Gulf Coast Conference Workshop Registration

	Agenda
	8:00 - 9:00: Material Characterization – Rheology for Polymer and Crude Oil Industries The petrochemical and polymer industries utilize rheology to better understand their materials and how they behave under controlled conditions. This allows users to gain insight into their processes and solve real-world challenges. Relevant applications would include the determination of physical properties (viscoelasticity, molecular weights and distribution, transition temperatures, extensional viscosity), processability (degradation, curing) and flow under extreme conditions (high pressure and temperatures). Here, we will discuss several methods that employ rotational rheometers, extensional rheometers and torque rheometers to address these challenges.
	9:15 - 10:15: Infrared Spectroscopy – FTIR Theory, Sample Handling Techniques, Hands-on Training This workshop will cover the theory behind the Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) technique including what happens to molecules when they are exposed to the infrared and how spectra are recorded by the FT technique. We will also discuss the theory behind several common IR sampling techniques. In addition, live spectrometers will be available to run customer routine/non-toxic samples, time permitting.
	10:30 - 12:00 Thermo Scientific™ OMNIC Software Tutorial for IR/Raman Spectroscopy This workshop will provide an overview of OMNIC spectroscopy software and how it can be used to collect, manipulate and identify infrared, NIR and Raman spectra. Live samples will be scanned to illustrate key features and capabilities in the software. A question and answer forum can help solve specific challenges that spectroscopists encounter.
	1:00 - 1:45 Extrusion Techniques for Polymer and Crude Oil Industries Small, lab-scale extrusion systems provide unique opportunities for material characterization and process development. Formulation studies and a comprehensive understanding of a material’s processability can be realized. Also, rapid process development for direct scale-up leads to improved efficiency due to increased time-to-results and reduced cost of materials. In addition, the creation of sample products, whether injection molded specimens (discs or bars) or final product simulation (sheets, blown film), provides additional analytical opportunities and insight to the material’s properties. Depending on the requirements, various types of systems can be used including micro-compounders, bench-top extruders and torque rheometers, and these will be discussed here.
	2:00 - 3:00: Thermo Scientific TQ Analyst™ Software and Macros - Quantitative software training with pre-programmed operation for FTIR A live demonstration of TQ Analyst software will illustrate FTIR, FT-NIR and Raman quantitative and qualitative methods. You will learn how to diagnose chemometric methods to ensure they accurately predict. Some pitfalls will be covered to avoid improperly modeled methods. In addition, an overview of Macros/Basic automated workflow software will be given. This software is designed to build pre-program quantitative predictions. The Macros language can also automate many other software functions, like basic kinetic routines.
	3:15 - 4:15: FTIR Spectral Interpretation and Problem Solving This session will provide an overview of FTIR interpretation by focusing on several common functional groups. It will cover major hydrocarbons including aliphatic, olefinic and aromatic groups. Additionally, it will discuss carbonyl groups like esters, ketones and carboxylic acids. The session is designed to give an understanding of commonly seen infrared bands and to help better understand infrared data.
	4:15 - 5:00: Micro-Spectroscopic Sampling – FTIR and Raman Microscopy This workshop will highlight the advantages of using Infrared and Raman microscopy techniques in the analysis of micro-scale materials. The presentation will illustrate various applications of both microscopy techniques and the advantages of each based on the type of materials being analyzed.

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	8:00 - 9:00am: Material Characterization – Rheology for Polymer and Crude Oil Industries*
		Tuesday, Oct. 11
		Wednesday, Oct.12
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	9:15 - 10:15am: Infrared Spectroscopy – FTIR Theory, Sample Handling Techniques, Hands-on Training*
		Tuesday, Oct. 11
		Wednesday, Oct.12
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	10:30 - 12:00pm: Thermo Scientific™ OMNIC Software Tutorial for IR/Raman Spectroscopy*
		Tuesday, Oct. 11
		Wednesday, Oct.12
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	1:00 - 1:45pm: Extrusion Techniques for Polymer and Crude Oil Industries*
		Tuesday, Oct. 11
		Wednesday, Oct.12
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	2:00 - 3:00pm: Thermo Scientific TQ Analyst™ Software and Macros - Quantitative software training with pre-programmed operation for FTIR*
		Tuesday, Oct. 11
		Wednesday, Oct.12
		Not interested in this session

	3:15 - 4:15pm: FTIR Spectral Interpretation and Problem Solving*
		Tuesday, Oct. 11
		Wednesday, Oct.12
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	4:15 - 5:00pm: Micro-Spectroscopic Sampling – FTIR and Raman Microscopy*
		Tuesday, Oct. 11
		Wednesday, Oct.12
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Gulf Coast Conference Workshop 2016