columns.
The podcast covers the following:
Overview of Purge and Trap in relation to troubleshooting - Wet Purge, Dry Purge, Desorb, Desorb Pre-Heat and Bake
What is Purge and Trap and why do we use it?
We will look at different trap selections and injection port connections
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TACS Talks PodcastIntroduction to Method 8260 C and DIn this podcast, we will be discussing EPA Method 8260. This episode is primarily useful for mid-level lab techs or analysts who are interested in a brief introduction to the method, or use the method in their career but do not know what is going on under the surface.
This podcast discussed the following:
What is EPA Method 8260?
What laboratory instruments and techniques are used in this EPA method?
What are the differences between the latest revisions C and D?
Terminology and QC requirements in the method
Equipment parameters and personal TIC observations
Hydrogen as an alternative c...2022-05-0220 min
TACS Talks PodcastElk River Chemical Spill and Developing a Method to Identify and Detect ContaminantsIn this podcast, we interviewed Niranjan Selar, the Water Quality and Treatment Laboratory Manager at the Greater Cincinnati Water Works, where he has been working for 18 years. Niranjan talks about his role in creating a method to identify and detect the contaminant compounds as they came down the Ohio River and into the Greater Cincinnati Water Works intake for the 2014 Elk River chemical spill.
The following was discussed on this podcast:
What is the 2014 Elk River chemical spill. How it happened and how it related to Greater Cincinnati Water Works and the Ohio River.
Identification of w...2022-04-1920 min
TACS Talks PodcastEPA Method 524 Series for VOC Drinking Water AnalysisIn this podcast we have invited Tom Hartlein to join us to share and explain his experience with EPA Method 524 for VOC Drinking Water analysis and Purge and Trap. Tom is currently the VOC Technical product manager at Tekmar and has over 30 years experience with this technology.
Some topics that will be discussed:
History behind EPA Method 524 and why it was developed.
Challenges within drinking water method 524
Troublesome compounds within Method 524 series and how to optimize purge and trap conditions to yield better recovery
Differences between EPA Methods 524.2, 524.3 and 524.4
For additional information on Purge and...2022-03-1621 min
TACS Talks PodcastIntroduction to Thermal Vacuum GaugesIn this podcast we will be providing an introduction to Thermal Vacuum Gauges.
Our guest speaker is Doug Baker with who is the Director of Sales and Business Development at Teledyne Hastings. Doug is going to talk with us today about Thermal Vacuum Gauges, what they are, how they work, applications and best practices.
Here are some of the things that will be discussed:
What is are Thermal Vacuum Gauges?
How the gauges work?
Three specific types of Vacuum Gauges
What are the benefits of thermocouple vacuum gauges?
What industries or applications are best s...2022-02-2320 min
TACS Talks PodcastIntroduction to APS-7650G Gravimetric Sample Prep System for the New Oils MarketIn this podcast, we will be discussing the APS-7650G Gravimetric Sample Prep Station for Oils sampling.
Our guest speaker is Jacob Herrington with who is a Product Manager for the APS-7650G at Teledyne CETAC. Jake is going to tell us about this new product, what market and applications it was designed for and some of the unique features and benefits it offers for these applications and those using it.
Here are some of the topics that will be covered in this podcast:
Description on what the APS-7650G is and what applications it...2022-01-2718 min
TACS Talks PodcastChoosing your GC Column Part 2 - Method Development Transfer From One Column to Another for VOC Purge and TrapThis podcast is the second of a of a two part series on GC Columns. In this episode we will discuss the method development transfer from one column to another for VOC purge and trap. best column for your purge and trap volatiles analysis. Our guest speaker, Chris English, laboratory manager at Restek Corporation, was interviewed for this podcast to talk about GC Columns.
The podcast covers the following:
Quick overview of part 1 and how it relates to this part of the series – method development?
What is ProEZGC and how to use it?
Some considerations to usin...2022-01-2622 min
TACS Talks PodcastChoosing your GC Column Part 1 - Purge and Trap VolatilesThis podcast is the first of a two part series on GC Columns. In this episode we will discuss the best column for your purge and trap volatiles analysis. Our guest speaker, Chris English, laboratory manager at Restek Corporation, was interviewed for this podcast to talk about GC Columns.
The podcast covers the following:
What is the best column for Purge and Trap analysis?
What are the benefits of using a shorter, narrow bore column?
When to use a longer column and how much longer run time would be used?
If you switch to a shorter o...2022-01-2418 min
TACS Talks PodcastA Day in the Life of a Quality Control (QC) ChemistOn this podcast, we will talk about a day in the life of a QC Chemist, what they do and how they do it.
Sara Kennedy is our guest speaker for this podcast. Sara is the Application/QC Chemist at Teledyne Leeman Labs and is responsible for the Mercury Analyzers.
Some additional topics that will be discussed:
What a typical day looks like morning and afternoon
Steps to preparing chemical reagents and standards
Process for performing analytical tests
Daily challenges one might come across
Most rewarding aspects of the job
Tips for becoming a Q...2021-12-0314 minTACS Talks PodcastPart 3 Evolution of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) AnalysisThis podcast is the third and final part of the Evolution series. This part 3 podcast discusses the evolution of TOC or Total Organic Carbon.
Part 1 discussed ICP - Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometers
Part 2 covered Mercury Analyzers
The podcast covers the following:
History of TOC
Markets and Applications
How TOC instruments impact our day-to-day lives
Our guest speaker is Tyler Trent with who the Elemental Marketing Manager at Teledyne Tekmar.
For more information on TOC visit - https://www.teledynetekmar.com/products/total-organic-carbon-(toc)
To learn more about the Theory of TOC visi...2021-11-0419 minTACS Talks PodcastMass Flow Controller Best PracticesIn this podcast we will be discussing best practices for Mass Flow Controllers.
Our guest speaker is Doug Baker with who is the Director of Sales and Business Development at Teledyne Hastings. Doug is going to talk with us today about Mass Flow Controllers, what they are, how they work, applications and best practices.
Here are some of the things that will be discussed:
What is a Mass Flow Controller?
Industries or applications best suited to use Mass Flow Controllers
Best practices
Unique features on Mass Flow Controllers
How to determine which Mass Flow...2021-09-2120 min
TACS Talks PodcastIntroduction to Laser AblationIn this podcast we will give listeners an introduction to Laser Ablation.
Our guest speaker is Damon Green with who is VP of Technology and the Manager of the laser group at Teledyne.
Here are some of the things that Damon will talk about:
What is Laser Ablation?
A brief history of Laser Ablation?
Laser ablation vs other analytical techniques
When to use laser ablation – what are advantages of using LA?
Most commonly use applications
For more information on Laser Ablation, click here
Here are some previously recorded webinars that might be o...2021-08-1021 minTACS Talks PodcastInsights into an Apps ChemistWe thought this would be a helpful podcast for those who are interested in exploring a career path as an applications chemist. Our guest speaker, Jeramiah Bradley will provide insights into the following:
What it takes to become an applications chemist
What a typical day in the life of one looks like
Helpful tips for someone looking to get into this field
Our guest speaker, Jeramiah Bradley, is currently an applications chemist with Teledyne Tekmar and he has been working at Tekmar for a little over two years.
For more information on Tekmar visit: www.tel...2021-07-1312 minTACS Talks PodcastIntroduction to the APS-7450V Volumetric Sample Prep StationIn this podcast, we will be discussing the new APS-7450V Volumetric Sample Prep Station which was launch by Teledyne CETAC in the spring of 2021.
Our guest speaker is Jacob Herrington with who is a Product Manager for the APS-7450V at Teledyne CETAC. Jake is going to talk about the following:
What is the APS-7450V
What market and applications it was designed for
Some of the unique features and benefits it offers for these applications and those using it.
If you are interested in more information on the APS-7450V, here are some he...2021-06-2519 minTACS Talks PodcastFundamentals of Purge and TrapIn this podcast, we will be discussing the Fundamentals of Purge and Trap covering the following topics:
What purge and trap is
The history behind it
What markets and applications use this technology
Various other aspects relating to Purge and Trap.
Our guest speaker for this podcast is Tom Hartlein with Teledyne Tekmar. Tom is currently the VOC Technical product manager at Tekmar and has over 30-years experience with this technology.
For more information on Purge and Trap, please visit our website2021-06-0924 minTACS Talks PodcastPart 2 Evolution of Analytical Instrumentation - Hg (Mercury) AnalyzersJoin us in part 2 of this 3 part series discussing the evolution of analytical instrumentation over the last 30 plus years. This second part will focus on Hg (Mercury) Analyzers from Teledyne Leeman Labs. Jeff Forsberg, technical product manager, will walk the listener through a journey of how Mercury analysis has evolved during this timeframe.
Jeff will cover the following topics:
History
Markets
Applications
How the mercury analyzers impact our day-to-day lives
For more information on Teledyne Leeman Labs, visit our website or to learn about Mercury products. 2021-05-1819 minTACS Talks PodcastPart 1 Evolution of Analytical Instrumentation - ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) SpectrometersJoin us in this 3 part series discussing the evolution of analytical instrumentation over the last 30 plus years. This first part will focus on ICP Spectrometers from Teledyne Leeman Labs. Manny Almeida, technical product manager, will walk the listener through a journey of how ICP has evolved during this timeframe.
Manny will cover the following topics:
Background and theory on what the ICP instrumentation does
What markets and applications utilize ICP
How ICPs have evolved over the past 30 years
For more information on Teledyne Leeman Labs, visit https://www.teledyneleemanlabs.com and to learn about ICP p...2021-04-2833 minTACS Talks PodcastBasic Troubleshooting for ICP-OESJoin us for this webinar audio presentation and learn more about basic troubleshooting for ICP-OES. Manny Almeida, ICP Technical Product Manager for Teledyne Leeman Labs, will be presenting this.
This presentation will cover the following topics:
Strategies to isolate the component causing the problem
Simple diagnostic tests
Sample introduction troubleshooting
Maintenance tips to prevent problems
2020-09-151h 04TACS Talks PodcastLaser Ablation 201: Applications of Laser Ablation and Data Reduction StrategiesThis audio webinar presentation is part 3 of a 3 part series. The presentation will be particularly valuable for those scientists who are interested in seeing how the large data sets associated with high speed mapping are interrogated to find the elements or regions of concern within a sample.
This presentation will cover examples of high speed mapping applications with an overview of Teledyne's HDIP data reduction software.
Listeners will come away with an understanding of how to process large data sets with HDIP software along with the tools & advantages that it can provide over other data r...2020-09-141h 02TACS Talks PodcastLaser Ablation 102: the Evolution of LA-ICP-MS Through Collaborative ScienceThis audio webinar presentation is part 2 of 3 in a series. It was recorded for anyone interested in keeping up with the newest developments in LA-ICP-MS and how it is helping scientists improve their research by pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
This presentation will cover the following topics:
History of Laser Ablation
History of Sample Chamber Designs
Development of the Iridia/ Cobalt Cell/ HDIP
High Speed Mapping Applications Utilizing New PMI Products
Listenerss will leave with an understanding of where this technique began and, more importantly, where the technique is going. We'll discuss applications tha...2020-09-1450 minTACS Talks PodcastLaser Ablation 101: An introduction to the Technique of LA-ICP-MSJoin us for this webinar audio presentation. This presentation is designed for anyone interested in laser ablation that isn't familiar with the technique and would like to identify its advantages and applications of relevance.
The following topics will be covered:
• What is Laser Ablation ICP-MS
• Laser Sources and Selection
• Laser Ablation vs Other Analytical Techniques
• Fractionation Effects & Application Examples
Listeners will leave with an understanding of why labs would utilize laser ablation for elemental analysis and its advantages over aqueous analyses. Listeners w...2020-09-1439 minTACS Talks PodcastTeledyne CETAC Carousel Autosamplers for Low and Medium Volume Liquid Samples Webinar RecordingEnjoy this webinar audio that will provide information on use of carousel type autosamplers with an integrated enclosure for high sensitivity ICP-MS work; benefits include ability to handle low-volume (less than 2mL) samples while preventing sample contamination. These autosamplers can be used as standalone systems or with another accessory such as the Aridus3 Desolvating Nebulizer System.
The audio presentation will cover the following information on the ASX-110FR and ASX-112FR Carousel Autosamplers:
Autosampler setup, rinse station options and integrated enclosure
Autosampler sample rack and vial options
Autosampler maintenance and troubleshooting
This presentation is designed for...2020-09-1046 min