Total Flow

I am faced with a bit of a puzzle I hope someone can help with.

I am using a 6890GC with EZChrom CDS to run 2 methods. Both methods are operated in split mode with a split flow of 192 mL/min, the column configured in each method is the same and both methods are operated in constant pressure mode with a nominal flow of 2.4 mL/min.

The Total Flow on one method is 197.1 mL/min but it is 196.6 mL/min on the 2nd method.

Why is there a difference in the Total Flow between the 2 methods?

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  • Hi camelia,

    I don't have a good explanation for this. Some things I notice that could play a factor. It looks like the DB1 specifications may have been entered manually?   This should still not make a difference. Have any of the columns been flow calibrated? Method 1 is isothermal while method two is a an oven ramped (temperature) method again, at start, shouldn't make a difference with constant pressure with the same start temperature. I welcome other community members input. The difference will not create a problem with method functionality.

     

    Regards

    James

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