Advanced Lab QAQC 4-18 (21040-202)
 
Overview
 


This is an intensive four-day laboratory QA/QC practices course featuring the information and techniques you need to establish and maintain a successful power plant laboratory QA/QC program. You will take home the tools and information you need to:

  • Develop your own defensible laboratory QA/QC program...

  • by satisfying the requirements of:
    • ASTM
    • INPO
    • A2LA
    • EPRI
    • Standard Methods
    • ISO 9000
    • NVLAP
    • EPA

  • Evaluate your existing laboratory QA/QC program...

  • by performing a detailed assessment to determine:
    • How your program stacks up to the requirements
    • Specific case-study data for in-class lectures
    • Specific areas in need of improvements

  • Support your existing QA/QC program...

  • by developing statistically-based protocols for the:
    • Determination of significant bias (shifting mean)
    • Determination of persuasive bias (mean shift beyond 1 sigma)
    • Determination of significant trends (patterns)

  • Answer those difficult QA/QC questions once and for all...

  • by specifying detailed methodologies for:
    • Calibration of instruments
    • Precision checks of analytical methods
    • Accuracy checks for analytical methods
    • Certification of analytical competence
    • Analysis of external standards

Complete Course Outline


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NOTE: Students are encouraged to bring questions or plant chemistry problems to address in class.