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Master’s in 28V/HV Electrical Architecture and Military Power Distribution Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in 28 V/HV electrical architecture and military power distribution engineering, with 12 modules covering MIL-STD-1275E, power generation and batteries, high-voltage architectures, smart distribution, power quality and EMC (MIL-STD-461G/464C), DC bus modelling, safety, microgrids and qualification, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the electrical architecture of military vehicles.

02

Apply the requirements of the MIL-STD-1275 standard.

03

Design power generation and energy storage systems.

04

Design safe high-voltage architectures.

05

Implement smart power distribution.

06

Ensure power quality and electromagnetic compatibility.

07

Plan testing and manage the life cycle of the electrical system.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Vehicle electrical systems engineers working on 28 V and high-voltage platforms.
  • Power electronics engineers designing converters and solid-state power controllers.
  • Electromagnetic compatibility engineers dealing with conducted and radiated interference.
  • Cabling and integration engineers responsible for harnesses and connectors.
  • Electrical test engineers running conformance and qualification tests.
  • Microgrid engineers interested in vehicle power export and tactical grids.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • MIL-STD-1275E (characteristics of 28 V DC electrical systems in military vehicles)
  • MIL-STD-461G (requirements for the control of electromagnetic interference)
  • MIL-STD-464C (electromagnetic environmental effects requirements for systems)
  • DEF STAN 61-005 (low-voltage electrical systems in military vehicles)
  • STANAG 4754 (NATO Generic Vehicle Architecture, NGVA)
  • MIL-STD-882E (system safety)
  • ISO 6469-3 (electrically propelled road vehicles: electrical safety)
  • MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Electrical)
  • PLECS
  • Saber (Synopsys)
  • Capital (Siemens)
  • Ansys HFSS
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Evolution of electrical demand
  2. 1.2Conventional 28 V architecture
  3. 1.3The need for high voltage
  4. 1.4Critical and non-critical loads
  5. 1.5Sources: alternators, generators and batteries
  6. 1.6Centralised and distributed distribution
  7. 1.7Reference standards
  8. 1.8State of the art in open sources
  9. 1.9Legal and ethical framework
  10. 1.10Case study: electrical load balance of a generic platform
  1. 2.1Scope and structure of the standard
  2. 2.2Steady-state voltage limits
  3. 2.3Transients and spikes
  4. 2.4Ripple
  5. 2.5Engine starting
  6. 2.6Operating modes
  7. 2.7Requirements for equipment
  8. 2.8Conformance testing
  9. 2.9Comparison with DEF STAN 61-5
  10. 2.10Lab: transient testing according to MIL-STD-1275
  1. 3.1High-power alternators
  2. 3.2Engine-integrated generators
  3. 3.3Auxiliary power units
  4. 3.4Voltage regulation
  5. 3.5Rectification and control
  6. 3.6Paralleling of sources
  7. 3.7Load management
  8. 3.8Reliability of generation
  9. 3.9Generator testing
  10. 3.10Practical: sizing of a generation system
  1. 4.1Lead-acid batteries and their evolution
  2. 4.26T lithium-ion batteries
  3. 4.3Battery management
  4. 4.4Supercapacitors for engine starting
  5. 4.5Battery safety
  6. 4.6Low-temperature behaviour
  7. 4.7Maintenance and service life
  8. 4.8Battery transport
  9. 4.9Battery testing
  10. 4.10Case study: replacing lead-acid batteries with lithium
  1. 5.1Voltage levels: 270, 600 and 800 V
  2. 5.2Bus topologies
  3. 5.3Bidirectional converters
  4. 5.4Coexistence with the 28 V bus
  5. 5.5Insulation and monitoring
  6. 5.6Short-circuit protection
  7. 5.7Solid-state switches
  8. 5.8Personnel safety
  9. 5.9Emerging standards
  10. 5.10Lab: model of a 600 V bus with converter
  1. 6.1Smart distribution boxes
  2. 6.2Solid-state power controllers
  3. 6.3Load management and prioritisation
  4. 6.4Distribution according to NGVA
  5. 6.5Redundancy and fault tolerance
  6. 6.6Protection selectivity
  7. 6.7Cabling and harnesses
  8. 6.8Military connectors
  9. 6.9Network diagnostics
  10. 6.10Practical: design of a smart distribution unit
  1. 7.1Power quality
  2. 7.2Harmonics and ripple
  3. 7.3Conducted interference
  4. 7.4Radiated interference
  5. 7.5MIL-STD-461 requirements
  6. 7.6MIL-STD-464 requirements
  7. 7.7Filtering and shielding
  8. 7.8Grounding and bonding
  9. 7.9System EMC testing
  10. 7.10Case study: EMC mitigation plan for a converter
  1. 8.1Modelling of sources and loads
  2. 8.2Transient simulation
  3. 8.3Stability analysis of DC buses
  4. 8.4Constant power loads
  5. 8.5Fault simulation
  6. 8.6Electrical and thermal co-simulation
  7. 8.7Model validation
  8. 8.8Simulation tools
  9. 8.9Electrical digital twin
  10. 8.10Lab: stability analysis of a DC bus
  1. 9.1Electrical hazard analysis
  2. 9.2System safety
  3. 9.3FMECA of the electrical network
  4. 9.4Component reliability
  5. 9.5Protection against electrical fires
  6. 9.6Safety during maintenance
  7. 9.7Lockout and tagout
  8. 9.8Personnel training
  9. 9.9Management of electrical incidents
  10. 9.10Workshop: FMECA of a distribution box
  1. 10.1Exportable power from vehicles
  2. 10.2Tactical microgrids
  3. 10.3Vehicle-to-grid interconnection
  4. 10.4Compatibility with field generators
  5. 10.5Energy management at bases
  6. 10.6Integration of renewables
  7. 10.7Interconnection standards
  8. 10.8Safety in power export
  9. 10.9Civil use cases in emergencies
  10. 10.10Practical: design of a microgrid with vehicles
  1. 11.1Electrical system test plans
  2. 11.2Environmental testing
  3. 11.3Durability testing
  4. 11.4Integration benches
  5. 11.5Configuration management
  6. 11.6Component obsolescence
  7. 11.7Technical documentation
  8. 11.8Life-cycle cost
  9. 11.9Legal framework and export control
  10. 11.10Case study: qualification plan for an electrical system
  1. 12.1Load balance and requirements
  2. 12.2Architecture selection
  3. 12.3Design of generation and storage
  4. 12.4Distribution design
  5. 12.5System simulation
  6. 12.6Safety and EMC analysis
  7. 12.7Test plan
  8. 12.8Conclusions
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

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, making it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Electrical), PLECS, Saber (Synopsys), Capital (Siemens) and Ansys HFSS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for MIL-STD-1275 conformance testing, DC bus stability simulation and electromagnetic compatibility analysis of the electrical system. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: MIL-STD-1275E, MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464C, DEF STAN 61-005, STANAG 4754 (NGVA), MIL-STD-882E and ISO 6469-3.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of MIL-STD-1275E, MIL-STD-461G and MIL-STD-464C applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Electrical), PLECS, Saber (Synopsys), Capital (Siemens) and Ansys HFSS, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:a complete vehicle electrical architecture project covering load balance, generation and storage, distribution design, simulation, safety and EMC analysis and a test plan, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Electrical load balance
Draw up the load balance and select the 28 V/HV architecture of a platform.
High-voltage bus model
Model a 600 V bus with converter and analyse DC bus stability.
Smart distribution design
Design a smart distribution unit and carry out its FMECA.
EMC and qualification
Prepare an EMC mitigation plan and a qualification plan for the electrical system.
Master's Thesis
Develop a complete military vehicle electrical architecture project, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Vehicle electrical systems engineerPower electronics engineerElectromagnetic compatibility engineerCabling and integration engineerElectrical test engineerMicrogrid engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

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 MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Electrical), PLECS, Saber (Synopsys), Capital (Siemens) and Ansys HFSS, 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 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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