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Postgraduate Diploma in Compression, Cooling and Dispensing Protocols

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in compression, cooling and dispensing protocols. 8 modules covering SAE J2601, SAE J2799 and H2FillS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 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 the thermodynamics of hydrogen tank filling.

02

Select hydrogen compression technologies.

03

Size cascade intermediate storage.

04

Design hydrogen precooling systems.

05

Apply the SAE J2601 and ISO 19885 dispensing protocols.

06

Specify dispensers and metering systems.

07

Validate the dispensing system during commissioning.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Hydrogen station engineer looking to specialise in Compression, Cooling and Dispensing Protocols.
  • Process engineer looking to specialise in Compression, Cooling and Dispensing Protocols.
  • Compressor engineer looking to specialise in Compression, Cooling and Dispensing Protocols.
  • Automation engineer looking to specialise in Compression, Cooling and Dispensing Protocols.
  • Commissioning technician looking to specialise in Compression, Cooling and Dispensing Protocols.
  • Metrology engineer looking to specialise in Compression, Cooling and Dispensing Protocols.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter hydrogen and industrial gases.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • SAE J2601
  • SAE J2799
  • ISO 19880-1
  • ISO 19885-1
  • ISO 17268
  • ISO 14687
  • OIML R 139
  • ISO 19880-8
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Heating from adiabatic compression in the tank
  2. 1.2Inverse Joule-Thomson effect of hydrogen
  3. 1.385 °C limit for Type IV tanks
  4. 1.4Tank state of charge (SOC)
  5. 1.5Density at 700 bar and 15 °C
  6. 1.6Mass and energy balances of filling
  7. 1.7Influence of ambient temperature
  8. 1.8Refuelling of light and heavy vehicles
  9. 1.9Filling performance indicators
  10. 1.10Practical: filling simulation with H2FillS
  1. 2.1Reciprocating piston compressors
  2. 2.2Metal diaphragm compressors
  3. 2.3Ionic liquid compressors
  4. 2.4Membrane electrochemical compression
  5. 2.5Multi-stage compression and intercooling
  6. 2.6Purity and oil contamination
  7. 2.7Specific energy consumption in kWh/kg
  8. 2.8Reliability and maintenance of compressors
  9. 2.9Selection by flow rate and pressure
  10. 2.10Case study: compressor selection for 500 kg/day
  1. 3.1Low, medium and high-pressure storage
  2. 3.2Cascade filling strategies
  3. 3.3Sizing of cylinder banks
  4. 3.4Optimisation of the number of stages
  5. 3.5Booster versus cascade
  6. 3.6Stationary storage Type II and Type IV
  7. 3.7Pressure management at the station
  8. 3.8Efficiency of the storage system
  9. 3.9Safety of storage banks
  10. 3.10Workshop: cascade sizing for buses
  1. 4.1Need to precool to −40 °C
  2. 4.2Refrigeration units and refrigerants
  3. 4.3Aluminium block heat exchangers
  4. 4.4Energy consumption of precooling
  5. 4.5Cooling time between refuelling events
  6. 4.6Temperature categories T40, T30 and T20
  7. 4.7Control of outlet temperature
  8. 4.8Maintenance of the refrigeration unit
  9. 4.9Precooling alternatives
  10. 4.10Laboratory: thermal balance of a heat exchanger
  1. 5.1SAE J2601 protocol for light-duty vehicles
  2. 5.2Table-based method and MC Formula method
  3. 5.3SAE J2799 infrared communication
  4. 5.4Protocols for heavy-duty vehicles
  5. 5.5Pressure ramps and fill rate
  6. 5.6End of fill and stop criteria
  7. 5.7ISO 19885 protocols
  8. 5.8Refuelling of trucks at 70 MPa
  9. 5.9Validation of protocols
  10. 5.10Case study: filling 5 kg according to J2601
  1. 6.1Dispenser components
  2. 6.2Hoses and breakaway
  3. 6.3Nozzles and receptacles
  4. 6.4Coriolis flow meters
  5. 6.5Measurement accuracy and legal metrology
  6. 6.6OIML R 139 recommendation
  7. 6.7Billing per kilogram
  8. 6.8User interfaces
  9. 6.9Dispenser safety
  10. 6.10Practical: calculating measurement error in a refuelling
  1. 7.1Integrated control of compression and cooling
  2. 7.2SCADA supervision of the station
  3. 7.3Protocol validation with HyStEP
  4. 7.4Acceptance testing
  5. 7.5Quality of dispensed hydrogen
  6. 7.6Sampling according to ISO 19880-8
  7. 7.7Refuelling data logging
  8. 7.8Energy optimisation of the cycle
  9. 7.9Improving availability
  10. 7.10Case study: commissioning a dispensing line
  1. 8.1Demand and refuelling profile
  2. 8.2Compression selection
  3. 8.3Storage sizing
  4. 8.4Precooling system
  5. 8.5Dispensing protocol
  6. 8.6Metering system
  7. 8.7Acceptance test plan
  8. 8.8Energy consumption estimate
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is H2FillS, MATLAB/Simulink, Aspen HYSYS, REFPROP, Siemens TIA Portal, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies draw on real procedures for sizing compression and cascade storage, validating refuelling protocols, and designing precooling systems. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrative project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry Mentored:teachers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible modality(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Demand and refuelling profile

Explain the thermodynamics of hydrogen tank filling.

Compression selection

Select hydrogen compression technologies.

Storage sizing

Size cascade intermediate storage.

Precooling system

Design hydrogen precooling systems.

Dispensing protocol

Apply the SAE J2601 and ISO 19885 dispensing protocols.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Hydrogen station engineerProcess engineerCompressor engineerAutomation engineerCommissioning technicianMetrology engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow the reading of technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

The programme uses H2FillS, MATLAB/Simulink, Aspen HYSYS, REFPROP and Siemens TIA Portal. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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