Postgraduate Diploma in Diesel-Electric Integration and PTO/PTI
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Diesel-Electric Integration and PTO/PTI. 8 modules covering IEC 60092-501 (electric propulsion plants), IEC 60092-503 (1 to 15 kV a.c. systems) and ETAP. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Compare electric and hybrid propulsion architectures.
Size diesel generation and its dynamic response.
Select propulsion converters and motors.
Design PTO/PTI configurations and their operating modes.
Calculate short-circuit currents and coordinate protections in accordance with IEC 61363-1.
Define the logic of the power management system (PMS).
Integrate batteries and energy storage into the power plant.
Who it's for
- Electric propulsion engineer looking to specialise in Diesel-Electric Integration and PTO/PTI.
- Naval power systems engineer looking to specialise in Diesel-Electric Integration and PTO/PTI.
- Power electronics engineer looking to specialise in Diesel-Electric Integration and PTO/PTI.
- Commissioning engineer looking to specialise in Diesel-Electric Integration and PTO/PTI.
- Chief engineer looking to specialise in Diesel-Electric Integration and PTO/PTI.
- Hybrid systems engineer looking to specialise in Diesel-Electric Integration and PTO/PTI.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter shipbuilding.
What you'll work with
- IEC 60092-501 (electric propulsion plants)
- IEC 60092-503 (1 to 15 kV a.c. systems)
- IEC 61800 (adjustable speed electrical power drive systems)
- IEC 60034 (rotating electrical machines)
- IEC 61363-1 (short-circuit calculation on ships)
- IEC 62619 (safety of industrial lithium batteries)
- IEC 60533 (electromagnetic compatibility on ships)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Mechanical, electric and hybrid propulsion1.2Integrated power plant1.3AC and DC topologies1.4DC systems on ships: advantages1.5PTO/PTI configurations1.6Applications: cruise ships, icebreakers and offshore1.7Efficiency at different loads1.8Redundancy and DP class1.9IEC 60092 standards and class rules1.10Practical exercise: comparison of architectures for an offshore vessel
2.1Generating sets and fuel consumption curves2.2Speed control and load response2.3Active and reactive load sharing2.4Synchronous generators and excitation2.5Parallel operation2.6Start and stop management2.7Emissions and Tier III2.8Starting large loads2.9Optimisation of operating points2.10Workshop: specific fuel consumption curve and load sharing
3.1VSI and AFE frequency converters3.2Induction and permanent magnet synchronous motors3.3Vector control and DTC3.4Harmonics and THD distortion3.5Filters and multipulse transformers3.6IEC 61000 limits and class rules3.7Converter cooling3.8Electronics reliability3.9Azimuth thrusters and POD3.10Practical exercise: THD calculation in a network with variable speed drives
4.1Shaft generator (PTO) and configurations4.2Electric booster (PTI)4.3Take-home mode (PTH)4.4Converters for variable frequency4.5Coupling with controllable pitch propeller4.6Integration into the main switchboard4.7Operating modes and transitions4.8Expected energy savings4.9Class requirements4.10Case study: PTO/PTI on a general cargo vessel
5.1Main switchboards and sections5.2Short-circuit calculation in accordance with IEC 613635.3Protection coordination5.4Selectivity and clearing times5.5Bus-ties5.6Earthing and isolated networks5.7Arc flash and safety5.8Blackout and recovery5.9Load flow study5.10Workshop: short-circuit study of a diesel-electric plant
6.1PMS functions6.2Automatic start and blackout prevention6.3Load shedding6.4Battery integration6.5Economic operating modes6.6Interfaces with DP and automation6.7FMEA testing of the system6.8Cybersecurity of control systems6.9Monitoring and diagnostics6.10Practical exercise: load shedding logic in a PMS
7.1Lithium-ion batteries and chemistry7.2Class notation for batteries7.3Peak shaving and spinning reserve7.4Battery sizing7.5Zero-emission operating modes7.6Supercapacitors for power peaks7.7Safety against thermal runaway7.8Fuel cells in propulsion7.9Life cycle analysis7.10Case study: hybrid on a ferry
8.1Definition of the operating profile8.2Architecture selection8.3Generation sizing8.4Selection of motors and converters8.5PTO/PTI design8.6Short-circuit and harmonics study8.7Energy management strategy8.8Economic and emissions analysis of the solution8.9Report 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. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, PLECS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for short-circuit and selectivity studies, power management system simulation, and FAT/HAT testing of electric propulsion. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Compare electric and hybrid propulsion architectures.
Size diesel generation and its dynamic response.
Select propulsion converters and motors.
Design PTO/PTI configurations and their operating modes.
Calculate short-circuit currents and coordinate protections in accordance with IEC 61363-1.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command 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 a full-time job.
The programme uses ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD and PLECS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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