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Postgraduate Diploma in Safe Handling of Ammonia/Methanol

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Safe Handling of Ammonia/Methanol. 8 modules covering Directive 2012/18/EU (Seveso III), Royal Decree 656/2017 (storage of chemical products, APQ) and PHAST (DNV). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Identify the properties and hazards of ammonia and methanol.

02

Apply the regulatory framework for storage and major accidents.

03

Design safe storage facilities for ammonia and methanol.

04

Define safe transfer and handling procedures.

05

Carry out risk analyses using HAZOP and consequence methodologies.

06

Select detection and protection systems.

07

Prepare emergency and self-protection plans.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Process safety engineer seeking to specialise in Safe Handling of Ammonia/Methanol.
  • Industrial risk prevention technician seeking to specialise in Safe Handling of Ammonia/Methanol.
  • APQ facilities manager seeking to specialise in Safe Handling of Ammonia/Methanol.
  • Industrial risk analyst seeking to specialise in Safe Handling of Ammonia/Methanol.
  • Emergency plan manager seeking to specialise in Safe Handling of Ammonia/Methanol.
  • Chemical terminal engineer seeking to specialise in Safe Handling of Ammonia/Methanol.
  • Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter the chemical industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Directive 2012/18/EU (Seveso III)
  • Royal Decree 656/2017 (storage of chemical products, APQ)
  • ITC MIE APQ-4 (anhydrous ammonia)
  • Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
  • Directive 1999/92/EC (ATEX, workplaces)
  • IEC 60079-10-1 (classification of hazardous areas)
  • Royal Decree 840/2015 (major accidents)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Physicochemical properties of ammonia
  2. 1.2Physicochemical properties of methanol
  3. 1.3Toxicity and occupational exposure limits
  4. 1.4Flammability and explosive limits
  5. 1.5Safety data sheets and the CLP Regulation
  6. 1.6Corrosivity and material compatibility
  7. 1.7Leak behaviour and dispersion
  8. 1.8Ammonia and methanol as energy vectors
  9. 1.9Historical accidents and lessons learned
  10. 1.10Workshop: comparative analysis of safety data sheets
  1. 2.1Seveso III Directive and RD 840/2015
  2. 2.2Regulation on storage of chemical products (APQ)
  3. 2.3ATEX Directives 2014/34/EU and 1999/92/EC
  4. 2.4Pressure equipment directive
  5. 2.5ADR and road transport
  6. 2.6IMO IGC Code and IGF Code
  7. 2.7IMO interim guidelines for ammonia fuel
  8. 2.8Classification society rules for vessels
  9. 2.9Occupational risk prevention regulations
  10. 2.10Practice: classifying a facility under Seveso III
  1. 3.1Refrigerated versus pressurised storage
  2. 3.2Double-containment and full-containment tanks
  3. 3.3Materials and stress embrittlement
  4. 3.4Vents and relief systems
  5. 3.5Bunds and secondary containment
  6. 3.6Storage of methanol and inert gases
  7. 3.7Safety distances
  8. 3.8Tank inspection and maintenance
  9. 3.9EN 14620 and API 625 standards
  10. 3.10Case study: design review of a refrigerated ammonia tank
  1. 4.1Loading and unloading operations
  2. 4.2Loading arms and hoses
  3. 4.3Emergency disconnect couplings
  4. 4.4Ammonia and methanol bunkering
  5. 4.5Purging, inerting and commissioning
  6. 4.6Safe operating procedures
  7. 4.7Work permits
  8. 4.8Personal protective equipment
  9. 4.9Operator training
  10. 4.10Practice: methanol transfer procedure from a tanker
  1. 5.1HAZID hazard identification
  2. 5.2HAZOP studies of facilities
  3. 5.3Consequence modelling with PHAST and ALOHA
  4. 5.4Toxic cloud dispersion
  5. 5.5Methanol pool fires
  6. 5.6Quantitative risk analysis (QRA)
  7. 5.7LOPA and SIL levels
  8. 5.8Risk acceptability criteria
  9. 5.9Land-use planning
  10. 5.10Laboratory: modelling dispersion of an ammonia leak with ALOHA
  1. 6.1Ammonia detection: technologies and location
  2. 6.2Methanol vapour detection and invisible flames
  3. 6.3Safety instrumented systems
  4. 6.4Water curtains for ammonia absorption
  5. 6.5Ventilation and extraction
  6. 6.6Methanol fire protection
  7. 6.7ATEX zone classification
  8. 6.8Emergency shutdown systems
  9. 6.9Periodic testing of safety systems
  10. 6.10Case study: gas detection map for a terminal
  1. 7.1Self-protection plan
  2. 7.2Internal emergency plan
  3. 7.3Coordination with external emergency plans
  4. 7.4Response to toxic leaks
  5. 7.5First aid for exposure
  6. 7.6Drills and exercises
  7. 7.7Incident investigation
  8. 7.8Process safety management system
  9. 7.9Safety culture and indicators
  10. 7.10Workshop: designing an ammonia leak drill
  1. 8.1Description of the facility and substances
  2. 8.2Analysis of the applicable regulatory framework
  3. 8.3Design of storage and transfer
  4. 8.4Risk identification and analysis
  5. 8.5Design of detection and protection systems
  6. 8.6Emergency plan
  7. 8.7Safety management system
  8. 8.8Conclusions and recommendations
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

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 easy to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is PHAST (DNV), ALOHA, Aspen HYSYS, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are based on real procedures from HAZOP studies, leak dispersion modelling and emergency drills. Assessment is continuous by module, plus a final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry-led mentoring:lecturers with track records in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Description of the facility and substances

Identify the properties and hazards of ammonia and methanol.

Analysis of the applicable regulatory framework

Apply the regulatory framework for storage and major accidents.

Design of storage and transfer

Design safe storage facilities for ammonia and methanol.

Risk identification and analysis

Define safe transfer and handling procedures.

Design of detection and protection systems

Carry out risk analyses using HAZOP and consequence methodologies.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Process safety engineerIndustrial risk prevention technicianAPQ facilities managerIndustrial risk analystEmergency plan managerChemical terminal engineer
Admissions & scholarships

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 texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 800 hours in total over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time employment.

The programme uses PHAST (DNV), ALOHA, Aspen HYSYS and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM diploma 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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