Analysis of EPA-Monitored Volatile Organic Compounds using GC-LUMA

Description:
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from refineries, chemical plants, and other industrial sources must be closely monitored and limited, as they have significant impact on both the environment and human health. Subsets of approximately 100 of these VOCs are measured via EPA methods such as TO-14A and TO-15. While mass spectrometry or a combination of other non-specific detectors can be used to perform these methods, they all suffer from various drawbacks including compound identification, sensitivity, and ease of use. A new approach to VOC analysis utilizing GC-LUMA brings a selective, sensitive, and simple alternative to currently used setups.

Speaker: Alex Hodgson - VUV Analytics
Alex Hodgson is the Applications Manager at VUV Analytics, Inc. In his 6+ years at VUV, he has been instrumental in research focused on hydrocarbons analysis, including the creation of four ASTM/EN standard methods, as well as extensive work on the emerging field of plastic pyrolysis oils. He also leads the charge in the creation of vacuum ultraviolet applications for the flavor and fragrance industries, among a variety of other VUV-related endeavors. Prior to coming to VUV Analytics, Alex was a member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, where his research focused on tobacco exposure biomarkers. He earned a B.S. in biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.S. in biochemistry at the Georgia Institute of Technology.