Postgraduate certificate Hydrogen Energy Applications

Green hydrogen has multiple possibilities and is being exploited by industry, the mobility sector or the steel industry to considerably reduce atmospheric pollution. However, its final use will depend not only on the type of sector that employs it, but also on the existing and still developing technical possibilities. Given the relevance of this energy vector for the present and future sustainability of the planet, companies are looking for professionals specialized in this field. This is the reason why TECH offers this 100% online program, which provides the most advanced knowledge about the different uses of hydrogen and its potential depending on the productive sector in which it is used. All this will be possible thanks to a theoretical-practical quality content developed by a specialized teaching team with extensive experience in one of the sectors of greatest future growth.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price

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Description

This 100% online Postgraduate certificate will make you improve your career as a specialist in Hydrogen and its application in different sectors"

Currently, large companies such as Repsol, Enagás or BMW are betting on projects in their sectors to reduce pollution through more environmentally friendly energy alternatives. Among them is hydrogen, which is currently postulated as one of the cheapest and most efficient options with lower CO2 emissions.

Therefore, its use is much more widespread in industry, which is working on perfecting processes to make it truly ecological, while other sectors such as mobility are focusing their efforts on the implementation and improvement of the fuel cell and the production of e-fuels. However, the many existing options still require a major push from private companies and public entities. Given this reality, the engineering professional has before him a perfect opportunity to prosper in an expanding sector with a broad future. That is why TECH has designed this Postgraduate certificate in Hydrogen Energy Applications, which comes to give the boost that the professional career of engineers needs.

A program with a theoretical-practical approach, where students will delve into the different end uses of hydrogen and its potential. For this purpose, multimedia resources will allow you to learn about e-fuel, the Haber-Bosch process and its environmental impact, as well as the use of hydrogen in refineries, steel mills, the chemical, semiconductor and glass industries in an attractive way.

Likewise, this university education will lead you to acquire a solid knowledge about blending, the methodology used in the injection of hydrogen into the Natural Gas network, its current capacities and the existing problems. This will be possible thanks to the Relearning system, which allows students to reduce the long hours of study.

A Postgraduate certificate taught exclusively online, which can be easily accessed at any time of the day, from an electronic device with an Internet connection. With no classroom attendance or fixed class schedules, this program is an ideal academic option for those who wish to combine their professional and/or work responsibilities with a high-level education.

A university program in line with the current academic times and with the most advanced knowledge in the uses of hydrogen in the short and long term"

This Postgraduate certificate in Hydrogen Energy Applications contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

Case studies presented by engineering experts
The graphic, schematic and practical contents of the book provide technical and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

An academic option that will allow you to work through case studies on the different methods and techniques used in the application of hydrogen in energy sectors"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the industry who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year This will be done with the help of an innovative system of interactive videos made by renowned experts.

Enroll now in a program that offers you a library of multimedia resources, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week"

You can delve deeper into the environmental impact and cost of using hydrogen in refineries"

Syllabus

The different existing alternatives in the use of hydrogen have made the specialized teaching team, which teaches this program, compile in 150 teaching hours the most comprehensive and advanced knowledge in this field. Therefore, through multimedia pills, essential readings and case studies, students will learn how e-fuel compares to traditional fuels, the industrial uses of hydrogen and other sectors such as Chemical Engineering, Glass or Steel. Also, thanks to the Relearningsystem, based on the reiteration of content, the graduate will be able to advance in a much more natural way through the agenda of this Postgraduate certificate.

A study plan that offers a theoretical and practical vision of the different uses and final applications of hydrogen"

Module 1. Hydrogen End-Uses

1.1. Industrial Uses of Hydrogen

1.1.1. Hydrogen in Industries
1.1.2. Origin of Hydrogen Used in Industry. Environmental Impact
1.1.3. Industrial Uses in the Industry

1.2. Industries and Hydrogen e-Fuels Production

1.2.1. e-Fuel Versus Traditional Fuels
1.2.2. Classification of e-Fuels
1.2.3. Current Status of e-Fuels

1.3. Ammonia Production: Haber-Bosch Process.

1.3.1. Nitrogen in Figures
1.3.2. Haber-Bosch Process. Process and Equipment
1.3.3. Environmental Impact

1.4. Hydrogen in Refineries

1.4.1. Hydrogen in Refineries. Necessity
1.4.2. Hydrogen Used Today. Environmental Impact and Cost
1.4.3. Short- and Long-Term Alternatives

1.5. Hydrogen in Steel Mills

1.5.1. Hydrogen in Steel Mills. Necessity
1.5.2. Hydrogen Used Today. Environmental Impact and Cost
1.5.3. Short- and Long-Term Alternatives

1.6. Natural Gas Substitution: Blending

1.6.1. Mixing Properties
1.6.2. Problems and Required Improvements
1.6.3. Opportunities

1.7. Injection of Hydrogen into the Natural Gas Grid

1.7.1. Methodology
1.7.2. Current Capabilities
1.7.3. Problems

1.8. Hydrogen in Mobility: Types of Fuel Cells

1.8.1. Context and Necessity
1.8.2. Equipment and Schemes
1.8.3. Currently

1.9. Co-generation and Production of Electricity with Fuel Cells

1.9.1. Fuel Cell Production
1.9.2. Discharge to the Grid
1.9.3. Microgrids

1.10. Other Hydrogen End-Uses: Chemical, Semiconductor, Glass Industry

1.10.1. Chemical Industry
1.10.2. Semiconductor Industry
1.10.3. Glass Industry

Enter a program that will bring you closer to the equipment currently used for the development of the fuel cell"

Postgraduate Certificate in Hydrogen Energy Applications

Energy is a vital resource for the development of modern society, and in recent years, the search for cleaner and more efficient alternatives has become a priority. Hydrogen is one of the most promising energy sources in this regard, since its combustion only produces water vapor, which makes it a clean and sustainable option. At TECH Global University we have designed a Postgraduate Certificate in Hydrogen Energy Applications to provide students with the necessary tools to understand and apply this technology. This program will delve into the different forms of hydrogen production, its applications in industry and transportation, as well as the technical and economic challenges that still need to be overcome for its massive implementation.

The use of hydrogen as an energy source presents great potential to drive the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy system. In our Postgraduate Certificate in Hydrogen Energy Applications, students will gain a thorough understanding of hydrogen production processes, its storage and distribution, and the different technologies available for its use as a fuel. In addition, they will delve into the applications of hydrogen in industry, such as electric power generation through fuel cells, and its use as a fuel in transportation. In short, this university training program is the perfect opportunity for those who wish to specialize in a key technology in the fight against climate change and the transition to a more sustainable energy system.