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Master’s in Heavy-Duty Diesel Stage V/Tier 4 Final and Aftertreatment Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in heavy-duty diesel engineering for Stage V/Tier 4 Final and aftertreatment, structured in 12 modules covering modern diesel combustion, non-road emissions regulations, DOC, DPF, SCR, aftertreatment control, machine integration, fuels and lubricants, diagnostics, emissions testing and technology trends, 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

Explain emissions formation in modern diesel engines.

02

Apply Stage V and Tier 4 Final regulations.

03

Size DOC, DPF and SCR systems.

04

Calibrate aftertreatment control strategies.

05

Integrate aftertreatment in off-road machines.

06

Diagnose and maintain aftertreatment systems.

07

Carry out emissions tests on the bench and in the field.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Aftertreatment engineers.
  • Diesel engine calibration engineers.
  • Emissions homologation engineers.
  • Machinery diagnostic technicians.
  • Emissions test engineers.
  • Industrial engine product specialists.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to join an engine manufacturer.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 (emissions from non-road mobile machinery)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/654 (technical requirements)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/655 (in-service monitoring)
  • 40 CFR Part 1039 (EPA Tier 4)
  • ISO 22241 (AUS 32 NOx reduction agent)
  • UNE-EN 590 (diesel fuel)
  • UNE-EN 15940 (paraffinic fuels)
  • ISO 8178 (engine emissions measurement)
  • GT-SUITE
  • AVL Boost
  • INCA (ETAS)
  • MATLAB/Simulink
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1NOx and particulate formation
  2. 1.2NOx-particulate trade-off
  3. 1.3Common rail injection
  4. 1.4Multiple injection strategies
  5. 1.5Exhaust gas recirculation
  6. 1.6Variable geometry turbochargers
  7. 1.7Low-temperature combustion
  8. 1.8Combustion diagnostics
  9. 1.9Efficiency and fuel consumption
  10. 1.10Lab: in-cylinder pressure analysis
  1. 2.1European Stage V
  2. 2.2EPA Tier 4 Final
  3. 2.3Limits by power band
  4. 2.4Particle number limit
  5. 2.5NRSC and NRTC cycles
  6. 2.6Engine certification
  7. 2.7In-service monitoring
  8. 2.8NOx control requirements
  9. 2.9Regulations in other markets
  10. 2.10Case study: compliance matrix
  1. 3.1Oxidation reactions
  2. 3.2Light-off temperature
  3. 3.3Sulphur and phosphorus poisoning
  4. 3.4Substrate design
  5. 3.5HC and CO conversion
  6. 3.6NO2 generation
  7. 3.7Influence of the fuel
  8. 3.8Thermal degradation of the catalyst
  9. 3.9DOC efficiency diagnostics
  10. 3.10Practical: light-off curve
  1. 4.1Filter materials
  2. 4.2Passive regeneration with NO2
  3. 4.3Active regeneration by post-injection
  4. 4.4Ash accumulation
  5. 4.5Back pressure and fuel consumption
  6. 4.6Soot loading models
  7. 4.7Failure modes
  8. 4.8Filter cleaning
  9. 4.9DPF diagnostics by differential pressure
  10. 4.10Lab: soot load estimation
  1. 5.1SCR principle
  2. 5.2AUS 32 urea solution
  3. 5.3Urea dosing
  4. 5.4Ammonia slip
  5. 5.5Ammonia slip catalyst
  6. 5.6Copper zeolite catalysts
  7. 5.7Mixing and evaporation
  8. 5.8Urea crystallisation
  9. 5.9System control
  10. 5.10Workshop: dosing diagnostics
  1. 6.1NOx sensors
  2. 6.2Particulate sensors
  3. 6.3Control models
  4. 6.4Control strategies
  5. 6.5On-board diagnostics
  6. 6.6Operator inducement measures
  7. 6.7NOx control calibration
  8. 6.8Aftertreatment control software
  9. 6.9Integration with the engine
  10. 6.10Practical: dosing calibration
  1. 7.1Aftertreatment packaging
  2. 7.2System thermal management
  3. 7.3Vibration and mountings
  4. 7.4Thermal safety of hot surfaces
  5. 7.5Accessibility for maintenance
  6. 7.6Noise and integrated silencer
  7. 7.7Bracket design
  8. 7.8Validation on the machine
  9. 7.9Costs of the integrated system
  10. 7.10Case study: integration in a backhoe loader
  1. 8.1Diesel fuel to EN 590
  2. 8.2HVO to EN 15940
  3. 8.3Biodiesel and blends
  4. 8.4Sulphur content
  5. 8.5Low-ash oils
  6. 8.6Ash and the DPF
  7. 8.7Urea quality
  8. 8.8Material compatibility
  9. 8.9Fluid contamination
  10. 8.10Practical: effect of HVO on the DPF
  1. 9.1Diagnostic tools
  2. 9.2Fault codes
  3. 9.3Forced regenerations in the workshop
  4. 9.4DPF cleaning
  5. 9.5Sensor replacement
  6. 9.6Common system faults
  7. 9.7Technician training
  8. 9.8Illegal tampering with aftertreatment
  9. 9.9Legal liability of the workshop
  10. 9.10Case study: excessively frequent regenerations
  1. 10.1Engine test benches
  2. 10.2Gas analysers
  3. 10.3Portable PEMS systems
  4. 10.4Test cycles
  5. 10.5Particle number measurement
  6. 10.6Measurement uncertainty
  7. 10.7Accreditation of emissions test laboratories
  8. 10.8Standardised test procedures
  9. 10.9Certification reports
  10. 10.10Lab: PEMS measurement in the field
  1. 11.1Expected regulatory evolution
  2. 11.2Diesel hybridisation
  3. 11.3Hydrogen engines
  4. 11.4Renewable fuels in diesel engines
  5. 11.5Electrification as an alternative
  6. 11.6Fleet retrofitting
  7. 11.7Market trends
  8. 11.8Regional market differences
  9. 11.9Product strategy
  10. 11.10Case study: a manufacturer's roadmap
  1. 12.1Definition of the engine and machine
  2. 12.2Applicable regulatory requirements
  3. 12.3Aftertreatment architecture
  4. 12.4Component sizing
  5. 12.5Control strategy
  6. 12.6System integration
  7. 12.7Test plan
  8. 12.8Cost analysis
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

The programme is taught 100% online 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 you can combine it with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is GT-SUITE, AVL Boost, INCA (ETAS) and MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for bench emissions testing, DPF and SCR system diagnostics and PEMS measurement on machines. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2016/1628; Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/654; Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/655; 40 CFR Part 1039; ISO 22241; UNE-EN 590; UNE-EN 15940; ISO 8178.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 and Delegated Regulations (EU) 2017/654 and 2017/655 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:GT-SUITE, AVL Boost, INCA (ETAS) and MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:A complete aftertreatment system for a defined engine and machine, from regulatory requirements and architecture to component sizing, control strategy, integration and test plan, 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.

Engine, machine and regulations
Define the engine and machine and build the Stage V / Tier 4 Final compliance matrix.
Aftertreatment architecture
Choose the DOC, DPF and SCR architecture and size each component.
Control strategy
Calibrate urea dosing, regeneration and on-board diagnostics.
Integration and test plan
Integrate the system in the machine and plan bench and PEMS emissions tests.
Master's Thesis
A complete aftertreatment system for a defined engine and machine, from regulatory requirements and architecture to component sizing, control strategy, integration and test plan, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Aftertreatment engineerDiesel engine calibration engineerEmissions homologation engineerMachinery diagnostic technicianEmissions test engineerIndustrial engine product specialist
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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FAQ

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 GT-SUITE, AVL Boost, INCA (ETAS) and MATLAB/Simulink, 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 degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme 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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