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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Course in Desalination and Hydrogen Production
The Course in Desalination and Hydrogen Production Prepares you to solve the water supply challenge of green hydrogen projects in coastal areas. You will study the water quality requirements of electrolysers, desalination and puri
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts14 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Course in Desalination and Hydrogen Production?
The Course in Desalination and Hydrogen Production
Prepares you to solve the water supply challenge of green hydrogen projects in coastal areas. You will study the water quality requirements of electrolysers, desalination and purification to ultrapure water, integrating water and hydrogen plants, brine management and the research into direct seawater electrolysis and offshore hydrogen production, which is still under development.
Key advantages
- An emerging subject: Water is a key and often overlooked part of hydrogen projects.
- An integrated view: Desalination, purification and electrolysis in one course.
- Technological rigour: Separates mature technologies from lines of research.
- A focused format: Five modules centred on system design.
- Case study: Designing the water supply for a coastal hydrogen plant.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Programme highlights
- Know the requirements: Understand the water quality each electrolyser needs.
- Design the treatment: Combine desalination and purification.
- Integrate systems: Exploit energy and heat synergies between plants.
- Assess what is emerging: Analyse direct electrolysis and offshore hydrogen.
- Boost your career: Strengthen your profile for hydrogen, water and energy projects.
- Train where water and green hydrogen meet.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Green Hydrogen and Water
- Hydrogen in the energy transition
- Producing hydrogen by electrolysis
- The water needs of hydrogen
- Seawater as a source
- Water and project siting
02
Electrolysers and Water Quality
- Alkaline electrolysers
- Proton exchange membrane electrolysers
- Solid oxide electrolysers
- Water purity requirements
- Effects of impurities
03
Desalination and Purification
- Seawater reverse osmosis
- Second-pass reverse osmosis
- Electrodeionisation
- Polishing ion exchange
- Ultrapure water quality control
04
Plant Integration
- Water and energy balance
- Using waste heat
- Integration with renewables
- Brine management
- Water costs in hydrogen production
05
Emerging Technologies and Project
- Direct seawater electrolysis
- Corrosion and chlorine challenges
- Offshore hydrogen production
- Maturity and pilot projects
- Case study: water supply for a coastal hydrogen plant
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
Hours a week8
Weeks to finish—
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Who it is for
Chemical, industrial or energy engineers: working on hydrogen projects Desalination specialists: who want to move into the energy sector Renewable project developers: planning coastal hydrogen plants Port professionals: preparing ports for hydrogen Energy and water consultants: who assess integrated projects
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Understand water electrolysis
- 02Define the water quality needed
- 03Design the water treatment
- 04Integrate water and hydrogen plants
- 05Manage brine
- 06Assess emerging technologies
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Water treatment engineer for hydrogen: Designing ultrapure water systems.
02Hydrogen project specialist: Integrating water, energy and electrolysis.
03Water and energy consultant: Feasibility studies for integrated projects.
04Industrial desalination specialist: Plants for energy applications.
Questions
Entry Requirements
It is an active area of research, but current practice is to desalinate and purify the water before electrolysis.
Electrolysis consumes water stoichiometrically and treatment adds losses; the course teaches you to work out the full balance.
Only as an introduction; the course focuses on water and its integration with production.
It is not essential; the basic concepts you need are explained.
You design the water supply and treatment system for a hydrogen plant on the coast.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 300 hours of study. You can work at your own pace within the timetable we give you when you enrol.
Each programme has its own start date, shown on this page and confirmed by our admissions team when you enquire.
On completing the programme you receive the Course in Desalination and Hydrogen Production qualification awarded by Navalis Magna Institute.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Entry profile: Studies or training in engineering (chemical, industrial, energy) or science; or professional experience in the water, energy or chemical sectors. Language: A good working level of English to follow classes and materials. Technical requirements: A computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a webcam for live sessions and project presentations. Admissions process: Online application, profile review and a short interview with the academic team. We confirm your start date when you enquire.
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