Postgraduate Diploma in Pack Structures, Ventilation and Abuse Pathways
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Pack Structures, Ventilation and Abuse Pathways. 8 modules covering UN Regulation No. 100, GB 38031-2025 and Ansys Fluent. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Compare structural architectures of battery packs.
Design the pack against shock, intrusion and vibration loads.
Size thermal management systems for cells and modules.
Analyse thermal runaway mechanisms and their propagation.
Design ventilation and gas evacuation systems.
Plan abuse tests in accordance with international standards.
Integrate pack safety across its entire lifecycle.
Who it's for
- Battery design engineer looking to specialise in Pack Structures, Ventilation and Abuse Pathways.
- Battery safety engineer looking to specialise in Pack Structures, Ventilation and Abuse Pathways.
- Thermal management engineer looking to specialise in Pack Structures, Ventilation and Abuse Pathways.
- Impact simulation engineer looking to specialise in Pack Structures, Ventilation and Abuse Pathways.
- Abuse testing engineer looking to specialise in Pack Structures, Ventilation and Abuse Pathways.
- Battery homologation manager looking to specialise in Pack Structures, Ventilation and Abuse Pathways.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join electric vehicle manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- Reglamento ONU n.º 100
- GB 38031-2025
- SAE J2464:2021
- ISO 6469-1:2019
- IEC 62660-2:2018
- UL 2580:2020
- Reglamento (UE) 2023/1542
- UN 38.3 (UN Manual of Tests and Criteria)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Cell, module and pack hierarchy1.2Cell integration into the pack and the body1.3Enclosures and trays1.4Structural materials for the pack1.5Integration into the platform1.6Mass and energy density1.7Assembly stiffness1.8Manufacturing processes1.9Pack repairability1.10Case study: comparison of three architectures
2.1Service and impact loads2.2Frontal and side impact2.3Intrusion and permissible deformation2.4Protective frame2.5Underbody protection2.6Impact simulation2.7Vehicle attachments2.8Structural fatigue of the enclosure2.9Vibration and resonances2.10Workshop: side impact against a pole
3.1Cooling plates3.2Immersion cooling3.3Thermal interface materials3.4Heating in cold climates3.5Thermal modelling of cells3.6Temperature uniformity3.7Fast charging and heat dissipation3.8Thermal control strategy3.9Thermal validation on the test bench3.10Practice: CFD simulation of a cold plate
4.1Thermal runaway mechanisms4.2Triggering factors for runaway4.3Propagation between cells4.4Thermal barriers between cells4.5Flame-retardant and insulating materials4.6Early detection of thermal events4.7Warning occupants4.8Regulatory requirements on propagation4.9Test methods4.10Laboratory: thermal propagation modelling
5.1Composition of emitted gases5.2Relief valves5.3Evacuation channels5.4Overpressure in the enclosure5.5Flammability of gases5.6Toxicity and exposure5.7Direction of evacuation5.8Ejected particles and their retention5.9Design criteria5.10Case study: designing a vent channel
6.1Mechanical abuse scenarios6.2Electrical abuse scenarios6.3Thermal abuse scenarios6.4BMS overcharge and failure6.5External short circuit of the pack6.6Penetration and crush tests6.7Water immersion6.8Fire exposure6.9Abuse testing standards6.10Workshop: abuse test matrix
7.1Manufacturing safety7.2Battery transport7.3Maintenance and repair7.4Emergency response7.5Post-accident management7.6Second life of packs7.7End-of-life recycling7.8Field safety data7.9International regulatory developments7.10Practice: emergency intervention guide
8.1Pack specification8.2Proposed structural architecture8.3Crash design8.4Thermal management concept8.5Propagation mitigation strategy8.6Venting system8.7Test plan8.8Residual risk analysis8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated 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 Ansys Fluent, Ansys LS-DYNA, COMSOL Multiphysics, GT-SUITE, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The tests are studied using real simulation procedures: a side impact against a pole on a pack, modelling of thermal propagation between cells, and the design of a gas vent channel. 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 structural architectures of battery packs.
Design the pack against shock, intrusion and vibration loads.
Size thermal management systems for cells and modules.
Analyse thermal runaway mechanisms and their propagation.
Design ventilation and gas evacuation systems.
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 regulatory reading.
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 between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme works with Ansys Fluent, Ansys LS-DYNA, COMSOL Multiphysics, GT-SUITE. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification issued by the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.
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