Course in Thermal Management in Marine Engines
Online 300-hour course in thermal management in marine engines. 6 modules covering ISO 3046-1 Reciprocating internal combustion engines: performance and reference conditions, ISO 15550 Determination and measurement of engine power and GT-SUITE. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Thermal Management in Marine Engines — studying from Australia
Australia's maritime sector is substantial, encompassing naval shipbuilding, offshore oil and gas, port operations and recreational boating. The Royal Australian Navy's shipbuilding programmes, including the Hunter class frigates and Henderson Defence Precinct in Western Australia, generate significant engineering demand. Offshore energy developments on the North West Shelf and in Bass Strait require marine and structural expertise. Recreational boating is widespread, supported by a strong sports nautical industry. Employers include naval shipbuilders, offshore operators, port authorities and marine equipment manufacturers.
Fees for Australia: A$1,270 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Is this training recognised by Australian maritime regulators such as AMSA?
SEIUM qualifications are private and are not official state degrees or accredited by national bodies. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority regulates maritime certificates and qualifications separately, and SEIUM training does not replace those requirements. Confirm with AMSA or your employer which credentials your intended role requires.
Which Australian employers might consider this qualification for naval or offshore work?
Offshore energy operators, shipbuilders, naval contractors, marine consultancies and sports nautical manufacturers are examples of Australian employers in this area. Their hiring decisions depend on their own criteria and on any required certifications. A private qualification is one factor among experience and licensing.
Can I study this part time from Australia, and can employers help pay?
Yes, the programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa and fit learning around your schedule. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Confirm the total hours and expected pace before committing.
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What you will be able to do
Perform the thermal balance of marine engines.
Design efficient centralised cooling systems.
Evaluate waste heat recovery technologies.
Manage engine temperature under different load conditions.
Model and optimise onboard thermal networks.
Quantify the energy impact on IMO indicators.
Develop a thermal management project for a ship.
Who it's for
- Marine thermal systems engineer who wants to specialise in thermal management in marine engines.
- Marine engineering officer who wants to specialise in thermal management in marine engines.
- Energy efficiency engineer who wants to specialise in thermal management in marine engines.
- Technical superintendent who wants to specialise in thermal management in marine engines.
- Engine room project engineer who wants to specialise in thermal management in marine engines.
- Naval energy consultant who wants to specialise in thermal management in marine engines.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter shipping companies.
What you'll work with
- ISO 3046-1 Reciprocating internal combustion engines: performance and reference conditions
- ISO 15550 Determination and measurement of engine power
- IACS UR M28 Ambient reference conditions
- MARPOL Annex VI Chapter 4 Energy efficiency
- IMO MEPC.1/Circ.896 Guidelines on the treatment of innovative energy efficiency technologies
- SOLAS Convention, Chapter II-1 Part C Machinery installations
- ISO 50001 Energy management systems
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Distribution of fuel energy1.2Heat to exhaust gases, jackets and charge air1.3Thermal balance at different loads1.4Critical component temperatures1.5Influence of ambient temperature1.6ISO reference conditions1.7Sankey diagram of an engine1.8Available exergy in each stream1.9Engine limitations due to temperature1.10Case study: Sankey diagram of an engine
2.1High- and low-temperature freshwater circuits2.2Central plate coolers2.3Seawater pumps and variable-speed pumps2.4Thermostatic valves and temperature control2.5Chemical treatment of cooling water2.6Heat exchanger fouling2.7Cooling in warm-water zones2.8Box coolers and hull cooling2.9Energy optimisation of pumps2.10Practice: sizing a central cooler
3.1Exhaust gas boilers3.2Steam turbogenerators3.3Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC)3.4Exhaust gas power turbines3.5Freshwater generation with jacket heat3.6Fuel and service heating3.7Recovery in four-stroke engines3.8Profitability of WHR systems3.9Integration with electric propulsion3.10Workshop: analysis of an ORC cycle with jacket heat
4.1Preheating and cold start4.2Temperature control at low load4.3Acid corrosion risk in cylinders4.4Condensation in charge air4.5Thermal management in dual-fuel engines4.6Temperature monitoring and alarms4.7Diagnosis of cooling failures4.8Heat exchanger maintenance4.9Thermal management of batteries and converters4.10Laboratory: temperature trend analysis
5.1Modelling thermal networks5.2Dynamic simulation of cooling circuits5.3Pinch analysis of thermal integration5.4Exergy optimisation of the plant5.5Predictive temperature control5.6Thermal digital twin of the engine5.7Validation with onboard data5.8Impact on EEXI and CII5.9System simulation tools5.10Case study: optimisation of seawater pumps
6.1Thermal balance of the ship's plant6.2Analysis of the current cooling system6.3Identification of recoverable heat6.4Design of heat recovery system6.5Simulation of the optimised plant6.6Thermal control strategy6.7Evaluation of energy savings6.8Economic analysis of the investment6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is GT-SUITE, MATLAB/Simulink, Aspen HYSYS, EES (Engineering Equation Solver), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for the thermal balance of an engine at different loads, heat recovery analysis with ORC, and optimisation of cooling water pumps. 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.
Perform the thermal balance of marine engines.
Design efficient centralised cooling systems.
Evaluate waste heat recovery technologies.
Manage engine temperature under different load conditions.
Model and optimise onboard thermal networks.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow the reading of technical standards.
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 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
Work is carried out with GT-SUITE, MATLAB/Simulink, Aspen HYSYS, EES (Engineering Equation Solver). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own 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. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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