Postgraduate Diploma in High-Power Architectures for Trucks/Mining
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in High-Power Architectures for Trucks/Mining. 8 modules covering ISO 6469-3, UNECE Regulation R100 and MATLAB/Simulink. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the electrification requirements of trucks and mining equipment.
Design high-voltage electrical architectures for heavy vehicles.
Size high-power batteries for severe duty cycles.
Select traction and power electronics solutions.
Define the appropriate charging infrastructure for mines and heavy fleets.
Apply mining and machinery safety regulations.
Evaluate heavy electrification projects technically and economically.
Who it's for
- High-voltage systems engineer looking to specialise in High-Power Architectures for Trucks/Mining.
- Mining electrification engineer looking to specialise in High-Power Architectures for Trucks/Mining.
- Traction power electronics specialist looking to specialise in High-Power Architectures for Trucks/Mining.
- Battery engineer for heavy vehicles looking to specialise in High-Power Architectures for Trucks/Mining.
- Mining safety manager looking to specialise in High-Power Architectures for Trucks/Mining.
- Industrial decarbonisation consultant looking to specialise in High-Power Architectures for Trucks/Mining.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the mining sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 6469-3
- UNECE Regulation R100
- ISO 19296
- ISO 17757
- Royal Decree 863/1985
- Directive 2014/34/EU
- IEC 60079-0
- ISO 13849-1
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Long-haul, distribution and mining trucks1.2Power and energy requirements1.3Electric mining haul trucks1.4Electric underground loading equipment1.5Trolley assist systems with overhead catenary1.6Hydrogen versus battery in heavy vehicles1.7Typical operating cycles in the sector1.8Manufacturers and state of the art1.9Challenges of mining electrification1.10Case study: analysis of an electric mining truck
2.1400, 800 and 1000 V bus voltages2.2Centralised versus distributed architectures2.3Electric axles and in-wheel motors2.4Power distribution units2.5High-power DC/DC converters2.6Electrification of auxiliaries2.7Traction inverter topologies2.8Redundancy and degraded modes2.9Insulation and its monitoring2.10Workshop: designing the HV architecture of a truck
3.1LFP, NMC and LTO chemistries compared3.2Modular pack design3.3BMS for large packs3.4Power density versus energy density3.5Mechanical integration against vibration3.6Pack protection against impacts3.7Battery swapping in mining3.8Service life under severe cycling3.9Safety requirements of UNECE Regulation R1003.10Practice: sizing a pack for a haul truck
4.1Permanent magnet synchronous and induction motors4.2Silicon carbide semiconductors4.3Vector control of traction motors4.4Regenerative braking on descents4.5Dynamic braking resistors4.6Thermal management of inverters4.7Electromagnetic compatibility in heavy vehicles4.8Reliability of power modules4.9Fault diagnosis in traction systems4.10Laboratory: traction simulation in Simulink
5.1Megawatt charging with the MCS system5.2Pantograph charging5.3Trolley and overhead catenary in mines5.4Battery swap stations5.5Mine electrical substations5.6Trailing cables for mobile equipment5.7Mine power management5.8Integration of renewables at the mine5.9Safety of charging infrastructure5.10Case study: charging infrastructure at an open-pit mine
6.1General Regulation on Basic Mining Safety Standards6.2Machinery safety according to ISO 192966.3Autonomous systems according to ISO 177576.4ATEX equipment for explosive atmospheres6.5Battery fire protection6.6Dust, water and extreme vibration6.7Protection of operating personnel6.8Emergency procedures in mines6.9Training of electrical equipment operators6.10Practice: risk analysis of a mining vehicle
7.1Simulation of mine cycles7.2Energy consumption per tonne transported7.3TCO versus diesel equipment7.4Equipment productivity and availability7.5Ventilation reduction in underground mining7.6Avoided carbon emissions7.7Technological risks of electrification7.8Pilots and fleet scaling7.9Contracts with equipment manufacturers7.10Case study: electrification business case for mining
8.1Definition of the vehicle and its cycle8.2High-voltage electrical architecture8.3Battery and traction sizing8.4Thermal management strategy8.5Associated charging infrastructure8.6Functional safety analysis8.7Operational risk analysis8.8Comparative economic evaluation8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it easy to fit around work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, AVL Cruise M, Ansys Motor-CAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real design procedures for electrical architectures for mining trucks, evaluation of haul fleet electrification and risk analysis of mobile electric equipment. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the electrification requirements of trucks and mining equipment.
Design high-voltage electrical architectures for heavy vehicles.
Size high-power batteries for severe duty cycles.
Select traction and power electronics solutions.
Define the appropriate charging infrastructure for mines and heavy fleets.
Where this takes you
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 technical regulatory texts.
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 comprises 800 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, AVL Cruise M, Ansys Motor-CAD. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the 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 recognised in the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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