Postgraduate Diploma in Heat Recovery and Industrial Integration
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Heat Recovery and Industrial Integration. 8 modules covering ISO 50001 (energy management systems), EN 16247-3 (process energy audits) and Aspen HYSYS. Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in Heat Recovery and Industrial Integration — studying from Malta
Malta's energy sector is undergoing significant change as the country seeks to reduce dependence on imported fuels and meet European Union climate commitments. The national utility Enemalta plc, together with regulators and private developers, is driving investment in gas supply, renewable generation and grid modernisation. Opportunities exist in power distribution, interconnection, energy efficiency and water services, given the island's distinctive resource constraints. Engineers typically find roles with utilities, consultancies and public agencies overseeing energy planning.
Fees for Malta: €1,090 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which bodies regulate energy and network engineering in Malta?
The Regulator for Energy and Water Services regulates energy and water markets and network operation in Malta, and the Malta Resources Authority handles energy policy and resources. The Chamber of Engineers (KSU) regulates the title 'engineer'. SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by a national body, so employers or the relevant regulator decide how they are recognised.
What employers in Malta hire for energy and network engineering?
Key employers include the national energy and water utility, network operators, renewable energy developers, and consultancies serving the energy sector. Many roles involve grid, interconnection and renewables projects linked to EU targets. Employers generally expect relevant experience and sometimes chartered status, so a private qualification should complement practical background.
How can I study this while working, and what should I check about time and funding?
Programmes are fully online and taught in English, with an assigned technical tutor and a final project. You do not need a student visa to study from Malta. Time commitments range from 300 hours for specialist courses to 1,900 for master's programmes, so plan around your job. Ask about instalment fee options and whether your employer will sponsor you.
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What you will be able to do
Quantify the residual heat potential in an industrial facility.
Apply pinch analysis to establish recovery targets.
Size heat exchangers for specific services.
Select industrial heat pumps according to temperature levels.
Assess the conversion of residual heat into electricity or cooling.
Integrate thermal storage and export to district heating networks.
Evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of a heat recovery project.
Who it's for
- Process integration engineer looking to specialise in Heat Recovery and Industrial Integration.
- Heat recovery specialist looking to specialise in Heat Recovery and Industrial Integration.
- Industrial energy efficiency engineer looking to specialise in Heat Recovery and Industrial Integration.
- Energy auditor looking to specialise in Heat Recovery and Industrial Integration.
- Heat exchanger engineer looking to specialise in Heat Recovery and Industrial Integration.
- Plant energy manager looking to specialise in Heat Recovery and Industrial Integration.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the chemical industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 50001 (energy management systems)
- EN 16247-3 (process energy audits)
- Directive (EU) 2023/1791 (energy efficiency)
- ISO 50006 (energy baselines and energy performance indicators)
- Directive 2014/68/EU (pressure equipment)
- ASME BPVC Section VIII (pressure vessels)
- TEMA standards (shell and tube heat exchangers)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Sources of waste heat in industry1.2Classification by temperature level1.3Heat quality and exergy1.4Technical and economic potential1.5Inventory of thermal flows1.6Measurement of flow rates and temperatures1.7Energy Efficiency Directive (EU) 2023/17911.8Energy audits under RD 56/20161.9Energy-intensive sectors: steel, cement, chemicals and food1.10Case study: waste heat inventory of a plant
2.1Hot and cold composite curves2.2Minimum temperature difference2.3Pinch point and design rules2.4Grand composite curve2.5Minimum utility targets2.6Heat exchanger networks2.7Area and cost analysis2.8Integration of heat pumps2.9Process integration software2.10Workshop: pinch analysis of a dairy plant
3.1Types: plate, shell and tube, finned3.2LMTD and NTU-effectiveness methods3.3Fouling and corrosion3.4Flue gas and acid gas heat recovery3.5Economisers and preheaters3.6Regenerative recuperators3.7Heat pipes3.8Material selection3.9Sizing with HTRI or Aspen EDR3.10Practical session: sizing an economiser
4.1Compression cycle and COP4.2High-temperature heat pumps4.3Natural refrigerants: CO₂, ammonia and hydrocarbons4.4F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/5734.5Mechanical vapour recompression (MVR)4.6Absorption heat pumps4.7Integration with processes4.8Electrification of process heat4.9Cost-effectiveness compared with boilers4.10Laboratory: simulation of a heat pump
5.1Organic Rankine Cycles (ORC)5.2Kalina cycle5.3Working fluid selection5.4Thermoelectric generators5.5Absorption and adsorption chillers5.6Trigeneration5.7ORC performance and costs5.8Integration with engines and turbines5.9Case studies in cement and glass plants5.10Case study: ORC on a clinker kiln
6.1Sensible thermal storage6.2Phase change materials6.3Thermochemical storage6.4District heating networks6.5Supply of waste heat to third parties6.6Heat supply contracts6.7Fourth and fifth generation networks6.8Industrial symbiosis6.9Urban planning and heat maps6.10Workshop: sizing a thermal accumulator
7.1Levelised cost of heat (LCOH)7.2NPV, IRR and payback indicators7.3Grants and energy saving certificates (CAE)7.4Emissions and CO₂ price in the EU ETS7.5Sensitivity analysis7.6Technical and operational risks7.7Measurement and verification of savings7.8Financing and ESCO models7.9Prioritisation of measures7.10Practical session: economic evaluation of three alternatives
8.1Plant characterisation8.2Inventory of sources and sinks8.3Pinch analysis and targets8.4Technology selection8.5Equipment sizing8.6Economic and environmental assessment8.7Implementation plan8.8Measurement and verification8.9Report 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. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake period, making it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Energy Analyzer, HTRI Xchanger Suite, PinCH, EES (Engineering Equation Solver), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real industrial process pinch analysis procedures, heat exchanger and heat pump sizing, and energy audits of waste heat. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Quantify the residual heat potential in an industrial facility.
Apply pinch analysis to establish recovery targets.
Size heat exchangers for specific services.
Select industrial heat pumps according to temperature levels.
Assess the conversion of residual heat into electricity or cooling.
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's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 full-time work.
The programme uses Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Energy Analyzer, HTRI Xchanger Suite, PinCH and EES (Engineering Equation Solver). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma awarded upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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