Propulsion-Structure Integration Course
About our
The Propulsion-Structure Integration Course explores the synergy between aircraft propulsion systems and structures, addressing design optimization and the integration of components such as engines, wings, and fuselage. It focuses on understanding aerodynamic, thermal, and structural interactions, using CFD simulation tools and FEM to assess performance and safety. The course includes the analysis of induced vibrations, the design of mounting systems, and the mitigation of noise and emissions, seeking compliance with aeronautical regulations and the improvement of fuel efficiency.
The program offers a practical approach through case studies and design exercises, covering topics such as material selection, integration of control systems, and uncertainty management in design. Prepares professionals for roles in systems engineering, structural design, and performance evaluation, with a special emphasis on sustainability and reducing environmental impact in the aerospace sector.
Propulsion-Structure Integration Course
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
499 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Integrated Optimization: Propulsion, Structure and Naval Performance
- Master the analysis of naval propulsion systems, including propellers, steering systems, and their interaction with the hull.
- Evaluate the energy efficiency and hydrodynamic performance of vessels, considering drag and hull design optimization.
- Understand naval structures, including stress analysis, stability, and fatigue resistance.
- Apply optimization techniques in naval design, such as hull shape optimization and material selection.
- Study the interaction between propulsion, structure, and vessel performance.
- Analyze relevant aeroelastic phenomena, such as flap-lag-torsion in blades and vanes, whirl flutter in rotors, and fatigue in structural components.
- Dimension structural components using laminates in Advanced composites, paying special attention to joints and bonded joints, using finite element (FE) analysis tools.
- Implement damage tolerance strategies, including crack propagation analysis and remaining service life.
- Apply non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques such as ultrasonic testing (UT), radiography (RT), and thermography for structural integrity assessment.
- Study the influence of operating and environmental conditions on naval performance.
2. Advanced Rotor Analysis and Simulation: Naval Design and Performance
2. Advanced Rotor Analysis and Simulation: Naval Design and Performance
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Comprehensive Evaluation: Propulsion, Structure and Efficiency in Naval Design
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Identify and evaluate naval propulsion systems, including propellers, steering systems, and main machinery, analyzing their performance and efficiency.
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Analyze ship structures, considering materials, strength, and stability, as well as the different types of loads and stresses to which they are subjected.
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Study the principles of naval hydrodynamics and aerodynamics to optimize hull shape design and reduce drag, improving energy efficiency.
- Analyze dynamic couplings in naval structures, including the study of flap-lag-torsion phenomena in propeller blades and whirl flutter analysis, as well as fatigue assessment of critical components.
Sizing and designing structural components using composite materials, analyzing laminates in composites, and studying joints and bonded joints using finite element analysis (FEA).
Implementing damage tolerance strategies in ship design and construction, along with the use of non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques such as UT (Ultrasound), RT (Radiography), and thermography.
Evaluating the performance and efficiency of propulsion, structural, and naval design systems through simulations and data analysis to optimize design and reduce operating costs.
5. Modeling and Analysis of Integrated Naval Design: Propulsion and Structure
5. Modeling and Analysis of Integrated Naval Design: Propulsion and Structure
Study of fluid-structure interaction in propulsion systems.
Design of propellers and propulsion systems optimized for efficiency and emission reduction.
Evaluation of the structural integrity of propulsion components and their connection to the hull.
Analysis of the structural dynamics of hulls and superstructures under hydrodynamic and environmental loads.
Modeling of the structural response to phenomena such as vibrations induced by machinery and the propeller.
Application of finite element analysis (FEA) software to simulate structural behavior and stress distribution.
Evaluation of fatigue and Durability of naval structures under operating conditions.
6. Comprehensive Design and Evaluation of Naval Propulsion and Structural Systems
6. Comprehensive Design and Evaluation of Naval Propulsion and Structural Systems
Design and optimize propulsion systems, including propellers, steering systems, and maneuvering thrusters.
Evaluate the structural integrity of ships and offshore platforms, considering static, dynamic, and environmental loads.
Apply finite element analysis (FEA) methods to simulate structural and propulsion behavior.
Analyze flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
Dimension laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints using FE.
Understand and apply naval design codes and standards, such as those of the Classification Society.
Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
Who this program is for:
Propulsion-Structure Integration Course
- Engineers with degrees in Naval Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Professionals from shipyards, shipbuilding companies, classification societies, and naval research centers.
- Engineers and technicians specializing in areas such as naval propulsion design, systems integration, ship structural analysis, and naval project management who wish to update their knowledge.
- Personnel from navies and government agencies related to the naval industry who wish to deepen their knowledge in the Optimization of propulsion-structure integration.
Recommended requirements: Basic knowledge of hydrodynamics, strength of materials, and ship design. Proficiency in Spanish/English (B2+ / C1) is valued for a better understanding of the content.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
1. 1 Principles of Naval Propulsion: Propeller Theory and Propulsion Systems
2. 2 Naval Structural Design: Concepts of Strength and Buoyancy
3. 3 Optimization of Propulsion-Structure Interaction: Design Integration
4. 4 Naval Performance Analysis: Evaluation of Efficiency and Fuel Consumption
5. 5 Materials and Naval Construction: Material Selection and Application
6. 6 Naval Modeling and Simulation: Tools for Design and Analysis
7. 7 Design for Energy Efficiency: Fuel Saving Strategies
8. 8 Life Cycle Cost Analysis: Economic Evaluation of Design
9. 9 Naval Regulation and Standards: Compliance with Standards and Safety
10. 10 Case Study: Application of Optimization in a Real Naval Design
2.2 Fundamental Principles of Naval Rotor Hydrodynamics
2.2 Mathematical Modeling of Rotors: Lift-Line Theory
2.3 CFD Simulation for Rotor Analysis
2.4 Design of Naval Propellers: Selection and Optimization
2.5 Cavitation Analysis and its Effects on Design
2.6 Rotor Performance under Different Operating Conditions
2.7 Design of Steering and Maneuvering Systems
2.8 Evaluation of Noise and Vibrations Generated by Rotors
2.9 Integration of Rotor Design with the Ship’s Structure
2.20 Case Studies: Rotor Analysis in Real Naval Designs
3.3 Introduction to Naval Architecture and Terminology
3.2 International Regulations: IMO, SOLAS, etc.
3.3 Materials and Shipbuilding: Steels, Alloys, Composites
3.4 Naval Stability: Basic Concepts and Calculations
3.5 Buoyancy and Trim
3.6 Hull Form Design: Resistance and Propulsion
3.7 Structural Design: Forces and Loads on Ships
3.8 Introduction to Naval Propulsion Systems
3.9 Safety and Environmental Protection
3.30 Principles of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) in Naval Design
2.3 Rotor Theory: Aerodynamics and Operation
2.2 Blade Design: Geometry and Profiles
2.3 CFD Simulation Software for Rotors
2.4 Rotor Flow Modeling and Analysis
2.5 Rotor-Hull Interaction Effects
2.6 Cavitation and Noise Simulation
2.7 Rotor Design Optimization
2.8 Rotor Performance Analysis under Different Conditions
2.9 Validation of Simulation Models with Experimental Data
2.30 Studies of Case study: Application of simulation in propeller design
3.3 Selection and sizing of engines and propulsion systems
3.2 Design of transmission and steering systems
3.3 Structural integration: stress and strain analysis
3.4 Design of bulkheads and structural partitions
3.5 Vibration and noise analysis in the structure
3.6 Coupling of propulsion systems and structure
3.7 Weight and efficiency optimization
3.8 Design for manufacturing and assembly
3.9 Maintenance and durability considerations
3.30 Case studies: integration of systems in different types of vessels
4.3 Evaluation of propulsion performance and fuel efficiency
4.2 Analysis of drag and shape optimization
4.3 Evaluation of stability and maneuverability
4.4 Structural analysis: strength, fatigue, and durability
4.5 Evaluation of safety and regulatory compliance
4.6 Life cycle cost (LCC) analysis
4.7 Evaluation of Environmental Impact (Carbon Footprint)
4.8 Material Selection and Construction Methods
4.9 Design for Energy Efficiency
4.30 Case Studies: Evaluation of Existing Naval Designs
5.3 Introduction to 3D Modeling and Naval Design Software
5.2 Modeling Hull Shapes and Structures
5.3 Modeling Propulsion Systems and Machinery
5.4 Stability and Buoyancy Analysis in 3D Models
5.5 Resistance Analysis in 3D Models
5.6 Structural Analysis Using Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
5.7 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation in 3D Models
5.8 Integration of 3D Models and Simulation Data
5.9 Optimization of Model-Based Design
5.30 Examples of Modeling and Analyzing Complex Naval Designs
6.3 Design of Propulsion Systems: Propellers, Engines, Transmission Systems
6.2 Design of Naval Structures: Decks, Bulkheads, Keels
6.3 Material Selection: Steels, Aluminum, Composites
6.4 Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in Naval Structures
6.5 Design for Strength and Durability
6.6 Systems Integration: Propulsion and Structure
6.7 Energy Efficiency Optimization
6.8 Design for Maintenance and Inspection
6.9 Compliance with Regulations and Standards
6.30 Case Studies: Innovative Naval Systems Designs
7.3 Introduction to Naval Design Optimization
7.2 Hull Shape Optimization and Drag
7.3 Propulsion System Optimization and Fuel Efficiency
7.4 Structural Optimization: Weight, Strength, and Durability
7.5 Multi-Objective Design: Balancing Trade-Offs
7.6 Optimization Algorithms and Design Software
7.7 Systems Integration: Propulsion and Optimized Structure
7.8 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
7.9 Life Cycle Cost Analysis
7.30 Optimization Examples in Real Naval Designs
8.3 Rotor Theory: Aerodynamics and Operation
8.2 Rotor Modeling: Geometry, Profiles, and Characteristics
8.3 CFD Simulation Software for Rotors
8.4 Flow Analysis Around Rotors
8.5 Cavitation and Noise Simulation
8.6 Rotor Performance Analysis Under Different Operating Conditions
8.7 Influence of Rotor Design on Overall Vessel Performance
8.8 Rotor Design Optimization for Efficiency and Noise Reduction
8.9 Validation of Models and Simulation Results
8.30 Case Studies: Rotor Analysis in Different Naval Designs
4.4 Fundamentals of Comprehensive Naval Design Evaluation
4.2 Performance Metrics: Propulsion, Structure, and Efficiency
4.3 Resistance Analysis: Methods and Applications
4.4 Structural Evaluation: Loads, Stresses, and Deformations
4.5 Propulsion System Design: Selection and Optimization
4.6 Energy Efficiency and Life Cycle Cost Analysis
4.7 Systems Integration: Propulsion and Structure
4.8 Simulation and Modeling: Advanced Tools and Techniques
4.9 Case Studies: Practical Applications and Examples
4.40 Conclusions: Comprehensive and Sustainable Naval Design
5.5 Naval Hydrodynamics: Principles and Applications in Propulsion
5.5 Naval Structure: Design and Structural Strength Analysis
5.3 Drag Modeling: Prediction of Water Resistance
5.4 Propeller Design: Selection and Optimization for Different Types of Vessels
5.5 Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in Naval Structures
5.6 Propeller-Hulm Interaction: Effects and Optimization
5.7 Steering System Design: Rudders and Steering Control
5.8 Naval Materials and Welding: Selection and Applications
5.9 Performance Evaluation: Tank and Open Water Testing
5.50 Design Integration: Propulsion and Structure in Ship Design
6.6 Fundamentals of Naval Engineering: Theory and Principles
6.2 Naval Structural Design: Analysis and Applications
6.3 Naval Propulsion Systems: Selection and Optimization
6.4 Energy Efficiency and Performance Assessment
6.5 Systems Integration and Modular Design
6.6 Risk and Safety Analysis in Design
6.7 Naval Design Standards and Regulations
6.8 Design Evaluation and Validation Methods
6.9 Case Studies: Design and Evaluation of Specific Vessels
6.60 Future of Naval Design: Trends and Innovations
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
See “Calendar & Calls for Applications,” “Scholarships & Grants,” and “Fees & Financing” in the SEIUM mega-menu.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).