Overview

The presentation gives a streamlined overview of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and the digital tools that support it. It introduces the major SAF pathways—hydroprocessing, esterification, Fischer–Tropsch, fermentation, and hydrothermal liquefaction, highlighting how each converts biomass or waste into aviation grade fuels. Covering process modelling fundamentals, including bio feedstock characterization, key unit operations, and flowsheets for evaluating performance and integration.

The talk concludes with how Industrial AI and digital twins enhance SAF development and operations by enabling real time optimization, predictive insights, and more efficient plant design.

Agenda

• SAF pathways overview
• Hydroprocessing
• Esterification
• Fischer Tropsch
• Fermentation
• Hydrothermal liquefaction
• Process modelling
• Characterising bio-feedstock
• Key unit operations and flowsheets
• Industrial AI and digital twins

Speaker

Renata Chinda, AspenTech, Emerson

Renata is a chemical engineer, holding a PhD from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. They are experienced across different fields of industrial chemical processes, with specialty in urea production - from plant operations to simulation models. Currently they are working as a solution consultant for AspenTech, supporting the performance engineering portfolio in Europe.

Asli Reyhan Dincer, AspenTech, Emerson

Asli is a chemical engineer, holding an MBA from Koc University. They are an internationally experienced consultant with an 18-year record in the energy industry. They lead the process modelling team in the biggest refinery in Turkiye and also have gained experience in process design as they worked in a global engineering firm for many years. Currently they are working as a solution consulting manager for Engineering in Emerson, supporting the performance engineering portfolio in Europe.

The material presented has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the North Scotland Member Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

12:00–13:00 BST.

Software

The presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. We recommend downloading the app from the Microsoft website, rather than using the web portal.