Master’s in High-Power Fast Charging Engineering — Site Design, Cooling, Load Management
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in high-power fast charging engineering — site design, cooling and load management. 12 modules covering HPC power electronics, medium-voltage site design, thermal management, load management, site layout, megawatt charging for heavy-duty vehicles, communications, storage, O&M and certification, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the technical requirements of high-power charging.
Design the power electronics of HPC chargers.
Design medium- and low-voltage electrical installations for charging sites.
Size cooling systems for chargers and cables.
Develop load management strategies for the site.
Plan megawatt charging infrastructure for heavy-duty vehicles.
Prepare the complete project for a fast-charging site.
Who it's for
- High-power charging engineers working on motorway and urban hubs.
- Power electronics engineers designing DC chargers.
- Medium-voltage electrical design engineers.
- Network roll-out managers at CPOs and energy companies.
- Operation and maintenance engineers responsible for HPC uptime.
- Infrastructure project managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter e-mobility.
What you'll work with
- IEC 61851-23 (DC EV charging stations)
- IEC 62196-3 (DC vehicle connectors)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR, alternative fuels infrastructure)
- ISO 15118-2 (vehicle-to-grid communication, network and application protocol)
- IEC 61851-21-2 (EMC requirements for off-board charging systems)
- DIN 70121 (DC charging communication)
- Royal Decree 337/2014 (Spanish high-voltage installation regulations)
- SAE J3271 (Megawatt Charging System)
- PLECS
- MATLAB/Simulink
- DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- AutoCAD
- ANSYS Icepak
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Evolution from 50 kW to megawatts1.2400 V and 800 V architectures1.3Charging curves and C-rate1.4Battery limitations in fast charging1.5CCS and MCS standards1.6HPC connectors and cables1.7En-route user experience1.8HPC manufacturer market1.9Use cases: motorway, city, fleet1.10Case study: charging curve of an 800 V vehicle
2.1Three-phase active rectifiers2.2Isolated DC-DC converters2.3LLC and dual active bridge topologies2.4Silicon carbide semiconductors2.5Stackable power modules2.6Charger efficiency and losses2.7EMI filtering and compatibility2.8Power factor and harmonics2.9Reliability of power components2.10Lab: LLC converter simulation
3.1Sizing the site power3.2Dedicated medium-voltage transformers3.3Medium-voltage switchgear and protection3.4Low-voltage switchboards3.5Centralised versus distributed architecture3.6Selectivity and short circuit3.7Earthing and equipotential bonding3.8Cabling and cable routing3.9High-voltage installation regulations3.10Practical: single-line diagram of a 2 MW site
4.1Thermal losses in chargers4.2Forced-air cooling4.3Liquid cooling of modules4.4Cooled cables and connectors4.5Temperature sensors in connectors4.6Derating due to ambient temperature4.7Enclosure and airflow design4.8Maintenance of coolant circuits4.9Site acoustic noise4.10Workshop: thermal balance of a dispenser
5.1Dynamic power allocation between points5.2Module switching matrices5.3Prioritisation by state of charge5.4Limitation by grid power5.5Integration with stationary storage5.6Queue optimisation algorithms5.7Management of demand peaks5.8Forecasting vehicle arrivals5.9Communication with the site EMS5.10Lab: power-sharing optimisation
6.1Location selection on corridors6.2Traffic and demand analysis6.3Bay layout and circulation6.4Accessibility for vans and trailers6.5Canopies and lighting6.6Additional user services6.7Civil works and ducting6.8Design for trucks with MCS6.9Road safety on site6.10Practical: layout of a motorway station
7.1Truck charging requirements7.2MCS standard and connector7.3Power levels up to 3.75 MW7.4Charging during mandatory rest breaks7.5Charging at logistics depots7.6Infrastructure on TEN-T corridors7.7High- and medium-voltage connection7.8Interoperability with manufacturers7.9MCS testing and certification7.10Case study: electric truck corridor
8.1DIN 70121 and ISO 15118-2 protocols8.2OCPP in high-power chargers8.3Firmware management and updates8.4Power module monitoring8.5Remote fault diagnosis8.6Integration with payment gateways8.7Dispenser user interface8.8Data for the national access point8.9Interoperability testing with vehicles8.10Workshop: ISO 15118 trace analysis
9.1Chargers with integrated batteries9.2BESS to reduce contracted power9.3Microgrid with photovoltaics9.4Back-up generation9.5Charging at off-grid locations9.6Site flexibility services9.7Optimal storage sizing9.8Battery safety on site9.9Economic analysis of the BESS9.10Practical: BESS sizing for HPC
10.1Availability and uptime indicators10.2Preventive maintenance of chargers10.3Spare parts management10.4Service level agreements10.5Root cause analysis of failures10.6Data-driven predictive maintenance10.7Safety of technical staff10.8Vandalism and protection10.9Customer experience management10.10Case study: O&M plan for an HPC network
11.1IEC 61851-23 standard11.2IEC 62196-3 connectors11.3IEC 61851-21-2 EMC requirements11.4AFIR requirements for fast charging11.5Card payment and price transparency11.6DC energy metering11.7CE certification of the charger11.8High-voltage regulations11.9Accessibility standards11.10Workshop: compliance matrix for a site
12.1Site and demand study12.2Sizing of power and equipment12.3Medium- and low-voltage electrical design12.4Cooling design and layout12.5Load management strategy12.6Storage integration12.7Economic assessment of the site12.8Operation and maintenance plan12.9Master'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 PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, AutoCAD and ANSYS Icepak, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for the electrical design of high-power sites, interoperability testing with vehicles and thermal analysis of dispensers. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: IEC 61851-23, IEC 62196-3, Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR), ISO 15118-2, IEC 61851-21-2, DIN 70121, Royal Decree 337/2014 (high-voltage installations), SAE J3271 (MCS).
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 PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, AutoCAD and ANSYS Icepak, 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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