Postgraduate Diploma in HPC Site Design and Heat Management
Online 800 h Postgraduate Diploma in HPC Site Design and Heat Management. 8 modules covering IEC 61851-23, IEC 61851-1 and ANSYS Icepak. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this programme. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Select power architectures suitable for high-power charging stations.
Design the electrical and civil layout of an HPC site.
Quantify the losses and heat sources of charging equipment.
Size air-cooled and liquid-cooled systems.
Simulate thermal behaviour using nodal models and CFD.
Verify compliance with IEC 61851-23 and ITC-BT-52.
Plan the thermal operation and maintenance of the site.
Who it's for
- Charging station design engineer who wishes to specialise in HPC Site Design and Heat Management.
- Power electronics thermal management specialist who wishes to specialise in HPC Site Design and Heat Management.
- HPC infrastructure project manager who wishes to specialise in HPC Site Design and Heat Management.
- Power electronics engineer who wishes to specialise in HPC Site Design and Heat Management.
- Charging operation and maintenance technician who wishes to specialise in HPC Site Design and Heat Management.
- Electromobility infrastructure consultant who wishes to specialise in HPC Site Design and Heat Management.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join charging operators.
What you'll work with
- IEC 61851-23
- IEC 61851-1
- IEC 62196-3
- Reglamento (UE) 2023/1804
- IEC 60364-7-722
- IEC 60529
- Real Decreto 1053/2014 (ITC-BT-52)
- IEC 61000-6-2
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Power levels of 150, 350 and 400 kW1.2Compact chargers versus distributed systems1.3Power cabinets and satellite dispensers1.4Dynamic power sharing between points1.5Active rectifiers with power factor correction1.6Isolated LLC and DAB DC/DC converters1.7Shared DC bus with integrated storage1.8Vehicles with 400 V and 800 V architectures1.9Liquid-cooled CCS cables1.10Workshop: architecture selection for a corridor
2.1Traffic study and occupancy rate2.2Sizing the number of charging points2.3Bay geometry and access for trailers2.4Transformer station and MV cells2.5Power ducts and trenches2.6Universal accessibility and site signage2.7Canopies with integrated photovoltaics2.8Lighting, video surveillance and user services2.9AFIR requirements for motorway stations2.10Case study: layout of an eight-point site
3.1Losses in SiC and IGBT semiconductors3.2Losses in magnetics and capacitors3.3Joule heating in cables3.4Heating in connectors and contacts3.5Overall efficiency at partial load3.6Load profiles and associated thermal cycles3.7Derating due to high ambient temperature3.8Effect of altitude on cooling3.9Thermal maps and hotspot location3.10Laboratory: loss balance of a 50 kW module
4.1Forced air convection and filtration4.2Liquid cooling with glycol mixture4.3Cold plates and microchannel heat sinks4.4Water-to-air heat exchangers and dry air coolers4.5Pumps, flow rates and pressure drops4.6Cooling of HPC cables and connectors4.7Temperature sensors and fan control4.8Maintenance of circuits and coolant fluids4.9Acoustic noise and limits in urban environments4.10Practical exercise: sizing a glycol circuit
5.1Thermal resistances and nodal models5.2CFD simulation of the power cabinet5.3Thermal transients during charging sessions5.4Extreme climate: heat, dust and snow5.5IP protection rating and ventilation5.6Thermal ageing and component lifetime5.7Arrhenius models for power electronics5.8Validation with field infrared thermography5.9Thermal digital twin of the site5.10Laboratory: CFD simulation of a dispenser
6.1IEC 61851-23 requirements for DC charging6.2CCS connector compatibility under IEC 62196-36.3Protection against direct and indirect contact6.4Insulation monitoring in DC systems6.5Low-voltage electrotechnical regulation and ITC-BT-526.6Fire protection and safety distances6.7Earthing and equipotential bonding of the site6.8Protection against transient overvoltages6.9Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment6.10Case study: safety review of a project
7.1Remote monitoring of critical temperatures7.2Power limitation strategies based on temperature7.3Predictive cooling management7.4Availability and mean time between failures7.5Energy efficiency indicators for the site7.6Integration with BESS to reduce peaks7.7Waste heat recovery for services7.8Preventive maintenance of fans and filters7.9Analysis of overtemperature incidents7.10Workshop: thermal maintenance plan
8.1Definition of requirements and location8.2Electrical and power design8.3Cooling system design8.4Thermal simulation and margin verification8.5Budget and construction planning8.6Operation and maintenance plan8.7Regulatory and safety analysis8.8Assessment of energy and thermal costs8.9Report 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 study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ANSYS Icepak, COMSOL Multiphysics, PLECS, AutoCAD Electrical, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real design procedures for high-power stations on motorways, thermal validation of dispensers in extreme climates, and safety audits of charging projects. 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.
Select power architectures suitable for high-power charging stations.
Design the electrical and civil layout of an HPC site.
Quantify the losses and heat sources of charging equipment.
Size air-cooled and liquid-cooled systems.
Simulate thermal behaviour using nodal models and CFD.
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 h in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That amounts to an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
Work is carried out with ANSYS Icepak, COMSOL Multiphysics, PLECS, AutoCAD Electrical. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An in-house diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Please consult the recognition policy when enrolling.
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