2025 - AVEVA World - San Francisco - Energy (Oil, Gas & New Energies)
University of Iowa: Cloud-based Machine Learning to Increase Heterogenous Feedstock Conversion to Renewable Natural Gas
The widespread treatment of organic carbon as a waste instead of an anaerobic digestion feedstock for renewable natural gas (RNG) is a problem. The solution requires advancements in real-time characterization of heterogeneous feedstocks to ensure digester operation remains stable while also maximizing RNG production. With AVEVA, our team partnered with municipal, on farm, and industrial facilities to use CONNECT, Communities, and Advanced Analytics to bring real-time feedstock composition predictions to operators.
Industry
Oil Gas and Energy
Company
University of Iowa
Speaker
Craig Just
Craig Just is the Donald E. Bently Associate Professor in Engineering. Dr. Just has over 30 years of experience leading fundamental and applied environmental engineering research with expertise in wastewater treatment, analytical chemistry, microbiology, sensors for control of complex systems, anaerobic digestion, and algal biofilms. Dr. Just has over 50 peer-reviewed publications, was PI or co-PI on over $120M in funded research, is an AAAS Leshner Fellow, and has received the Excellence in Teaching Sustainability Award, International Studies Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award, David J. Skorton Award for Staff Excellence in Public Service, College of Engineering Staff Research and Faculty Service Awards, and the University of Iowa President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence.
Session Code
SESS-174
