Postgraduate Diploma in Single-Seater E-Powertrains: SiC Inverters and MGU
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Single-Seater E-Powertrains: SiC Inverters and MGU. 8 modules covering FIA Formula E Technical Regulations, FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations and PLECS. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the architecture of single-seater electric powertrains.
Evaluate the advantages and limits of SiC semiconductors.
Design low-inductance, high-efficiency inverter stages.
Size permanent magnet synchronous machines for competition.
Implement vector control strategies and field weakening.
Integrate thermal management of the inverter and MGU.
Plan the validation and safety of high-voltage systems.
Who it's for
- Power electronics engineer who wants to specialise in Single-Seater E-Powertrains: SiC Inverters and MGU.
- Electrical machines engineer who wants to specialise in Single-Seater E-Powertrains: SiC Inverters and MGU.
- Motor control engineer who wants to specialise in Single-Seater E-Powertrains: SiC Inverters and MGU.
- Competition powertrain engineer who wants to specialise in Single-Seater E-Powertrains: SiC Inverters and MGU.
- HV validation engineer who wants to specialise in Single-Seater E-Powertrains: SiC Inverters and MGU.
- Electrical systems thermal engineer who wants to specialise in Single-Seater E-Powertrains: SiC Inverters and MGU.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter electric motorsport.
What you'll work with
- FIA Formula E Technical Regulations
- FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations
- IEC 60664-1
- ISO 26262
- IEC 60034-2-1
- ECPE AQG 324
- IEC 61800-5-1
- ISO 6469-3
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Powertrain topologies in Formula E and F11.2Battery, inverter, MGU and transmission1.3DC bus and voltage levels1.4Power, torque and mass requirements1.5Regulatory maximum power restrictions1.6Integration with regenerative braking1.7Energy flows in traction and regeneration1.8System loss balance1.9Benchmarking of competition powertrains1.10Case study: sizing a Gen3 powertrain
2.1SiC properties versus silicon2.2SiC MOSFET: structure and key parameters2.3Conduction and switching losses2.4Body diodes and SiC Schottky diodes2.5Threshold instability and reliability2.6Power modules and packaging2.7Silver sintering and ceramic substrates2.8Double-pulse testing2.9Qualification to AQG 3242.10Laboratory: simulated double-pulse characterisation
3.1Two-level three-phase inverter3.2SVPWM and discontinuous modulation3.3Gate driver and desaturation protection3.4Link capacitor and ripple3.5Low parasitic inductance layout3.6Snubbers and overvoltage control3.7EMC: dv/dt and conducted emissions3.8Current and voltage sensing3.9Power density and mass3.10Workshop: designing a laminated busbar
4.1Permanent magnet synchronous machines4.2Distributed and hairpin windings4.3NdFeB magnets and demagnetisation4.4Iron, copper and eddy current losses4.5High-speed field weakening4.6Torque–speed efficiency maps4.7Oil cooling and water jacket4.8High-speed rotor and retention4.9Machine bench testing4.10Practical: efficiency map with Motor-CAD
5.1Clarke and Park transforms5.2Field-oriented vector control5.3MTPA and MTPV strategies5.4PI current controllers5.5Position estimation and resolvers5.6Sensorless control at high speed5.7Torque limitation due to temperature5.8Transient response and bandwidth5.9Microcontroller implementation5.10Laboratory: FOC control in Simulink
6.1Losses as heat sources6.2RC network thermal models6.3Junction temperature and derating6.4Cold plates and dielectric coolants6.5Heat exchangers in the single-seater6.6Coolant loop integration with the battery6.7Thermal sensing and estimators6.8Reliability under thermal cycling6.9Transient simulation per lap6.10Case study: inverter cooling during a race
7.1Insulation and coordination to IEC 606647.2IMD insulation monitoring7.3Active and passive bus discharge7.4Functional safety to ISO 262627.5HIL testing of the inverter7.6Powertrain dynamometer testing7.7FIA technical scrutineering and sealing7.8FMEA failure analysis7.9In-season reliability management7.10Practical: validation plan for an inverter
8.1Definition of power requirements8.2SiC module selection8.3Inverter and driver design8.4MGU sizing8.5Control strategy and calibration8.6Integrated thermal analysis8.7Test and safety plan8.8Efficiency assessment per lap8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is PLECS, Ansys Motor-CAD, ANSYS Maxwell, MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real double-pulse testing procedures for semiconductors, HIL validation of traction inverters and electric powertrain dynamometer tests. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the architecture of single-seater electric powertrains.
Evaluate the advantages and limits of SiC semiconductors.
Design low-inductance, high-efficiency inverter stages.
Size permanent magnet synchronous machines for competition.
Implement vector control strategies and field weakening.
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.
- A level of Spanish sufficient 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 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.
You will work with PLECS, Ansys Motor-CAD, ANSYS Maxwell, MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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