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Master’s in Hydrogen Engines (H₂ ICE) and Off-Road Fuel Cells Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in hydrogen engine (H₂ ICE) and off-road fuel cell engineering. 12 modules covering hydrogen combustion, diesel engine conversion, PEM fuel cells, on-board storage, safety, refuelling infrastructure and UN ECE Regulation No. 134, 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

Analyse hydrogen as an energy carrier in off-road applications.

02

Design hydrogen combustion engines.

03

Size fuel cell systems.

04

Integrate on-board hydrogen storage.

05

Apply safety and explosive atmosphere requirements.

06

Plan refuelling infrastructure.

07

Assess the economic feasibility of hydrogen machines.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Hydrogen engine engineers working on combustion and conversion projects.
  • Fuel cell engineers moving into off-road machinery.
  • Hydrogen safety engineers.
  • Refuelling infrastructure engineers.
  • Systems integration engineers in construction, agricultural or mining equipment.
  • Decarbonisation consultants advising machinery fleets.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the construction machinery sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UN ECE Regulation No. 134 (hydrogen vehicles)
  • ISO 19880-1 (hydrogen fuelling stations)
  • SAE J2601 (refuelling protocols)
  • Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX)
  • Directive 2014/68/EU (pressure equipment)
  • ISO 14687 (hydrogen fuel quality)
  • IEC 62282-2-100 (fuel cell modules)
  • GT-SUITE
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • AVL Cruise M
  • Ansys Fluent
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Production methods
  2. 1.2Classification by origin
  3. 1.3Physical and chemical properties
  4. 1.4Gravimetric and volumetric energy density
  5. 1.5Characteristic hazards of hydrogen
  6. 1.6Value chain
  7. 1.7Refuelling stations
  8. 1.8European hydrogen strategy
  9. 1.9Current and projected costs
  10. 1.10Case study: hydrogen supply to a construction site
  1. 2.1Hydrogen combustion
  2. 2.2Pre-ignition and auto-ignition
  3. 2.3Flashback
  4. 2.4Port injection versus direct injection
  5. 2.5Lean-burn operation
  6. 2.6NOx formation
  7. 2.7Lean-burn turbocharging
  8. 2.8Hydrogen-compatible materials
  9. 2.9Lubricant and crankcase
  10. 2.10Laboratory: lean combustion simulation
  1. 3.1Feasibility of conversion
  2. 3.2Cylinder head modification
  3. 3.3Ignition system
  4. 3.4Gas injectors
  5. 3.5Pistons and compression ratio
  6. 3.6Crankcase ventilation
  7. 3.7Electronic control of the converted engine
  8. 3.8NOx aftertreatment
  9. 3.9Validation of the converted engine
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: engine conversion plan
  1. 4.1Electrochemistry of the PEM cell
  2. 4.2Cell stack design
  3. 4.3Membrane electrode assembly and catalysts
  4. 4.4Balance of plant
  5. 4.5Membrane humidification
  6. 4.6Air compressor
  7. 4.7Fuel cell degradation
  8. 4.8System control
  9. 4.9Fuel cell system efficiency
  10. 4.10Laboratory: polarisation curve
  1. 5.1Type I to IV tanks
  2. 5.2350 and 700 bar pressures
  3. 5.3Cryogenic liquid hydrogen
  4. 5.4Metal hydride storage
  5. 5.5Requirements of UN ECE Regulation No. 134
  6. 5.6Chassis integration
  7. 5.7Storage safety
  8. 5.8Refuelling and connections
  9. 5.9Mass and volume
  10. 5.10Case study: tanks for a tractor
  1. 6.1Hybridisation architectures
  2. 6.2Fuel cell and battery sizing
  3. 6.3Energy management
  4. 6.4Transient response of the fuel cell
  5. 6.5Cycling degradation
  6. 6.6DC/DC power converters
  7. 6.7Hybrid system control
  8. 6.8Duty cycles
  9. 6.9Hybrid system simulation
  10. 6.10Practical exercise: fuel cell-battery management strategy
  1. 7.1Fuel cell waste heat
  2. 7.2Large-surface radiators
  3. 7.3Low operating temperature of the fuel cell
  4. 7.4Water management
  5. 7.5Cold start
  6. 7.6Machine integration
  7. 7.7Cooling fans
  8. 7.8Thermal simulation of the circuit
  9. 7.9Circuit design
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: thermal sizing of a 150 kW fuel cell
  1. 8.1Flammability limits
  2. 8.2Leaks and permeation
  3. 8.3Hydrogen detection
  4. 8.4Ventilation of enclosed spaces
  5. 8.5Classification of explosive atmospheres
  6. 8.6Hydrogen embrittlement
  7. 8.7Safety regulations
  8. 8.8Station requirements
  9. 8.9Staff training
  10. 8.10Case study: HAZOP of a hydrogen vehicle
  1. 9.1Fixed refuelling stations
  2. 9.2Mobile refuelling stations
  3. 9.3Refuelling protocols
  4. 9.4Compression and storage at the station
  5. 9.5Supply logistics
  6. 9.6Infrastructure costs
  7. 9.7Station regulations
  8. 9.8Permits and licences
  9. 9.9Real refuelling experience
  10. 9.10Case study: mobile station for a quarry
  1. 10.1Type approval of hydrogen vehicles
  2. 10.2Emissions from hydrogen engines
  3. 10.3Pressure equipment
  4. 10.4Requirements of the ATEX Directive
  5. 10.5Machinery Regulation
  6. 10.6Component certification
  7. 10.7Customer requirements
  8. 10.8Applicable ISO standards
  9. 10.9Expected regulatory developments
  10. 10.10Case study: certification route
  1. 11.1Total cost of ownership
  2. 11.2Manufacturer projects
  3. 11.3Comparisons with diesel and battery
  4. 11.4Availability of renewable hydrogen
  5. 11.5Public grants and financing
  6. 11.6Investment risks
  7. 11.7Market for hydrogen machines
  8. 11.8Business adoption strategy
  9. 11.9Lessons learned from projects
  10. 11.10Case study: TCO of diesel, hydrogen and battery
  1. 12.1Machine selection
  2. 12.2Energy requirements of the machine
  3. 12.3Choice between H2 ICE and fuel cell
  4. 12.4Storage sizing
  5. 12.5System thermal management
  6. 12.6Safety analysis
  7. 12.7Supply infrastructure
  8. 12.8Economic feasibility of the project
  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. 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 GT-SUITE, MATLAB/Simulink, AVL Cruise M and Ansys Fluent, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: hydrogen engine testing, fuel cell characterisation and HAZOP safety analysis. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: UN ECE Regulation No. 134, ISO 19880-1, SAE J2601, Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX), Directive 2014/68/EU, ISO 14687, IEC 62282-2-100.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of UN ECE Regulation No. 134, ISO 19880-1 and SAE J2601 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:GT-SUITE, MATLAB/Simulink, AVL Cruise M and Ansys Fluent, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:The design of a hydrogen-powered off-road machine, from energy requirements to economic feasibility, 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.

Machine energy requirements
Select a machine and define its energy and duty cycle requirements.
H2 ICE or fuel cell
Choose and justify the powertrain technology, combustion engine or fuel cell.
Storage and thermal sizing
Size the on-board hydrogen storage and the system thermal management.
Safety and infrastructure
Carry out the safety analysis and plan the supply infrastructure.
Master's Thesis
Economic feasibility study and full project report, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Hydrogen Engine EngineerFuel Cell EngineerHydrogen Safety EngineerRefuelling Infrastructure EngineerSystems Integration EngineerDecarbonisation Consultant
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, MATLAB/Simulink, AVL Cruise M and Ansys Fluent, 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 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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