Course in Liquid Hydrogen Storage Systems
300-hour online course in liquid hydrogen storage systems. 6 modules covering IMO Resolution MSC.420(97) Interim recommendations for carriage of liquefied hydrogen in bulk, the IGC Code (International Code for Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk) and Aspen HYSYS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the properties of liquid hydrogen and its challenges.
Design cryogenic tanks with vacuum insulation.
Manage boil-off and pressure in tanks.
Design safe transfer and bunkering systems.
Assess specific risks of cryogenic leaks.
Apply IMO and ISO regulations to liquid hydrogen.
Develop an onboard hydrogen storage system.
Who it's for
- Cryogenic engineer who wants to specialise in Liquid Hydrogen Storage Systems.
- Hydrogen systems engineer who wants to specialise in Liquid Hydrogen Storage Systems.
- Process safety engineer who wants to specialise in Liquid Hydrogen Storage Systems.
- Naval project engineer who wants to specialise in Liquid Hydrogen Storage Systems.
- Energy transition consultant who wants to specialise in Liquid Hydrogen Storage Systems.
- Classification society inspector who wants to specialise in Liquid Hydrogen Storage Systems.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter maritime hydrogen transport.
What you'll work with
- IMO Resolution MSC.420(97) Interim recommendations for carriage of liquefied hydrogen in bulk
- IGC Code International Code for Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk
- IGF Code International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels
- ISO 13985 Liquid hydrogen: land vehicle fuel tanks
- ISO/TR 15916 Basic considerations for the safety of hydrogen systems
- ISO 21009-1 Cryogenic vessels: design, fabrication and inspection
- IMO MSC.1/Circ.1455 Guidelines for the approval of alternative designs
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Liquefaction at -253 °C1.2Ortho and for Hydrogen: Conversion1.3Density and Energy Per Unit Volume1.4Hydrogen Embrittlement of Materials1.5Cryogenic Behaviour of Metals1.6Flammability and Minimum Ignition Energy1.7Evaporation and Boil-off Management1.8Energy Cost of Liquefaction1.9Comparison with compressed hydrogen1.10Case Study: Energy Balance of Liquefaction
2.1Multilayer vacuum-insulated tanks2.2Spherical and cylindrical tanks2.3Materials: austenitic stainless steel and aluminium2.4Supports and thermal bridges2.5Evaporation rate and holding time2.6Pressure control and relief valves2.7Thermal stratification and sloshing2.8Tank acceptance testing2.9Experience of the Suiso Frontier2.10Workshop: calculating the evaporation rate of a tank
3.1Vacuum-insulated pipework3.2Submerged cryogenic pumps3.3Pre-cooling of lines3.4Transfer couplings and disconnection3.5Purging with helium and nitrogen3.6Venting and vent masts3.7Level and temperature instrumentation3.8Transfer losses3.9Bunkering and terminal loading3.10Practical: line cool-down procedure
4.1Liquid hydrogen leak scenarios4.2Pool formation and rapid evaporation4.3Invisible flames and detection4.4Air condensation and oxygen enrichment4.5Classification of hazardous areas4.6HAZOP analysis of cryogenic systems4.7Personnel protection against cryogenic burns4.8Safety distances in port4.9Lessons from industrial incidents4.10Laboratory: HAZOP of a transfer system
5.1Bulk transport of liquid hydrogen5.2Liquid hydrogen as ship fuel5.3IMO interim guidelines for transport5.4IGF Code and alternative design5.5ISO standards on liquid hydrogen5.6International hydrogen logistics chain5.7Comparison with ammonia and LOHC5.8Ongoing demonstration projects5.9Costs and market outlook5.10Case study: Australia–Japan hydrogen logistics chain
6.1Definition of the vessel and energy requirements6.2Sizing the cryogenic tank6.3Material selection and insulation6.4Transfer system design6.5Boil-off management6.6System risk analysis6.7Onboard arrangement and hazardous areas6.8Regulatory approval plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Aspen HYSYS, DNV Phast, ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case work covers real procedures for calculating evaporation rates in cryogenic tanks, HAZOP analysis of transfer systems and onboard tank arrangement design. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Understand the properties of liquid hydrogen and its challenges.
Design cryogenic tanks with vacuum insulation.
Manage boil-off and pressure in tanks.
Design safe transfer and bunkering systems.
Assess specific risks of cryogenic leaks.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Spanish language level sufficient to follow technical standards reading.
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 is 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 Aspen HYSYS, DNV Phast, ANSYS Fluent and COMSOL Multiphysics. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This 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 recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
Related programmes
Course in Innovation in Marine Synthetic Fuels
Online 300 h course in innovation in marine synthetic fuels. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 FuelEU Maritime, the IGF Code (IMO) and Aspen Plus. Assigned…
Ro-Ro Terminals and Logistics Course
Online 300-hour course in Ro-Ro terminals and logistics. 6 modules with SOLAS Convention Chapter II-2, IMO CSS Code and Navis N4. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Premium Cabin Architecture Course
Online course of 300 hours in premium cabin architecture. 6 modules covering the premium cabin brief, modular cabin architecture, integrated building services, comfort, materials and finishes,…
More in Naval, Offshore & Sports Nautical
All Naval, Offshore & Sports Nautical programmes → · How to apply · Fees & financing · Scholarships