Master’s in Hydrogen Storage and Distribution for Vehicles Engineering — 350/700 bar, LH₂, Safety and Standards
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in hydrogen storage and distribution engineering for vehicles — 350/700 bar, LH₂, safety and standards. 12 modules covering hydrogen thermodynamics, Type III and IV composite tanks, liquid hydrogen, on-board components, road and pipeline distribution, risk analysis, testing and UN ECE R134, UN GTR 13 and ISO 19881, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Hydrogen Storage and Distribution for Vehicles Engineering — 350/700 bar, LH₂, Safety and Standards — studying from Australia
Australia holds significant critical mineral resources, including lithium, nickel and cobalt, which supports a growing interest in battery supply chains and processing. The government's hydrogen and battery strategies aim to build domestic capability in clean energy technologies. Electric vehicle adoption is increasing, and charging infrastructure is expanding across major cities and highways. Engineers contribute to battery design, electrical systems, hydrogen production and storage, and charging networks. Employers include mining companies, energy firms, research institutions and emerging battery and hydrogen developers.
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 cover batteries, electromobility and hydrogen engineering?
Engineers Australia is the main professional body, and Standards Australia develops relevant technical standards. Hydrogen and battery projects also fall under state and federal energy and safety regulators. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so recognition depends on the employer or regulator.
What careers in Australia's batteries and hydrogen sectors could this support?
Australia has growing battery manufacturing and storage projects, hydrogen developments, and electric vehicle and charging infrastructure work. Employers typically value demonstrated technical competence and project experience. A SEIUM qualification may help, but acceptance is decided by each employer.
Can I manage this online alongside a job in Australia?
Yes, the programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia with no student visa required. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate 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.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the thermodynamic behaviour of hydrogen at high pressure and in cryogenic conditions.
Design Type III and Type IV composite tanks.
Select the components of the on-board storage system.
Plan road and pipeline distribution chains.
Assess storage risks through quantitative analysis.
Apply international regulations for tanks and transport.
Develop a hydrogen storage project for vehicles.
Who it's for
- Hydrogen storage system engineers looking to deepen their expertise in 350/700 bar and LH₂ systems.
- Composite tank design engineers moving into hydrogen pressure vessels.
- Process safety engineers dealing with hydrogen risk assessment.
- Gas logistics engineers working on hydrogen supply chains.
- Certification engineers handling tanks, components and type approval.
- Cryogenic engineers interested in liquid hydrogen applications.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- UN ECE R134 (type approval of hydrogen vehicles)
- UN GTR 13 (global regulation on hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles)
- ISO 19881 (gaseous hydrogen land vehicle fuel containers)
- SAE J2579 (fuel systems in fuel cell and hydrogen vehicles)
- SAE J2601 (hydrogen fuelling protocol)
- Directive 2014/68/EU (pressure equipment)
- Directive 2010/35/EU (transportable pressure equipment, TPED)
- ISO 21010 (cryogenic vessels, gas/material compatibility)
- ANSYS Mechanical
- Abaqus
- DNV Phast
- MATLAB
- Aspen HYSYS
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Equations of state for hydrogen1.2Compressibility factor at high pressure1.3Inverse Joule-Thomson effect1.4Ortho- and parahydrogen1.5Boil-off evaporation losses1.6Density in gaseous and liquid states1.7Heat of compression during filling1.8Compression and liquefaction energy1.9Comparison of storage methods1.10Practical: density calculation at 700 bar
2.1Classification of Type I to IV tanks2.2Polymer and metallic liners2.3Carbon-fibre filament winding2.4Layer design and winding angles2.5Bosses and metallic joints2.6Burst pressure calculation2.7Fatigue and filling cycles2.8Creep under sustained stress2.9Carbon-fibre cost2.10Workshop: tank laminate design
3.1Claude and Brayton liquefaction cycles3.2Double-walled cryogenic tanks3.3Multilayer insulation and vacuum3.4Boil-off management3.5sLH2 cryogenic pumps3.6Liquid transfer and cool-down3.7Materials for cryogenic temperatures3.8Liquid hydrogen safety3.9Truck and marine applications3.10Case study: LH2 truck range
4.1In-tank shut-off valves4.2Thermally activated pressure relief devices (TPRD)4.3Multi-stage pressure regulators4.4Pressure and temperature sensors4.5Refuelling receptacle4.6High-pressure piping and fittings4.7Filters and heat exchangers4.8Vehicle-to-dispenser communication via IrDA4.9Component diagnostics4.10Lab: 700 bar system schematic
5.1Tank location in passenger cars5.2Tank racks in buses5.3Integration in long-haul trucks5.4Impact protection5.5System thermal management5.6Compartment ventilation5.7Mass and centre of gravity5.8Interfaces with the fuel cell or engine5.9Maintenance and accessibility5.10Practical: bus tank layout
6.1Tube trailers at 200 and 500 bar6.2Composite MEGC containers6.3Liquid hydrogen tankers6.4ADR dangerous goods transport6.5Supply logistics for hydrogen refuelling stations6.6Liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC)6.7Ammonia as a carrier6.8Comparison of logistics costs6.9Supply route planning6.10Case study: regional supply logistics
7.1Dedicated high-pressure hydrogen pipelines7.2Blending with natural gas in networks7.3Embrittlement in pipeline steels7.4Compression and pumping stations7.5European hydrogen backbone7.6Fiscal metering of hydrogen7.7Gas quality in networks7.8Geological storage in caverns7.9Regulation of network transport7.10Workshop: sizing a local hydrogen pipeline
8.1Quantitative risk analysis8.2Hydrogen cloud dispersion8.3Deflagration and detonation8.4Jet fires and radiation8.5Safety distances8.6ATEX zone classification8.7Response to a tank fire8.8Safety in tunnels and car parks8.9Self-protection plans8.10Practical: safety distance calculation
9.1Burst pressure test9.2Hydraulic cycling test9.3Localised and engulfing fire test9.4Drop and impact test9.5Chemical and environmental exposure9.6Permeation test9.7Ballistic penetration test9.8TPRD certification9.9Production batch testing9.10Lab: GTR 13 test plan
10.1UN ECE R134 regulation10.2GTR 13 Phase 2 requirements10.3ISO 19881 tank standard10.4SAE J2579 and J2601 standards10.5Pressure Equipment Directive10.6Transportable pressure equipment (TPED)10.7ADR agreement for hydrogen10.8ISO 21010 cryogenic standards10.9Periodic tank inspection10.10Case study: regulatory matrix for a system
11.1Cost per kilogram stored11.2Levelised cost of distribution11.3Tank learning curves11.4Reuse and end of life11.5Carbon-fibre recycling11.6Carbon footprint of the chain11.7Component supply chain11.8Technology selection by use case11.9European deployment scenarios11.10Workshop: 350 vs 700 bar cost comparison
12.1Definition of range requirements12.2Selection of storage technology12.3Tank and component design12.4Integration into the target vehicle12.5Supply and distribution plan12.6System risk analysis12.7Test and certification plan12.8Conclusions and improvement proposals12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, DNV Phast, MATLAB and Aspen HYSYS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for hydraulic cycling and burst pressure tests, fire tests on composite tanks and fast-fill simulation at 700 bar. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: UN ECE R134, UN GTR 13, ISO 19881, SAE J2579, SAE J2601, Directive 2014/68/EU (pressure equipment), Directive 2010/35/EU (TPED), ISO 21010.
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
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An 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 ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, DNV Phast, MATLAB and Aspen HYSYS, 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, plus a computer able to run the programme 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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