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HEFA-SPK
Abbreviation
HEFA-SPK | SAF
Names
Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene; Biokerosene; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; SAF; Sustainable Aviation Jet Fuel; SAFJ
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Main Product
Hydrotreated Fats and Oils
Segment
Animal and Vegetal Products
Main-Family
Lipids
Sub-Family
Processed Fats and Oils
Physical State

Liquid

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Description

Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosine (HEFA-SPK) is a specific type of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel used in aviation. As of 2020 this is the only mature technology to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)[1].

HEFA-SPL is a complex combination of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range C8 to C18 and boiling in the range of 115°C to 300°C (including up to 1% total aromatics)[2].

 

References

  1. Wikipedia, Aviation biofuel.
  2. New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Renewable Jet Fuel, HEFA-SPK.
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Chemical Data
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
160
Sulfur Content (wt%)
0
Specific Gravity
0.76
Crude Data
API Gravity
54.44
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