Master’s in H₂ Infrastructure: Compression, Storage and Safety: 350/700 bar
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in hydrogen refuelling infrastructure at 350/700 bar, 12 modules covering high-pressure thermodynamics, compression, station storage, pre-cooling and dispensing, SAE J2601 fuelling protocols, on-board tanks, safety, regulation, hydrogen quality and economics, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in H₂ Infrastructure: Compression, Storage and Safety: 350/700 bar — studying from Australia
Australia's energy sector is undergoing major transition, with significant growth in renewable generation, grid-scale storage and transmission upgrades. The National Electricity Market and the Wholesale Electricity Market in Western Australia are key frameworks shaping investment and operations. Engineers work on network planning, power system analysis, asset management and integration of distributed energy resources. Employers include network operators, generators, retailers, the Australian Energy Market Operator and engineering consultancies.
Fees for Australia: A$12,600 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Which Australian bodies and regulators cover energy and networks engineering?
Engineers Australia is the main professional body, and the Australian Energy Regulator and the Australian Energy Market Operator oversee the national electricity market. State network regulators also apply. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so recognition is decided by employers or the regulator.
What energy and network careers in Australia could this training support?
Australia has electricity network operators, renewable energy developers, grid planners and utilities that employ engineers in these fields. Employers usually prioritise accredited qualifications, licensing and project experience. A SEIUM qualification may add to your profile, but its value depends on each employer.
Is the course workable with a job, and does employer funding exist?
Yes, the programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa. Specialist courses are 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's 1,900, with an assigned technical tutor and final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible, though it is arranged case by case.
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What you will be able to do
Apply high-pressure hydrogen thermodynamics.
Size compression systems up to 900 bar.
Design cascade storage for stations.
Specify pre-cooling and dispensing systems.
Apply the SAE J2601 fuelling protocols.
Analyse the safety risks of a hydrogen refuelling station.
Assess the economic viability of refuelling stations.
Who it's for
- Hydrogen refuelling station engineers.
- Gas compression engineers.
- Hydrogen safety engineers.
- Station operations technicians.
- Hydrogen mobility project managers.
- Pressure equipment inspectors.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter hydrogen mobility.
What you'll work with
- ISO 19880-1 (gaseous hydrogen fuelling stations)
- SAE J2601 (fuelling protocols for light-duty vehicles)
- EN 17127 (outdoor hydrogen refuelling points)
- UNECE Regulation No. 134 (hydrogen and fuel cell vehicle safety)
- ISO 14687 (hydrogen fuel quality)
- Directive 2014/68/EU (pressure equipment)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR) (alternative fuels infrastructure)
- SAE J2601-2 (fuelling protocol for heavy-duty vehicles)
- Aspen HYSYS
- DNV Phast
- H2FIRST HyRAM+
- MATLAB
- CoolProp
12 modules
1.1The role of refuelling stations in mobility1.2Light and heavy-duty fuel cell vehicles1.3350 and 700 bar pressures1.4AFIR Regulation targets1.5Hydrogen refuelling network in Europe1.6Architecture of a refuelling station1.7Daily capacity and demand profiles1.8Investment and operating costs1.9Deployment barriers1.10Case study: refuelling station for city buses
2.1Properties of gaseous hydrogen2.2Equation of state and compressibility factor2.3Inverse Joule-Thomson effect2.4Heating during filling2.5Density at 350 and 700 bar2.6Filling versus ambient temperature2.7Energy balance of refuelling2.8Compression losses2.9Thermodynamic calculation tools2.10Lab: mass calculation at 700 bar
3.1Diaphragm compressors3.2Lubricated and dry piston compressors3.3Ionic liquid compressors3.4Electrochemical hydrogen compression3.5Hydraulic booster compressors3.6Compression stages and intercooling3.7Compressor reliability and maintenance3.8Specific compression energy3.9Selection by flow and pressure3.10Practical: sizing a 900 bar compressor
4.1Cascade pressure storage4.2Type I, II, III and IV vessels4.3Low, medium and high-pressure storage4.4Sizing storage banks4.5Cascade management4.6Liquid hydrogen storage4.7High-pressure cryogenic pumps4.8Pressure cycling fatigue4.9Vessel inspection4.10Lab: optimisation of the storage cascade
5.1The need for pre-cooling to −40 °C5.2Hydrogen refrigeration systems5.3Block heat exchangers5.4Dispensers and nozzles5.5High-pressure hoses and connections5.6Mass flow metering5.7Metrological accuracy of dispensing5.8Vehicle-to-station communication5.9User interface5.10Practical: pre-cooling balance for a fill
6.1The SAE J2601 protocol6.2Fill tables and pressure ramps6.3Filling with infrared communication6.4SAE J2601-2 protocol for heavy-duty vehicles6.5Protocols for 70 MPa and 35 MPa6.6Tank state of charge6.7Tank temperature limits6.8Fast filling of heavy-duty fleets6.9Protocol validation6.10Lab: simulation of a fill to SAE J2601
7.1Type III and Type IV tanks7.2Carbon fibre composite materials7.3UNECE Regulation R1347.4Valves and pressure relief devices7.5Tank certification tests7.6Service life and filling cycles7.7Periodic tank inspection7.8Integration in the vehicle7.9Crash safety7.10Practical: analysis of R134 requirements
8.1Specific high-pressure risks8.2Hydrogen leaks and dispersion8.3Leak and flame detection8.4ATEX zone classification8.5Safety distances8.6Vents and relief systems8.7Emergency shutdowns8.8HAZOP and QRA analysis8.9Emergency response8.10Workshop: quantitative risk analysis of a station
9.1ISO 19880-1 standard for stations9.2EN 17127 standard for refuelling points9.3Hydrogen quality to ISO 146879.4Pressure Equipment Directive9.5ATEX Directive and zone classification9.6Spanish chemical storage regulation9.7Permitting of refuelling stations in Spain9.8Metrological certification of the dispenser9.9Statutory periodic inspections9.10Practical: compliance matrix for a station
10.1Purity requirements for fuel cells10.2Critical contaminants for the fuel cell10.3Sampling at the dispenser10.4Laboratory analysis10.5Purification at the station10.6Quality assurance10.7Impact on the fuel cell10.8ISO 19880-9 sampling standards10.9Non-conformity management10.10Lab: quality sampling plan
11.1Station availability11.2Preventive maintenance of the station11.3Remote equipment monitoring11.4Levelised cost of refuelling11.5Hydrogen price to the user11.6Station business models11.7Grants and financing11.8Planning the station network11.9Operating indicators11.10Case study: economic model of a 1 t/day station
12.1Defining refuelling demand12.2Selecting the hydrogen supply12.3Compression and storage design12.4Pre-cooling design12.5Safety analysis12.6Regulatory compliance verification12.7Economic assessment of the station12.8Implementation plan12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Aspen HYSYS, DNV Phast, H2FIRST HyRAM+, MATLAB and CoolProp, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied on real procedures for fuelling protocol simulation, quantitative risk analysis and hydrogen quality testing. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 19880-1, SAE J2601, EN 17127, UNECE Regulation No. 134, ISO 14687, Directive 2014/68/EU, Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR), SAE J2601-2.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
- English sufficient to read 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 totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Aspen HYSYS, DNV Phast, H2FIRST HyRAM+, MATLAB and CoolProp, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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