Diploma in Fuel Systems and Pollution Control
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in fuel systems and contamination control. 8 modules covering fuel system architecture, components, tank safety, fuel quality, water, particulate and microbial contamination, and maintenance, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the fuel system architecture of an aircraft.
Select and analyse fuel system components.
Apply fuel tank safety and inerting requirements.
Control fuel quality throughout the supply chain.
Prevent and detect water and particulate contamination.
Manage microbial contamination in tanks.
Plan the maintenance and inspection of fuel systems.
Who it's for
- Fuel systems engineers at aircraft manufacturers.
- Fuel quality technicians.
- Fuel supply facility inspectors.
- Aircraft maintenance technicians.
- System safety engineers.
- Fuel operations managers at airlines and airports.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join an aircraft manufacturer.
What you'll work with
- CS-25 Subpart E (powerplant)
- SFAR 88 (14 CFR Part 21, fuel tank system safety)
- ASTM D1655 (aviation turbine fuel specification)
- EI/JIG 1530 (quality assurance of aviation fuel supply)
- JIG 1 (into-plane fuelling standards)
- Def Stan 91-091 (Jet A-1 turbine fuel specification)
- ASTM D6469 (guide to microbial contamination in fuels)
- ASTM D3240 (undissolved water in aviation fuel)
- Simcenter Flomaster
- Simcenter Amesim
- ANSYS Fluent
- MATLAB/Simulink
8 modules
1.1Integral and wing tanks1.2Engine and APU feed1.3Transfer and balancing1.4Refuelling and defuelling1.5Tank venting1.6Fuel jettison1.7Fuel as a heat sink1.8Subpart E requirements1.9Helicopter fuel systems1.10Workshop: fuel system schematic of a twin-engine aircraft
2.1Boost and ejector pumps2.2Shut-off and transfer valves2.3Filters and filter clogging2.4Capacitive fuel quantity measurement2.5Flow and temperature indication2.6Pipes and couplings2.7Seals and compatibility2.8Hydraulic modelling of the system2.9Component reliability2.10Practical exercise: modelling of a feed circuit
3.1Ullage flammability3.2SFAR 88 requirements3.3Ignition sources3.4Nitrogen inerting systems3.5Lightning protection3.6Static electricity3.7Fuel tank explosions: lessons learned3.8Safety analysis3.9CDCCL instructions3.10Case study: ignition source analysis
4.1Specifications and certificates4.2Supply chain into-plane4.3Receipt tests4.4Appearance and visual checks4.5Conductivity and additives4.6Cross-contamination4.7Quality documentation4.8EI/JIG 1530 standards4.9Sampling and retention4.10Lab: control tests on a batch
5.1Dissolved and free water5.2Tank sumping5.3Free water detection5.4Filter water separators5.5Filter monitors5.6Particulates and their origin5.7Cleanliness levels5.8Ice formation in filters5.9Icing inhibitors5.10Practical exercise: interpretation of sump drain results
6.1Microorganisms in fuel6.2Growth conditions6.3Effects on tanks and sensors6.4Detection methods6.5ASTM D6469 guide6.6Biocides and their application6.7Tank cleaning6.8Monitoring programmes6.9Microbially induced corrosion6.10Case study: microbial control plan for a fleet
7.1Tank entry and safety7.2Inspection of structures and sealants7.3Leak repair7.4Calibration of gauging systems7.5Functional tests7.6Inspection of airport facilities7.7Staff training7.8Management of quality incidents7.9Maintenance records7.10Workshop: tank entry procedure
8.1Description of the aircraft and mission8.2Proposed architecture8.3Hydraulic analysis8.4Flammability analysis8.5Quality control plan8.6Microbial monitoring programme8.7Maintenance plan8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Simcenter Flomaster, Simcenter Amesim, ANSYS Fluent and MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for airport fuel inspection and quality control, microbial contamination detection and fuel tank safety analysis. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: CS-25 Subpart E, SFAR 88, ASTM D1655, EI/JIG 1530, JIG 1, Def Stan 91-091, ASTM D6469, ASTM D3240.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Simcenter Flomaster, Simcenter Amesim, ANSYS Fluent and MATLAB/Simulink, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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