3. HPLC System Design

 

HPLC System

Why is it called HPLC (High Performance/Pressure Liquid Chromatography)?

a) High Performance

b) High Pressure (operating at up to 15,000 psi)

 

Components of a typical HPLC System

1. Solvent

2. Pump

3. Injector

4. HPLC column

5. Detector

6. PC for Data Acquisition

7. Waste

Many modern HPLC systems contain additional design components, such as a degasser, vacuum pump, autosampler, and multiple detectors.