Course on marine turbines applied to aerospace
Online course of 300 hours in marine turbines applied to aerospace: 6 modules covering marine and aeroderivative gas turbines, the marine environment and degradation, marine–aerospace technology transfer, control, monitoring and vibration, emissions, testing and integration, and an aeroderivative turbine project, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course on marine turbines applied to aerospace — studying from New Zealand
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$1,580 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Questions from New Zealand
What language are the programmes taught in?
All programmes are taught in English.
Are SEIUM qualifications recognised as degrees in New Zealand?
No. SEIUM qualifications are private qualifications and are not official state degrees. They are best viewed as professional development and specialisation. Check with Engineering New Zealand or the relevant employer about any specific recognition you need.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the thermodynamic operation of marine aeroderivative turbines.
Identify the degradation mechanisms specific to the saline environment.
Compare technological solutions between naval and aero engines.
Apply condition monitoring and vibration analysis techniques.
Assess compliance with NOx emission limits.
Select a propulsion plant suited to a mission profile.
Draw up a maintenance plan based on trend data.
Who it's for
- Turbomachinery engineers.
- Naval propulsion engineers working with gas turbines.
- Condition monitoring technicians.
- Engine maintenance engineers in marine or aviation settings.
- Performance engineers.
- Propulsion systems consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join the shipbuilding sector.
What you'll work with
- MARPOL Annex VI (prevention of air pollution from ships)
- NOx Technical Code 2008 (IMO) (control of NOx emissions from marine engines)
- ISO 3977 (series, gas turbines) (gas turbine procurement)
- ISO 2314 (gas turbine acceptance tests)
- ISO 20816-4 (vibration of gas turbines with fluid-film bearings)
- API 616 (gas turbines for petroleum, chemical and gas industry services)
- ASME PTC 22 (performance test code for gas turbines)
- GasTurb
- GSP (Gas turbine Simulation Program)
- PROOSIS
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Ansys Mechanical
6 modules
1.1Simple, recuperated and intercooled Brayton cycles1.2Aeronautical origin of the LM2500 and MT301.3Single-, two- and three-shaft configurations1.4Free power turbine and marine reduction gearbox1.5Load profile differences between ship and aircraft1.6Influence of turbine entry temperature1.7Specific fuel consumption and power-to-weight ratio1.8Part-load operating curves1.9Start-up and acceleration in naval plants1.10Lab: thermodynamic balance of an aeroderivative with GasTurb
2.1Type I and Type II hot corrosion2.2Salt ingestion and intake air filtration2.3MCrAlY coatings and thermal barriers2.4Online and offline compressor washing2.5Fouling and performance loss2.6Marine distillate fuels and contaminants2.7Sodium, vanadium and sulphur in combustion2.8Borescope inspection of hot sections2.9Selection of chloride-resistant materials2.10Case study: analysis of sulphidation in turbine blades
3.1Single-crystal superalloys in blades3.2Film and impingement cooling3.3Low-emission DLE combustors3.4Shared bearings, seals and lubrication3.5Marinisation of aero engines3.6Shipborne helicopters and the saline environment3.7Propulsion of hydrofoils and hovercraft3.8Lessons from coastal operation for aircraft3.9Thermal management of gearboxes3.10Workshop: technical comparison between the CF6 and the LM2500
4.1FADEC control and machinery control system4.2EGT, pressure and speed sensors4.3Vibration analysis according to ISO 208164.4Performance trending and condition monitoring4.5Gas path analysis4.6Oil analysis and particle detection4.7Start-up and emergency shutdown sequences4.8Dynamic modelling of transients4.9Alarm management and protective trips4.10Practical exercise: diagnosing a fault from trends
5.1MARPOL Annex VI NOx limits5.2Certification under the NOx Technical Code5.3Acceptance tests on the test bed and on board5.4Acoustic enclosure and resilient mounting5.5Intake and exhaust ducting on deck5.6Infrared signature and exhaust suppression5.7CODAG, COGAG and CODLAG combined plants5.8Maintenance by module exchange5.9Plant reliability and availability5.10Case study: turbine selection for a frigate
6.1Mission requirements and operating profile6.2Selection and sizing of the aeroderivative6.3Performance modelling with manufacturer data6.4Washing plan and degradation control6.5Condition monitoring strategy6.6Emissions assessment and compliance6.7Life-cycle cost estimation6.8Risk and sensitivity analysis6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme 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, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is GasTurb, GSP (Gas turbine Simulation Program), PROOSIS, MATLAB/Simulink and Ansys Mechanical, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for performance trend analysis with data from a naval turbine, assessing hot corrosion in inspected blades and simulating a start-up transient in an aeroderivative. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: MARPOL Annex VI, NOx Technical Code 2008 (IMO), ISO 3977 (series, gas turbines), ISO 2314, ISO 20816-4, API 616, ASME PTC 22
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.
- 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 GasTurb, GSP (Gas turbine Simulation Program), PROOSIS, MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys Mechanical, 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 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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