Postgraduate Diploma in H₂ at 350/700 bar and LH₂: Systems and Safety
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in H₂ at 350/700 bar and LH₂: Systems and Safety. 8 modules covering ISO 19880-1 (hydrogen gas refuelling stations), ISO/TR 15916 (basic considerations for hydrogen safety) and HyRAM+. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in H₂ at 350/700 bar and LH₂: Systems and Safety — studying from Canada
Canada's marine sector includes shipbuilding and naval programmes on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, with yards in Halifax, Saint John and Vancouver. The National Shipbuilding Strategy supports the design and construction of federal vessels. Offshore energy activity is centred on Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, while recreational boating and sports nautical manufacturing are active in Ontario and British Columbia. Engineers work on hull design, propulsion, marine systems and classification.
Fees for Canada: C$1,400 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for naval and offshore engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited nationally in Canada. Marine and offshore engineering is linked to bodies such as Engineers Canada and provincial regulators for professional engineering, and to classification societies for vessel certification. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body.
Who in Canada might employ graduates of this area?
Employers could include shipyards, offshore energy firms, naval contractors and marine equipment suppliers, as well as sports nautical manufacturers. Each employer decides how it values a private qualification, and sector-specific experience and certifications are often important. Your final project may help demonstrate applied skills, but no job outcome is guaranteed.
What practical factors should I check before enrolling from Canada?
The programme is online and taught in English, so you can study from any Canadian location with no student visa needed. Programmes range from 300 hours to 1,900 hours, so plan your schedule realistically. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and each student is assigned a technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse hydrogen as an energy carrier and its value chains.
Design compressed storage systems at 350 and 700 bar.
Explain the fundamentals of liquefaction and LH₂ storage.
Size hydrogen supply systems and installations.
Assess risks of leakage, dispersion and embrittlement.
Apply certification regulations for equipment and stations.
Carry out a techno-economic assessment of a hydrogen system.
Who it's for
- Hydrogen systems engineer looking to specialise in H₂ at 350/700 bar and LH₂: Systems and Safety.
- Process safety engineer looking to specialise in H₂ at 350/700 bar and LH₂: Systems and Safety.
- Cryogenics specialist looking to specialise in H₂ at 350/700 bar and LH₂: Systems and Safety.
- Refuelling station engineer looking to specialise in H₂ at 350/700 bar and LH₂: Systems and Safety.
- Hydrogen techno-economic consultant looking to specialise in H₂ at 350/700 bar and LH₂: Systems and Safety.
- Pressure equipment certification engineer looking to specialise in H₂ at 350/700 bar and LH₂: Systems and Safety.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the hydrogen industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 19880-1 (hydrogen gas refuelling stations)
- ISO/TR 15916 (basic considerations for hydrogen safety)
- ISO 11114-4 (material compatibility, hydrogen embrittlement)
- UNECE Regulation No. 134 (hydrogen vehicles)
- IGC Code (bulk transport of liquefied gases)
- NFPA 2 (Hydrogen Technologies Code)
- Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX equipment)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Physical and chemical properties of hydrogen1.2Production: electrolysis and reforming1.3Green, blue and grey hydrogen1.4Hydrogen value chain1.5Gravimetric and volumetric energy density1.6Hydrogen in maritime and land transport1.7European and Spanish hydrogen strategies1.8Comparison with other fuels1.9PEM and SOFC fuel cells1.10Case study: hydrogen supply chain for a port
2.1Thermodynamics of compression2.2Tank types I, II, III and IV2.3Composite materials and liners2.4ISO 19881 and ISO 11119 standards2.5EC Regulation 79/2009 and UNECE R1342.6Cycling and burst tests2.7Valves, regulators and TPRDs2.8Fast filling and thermal management (SAE J2601)2.9Hydrogen embrittlement2.10Laboratory: calculating the mass stored in a 700 bar tank
3.1Liquefaction: Claude cycle and precooling3.2Ortho-para conversion3.3Cryogenic tanks and insulation3.4Boil-off and its management3.5Cryogenic pumps and transfers3.6Materials for cryogenic temperatures3.7Maritime transport of LH23.8IGC Code and interim guidelines for LH23.9Lessons from the Suiso Frontier3.10Practical exercise: estimating boil-off in an LH2 tank
4.1Architecture of an onboard hydrogen system4.2Compressors and refuelling stations4.3Piping, connections and sealing4.4Leak detection and sensors4.5Ventilation and venting4.6Integration with fuel cells4.7IGF Code and low-flashpoint fuels4.8ISO 19880 standards for refuelling stations4.9Design of hydrogen refuelling stations4.10Workshop: P&ID diagram of a storage system
5.1Flammability and ignition energy5.2Deflagration and detonation5.3Invisible flames and their detection5.4Leak dispersion and modelling5.5ATEX zone classification5.6HAZID and HAZOP analysis of systems5.7Safety distances5.8Emergency response for hydrogen incidents5.9Analysis of historical accidents5.10Case study: ATEX classification of a fuel cell room
6.1Pressure Equipment Regulation (Directive 2014/68/EU)6.2ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU6.3Class rules for onboard hydrogen6.4IMO interim guidelines6.5AFIR regulation and refuelling stations6.6ISO/TC 197 standards6.7Component certification6.8Legalisation of installations in Spain6.9Operator responsibilities6.10Practical exercise: regulatory matrix for a hydrogen-powered ship
7.1Levelised cost of hydrogen (LCOH)7.2Storage cost per kg7.3Comparison of 350 bar, 700 bar and LH27.4Full-cycle efficiency7.5Supply logistics7.6Life-cycle carbon footprint7.7European grants and funding7.8Project risks7.9Real-world cases of ships and vehicles7.10Workshop: techno-economic comparison of storage options
8.1Definition of the application8.2Energy requirements8.3Selection of storage type8.4System design8.5Safety analysis8.6Regulatory matrix8.7Economic evaluation8.8Implementation plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The software used is HyRAM+, DNV Phast, Gexcon FLACS, Aspen HYSYS, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures for quantitative risk analysis of hydrogen installations, dispersion and deflagration modelling, and techno-economic assessments of supply chains. 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 hydrogen as an energy carrier and its value chains.
Design compressed storage systems at 350 and 700 bar.
Explain the fundamentals of liquefaction and LH₂ storage.
Size hydrogen supply systems and installations.
Assess risks of leakage, dispersion and embrittlement.
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 software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
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 HyRAM+, DNV Phast, Gexcon FLACS, Aspen HYSYS and MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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