Postgraduate Diploma in Power-to-X Synthesis and Fuel Quality
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Power-to-X Synthesis and Fuel Quality. 8 modules covering Directive (EU) 2023/2413 (RED III), Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1184 and Aspen Plus. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Explain Power-to-X conversion routes.
Size electrolysers for synthesis processes.
Analyse methane and methanol synthesis from CO2.
Describe the production of green ammonia.
Analyse synthetic liquid fuel routes.
Verify fuel quality against specifications.
Calculate emission reductions for RFNBO certification.
Who it's for
- PtX process engineer looking to specialise in Power-to-X Synthesis and Fuel Quality.
- Synthesis chemical engineer looking to specialise in Power-to-X Synthesis and Fuel Quality.
- Sustainability analyst looking to specialise in Power-to-X Synthesis and Fuel Quality.
- Electrolysis engineer looking to specialise in Power-to-X Synthesis and Fuel Quality.
- Fuel quality manager looking to specialise in Power-to-X Synthesis and Fuel Quality.
- Renewable hydrogen consultant looking to specialise in Power-to-X Synthesis and Fuel Quality.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the renewable hydrogen sector.
What you'll work with
- Directiva (UE) 2023/2413 (RED III)
- Reglamento Delegado (UE) 2023/1184
- Reglamento Delegado (UE) 2023/1185
- Reglamento (UE) 2023/2405 (ReFuelEU Aviation)
- Reglamento (UE) 2023/1805 (FuelEU Maritime)
- ISO 14687
- EN 15940
- ASTM D7566
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Power-to-X concept and sector coupling1.2Renewable hydrogen as the base vector1.3CO2 capture and carbon sources1.4Routes to methane, methanol, ammonia and kerosene1.5Conversion chain efficiencies1.6RFNBO fuels in European regulation1.7Maritime and aviation transport markets1.8Levelised costs of e-fuels1.9European and national roadmaps1.10Workshop: energy balance of a PtX chain
2.1Alkaline and PEM electrolysers2.2Solid oxide electrolysis SOEC2.3Co-electrolysis of water and CO22.4Flexible operation with renewables2.5Electrolyser degradation2.6Feedwater treatment2.7Hydrogen compression and purification2.8Thermal integration with synthesis2.9CAPEX and OPEX of electrolysis2.10Practice: sizing an electrolyser coupled to photovoltaics
3.1Sabatier reaction and catalytic methanation3.2Biological methanation with archaea3.3Methanol synthesis from CO23.4Copper and zinc catalysts3.5Thermodynamics and synthesis equilibrium3.6Fixed-bed and cooled reactors3.7Gas recycle and purge3.8Distillation of crude methanol3.9Synthesis process control3.10Laboratory: simulating a methanol loop in Aspen Plus
4.1Haber-Bosch process adapted to renewables4.2Nitrogen production by air separation4.3Iron and ruthenium catalysts4.4Flexible operation of ammonia plants4.5Pressure and temperature conditions4.6Separation and refrigerated storage4.7Ammonia as a hydrogen carrier4.8Ammonia cracking4.9Ammonia safety and toxicity4.10Case study: 100 t/day green ammonia plant
5.1Fischer-Tropsch synthesis with cobalt catalysts5.2Syngas via RWGS5.3Methanol-to-gasoline (MTG) route5.4Methanol-to-kerosene route5.5Hydrocracking and isomerisation5.6e-SAF synthetic aviation fuels5.7Synthetic paraffinic diesel fuels5.8Product yields and selectivity5.9Upgrading to commercial specification5.10Practice: Anderson-Schulz-Flory distribution
6.1Methanol specifications under IMPCA6.2EN 15940 standard for paraffinic diesel6.3ASTM D7566 standard for aviation fuels6.4EN 228 and blends6.5Hydrogen purity under ISO 146876.6Trace contaminants and their effects6.7Laboratory fuel testing6.8Stability and storage6.9Batch certification6.10Case study: e-methanol certificate of analysis
7.1RFNBO emission reduction methodology7.2Delegated acts on additionality and temporal correlation7.3Carbon footprint of the PtX chain7.4Voluntary certification schemes7.5Accounting for captured carbon7.6Water use in PtX7.7Life cycle assessment of e-fuels7.8ReFuelEU and FuelEU Maritime mandates7.9Certificate trading7.10Workshop: calculating the emission reduction of an e-fuel
8.1Selecting the target product8.2Renewable supply and electrolysis8.3Carbon or nitrogen source8.4Synthesis process design8.5Mass and energy balance8.6Product quality specification8.7Sustainability certification8.8Economic viability of the product8.9Report 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 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 Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, DWSIM, MATLAB, SimaPro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The assessments are based on real procedures for e-methanol plant design, RFNBO fuel certification and the quality assessment of synthetic fuels. Assessment is continuous across modules 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.
Explain Power-to-X conversion routes.
Size electrolysers for synthesis processes.
Analyse methane and methanol synthesis from CO2.
Describe the production of green ammonia.
Analyse synthetic liquid fuel routes.
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 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 totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
The programme uses Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, DWSIM, MATLAB and SimaPro. 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. This 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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