Desalination and Hydrogen Production Course

What is this programme?

This short course prepares you to solve the water supply for green hydrogen projects in coastal areas. It covers the water quality requirements of electrolysers, desalination and purification up to ultrapure water, the integration of water and hydrogen plants, and brine management.

It also introduces lines of research still under development, such as direct seawater electrolysis and offshore hydrogen production.

What makes it different: an emerging subject, an integrated view of desalination, purification and electrolysis, a clear distinction between mature technologies and research, an agile five-module format and a practical case on designing the water supply for a coastal plant.

Programme highlights

• Understand the water quality requirements of each type of electrolyser.
• Design the water treatment by combining desalination and purification.
• Integrate systems by exploiting the energy and heat synergies between plants.
• Assess direct seawater electrolysis and offshore hydrogen.
• Strengthen your professional profile in hydrogen, water and energy projects.
• Train at the meeting point between water and green hydrogen.

Study plan

Duration and format

At 10 hours a week you would finish in about 30 weeks; at 20 hours a week, in about 15.

What you will learn

• Understand water electrolysis.
• Define the required water quality.
• Design the water treatment.
• Integrate water and hydrogen plants.
• Manage brine.
• Assess emerging technologies.

Career outcomes

• Water treatment engineer for hydrogen: design of ultrapure water systems.
• Hydrogen project technician: integration of water, energy and electrolysis.
• Water and energy consultant: feasibility studies for integrated projects.
• Industrial desalination technician: plants for energy applications.

Entry requirements

• Profile: studies or training in engineering (chemical, industrial or energy) or in science, or professional experience in water, energy or the chemical industry.
• Language: sufficient command of the language of instruction to follow classes and materials; basic technical English recommended.
• Technical resources: a computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a camera for live sessions and project presentations.
• Admission: online application, profile review and a short interview with the academic team.

How to enrol