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Master’s in ERS & Energy Management for Motorsport

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in ERS and energy management for motorsport. 12 modules covering MGU-K and MGU-H, energy storage, power electronics, deployment and recovery strategy, ICE integration, thermal management, high-voltage safety, telemetry and regulations, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration12–14 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the architecture of energy recovery systems.

02

Analyse the electric machines and energy storage of the ERS.

03

Design control strategies for the power electronics.

04

Optimise energy deployment and recovery per lap.

05

Integrate the ERS with the internal combustion engine.

06

Manage the thermal behaviour and high-voltage safety of the system.

07

Interpret the technical regulations governing energy management.

Profile

Who it's for

  • ERS engineers.
  • Energy management engineers.
  • Hybrid systems engineers moving into competition.
  • Power unit control engineers.
  • Reliability engineers.
  • Strategy engineers.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to join motorsport teams.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations (power unit)
  • FIA International Sporting Code Appendix J
  • ISO 6469-1 (rechargeable energy storage systems)
  • ISO 6469-3 (electrical safety)
  • IEC 62660-2 (reliability testing of lithium-ion cells)
  • UN 38.3 (transport of lithium batteries)
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • GT-SUITE
  • ATLAS (McLaren Applied)
  • ANSYS Motor-CAD
  • Python (pandas)
Syllabus

12 modules

  1. 1.1History and evolution of ERS
  2. 1.2MGU-K and MGU-H architectures
  3. 1.3Regulatory limits on energy and power
  4. 1.4Energy flow between brakes, engine and battery
  5. 1.5Efficiency of each conversion
  6. 1.6Weight and packaging of the system
  7. 1.7Tactical advantages of deployment
  8. 1.8Comparison between categories
  9. 1.9Future trends
  10. 1.10Workshop: energy flow map
  1. 2.1Topologies and power density
  2. 2.2Operation at high rotational speed
  3. 2.3Losses and cooling
  4. 2.4Mechanical coupling to the crankshaft
  5. 2.5Integration with the turbocharger
  6. 2.6Position sensors and robustness
  7. 2.7Reliability in a vibrating environment
  8. 2.8Bench testing
  9. 2.9Maintenance and service life
  10. 2.10Lab: characterisation of the MGU
  1. 3.1High-power versus high-energy cells
  2. 3.2Pack design and its limits
  3. 3.3Internal resistance and voltage drop
  4. 3.4Thermal management and uniformity
  5. 3.5Fast charge and discharge cycles
  6. 3.6Ageing and degradation
  7. 3.7Safety and containment
  8. 3.8Sensing and BMS
  9. 3.9Applicable regulations
  10. 3.10Lab: power pack test
  1. 4.1High-density inverters
  2. 4.2Semiconductors and switching
  3. 4.3Torque and energy flow control
  4. 4.4Protection and diagnostics
  5. 4.5Electromagnetic compatibility
  6. 4.6Cooling of the electronics
  7. 4.7Integration with the control unit
  8. 4.8Bench validation
  9. 4.9Typical failures and their management
  10. 4.10Lab: inverter test
  1. 5.1Lap model and deployment points
  2. 5.2Optimising energy use by sector
  3. 5.3Recovery under braking and its limit
  4. 5.4Interaction with brake balance
  5. 5.5Overtaking and defending
  6. 5.6Qualifying versus race management
  7. 5.7Regulatory restrictions per lap
  8. 5.8Optimisation tools
  9. 5.9Real-time decisions
  10. 5.10Lab: deployment optimisation
  1. 6.1Coordination between thermal and electrical torque
  2. 6.2Turbo management and response
  3. 6.3Fuel consumption and trade-offs
  4. 6.4Combined propulsion maps
  5. 6.5Transitions and smoothness
  6. 6.6Diagnosing the coordination
  7. 6.7Joint calibration
  8. 6.8Power unit dynamometer testing
  9. 6.9Track validation
  10. 6.10Case study: combined calibration
  1. 7.1Thermal loads of the electrical system
  2. 7.2Dedicated cooling circuits
  3. 7.3Heat exchangers and pumps
  4. 7.4Temperature limits and derating
  5. 7.5Behaviour under the safety car
  6. 7.6Sensing and alarms
  7. 7.7Trade-off with aerodynamics
  8. 7.8Maintenance of the circuit
  9. 7.9Track measurement
  10. 7.10Lab: ERS thermal balance
  1. 8.1Regulations and category requirements
  2. 8.2Insulation and leakage monitoring
  3. 8.3Interlocks and disconnection
  4. 8.4Working procedures in the garage
  5. 8.5Protective equipment and training
  6. 8.6Response to accidents and fire
  7. 8.7Vehicle safety indicators
  8. 8.8Inspection before each event
  9. 8.9Handling damaged batteries
  10. 8.10Emergency drill
  1. 9.1Critical ERS channels
  2. 9.2Sampling rate and data volume
  3. 9.3Energy analysis per lap
  4. 9.4Comparison between drivers and sessions
  5. 9.5Anomaly detection
  6. 9.6Temperature prediction models
  7. 9.7Automating the analysis
  8. 9.8Reports for the pit wall
  9. 9.9Correlation with simulation
  10. 9.10Lab: analysis of a session
  1. 10.1Failure modes of the electrical system
  2. 10.2Component life and regulatory limits
  3. 10.3Replacement plan and penalties
  4. 10.4Inspection between events
  5. 10.5Critical spare parts
  6. 10.6Component traceability
  7. 10.7Incident management
  8. 10.8Root cause analysis
  9. 10.9Historical records
  10. 10.10Case study: maintenance plan
  1. 11.1Energy, power and mass limits
  2. 11.2Seals and technical checks
  3. 11.3Parameter measurement by the federation
  4. 11.4Declarations and documentation
  5. 11.5Penalties for component usage
  6. 11.6Interpreting the regulations
  7. 11.7Relationship with the scrutineers
  8. 11.8Regulatory changes
  9. 11.9Preparing for scrutineering
  10. 11.10Workshop: homologation checklist
  1. 12.1Defining the category and the vehicle
  2. 12.2Sizing the ERS
  3. 12.3Deployment strategy by circuit
  4. 12.4Thermal and mechanical integration
  5. 12.5Bench validation plan
  6. 12.6Race simulation
  7. 12.7High-voltage safety plan
  8. 12.8Reliability analysis
  9. 12.9Technical report and defence
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

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 each intake, which makes the programme compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, ATLAS (McLaren Applied), ANSYS Motor-CAD and Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for hybrid power unit bench testing, simulation of energy deployment per lap and track data analysis. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations (power unit), FIA International Sporting Code Appendix J, ISO 6469-1, ISO 6469-3, IEC 62660-2 and UN 38.3.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of the FIA Formula 1 power unit regulations, FIA Appendix J and ISO 6469-1 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, ATLAS (McLaren Applied), ANSYS Motor-CAD and Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:a complete energy management project, from ERS sizing and deployment strategy by circuit to thermal integration, bench validation, race simulation and high-voltage safety, 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.

Energy flow mapping
Map the energy flows of the system and characterise the MGU.
Power pack and inverter tests
Test a power-oriented battery pack and an inverter on the bench.
Deployment optimisation
Optimise energy deployment per lap and build a combined ICE–ERS calibration.
Thermal balance and session analysis
Calculate the ERS thermal balance and analyse data from a track session.
Master's Thesis
Develop a complete energy management project for a vehicle and category, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

ERS engineerEnergy management engineerHybrid systems engineerPower unit control engineerReliability engineerStrategy engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's 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 will work with MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, ATLAS (McLaren Applied), ANSYS Motor-CAD and Python (pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and your tutor indicates the free alternative where 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; an internet connection and a computer capable of running 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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