Course in Storage and Compression at 350/700 bar
Online course of 300 h in storage and compression at 350/700 bar. 6 modules covering ISO 19880-1, ISO 14687 and NIST REFPROP. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the thermodynamic behaviour of hydrogen at 350 and 700 bar.
Select the pressure vessel type suited to each application.
Size compression trains and cascade storage banks.
Apply SAE J2601 filling protocols at refuelling stations.
Identify the risks of leakage, embrittlement and ignition in high-pressure installations.
Interpret the approval regulations and pressure equipment standards that apply.
Technically and economically evaluate a complete compressed storage system.
Who it's for
- Hydrogen systems engineer looking to specialise in Storage and Compression at 350/700 bar.
- Hydrogen refuelling station technician looking to specialise in Storage and Compression at 350/700 bar.
- Pressure vessel engineer looking to specialise in Storage and Compression at 350/700 bar.
- Industrial safety manager looking to specialise in Storage and Compression at 350/700 bar.
- Hydrogen mobility consultant looking to specialise in Storage and Compression at 350/700 bar.
- Project manager for refuelling infrastructure looking to specialise in Storage and Compression at 350/700 bar.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences looking to enter the hydrogen mobility sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 19880-1
- ISO 14687
- SAE J2601
- ISO 17268
- UN Regulation No. 134 (UN R134)
- ISO 19881
- Directive 2014/68/EU of pressure equipment
- ISO 11114-4
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Equation of state and compressibility factor Z1.2Volumetric and gravimetric density at 350 and 700 bar1.3Inverse Joule-Thomson effect of hydrogen1.4Adiabatic heating during rapid filling1.5Hydrogen embrittlement in steels and alloys1.6Permeation through polymer liners1.7Flammability limits and minimum ignition energy1.8Fuel quality according to ISO 146871.9Comparison with liquid hydrogen and LOHC carriers1.10Workshop: calculating stored mass with REFPROP
2.1Classification of Type I, II, III and IV cylinders2.2Carbon fibre and epoxy resins in the overwrap2.3High-density polyethylene and aluminium liners2.4Filament winding and winding angles2.5Burst ratio and design safety factors2.6Hydraulic cycling and burst tests2.7Localised fire, drop and penetration tests2.8OTV valves and TPRD devices2.9Service life, periodic inspection and cylinder retirement2.10Case study: selecting tanks for an urban bus
3.1Lubricated and dry reciprocating piston compressors3.2Metal diaphragm compressors3.3Ionic liquid compressors3.4Electrochemical and metal hydride compression3.5Stages, compression ratio and intercooling3.6Specific energy consumption in kWh/kg3.7Sealing, leakage and sealing materials3.8Reliability and maintenance of compressors3.9Booster compression from tube trailers3.10Laboratory: sizing a multistage compression train
4.1Architecture of a 350 and 700 bar station4.2Cascade storage using pressure banks4.3Precooling to −40 °C and dispensers4.4SAE J2601 filling protocols4.5Vehicle-to-dispenser communication according to SAE J27994.6Nozzles and receptacles according to ISO 172684.7Metrology and measurement of dispensed mass4.8High-flow refuelling of heavy vehicles4.9State of charge, temperature limit and filling rate4.10Practice: simulating a 700 bar fill
5.1HAZOP analysis of a compression station5.2ATEX zone classification and safety distances5.3Leak detection, venting and emergency shutdown5.4Tank approval according to UN R1345.5Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU5.6Road transport of compressed gas under ADR5.7Levelised cost of compression and storage5.8Lessons learned from refuelling station incidents5.9Self-protection plan and emergency response5.10Case study: risk analysis with HyRAM+
6.1Definition of the use case and daily demand6.2Selection of working pressure and vessel type6.3Sizing of compression and cascade banks6.4Energy balance of the complete system6.5Plant layout and safety distances6.6Regulatory compliance matrix6.7CAPEX and OPEX estimation6.8Commissioning and testing 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. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, making 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 NIST REFPROP, Aspen HYSYS, ANSYS Mechanical, HyRAM+, MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or trial versions. The exercises are based on real sizing procedures for a 700 bar refuelling station, simulation of a rapid fill with precooling, and leakage risk assessment in a cylinder park. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus a final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the thermodynamic behaviour of hydrogen at 350 and 700 bar.
Select the pressure vessel type suited to each application.
Size compression trains and cascade storage banks.
Apply SAE J2601 filling protocols at refuelling stations.
Identify the risks of leakage, embrittlement and ignition in high-pressure installations.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Spanish-language proficiency sufficient to follow 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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with NIST REFPROP, Aspen HYSYS, ANSYS Mechanical, HyRAM+, MATLAB/Simulink. Free, academic or trial versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma of your own upon passing continuous assessment and the final integrative 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 recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.
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