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Master’s in Submarine Propulsion (Diesel/AIP)

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in submarine propulsion (diesel/AIP). 12 modules covering the conventional submarine, diesel engines, electric propulsion, batteries, air-independent propulsion, Stirling and fuel cell systems, acoustic signature, energy management, safety and through-life support under ANEP-77, STANAG 1008 and IEC 60092, with MATLAB/Simulink Simscape and an assigned technical tutor.

Duration12–14 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the design principles of conventional submarines and their energy constraints.

02

Master diesel-electric propulsion systems and their management.

03

Analyse air-independent propulsion technologies.

04

Design energy storage and battery systems.

05

Assess the acoustic signature and integration of the propulsion plant.

06

Apply safety, electrical and classification standards.

07

Develop a complete submarine propulsion project.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Naval propulsion engineers.
  • Submarine power systems engineers.
  • Platform integration engineers.
  • Fuel cell specialists.
  • Ship safety engineers.
  • Shipbuilding project managers.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to move into naval defence.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ANEP-77 (NATO Naval Ship Code for surface ships, used as a safety management reference)
  • STANAG 1008 (characteristics of electrical power systems in warships)
  • IEC 60092 (electrical installations in ships)
  • ISO 8528 (reciprocating engine-driven generating sets)
  • IEC 62282 (fuel cell technologies)
  • IEC 62619 (safety of industrial lithium batteries)
  • MIL-STD-461G (electromagnetic compatibility)
  • Lloyd's Register Rules for Naval Submarines (classification of naval submarines)
  • MATLAB/Simulink Simscape
  • GT-SUITE
  • ANSYS Fluent
  • Aspen Plus
  • DNV Sesam
Syllabus

12 modules

  1. 1.1History of the diesel-electric submarine
  2. 1.2Mission and operational profiles
  3. 1.3General ship architecture
  4. 1.4Pressure hull and buoyancy
  5. 1.5Submarine hydrodynamics
  6. 1.6Resistance and propulsive power
  7. 1.7Volume and weight constraints
  8. 1.8Snorkel cycle and indiscretion rate
  9. 1.9Endurance requirements
  10. 1.10Case study: energy profile of a patrol
  1. 2.1Four-stroke diesel engines
  2. 2.2Turbocharging against back pressure
  3. 2.3Snorkel intake and exhaust
  4. 2.4Generating sets according to ISO 8528
  5. 2.5Emissions and gas control
  6. 2.6Resilient mounts and noise
  7. 2.7Engine maintenance
  8. 2.8Fuels and lubricants
  9. 2.9Fault diagnosis
  10. 2.10Lab: modelling a diesel generator set with GT-SUITE
  1. 3.1Submarine electrical architecture
  2. 3.2Electric propulsion motors
  3. 3.3Permanent magnet motors
  4. 3.4Power converters
  5. 3.5DC distribution
  6. 3.6Power quality and harmonics
  7. 3.7Electrical protection
  8. 3.8IEC 60092 and STANAG 1008
  9. 3.9Electromagnetic compatibility
  10. 3.10Practical: electrical network simulation in Simscape
  1. 4.1Naval lead-acid batteries
  2. 4.2Lithium-ion batteries for submarines
  3. 4.3Battery thermal management
  4. 4.4Battery management systems
  5. 4.5Safety according to IEC 62619
  6. 4.6Degassing and ventilation
  7. 4.7State-of-charge models
  8. 4.8Service life and degradation
  9. 4.9Technology comparison
  10. 4.10Lab: state-of-charge model of a battery
  1. 5.1Need for and advantages of AIP
  2. 5.2Classification of AIP systems
  3. 5.3Integration in a hull section
  4. 5.4Submerged endurance and speeds
  5. 5.5Liquid oxygen: storage and handling
  6. 5.6Management of reaction products
  7. 5.7Comparison of systems in service
  8. 5.8Life-cycle costs
  9. 5.9Technology trends
  10. 5.10Case study: selection of an AIP system
  1. 6.1The Stirling cycle and its thermodynamics
  2. 6.2Stirling engine integration
  3. 6.3Closed-cycle steam turbines
  4. 6.4Closed-cycle diesel engines
  5. 6.5Carbon dioxide management
  6. 6.6Efficiency and thermal signature
  7. 6.7System maintenance
  8. 6.8Oxygen safety on board
  9. 6.9Operational experience
  10. 6.10Practical: heat balance of a Stirling cycle
  1. 7.1PEM fuel cells
  2. 7.2IEC 62282 standards
  3. 7.3Hydrogen storage in metal hydrides
  4. 7.4Methanol and diesel reforming
  5. 7.5Hydrogen purification
  6. 7.6Water and heat management
  7. 7.7Performance and degradation
  8. 7.8Hydrogen safety
  9. 7.9Electrical integration
  10. 7.10Lab: model of a PEM fuel cell in Aspen Plus
  1. 8.1Noise sources in the propulsion plant
  2. 8.2Machinery isolation
  3. 8.3Resilient mounts and rafts
  4. 8.4Propellers and cavitation
  5. 8.5Flow noise
  6. 8.6Signature measurement at ranges
  7. 8.7Structure-borne transmission models
  8. 8.8Active vibration control
  9. 8.9Signature requirements
  10. 8.10Case study: noise analysis of a generator set
  1. 9.1Integrated platform management systems
  2. 9.2Energy management strategies
  3. 9.3Propulsion automation and control
  4. 9.4Operating modes
  5. 9.5Optimisation of battery charging
  6. 9.6Condition monitoring
  7. 9.7Human-machine interface
  8. 9.8Platform cybersecurity
  9. 9.9Integrated simulation
  10. 9.10Lab: energy management strategy in Simulink
  1. 10.1Classification rules for submarines
  2. 10.2Plant risk analysis
  3. 10.3Fire and atmospheres on board
  4. 10.4Hydrogen and oxygen safety
  5. 10.5Escape and rescue
  6. 10.6Harbour acceptance tests
  7. 10.7Sea trials
  8. 10.8Safety certification
  9. 10.9Management of design changes
  10. 10.10Workshop: risk analysis of the AIP plant
  1. 11.1Integrated logistic support engineering
  2. 11.2Planned maintenance
  3. 11.3Major refits and upgrades
  4. 11.4Equipment obsolescence
  5. 11.5Crew training
  6. 11.6Economic analysis of sustainment
  7. 11.7International industrial cooperation
  8. 11.8Export and export control
  9. 11.9Decommissioning and recycling
  10. 11.10Case study: mid-life upgrade plan
  1. 12.1Problem definition and scope
  2. 12.2State-of-the-art review
  3. 12.3Propulsion system requirements
  4. 12.4Conceptual design
  5. 12.5Modelling and simulation
  6. 12.6Safety analysis
  7. 12.7Evaluation of results
  8. 12.8Conclusions and future work
  9. 12.9Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

A 100% online programme 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 MATLAB/Simulink Simscape, GT-SUITE, ANSYS Fluent, Aspen Plus and DNV Sesam, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: modelling a submarine diesel-electric propulsion system, the energy balance of a patrol with AIP and a risk analysis of hydrogen storage. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: ANEP-77, STANAG 1008, IEC 60092, ISO 8528, IEC 62282, IEC 62619, MIL-STD-461G, Lloyd's Register Rules for Naval Submarines.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ANEP-77, STANAG 1008, IEC 60092, IEC 62282 and IEC 62619 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MATLAB/Simulink Simscape, GT-SUITE, ANSYS Fluent, Aspen Plus and DNV Sesam, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:the conceptual design, modelling and safety analysis of a diesel-electric or AIP submarine propulsion 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.

Problem and requirements
Define the scope, review the state of the art and set the propulsion system requirements.
Conceptual design
Select the diesel-electric, battery and AIP architecture for the submarine.
Modelling and simulation
Model the propulsion and energy system in Simulink Simscape, GT-SUITE and Aspen Plus.
Safety analysis
Analyse the risks of the plant, including hydrogen and oxygen safety and classification rules.
Master's Thesis
Evaluate the results and present the thesis report, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Naval propulsion engineerSubmarine power systems engineerPlatform integration engineerFuel cell specialistShip safety engineerShipbuilding 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 Simscape, GT-SUITE, ANSYS Fluent, Aspen Plus and DNV Sesam, 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 demonstrable 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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