Measurements Technology II

The course (theory and laboratory) Measurements Technology II seeks to help students understand and practical familiarize with modern, instrumental analysis techniques for the chemical characterization of materials, which includes determining the qualitative and the quantitative composition of a chemical system. Lectures include the most commonly used techniques of instrumental analysis, such as spectroscopic, chromatographic and special analysis techniques. The courses provide students with the theoretical background to understand the operating principles, methodology and application of appropriate techniques. In all chapters the required instrumentation is also studied in order to to facilitate the understanding of the operation of instruments used and to better exploit their applications. The essential goal is to inform and familiarize students with the basic processes and technologies, which they will face in the future in their working environment.

Objectives

On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: 1. Have acquired basic knowledge concerning the operating principles, instrumentation and the use of instrumental analysis techniques to identify and quantify chemical composition systems. 2. Choose the optimal method of instrumental analysis where appropriate, with particular emphasis in environmental samples and systems 3. Gain experience in conducting laboratory experimental procedures applying instrumental analysis techniques. 4. Develop processing capabilities, evaluate and analyze experimental data. 5. Have the capacity to make technical reports. 6. Have active participation in team work.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites

Syllabus

Course Theory • Course description – Introduction to Instrumental Analysis • Quantification Techniques • UV – VIS spectroscopy • Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy • Flame photometry and atomic absorption spectrophotometer (Part A) • Flame photometry and atomic absorption spectrophotometer (Part B) • Mass Spectrometry (MS) • Introduction to Chromatography Analysis • Gas Chromatography • Paper chromatography and thin layer chromatography • Ion Chromatography Laboratory • Description of the laboratory • Basic laboratory techniques • Sieve analysis of solid samples • Electrolytic and non- electrolytic solutions. Conductivity • Ion selective electrodes • Simultaneous Spectrophotometric Determination of Binary Mixtures • Potentiometric Titration of Acids • Effect of temperature on reaction rate • Ion Exchange Chromatography • Gas chromatography (GC) • Gas chromatography – Mass spectrometry (GC-MS) • Demonstration unit of dry reforming of biogas • Demonstration unit of steam reforming of glycerol