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Scrubbers Course: Installation and Retrofit

Online 300-hour course in scrubbers: installation and retrofit. 6 modules covering the MARPOL Convention, Annex VI, regulations 4 and 14, Resolution MEPC.340(77) 2021 Guidelines on exhaust gas cleaning systems and Ansys Fluent. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the chemical principles and technologies of SOx scrubbing.

02

Size scrubber towers and their auxiliary systems.

03

Design the integration of a scrubber into an existing vessel.

04

Apply the EGCS guidelines and discharge regulations.

05

Manage the operation and maintenance of the system.

06

Assess cost-effectiveness against the use of low-sulphur fuels.

07

Develop a complete scrubber retrofit project.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Retrofit project engineer who wants to specialise in Scrubbers: installation and retrofit.
  • Technical superintendent who wants to specialise in Scrubbers: installation and retrofit.
  • Chief engineer who wants to specialise in Scrubbers: installation and retrofit.
  • Gas treatment engineer who wants to specialise in Scrubbers: installation and retrofit.
  • Commissioning technician who wants to specialise in Scrubbers: installation and retrofit.
  • Maritime environmental inspector who wants to specialise in Scrubbers: installation and retrofit.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter shipping companies.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • MARPOL Convention, Annex VI, regulations 4 and 14
  • Resolution MEPC.340(77) 2021 Guidelines on exhaust gas cleaning systems
  • Directive (EU) 2016/802 on the reduction of the sulphur content of certain fuels
  • Resolution MEPC.320(74) 2019 Guidelines for the consistent implementation of the 0.50% sulphur limit
  • ISO 8217 Specifications for marine fuels
  • SOLAS Convention, Chapter II-1
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Global and ECA-zone sulphur limits
  2. 1.2Equivalent methods under regulation 4 of Annex VI
  3. 1.3SO2 absorption chemistry
  4. 1.4Open-loop scrubbers
  5. 1.5Closed-loop systems with caustic soda
  6. 1.6Hybrid dual-mode systems
  7. 1.7Dry lime scrubbers
  8. 1.8Particulate retention
  9. 1.9HSFO-VLSFO price differential
  10. 1.10Case study: scrubber versus low-sulphur fuel
  1. 2.1In-line and U-shaped towers
  2. 2.2Multi-inlet towers for several consumers
  3. 2.3Gas flow and pressure drop
  4. 2.4Washwater flow rate
  5. 2.5Pumps and corrosion-resistant materials
  6. 2.6Droplet separators
  7. 2.7Bypass valves and dampers
  8. 2.8Washwater treatment
  9. 2.9Sludge and holding tanks
  10. 2.10Laboratory: sizing a scrubber tower
  1. 3.1On-board feasibility study
  2. 3.2Laser scanning of the funnel
  3. 3.3Integration with the heat shield
  4. 3.4Structural modification of the funnel
  5. 3.5Hull penetrations and discharge piping
  6. 3.6Effect on weight and stability
  7. 3.7Electrical and automation integration
  8. 3.8Class and flag approval
  9. 3.9Installation in dock or at sea
  10. 3.10Workshop: scrubber layout on a bulk carrier
  1. 4.1EGCS Guidelines 2021
  2. 4.2Type A and B approval schemes
  3. 4.3Continuous SO2/CO2 monitoring
  4. 4.4pH, PAH and turbidity criteria
  5. 4.5Local bans on open-loop systems
  6. 4.6European sulphur directive
  7. 4.7System record book
  8. 4.8Malfunctions and notification to the administration
  9. 4.9Debate on environmental impact
  10. 4.10Practice: calculating the SO2/CO2 ratio
  1. 5.1Commissioning and testing
  2. 5.2pH control and dosing
  3. 5.3Corrosion and material selection
  4. 5.4Maintenance of pumps and nozzles
  5. 5.5Sludge management in port
  6. 5.6Common faults and their diagnosis
  7. 5.7Crew training
  8. 5.8Power consumption and penalty
  9. 5.9Economic performance in service
  10. 5.10Case study: fault in a hybrid scrubber
  1. 6.1Vessel selection
  2. 6.2Economic analysis of the investment
  3. 6.3Technology selection
  4. 6.4Tower and pump sizing
  5. 6.5Integration into the funnel
  6. 6.6Installation plan
  7. 6.7Compliance plan
  8. 6.8Operation plan
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Ansys Fluent, AVEVA Marine, Leica Cyclone, NAPA, AutoCAD Plant 3D, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The practical exercises are based on real procedures for sizing an exhaust gas cleaning system, studying funnel integration using 3D scanning, and verifying washwater discharges. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry-mentored:lecturers with experience in formation, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with OT cybersecurity, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Vessel selection

Explain the chemical principles and technologies of SOx scrubbing.

Economic analysis of the investment

Size scrubber towers and their auxiliary systems.

Technology selection

Design the integration of a scrubber into an existing vessel.

Tower and pump sizing

Apply the EGCS guidelines and discharge regulations.

Integration into the funnel

Manage the operation and maintenance of the system.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Retrofit project engineerTechnical superintendentChief engineerGas treatment engineerCommissioning technicianMaritime environmental inspector
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of between 10 and 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You work with Ansys Fluent, AVEVA Marine, Leica Cyclone, NAPA, AutoCAD Plant 3D. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM Institute own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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