Postgraduate Diploma in Generators, DC/DC 48↔HV and Mild Architectures
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Generators, DC/DC 48↔HV and Mild Architectures. 8 modules with LV 148, VDA 320 and Ansys Motor-CAD. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Compare mild hybrid architectures according to their position.
Analyse the design of generators and electrical machines.
Design inverters with vector control.
Size DC/DC converters between 48 V and 12 V.
Design isolated DC/DC converters between 48 V and high voltage.
Integrate the components into the vehicle's electrical network.
Validate components in accordance with LV 148 and CISPR 25.
Who it's for
- Power electronics engineer who wants to specialise in Generators, DC/DC 48↔HV and Mild Architectures.
- Electrical machines engineer who wants to specialise in Generators, DC/DC 48↔HV and Mild Architectures.
- Electrical systems engineer who wants to specialise in Generators, DC/DC 48↔HV and Mild Architectures.
- Validation engineer who wants to specialise in Generators, DC/DC 48↔HV and Mild Architectures.
- Hardware engineer who wants to specialise in Generators, DC/DC 48↔HV and Mild Architectures.
- Integration engineer who wants to specialise in Generators, DC/DC 48↔HV and Mild Architectures.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- LV 148
- VDA 320
- ISO 21780
- CISPR 25
- ISO 16750-2
- ISO 26262
- AEC-Q101
- IEC 60664-1
8 modules · 800 h
1.1P0, P1, P2, P3 and P4 mild hybrid topologies1.2Comparison of benefits by position1.3Integration with manual and automatic transmissions1.412 V, 48 V and high-voltage networks1.5Mild hybrids in commercial vehicles1.6Cost per gram of CO2 saved1.7Mild architectures with electric rear axle1.8Evolution towards full hybrids1.9European market trends1.10Workshop: architecture selection for a compact SUV
2.1Conventional alternators and their limitations2.2Permanent magnet synchronous machines2.3Claw-pole machines with excitation2.4Switched reluctance machines2.5Torque-speed curves and efficiency2.6Copper and iron losses2.7Air and water cooling2.8Magnets with low rare-earth content2.9Electromagnetic design with FEM2.10Practical: analysis of a BSG machine in Motor-CAD
3.1Three-phase inverter topology3.2Silicon MOSFETs for low voltage3.3Vector control FOC3.4Space vector modulation SVPWM3.5Control in generator mode3.6Bus voltage control3.7Switching and conduction losses3.8Thermal design of the inverter3.9Protection and diagnostics3.10Laboratory: FOC control of a 48 V machine
4.1Bidirectional buck-boost topologies4.2Interleaved multiphase converters4.3Inductor and capacitor design4.4Current-mode control4.5Efficiency at partial load4.6Thermal management of the converter4.7EMC filters for the converter4.8Vehicle cold start4.9Reliability requirements4.10Case study: sizing a 3 kW DC/DC converter
5.1Isolated topologies for high voltage5.2Phase-shifted full-bridge converters5.3Resonant LLC converters5.4Bidirectional DAB converters5.5Galvanic isolation and safety5.6SiC and GaN semiconductors5.7High-frequency magnetics5.8Digital control of converters5.9Power PCB design5.10Practical: simulation of a DAB in PLECS
6.1Power management between networks6.2Load distribution6.3Network protection6.4Interaction with the 48 V battery6.5System diagnostics6.6Communication with the ECU6.7Housing and assembly6.8Component costs6.9Reliability of the assembly6.10Workshop: block diagram of the electrical network
7.1Electrical tests to LV 1487.2EMC tests to CISPR 257.3Humidity and temperature tests7.4Vibration tests7.5Accelerated life tests7.6Control validation7.7Motor test bench testing7.8Vehicle system testing7.9Quality management7.10Case study: test plan for a DC/DC converter
8.1Vehicle requirements8.2Selected mild architecture8.3Generator design8.4Inverter design8.5DC/DC design8.6Integration into the electrical network8.7Component validation plan8.8Cost analysis8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Ansys Motor-CAD, PLECS, LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys Maxwell, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real design procedures for bidirectional DC/DC converters, analysis of BSG machines and EMC validation of 48 V electronics. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Compare mild hybrid architectures according to their position.
Analyse the design of generators and electrical machines.
Design inverters with vector control.
Size DC/DC converters between 48 V and 12 V.
Design isolated DC/DC converters between 48 V and high voltage.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses Ansys Motor-CAD, PLECS, LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys Maxwell. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating 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 recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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