Hydrogen in Aviation Course
Online course of 300 hours in hydrogen in aviation: 6 modules covering hydrogen as an energy carrier, on-board storage, hydrogen combustion in turbines, fuel cells, safety and infrastructure, and a hydrogen aircraft project, with an assigned technical tutor.
Hydrogen in Aviation Course — studying from Singapore
Fees for Singapore: S$780 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Questions from Singapore
In what currency are fees shown?
Fees on this site are shown in Singapore dollars (SGD). Instalment plans are available, and some learners explore employer sponsorship.
What does the final project involve?
Each programme concludes with a final project that applies the course material to a practical engineering problem, supported by your technical tutor.
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 properties of hydrogen and its potential as an energy carrier in aviation.
Size gaseous and cryogenic storage systems.
Analyse hydrogen combustion in gas turbines.
Design fuel-cell-based systems.
Assess safety risks and airport infrastructure.
Know the regulations applicable to the use of hydrogen.
Produce the conceptual design of a hydrogen-powered aircraft.
Who it's for
- Hydrogen systems engineers moving into aviation applications.
- Propulsion engineers working on zero-emission powertrains.
- Fuel cell engineers who want to apply their expertise to aircraft.
- Cryogenics engineers interested in liquid hydrogen storage on board.
- Industrial safety engineers dealing with hydrogen risks and infrastructure.
- Aviation energy transition consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join aircraft manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- ISO 14687:2019 (hydrogen fuel quality)
- ISO/TR 15916:2015 (basic safety considerations for hydrogen systems)
- ISO 19880-1:2020 (gaseous hydrogen fuelling stations)
- SAE AS6858 (installation of fuel cell systems in large civil aircraft)
- NFPA 2 (Hydrogen Technologies Code)
- Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX) (equipment for explosive atmospheres)
- EASA CS-25 (certification specifications for large aeroplanes)
- ISO 21009-1:2022 (static vacuum-insulated cryogenic vessels)
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Cantera
- Aspen HYSYS
- COMSOL Multiphysics
- GasTurb
6 modules
1.1Physical and chemical properties of hydrogen1.2Gravimetric and volumetric density1.3Grey, blue and green production1.4Alkaline, PEM and solid oxide electrolysis1.5Costs and future availability1.6Climate impact and water vapour emissions1.7Hydrogen aircraft concepts1.8European research programmes1.9Comparison with batteries and SAF1.10Case study: energy requirements of a regional aircraft
2.1High-pressure gaseous hydrogen2.2Cryogenic liquid hydrogen2.3Integral and non-integral tanks2.4Multilayer and vacuum insulation2.5Boil-off and pressure management2.6Materials and hydrogen embrittlement2.7Mass and volume penalty2.8Integration into the fuselage2.9Crashworthiness and impact safety2.10Workshop: sizing a cryogenic tank
3.1Characteristics of the hydrogen flame3.2Flashback and autoignition3.3Micromix injectors3.4NOx emissions3.5Fuel conditioning systems3.6Heat exchangers for preheating hydrogen3.7Engine modifications3.8Demonstrator testing3.9Thermodynamic cycles with hydrogen3.10Lab: flame temperature and NOx with hydrogen
4.1PEM operating principle4.2Low- and high-temperature fuel cells4.3Polarisation curve and efficiency4.4Fuel cell balance-of-plant systems4.5Water and heat management4.6Degradation and service life4.7Integration with electric motors4.8Hybridisation with batteries4.9Specific mass of the complete system4.10Practical exercise: sizing a fuel cell system for a light aircraft
5.1Flammability, detonation and dispersion5.2Leak detection and ventilation5.3Explosive atmospheres and ATEX5.4Airport refuelling5.5Hydrogen fuel quality5.6Liquid hydrogen supply chain5.7Ground staff training5.8Regulations and special conditions5.9Public acceptance and risk communication5.10Case study: risk analysis of a refuelling point
6.1Mission requirements6.2Selection of the propulsion architecture6.3Storage sizing6.4Energy conversion system6.5Integration into the aircraft6.6Required airport infrastructure6.7Safety assessment6.8Emissions and cost 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 MATLAB/Simulink, Cantera, Aspen HYSYS, COMSOL Multiphysics and GasTurb, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for sizing cryogenic tanks, evaluating fuel cell systems and analysing the risks of refuelling infrastructure. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO 14687:2019, ISO/TR 15916:2015, ISO 19880-1:2020, SAE AS6858, NFPA 2, Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX), EASA CS-25, ISO 21009-1:2022
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 MATLAB/Simulink, Cantera, Aspen HYSYS, COMSOL Multiphysics, GasTurb, 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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