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Master’s in Sealing, Filtration and IP6K9K Protection Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in sealing, filtration and IP6K9K protection engineering. 12 modules covering dust and water protection, IP testing, static and dynamic seals, sealed connectors and electronics, intake and cab filtration, fluid filtration, breathers, elastomer durability and ISO 20653, 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

Specify degrees of protection to IEC 60529 and ISO 20653.

02

Carry out standardised dust and water tests.

03

Design static and dynamic seals.

04

Protect connectors and electronics against water and condensation.

05

Size air and fluid filtration systems.

06

Select elastomers for durability.

07

Validate sealing solutions in an integrated way.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Sealing engineers.
  • Filtration engineers.
  • Environmental validation engineers.
  • Rugged electronics engineers.
  • Test laboratory technicians.
  • Elastomeric materials engineers.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the construction machinery sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 20653 (IP degrees of protection for vehicles)
  • IEC 60529 (degrees of protection of enclosures)
  • ISO 3601 (O-rings)
  • ISO 5011 (intake air filters)
  • UNE-EN 15695-1 (tractor cabs)
  • ISO 12103-1 (test dust)
  • ISO 815-1 (compression set)
  • SolidWorks
  • Ansys Mechanical
  • Abaqus
  • Simcenter STAR-CCM+
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Dust and water environments in service
  2. 1.2Contaminant ingress mechanisms
  3. 1.3Consequences of ingress in components
  4. 1.4Degrees of protection to IEC 60529
  5. 1.5Degrees of protection to ISO 20653
  6. 1.6Differences between the two standards
  7. 1.7IP6K9K, IPX7 and IPX6K codes
  8. 1.8Requirements by location on the machine
  9. 1.9Protection specification
  10. 1.10Case study: IP specification of an ECU
  1. 2.15K and 6K dust tests
  2. 2.2Dust chambers and procedures
  3. 2.3Temporary immersion tests
  4. 2.4Water jet tests
  5. 2.5High-pressure, high-temperature jet
  6. 2.6Laboratory equipment
  7. 2.7Acceptance criteria
  8. 2.8Thermal preconditioning of samples
  9. 2.9Combined and sequential tests
  10. 2.10Laboratory: IPX9K test
  1. 3.1O-rings and how they work
  2. 3.2Groove design to ISO 3601
  3. 3.3Compression and groove fill
  4. 3.4NBR, FKM, EPDM and silicone elastomers
  5. 3.5Flat and profile gaskets
  6. 3.6Formed-in-place gaskets
  7. 3.7Seal ageing
  8. 3.8Chemical compatibility with fluids
  9. 3.9Good assembly practice
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: O-ring groove design
  1. 4.1Radial lip seals
  2. 4.2Cylinder rod seals
  3. 4.3Rod wipers
  4. 4.4Metal face seals
  5. 4.5Labyrinth seals
  6. 4.6Friction and losses
  7. 4.7Wear of dynamic seals
  8. 4.8Contact lubrication
  9. 4.9Selection of dynamic seals
  10. 4.10Workshop: fitting face seals
  1. 5.1Sealed connectors for machinery
  2. 5.2Grommets and cable glands
  3. 5.3Potting of electronics
  4. 5.4Conformal coatings
  5. 5.5ePTFE membrane vents
  6. 5.6Condensation in enclosures
  7. 5.7Design of electronic housings
  8. 5.8Design of sealed harnesses
  9. 5.9Testing of sealed electronics
  10. 5.10Laboratory: condensation test
  1. 6.1Characterisation of ambient dust
  2. 6.2Paper and nanofibre filters
  3. 6.3Cyclonic air pre-cleaners
  4. 6.4Turbine pre-cleaners
  5. 6.5Exhaust ejector evacuation
  6. 6.6Restriction indicators
  7. 6.7Testing to ISO 5011
  8. 6.8Air filter maintenance
  9. 6.9Selection by environment
  10. 6.10Case study: intake system for a quarry
  1. 7.1Pressurised cabs and their design
  2. 7.2Cab categories to EN 15695-1
  3. 7.3HEPA and activated carbon filters
  4. 7.4Positive pressure and airflow
  5. 7.5Pressure and particle measurements
  6. 7.6Requirements in agriculture
  7. 7.7Requirements in mining
  8. 7.8Cab filter maintenance
  9. 7.9Cab testing
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: verification of cab pressurisation
  1. 8.1Fuel filtration
  2. 8.2Water separation in fuel
  3. 8.3Engine oil filtration
  4. 8.4Hydraulic circuit filtration
  5. 8.5Coolant filtration
  6. 8.6Urea solution filtration
  7. 8.7Selection of fluid filters
  8. 8.8Filter maintenance
  9. 8.9Fluid filter testing
  10. 8.10Case study: fuel in a tropical region
  1. 9.1The need for pressure equalisation
  2. 9.2Types of breathers
  3. 9.3Desiccant cartridge breathers
  4. 9.4Microporous equalisation membranes
  5. 9.5Transmission breathers
  6. 9.6Axle breathers
  7. 9.7Hydraulic reservoir breathers
  8. 9.8Location design
  9. 9.9Failures due to inadequate breathing
  10. 9.10Practical exercise: selecting a breather
  1. 10.1Elastomer families
  2. 10.2Thermal ageing of elastomers
  3. 10.3Ozone resistance
  4. 10.4Ultraviolet resistance
  5. 10.5Service temperature range
  6. 10.6Accelerated ageing tests
  7. 10.7Compression set
  8. 10.8Material selection
  9. 10.9Material databases
  10. 10.10Laboratory: compression set test
  1. 11.1Integrated sealing design
  2. 11.2Design FMEA for sealing
  3. 11.3Tolerances and stack-up
  4. 11.4Validation plan
  5. 11.5Field validation
  6. 11.6Analysis of sealing failures
  7. 11.7Continuous design improvement
  8. 11.8Collaboration with suppliers
  9. 11.9Warranty costs
  10. 11.10Case study: sealing FMEA
  1. 12.1Selection of the system
  2. 12.2Environmental requirements of the system
  3. 12.3Sealing design
  4. 12.4Filtration design
  5. 12.5Selection of seal materials
  6. 12.6Test plan
  7. 12.7Analysis of results
  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

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 SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, Abaqus and Simcenter STAR-CCM+, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: IP6K9K sealing tests, air filter tests and verification of cab pressurisation. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: ISO 20653, IEC 60529, ISO 3601, ISO 5011, UNE-EN 15695-1, ISO 12103-1, ISO 815-1.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 20653, IEC 60529 and ISO 3601 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, Abaqus and Simcenter STAR-CCM+, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:The sealing and filtration design of a real machine system, 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.

System and environment
Select the system and define its environmental and IP requirements.
Sealing design
Design the static and dynamic sealing solutions.
Filtration and materials
Design the filtration and select the seal materials.
Test plan and results
Plan the IP and filtration tests and analyse the results.
Master's Thesis
Cost analysis and full sealing and filtration report, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Sealing EngineerFiltration EngineerEnvironmental Validation EngineerRugged Electronics EngineerTest Laboratory TechnicianElastomeric Materials Engineer
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 SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, Abaqus and Simcenter STAR-CCM+, 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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