Seminars

The New York Association of Approved Environmental Laboratories in cooperation with YSI presents a
Dissolved Oxygen and Conductivity Workshop  

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Date and Location

June 14, 2010, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Hyatt Place, Malta/Saratoga Springs, NY

NYAAEL Seminar Brochure (PDF)

Agenda

  Dissolved Oxygen and Conductivity Seminar
Tim Grooms, YSI Incorporated
8:00 Registration
8:30 Session I: Advances in Dissolved
Oxygen Measurement Tech.

  1. Define the sensor based technologies available for measuring DO
  2. Describe the differences between galvanic and polarographic sensors
  3. Describe the differences between Optical & Electrochemical DO technologies
  4. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each technology
  5. Optical Technology, Fact vs Myth
  6. Question and Answers
10:30 Session II: How to Get the Best Dissolved Oxygen Data

  1. Variables that affect Dissolved Oxygen Measurements
  2. Calibration Techniques
  3. Measurement Techniques
  4. Measurement Interferences and Precautions
  5. Care and Maintenance
  6. Review Most Frequently Asked
  7. Questions about DO Measurement
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Session III: The Measurement of Conductivity

  1. Where conductivity is measured
  2. How conductivity is measured
  3. Calibration
  4. Interferences and Precautions
  5. Care and Maintenance
2:30 Written Exam for Contact Hours

Who Should Attend this Seminar?

NELAP’s Quality Assurance Manual states that all personnel must have proof of training in areas that are part of their job description. With this in mind I ask you, “Do you or your laboratory’s employees have proof of this training in their file?” All attendees will receive an attendance certificate. 

NYAAEL has received approval from NYS DEC to provide wastewater operators 4.75 hours of CEU. Anyone interested in receiving these credits, please bring your operator number to the seminar.

Registration

Print and mail this Registration Form (PDF) with your payment or Register Online.

ALL FEES MUST BE PREPAID AND RECEIVED NO LATER THAN June 7, 2010.

Member’s fee for the first attendee: $90.00 (Dues must be current)
Additional attendees – member lab: $80.00
Non-Member Fee: $160.00

NYAAEL TIN# 22-2786329

Fees are non-refundable after June 8, 2010.

Fees may be paid by check–to NYAAEL or by Visa, MC, or American Express.

Lunch is included in total price of registration. Overnight accommodations are the responsibility of the registrant. For additional information call (570)888-4768; FAX (570)882-8538.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation MUST be received in writing. Those postmarked less than five days prior to the event will be subject to a service charge of $35. Registrants who fail to attend and do not cancel prior to the event are liable for the entire registration fee. You may send a substitute.

Directions and Hotel Information

From the NYS Thruway: Take Exit 24 to I- 87 North. Take Exit 12 Malta. Turn left onto Dunning St. Take left onto State Farm Place after 3 roundabouts. Hyatt Place Saratoga/ Malta is on your left-hand side.

From Albany International Airport:
Exit airport using Albany Shaker Road/US 155. Take I-87 North. Take Exit 12 Malta. Turn left onto Dunning St. Take left onto State Farm Place after 3 roundabouts. Hyatt Place Saratoga/Malta is on your left-hand side.

From Points North: Take I-87 south to Exit 12 Malta. Bear right off the exit and proceed around two rotaries. Turn left on State Farm Place. Hyatt Place Saratoga/Malta is on your left-hand side.

Reservations for The Hyatt Place can be made by calling (518) 885-1109. The corporate rate for attendees is $99 for a single/ double. This rate is only good until May 21st. Please call early. Mention that you are with NYAAEL.