Combustion course in turbomachinery
Online course of 300 hours in combustion in turbomachinery. 6 modules covering combustion fundamentals, combustor design, pollutant emissions, stability and instabilities and combustion simulation and testing with an assigned technical tutor.
Combustion course in turbomachinery — studying from Ireland
Ireland's aerospace sector is concentrated in Shannon, Limerick and the Dublin region, with a strong base of maintenance, repair and overhaul, avionics, aerostructures and engine component manufacturing. Multinational suppliers and specialist SMEs serve global airframe and engine programmes, while the Irish Aviation Authority and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency shape certification and airworthiness requirements. Growing interest in drones, urban air mobility and space-related research is supported by university spin-outs and national research centres. Engineers here work on design assurance, systems integration, maintenance planning and compliance across the aviation value chain.
Fees for Ireland: €546 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Ireland for aerospace work?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state-awarded, and are not accredited by any national body. Engineers Ireland is the main professional body for engineers in Ireland and sets its own membership criteria, so recognition is decided by them, not by SEIUM. Aviation safety oversight sits with the Irish Aviation Authority. Check directly with these bodies before relying on any credential for licensing or chartership.
Do Irish aerospace and drone employers value private online engineering qualifications?
Hiring in Ireland's aerospace and drone sector is generally driven by demonstrable skills, relevant experience and, for many roles, recognised degrees. A private qualification may support a CV, particularly alongside practical experience, but its weight is decided by each employer. We cannot promise any outcome. Speaking to prospective employers about how they view SEIUM's programmes is the most reliable way to judge.
Can I study this programme alongside a full-time job in Ireland?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so there is no travel and no student visa is needed to study from home. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly time accordingly. You will have an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Some employers offer funding, which you should ask about directly.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the chemical and physical fundamentals of combustion.
Design aero-engine and industrial combustion chambers.
Analyse the formation of pollutant emissions and their certification.
Assess stability phenomena and thermoacoustic instability.
Apply numerical models and experimental diagnostic techniques.
Evaluate the impact of alternative fuels and hydrogen.
Carry out the preliminary design of a combustion chamber.
Who it's for
- Combustion engineers.
- Propulsion engineers.
- Reacting-flow CFD engineers.
- Engine emissions engineers.
- Combustion researchers.
- Industrial gas turbine engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join engine manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- ICAO Annex 16, Volume II (aircraft engine emissions)
- EASA CS-34 (aircraft engine emissions and fuel venting)
- 14 CFR Part 34 (fuel venting and exhaust emission requirements for turbine engines)
- SAE ARP6320A (procedure for continuous sampling and measurement of nvPM emissions)
- SAE ARP1179 (aircraft gas turbine engine exhaust smoke measurement)
- SAE AIR1533 (procedure for the analysis and evaluation of gaseous emissions)
- ASTM D1655 (aviation turbine fuels)
- Cantera
- Ansys Fluent
- Converge CFD
- Chemkin-Pro
- OpenFOAM
6 modules
1.1Chemistry of hydrocarbon oxidation1.2Detailed and reduced reaction mechanisms1.3Premixed and diffusion flames1.4Laminar flame speed1.5Flammability limits1.6Turbulent combustion and scales1.7Damköhler and Karlovitz dimensionless numbers1.8Droplet atomisation and evaporation1.9Ignition and extinction1.10Case study: flame speed of synthetic kerosene
2.1Requirements of an aero-engine combustor2.2Primary, secondary and dilution zones2.3Pressure and airblast injectors2.4Swirlers and recirculation2.5Liner cooling2.6Pressure loss and pattern factor2.7Altitude ignition and relight2.8Industrial turbine combustors2.9Additive manufacturing of injectors2.10Workshop: preliminary sizing of an annular combustor
3.1Thermal and prompt NOx formation3.2Carbon monoxide and unburnt hydrocarbons3.3Non-volatile particulates and soot3.4LTO cycle and emissions certification3.5Smoke number measurement3.6nvPM particle sampling3.7Rich-quench-lean (RQL) combustion3.8Lean premixed prevaporised (LPP) combustion3.9TAPS staged injection3.10Lab: emission indices over the LTO cycle
4.1Static stability and lean blowout4.2Flashback4.3Origin of thermoacoustic instabilities4.4Rayleigh criterion4.5Acoustic modes of the combustor4.6Passive control with resonators4.7Active combustion control4.8Impact of alternative fuels4.9Hydrogen combustion and flashback4.10Practical exercise: acoustic modal analysis of a combustor
5.1RANS combustion models5.2Large eddy simulation (LES)5.3Flamelet models and tabulated chemistry5.4Lagrangian spray modelling5.5Atmospheric and pressurised combustion rigs5.6PLIF and PIV laser diagnostics5.7Chemiluminescence and thermocouples5.8Validation of numerical models5.9Empirical design correlations5.10Case study: LES of a swirl burner
6.1Requirements of the selected combustor6.2Choice of combustion concept6.3Sizing of zones and holes6.4Injector selection6.5Emissions estimation6.6Stability analysis6.7Representative numerical simulation6.8Conclusions on the combustor concept6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final 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. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Cantera, Ansys Fluent, Converge CFD, Chemkin-Pro and OpenFOAM, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: sizing annular combustors, calculating emission indices over the LTO cycle and analysing thermoacoustic instabilities. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: ICAO Annex 16, Volume II, EASA CS-34, 14 CFR Part 34, SAE ARP6320A, SAE ARP1179, SAE AIR1533, ASTM D1655.
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
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Cantera, Ansys Fluent, Converge CFD, Chemkin-Pro, OpenFOAM, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. 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 are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and enough English 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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