Course in ISO Standards and Safety in H₂
Online 300-hour course in ISO standards and H₂ safety. 6 modules covering ISO/TR 15916, ISO 22734 and HyRAM+. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the specific hazards of gaseous and liquid hydrogen.
Apply the ISO standards of technical committee TC 197 to real installations.
Classify areas with explosive atmospheres and select suitable equipment.
Carry out HAZOP, LOPA and quantitative risk analyses.
Model the consequences of leaks, fires and explosions.
Interpret the European and national legal framework for industrial safety.
Prepare the complete safety study of a hydrogen installation.
Who it's for
- Industrial safety technician wishing to specialise in ISO Standards and Safety in H₂.
- Process safety engineer wishing to specialise in ISO Standards and Safety in H₂.
- ATEX consultant wishing to specialise in ISO Standards and Safety in H₂.
- Prevention manager at hydrogen plants wishing to specialise in ISO Standards and Safety in H₂.
- Technical standards auditor wishing to specialise in ISO Standards and Safety in H₂.
- Functional safety engineer wishing to specialise in ISO Standards and Safety in H₂.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the hydrogen and industrial gases sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO/TR 15916
- ISO 22734
- ISO 19880-1
- Directiva 2014/34/UE (ATEX)
- Directiva 1999/92/CE
- IEC 60079-10-1
- IEC 61511
- Directiva 2012/18/UE (Seveso III)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Physical properties relevant to safety1.2Flammability and detonability range1.3Invisible flames and thermal radiation1.4Leaks, buoyancy and dispersion1.5Deflagration and transition to detonation1.6Liquid hydrogen and cryogenic risks1.7Asphyxiation and effects on people1.8Embrittlement and material failures1.9Comparison of hazards with other fuels1.10Workshop: analysis of an indoor leak scenario
2.1Structure and work of ISO/TC 1972.2ISO/TR 15916 basic safety considerations2.3ISO 22734 electrolysis generators2.4ISO 19880 service stations2.5ISO 14687 hydrogen quality2.6ISO 16111 metal hydride devices2.7ISO 19884 stationary storage vessels2.8IEC 62282 standards for fuel cells2.9Relationship with national EN and UNE standards2.10Practice: standards matrix for an electrolysis plant
3.1ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU on equipment3.2Directive 1999/92/EC on workplaces3.3Zone classification according to IEC 60079-10-13.4Ventilation and dilution of leaks3.5Hydrogen and flame detection3.6Selection of flameproof electrical equipment3.7Vents, stacks and pressure relief3.8Safety distances and separation3.9Explosion protection document3.10Laboratory: zone classification in an electrolysis container
4.1HAZID and HAZOP methodology4.2LOPA analysis and SIL levels4.3Functional safety according to IEC 615114.4Quantitative risk analysis4.5Consequence modelling of jets and explosions4.6Fault trees and event trees4.7HIAD incident databases4.8Risk tolerability criteria4.9Safety barriers and bow-tie4.10Case study: HAZOP of a PEM electrolyser
5.1Seveso III Directive and hydrogen thresholds5.2Regulation on storage of chemical products5.3Pressure equipment regulation5.4Installation permits and authorisations5.5Process safety management system5.6Internal and external emergency plan5.7Staff training and competences5.8Inspections, audits and continuous improvement5.9Safety culture and human factors5.10Case study: emergency plan for a hydrogen refuelling station
6.1Description of the installation under study6.2Hazard identification6.3ATEX zone classification6.4HAZOP and LOPA analysis6.5Consequence modelling6.6Prevention and mitigation measures6.7Documented regulatory compliance6.8Emergency plan and training6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 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 course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is HyRAM+, DNV PHAST, FLACS-CFD, PHA-Pro, ALOHA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real ATEX zone classification procedures for an electrolysis plant, a HAZOP of a refuelling station, and consequence modelling of an ignited hydrogen jet. Assessment is continuous across each module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Identify the specific hazards of gaseous and liquid hydrogen.
Apply the ISO standards of technical committee TC 197 to real installations.
Classify areas with explosive atmospheres and select suitable equipment.
Carry out HAZOP, LOPA and quantitative risk analyses.
Model the consequences of leaks, fires and explosions.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards texts.
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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with HyRAM+, DNV PHAST, FLACS-CFD, PHA-Pro and ALOHA. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
SEIUM's own diploma upon passing the 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 count towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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