Postgraduate Diploma in HRS Station Design and Permitting
Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 hours in HRS Station Design and Permitting. 8 modules covering ISO 19880-1, Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR) and AutoCAD Plant 3D. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Plan hydrogen refuelling stations according to demand.
Design the processes of an HRS station.
Integrate safety criteria into the design.
Develop the civil and electrical design.
Manage the permits for an HRS in Spain.
Apply the European certification framework.
Manage the project of an HRS station.
Who it's for
- Hydrogen project engineer who wants to specialise in HRS Station Design and Permitting.
- Process engineer who wants to specialise in HRS Station Design and Permitting.
- Safety engineer who wants to specialise in HRS Station Design and Permitting.
- Permits and licensing technician who wants to specialise in HRS Station Design and Permitting.
- EPC project manager who wants to specialise in HRS Station Design and Permitting.
- Civil engineer who wants to specialise in HRS Station Design and Permitting.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the hydrogen and industrial gases sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 19880-1
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR)
- Directive (EU) 2023/2413 (RED III)
- Directive 2014/68/EU of pressure equipment
- Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX)
- Royal Decree 840/2015 (Seveso III)
- Royal Decree 809/2021 of Pressure Equipment
- ISO 22734
8 modules · 800 h
1.1HRS station typologies1.2On-site production versus external supply1.3Estimating hydrogen demand1.4Site selection1.5Capacity in kg/day1.6Stations for cars, buses and lorries1.7European station network under AFIR1.8National roadmaps1.9Partners and funding models1.10Workshop: demand study for a logistics corridor
2.1Process flow diagrams (PFD)2.2P&ID of the station2.3Supply by tube trailer2.4On-site electrolysis2.5Compression and storage2.6Precooling and dispensing2.7Venting and relief systems2.8Instrumentation and control2.9Auxiliary air and nitrogen services2.10Practical: simplified P&ID of a 350 bar station
3.1Classification of zones with explosive atmospheres3.2Safety distances according to ISO 19880-13.3HAZOP study of the station process3.4Quantitative risk analysis and contours3.5Hydrogen leak and flame detectors3.6Emergency shutdown system (ESD)3.7Passive and active fire protection3.8Firewalls and protective barriers3.9Signage and user safety3.10Case study: layout with safety distances
4.1General layout and site zoning4.2Equipment foundations and civil works4.3Access and turning radii for heavy vehicles4.4Electrical installation in classified areas4.5Electrical connection and power demand4.6Earthing and lightning protection4.7Ducting and protection of buried pipes4.8Canopies, enclosures and integration into the environment4.9Measurements and works budget4.10Workshop: layout on a real plot
5.1Spanish regulatory framework applicable to hydrogen5.2Technical instructions for supply installations5.3Administrative authorisation from the autonomous community5.4Municipal building and activity licences5.5Simplified environmental impact assessment5.6Registration and inspection of pressure equipment5.7Seveso thresholds for hydrogen storage5.8Processing before the competent industrial authority5.9Typical timeframes and technical documentation5.10Case study: permit schedule of an HRS
6.1Deployment obligations under the AFIR Regulation6.2Renewable Energy Directive RED III6.3Renewable hydrogen RFNBO criteria6.4Origin certification and guarantees6.5Pressure Equipment Directive for assemblies6.6CE marking of the station as an assembly6.7Use of harmonised standards for presumption of conformity6.8European funding programmes such as CEF6.9Hydrogen IPCEI projects6.10Workshop: CE marking checklist
7.1Scheduling and critical path7.2EPC and EPCM contracting models7.3Management of main equipment suppliers7.4Cost control and deviations7.5Project risk recording and treatment7.6Commissioning and start-up7.7Factory and site acceptance tests7.8Handover to the operations team7.9Lessons learnt from the project7.10Case study: planning an HRS of 1 t/day
8.1Demand study of the surrounding area8.2Site analysis and selection8.3Basic process design8.4Safety and distance design8.5Civil and electrical preliminary design8.6Permit and licence plan8.7Investment budget8.8Project schedule8.9Report 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 possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AutoCAD Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D, PHAST, Microsoft Project, Aspen HYSYS, in free, academic or trial versions. Exercises are based on real basic-design procedures for a bus station, permit processing for an HRS in Spain, and analysis of safety distances. Assessment is continuous by 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.
Plan hydrogen refuelling stations according to demand.
Design the processes of an HRS station.
Integrate safety criteria into the design.
Develop the civil and electrical design.
Manage the permits for an HRS in Spain.
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 command of 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 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 AutoCAD Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D, PHAST, Microsoft Project and Aspen HYSYS. Free, academic or trial versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.
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