This course covers the purpose, design and standards associated with gas sampling. Various sampling
methods, mechanisms of sample distortion, and routine sample system maintenance are discussed. This
course prepares the student to correctly sample gas in the field.

Course Prerequisites

• GTA Web-Based Training
  o None
• GTA Instructor-Led Training
  o Introduction to Gas Chromatography

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will have received instruction designed to assist him/her in
the following:

• State the purpose of gas sampling systems.
• Explain the key considerations for designing a gas sampling system.
• State the standards that govern gas sample system design.
• Discuss mechanisms of gas sampling distortion.
• Describe the various methods of gas sampling.
• State the different composite gas sampling systems.
• List routine maintenance performed on gas sampling systems.

Course Outline

1. Gas Sampling Systems
2. Gas Sampling Methods
3. Composite Sampling Systems
4. Gas Sampling System Maintenance

Recommended Resources

• GTA Gas Sampling Participant Guide
• GTA Gas Sampling Instructor Presentation.
• AGA Report 8, GPA Standards 2145 and 2166, and API MPMS Chapter 14.1
• Internet sites and textbooks related to gas sampling.