TACS Talks Podcast

Jan 11 2023 26 ep. 27 mins 5
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Teledyne ACS Talks is a compilation of audio presentations about applications, tips and tricks, product information, how to and other valuable information to aid you with your application and be more productive in your work environment. Teledyne Advanced Chemistry Systems (TACS) is a group of four Teledyne companies manufacturing products for laboratory analysis or for measurement of gas flow and vacuum pressure. •Teledyne CETAC Technologies • Teledyne Hastings Instruments​ • Teledyne Leeman Labs • Teledyne Tekmar

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Purge & Trap Troubleshooting - No Response, Carryover and Contamination

Jan 11 2023 19 mins  
In 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

Choosing the Correct GC Inlet Liner for VOC Purge and Trap Analysis

Oct 19 2022 30 mins  
In 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? an

How Analytical Traps Concentrate VOCs in Purge and Trap

Aug 30 2022 23 mins  
In 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 ar

Automate your Sample Dilution with the SimPrep Simple Automation Preparation System

Jun 15 2022 19 mins  
In 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 b

Choosing your GC Column Part 3 - Troubleshooting

May 25 2022 26 mins  
This 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 troubleshoot

Introduction to Method 8260 C and D

May 02 2022 20 mins  
In 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

Elk River Chemical Spill and Developing a Method to Identify and Detect Contaminants

Apr 19 2022 20 mins  
In 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

EPA Method 524 Series for VOC Drinking Water Analysis

Mar 16 2022 21 mins  
In 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. Challenge

Introduction to Thermal Vacuum Gauges

Feb 22 2022 20 mins  
In 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

Introduction to APS-7650G Gravimetric Sample Prep System for the New Oils Market

Jan 26 2022 18 mins  
In 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 applic