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Course, academic year 2021/2022
  
   
Field Portable Analysis - M240019
Title: Terénní a mobilní analýza
Podoba výuky: lecture+practicals
Guaranteed by: Department of Environmental Chemistry (240)
Faculty: Faculty of Environmental Technology
Actual: from 2019 to 2026
Kolik má semestrů: 1
Semester: winter
Points: winter s.:4
E-Credits: winter s.:4
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:2/1, C+Ex [HT]
Capacity: 12 / 12 (unknown)
Maximální kapacita předmětu: unlimited
Min. number of students: unlimited
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Additional information: https://uchop.vscht.cz/predmety/portables
Enroll for the course repeatedly: - / - / - / 9
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: Martinec Marek Mgr. Ing. Ph.D.
Classification: Chemistry > Analytical Chemistry
Examination dates   Schedule   
This subject contains the following additional online materials
Annotation -
Students will learn the principles of portable analytical methods and their use for analyzes in the field. They learn to choose a suitable analytical method for specific types of samples, learn the principles of correct sampling and in-situ analysis. Students will also acquire practical skills with field analyzers and will be familiar with the basics of safety at work with portable analytic devices.
Last update: Martinec Marek (25.01.2018)
Course completion requirements -

In order to successfully complete this course, students have to obtain a credit and pass the final exam. To obtain credit, students have to actively participate on all exercises. The credit is obligatory condition for admission to the final exam. The final exam will consist of two parts - a written test and an oral exam.

Last update: Martinec Marek (29.01.2018)
Literature -

R:KEALEY, D. a P. J. HAINES. Analytical chemistry. Oxford: BIOS, 2002. Instant notes series. ISBN 1-85996-189-4.

R:ROBINSON, James W., Eileen M. Skelly FRAME a George M. FRAME. Undergraduate instrumental analysis. 6th ed. /. New York: M. Dekker, c2005. ISBN 0-8247-5359-3.

R:ROUESSAC, Francis. a Annick. ROUESSAC. Chemical analysis: modern instrumentation methods and techniques. 2nd ed. Chichester: John Wiley, 2007. ISBN 978-0-470-85903-2.

Last update: Martinec Marek (25.01.2018)
Syllabus -

1. Use of portable analyzers in the field

2. Mobile analysis of hazardous gaseous and volatile substances (PID, FID, ...), CHMI (AIM, MIM, ISKO)

3. Multiparametric probes (pH, ORP, conductivity, DO, ISE, optical and electrochemical electrodes)

4. UV-VIS spectrophotometers, field analysis of the composition of liquids

5. Raman spectrometry and portable Raman spectrometers

6. Infrared spectrometry and portable FT-IR and NIR spectrometers

7. Radioactivity and Geiger-Müller counters

8. Portable gamma spectrometers and portable XRF spectrometers

9. Portable GC-MS detectors, gas chromatography and detectors

10. Sampling and adjustment of samples for field measurements and sample transport

11. Field analysis of gases, liquids and solids

12. Field analysis of unknown and dangerous substances, analysis of valuable items and artwork

13. Safety at work with portable analytical devices

14. First aid in the field

Last update: Martinec Marek (29.01.2018)
Learning resources -

https://uchop.vscht.cz/predmety/portables

Last update: Martinec Marek (25.01.2018)
Learning outcomes -

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Be familiar with portable instrumental analytical methods and choose the appropriate methode of analysis for screening of an unknown location in the field.

Know the basic principles of spectral methods and interpretation of the obtained spectra for the purpose of identification of unknown substances.

To describe the principles of electrochemical and optical sensors, including their calibration, and perform reliable field measurements of physicochemical parameters of water with them.

Analyze data from continuous air quality monitoring stations and know the principles of sensors for gas composition analysis.

Evaluate the quality and reliability of analytical results obtained under field analysis conditions.

Know the principles of sample collection and preparation for field analysis and transport to the laboratory.

Solve specific problems of real sample analysis in the field.

Know the basic principles of safety work with mobile analytical instruments and the basics of first aid.

Last update: Martinec Marek (26.06.2026)
Entry requirements -

Passing Analytical Chemistry I and II or Analytical Chemistry A and B

Last update: Martinec Marek (25.01.2018)
Registration requirements -

General and inorganic chemistry

Organic chemistry

Physics

Physical chemistry

Last update: Martinec Marek (25.01.2018)
Teaching methods
Activity Credits Hours
Účast na přednáškách 0.5 14
Příprava na zkoušku a její absolvování 2 56
Účast na seminářích 1.5 42
4 / 4 112 / 112
 
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