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Master’s in Electrolyser Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in electrolyser engineering, structured in 12 modules covering electrochemistry, alkaline, PEM, SOEC and AEM electrolysis, balance of plant, power electronics, operation and control, degradation, testing, safety to ISO 22734 and ATEX, and costs, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Apply electrochemical fundamentals to the analysis of electrolysers.

02

Compare alkaline, PEM, SOEC and AEM technologies.

03

Design the balance of plant of an electrolysis installation.

04

Select the power electronics for supplying stacks.

05

Define operating strategies with variable renewables.

06

Assess degradation mechanisms and service life.

07

Apply safety and cost criteria when selecting electrolysers.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Electrolysis engineers
  • Hydrogen process engineers
  • Power electronics engineers
  • Stack test technicians
  • Process safety engineers
  • Hydrogen project managers
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to move into hydrogen
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 22734:2019 (hydrogen generators using water electrolysis)
  • IEC 62282-8-201 (energy storage systems using reversible fuel cell modules)
  • Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX)
  • Directive 1999/92/EC (protection of workers in explosive atmospheres)
  • Directive 2014/68/EU (pressure equipment)
  • IEC 61511 (functional safety in the process industry)
  • ISO 14687 (hydrogen fuel quality)
  • Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 (critical raw materials)
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • Aspen Plus
  • COMSOL Multiphysics
  • Python (Pyomo)
  • PLECS
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Thermodynamics of water splitting
  2. 1.2Reversible and thermoneutral voltage
  3. 1.3Electrode kinetics and the Butler-Volmer equation
  4. 1.4Activation, ohmic and concentration overpotentials
  5. 1.5Polarisation curves
  6. 1.6Faradaic efficiency and losses
  7. 1.7Effect of pressure and temperature
  8. 1.8Catalysts and materials
  9. 1.9Electrochemical characterisation techniques
  10. 1.10Lab: fitting an experimental polarisation curve
  1. 2.1Operating principle
  2. 2.2Potassium hydroxide electrolyte
  3. 2.3Diaphragms and separators
  4. 2.4Nickel electrodes
  5. 2.5Atmospheric and pressurised electrolysers
  6. 2.6Operating range and partial load
  7. 2.7Gas purity and crossover
  8. 2.8Large alkaline plants
  9. 2.9Manufacturers and trends
  10. 2.10Practical: balance of a 10 MW alkaline stack
  1. 3.1Proton exchange membranes
  2. 3.2Iridium and platinum catalysts
  3. 3.3Diffusion layers and bipolar plates
  4. 3.4Operation at high current density
  5. 3.5Dynamic response to variations
  6. 3.6Differential pressure operation
  7. 3.7Water management
  8. 3.8Reducing the use of platinum group metals
  9. 3.9Stack manufacturing
  10. 3.10Lab: dynamic model of a PEM electrolyser in Simulink
  1. 4.1Solid oxide electrolysers
  2. 4.2High-temperature operation
  3. 4.3Waste heat integration
  4. 4.4Co-electrolysis of steam and CO2
  5. 4.5Reversible SOFC/SOEC mode
  6. 4.6Anion exchange membrane electrolysers
  7. 4.7Materials free of noble metals
  8. 4.8Comparative technology readiness
  9. 4.9Technology comparison
  10. 4.10Case study: thermal integration of an industrial SOEC
  1. 5.1Rectifiers and transformers
  2. 5.2Water treatment
  3. 5.3Gas-liquid separators and scrubbing
  4. 5.4Purification: deoxidation and drying
  5. 5.5Stack cooling
  6. 5.6Hydrogen compression
  7. 5.7Venting and flares
  8. 5.8Process instrumentation
  9. 5.9Control system
  10. 5.10Practical: sizing the balance of plant for 20 MW
  1. 6.1Thyristor rectifiers
  2. 6.2IGBT active rectifiers
  3. 6.3Harmonics and power factor
  4. 6.4Direct current requirements
  5. 6.5Ripple and stack efficiency
  6. 6.6Direct coupling to photovoltaics
  7. 6.7DC-DC converters for stacks
  8. 6.8Grid services from electrolysers
  9. 6.9Connection regulations
  10. 6.10Lab: comparison of rectifiers by efficiency and harmonics
  1. 7.1Start-up and shutdown
  2. 7.2Operation with variable renewables
  3. 7.3Load ramps
  4. 7.4Minimum operating load
  5. 7.5Standby mode and hot standby
  6. 7.6Pressure and temperature control
  7. 7.7Safety instrumented systems
  8. 7.8Efficiency optimisation
  9. 7.9Demand response
  10. 7.10Practical: control strategy with a photovoltaic profile
  1. 8.1Degradation mechanisms
  2. 8.2Cycling degradation
  3. 8.3Water contamination
  4. 8.4Accelerated ageing tests
  5. 8.5Cell voltage monitoring
  6. 8.6Stack maintenance
  7. 8.7Stack replacement
  8. 8.8Manufacturer warranties
  9. 8.9Service life models
  10. 8.10Case study: degradation analysis of an operating plant
  1. 9.1EU harmonised test protocols
  2. 9.2Stack test benches
  3. 9.3Efficiency measurement
  4. 9.4Purity tests
  5. 9.5Safety tests
  6. 9.6Factory acceptance tests
  7. 9.7Field tests
  8. 9.8Key performance indicators
  9. 9.9Test reports
  10. 9.10Lab: efficiency test protocol for a stack
  1. 10.1Hydrogen and oxygen hazards
  2. 10.2Flammable mixtures and gas crossover
  3. 10.3ATEX zone classification
  4. 10.4Hydrogen detection
  5. 10.5Container ventilation
  6. 10.6Alkaline electrolyte hazards
  7. 10.7HAZOP and LOPA
  8. 10.8Industrial safety regulations
  9. 10.9Emergency plans
  10. 10.10Workshop: HAZOP study of a PEM electrolyser
  1. 11.1Large-scale stack manufacturing
  2. 11.2Electrolyser gigafactories
  3. 11.3Critical materials and iridium
  4. 11.4European supply chain
  5. 11.5CAPEX cost breakdown
  6. 11.6Learning curves
  7. 11.7Operating costs
  8. 11.8Manufacturer comparison
  9. 11.9Supplier selection
  10. 11.10Practical: comparative analysis of electrolyser bids
  1. 12.1Definition of the application
  2. 12.2Technology selection
  3. 12.3Stack and balance of plant design
  4. 12.4Electrical integration of the plant
  5. 12.5Operating strategy
  6. 12.6Safety analysis
  7. 12.7Economic assessment of the plant
  8. 12.8Conclusions and future work
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
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: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, Aspen Plus, COMSOL Multiphysics, Python (Pyomo) and PLECS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for polarisation curve characterisation, dynamic electrolyser simulation and HAZOP risk analysis. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: ISO 22734:2019 (hydrogen generators using water electrolysis), IEC 62282-8-201 (energy storage systems using reversible fuel cell modules), Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX), Directive 1999/92/EC (protection of workers in explosive atmospheres), Directive 2014/68/EU (pressure equipment), IEC 61511 (functional safety in the process industry), ISO 14687 (hydrogen fuel quality), Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 (critical raw materials).

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 22734:2019, IEC 62282-8-201 and the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MATLAB/Simulink, Aspen Plus, COMSOL Multiphysics, Python (Pyomo) and PLECS, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:a complete electrolysis plant project, from technology selection and stack and balance of plant design to electrical integration, operating strategy, safety analysis and economic assessment, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Electrochemical characterisation
Fit a polarisation curve and build a dynamic PEM model in Simulink.
Balance of plant design
Size the balance of plant for a 20 MW electrolysis installation.
Power supply and control
Select the rectifier and define a control strategy with a PV profile.
Safety and supplier selection
Carry out a HAZOP study and compare electrolyser bids.
Master's Thesis
A complete electrolysis plant project with design, integration, safety and economic assessment, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Electrolysis EngineerHydrogen Process EngineerPower Electronics EngineerStack Test TechnicianProcess Safety EngineerHydrogen Project Manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with MATLAB/Simulink, Aspen Plus, COMSOL Multiphysics, Python (Pyomo) and PLECS, 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 Master's Thesis. 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 in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), 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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