My research in combustion focuses on the numerical modeling and simulation of reactive multiphase flows, with applications ranging from pulverized coal combustion to hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

We have developed mathematical models for the combustion of pulverized coal particles. Our models take into account the different combustion processes depending on the position of the diffusion flame inside a coal particle, depending on its ash content. 

🧪 Applications & Impact

• Simulation of coal combustion in large-scale power plants (As Pontes, Maritsa-East III)

• Development of numerical tools for hydrogen and SAF combustion under compressible flow conditions

• Transfer of mathematical models to the energy and aerospace industries

📄 Selected publications:

• A. Bermúdez, J. L. Ferrín, A. Liñán, L. Saavedra. Numerical simulation of group combustion of pulverized coal. Combustion and Flame, 2011.

🔗doi.org/10.1016/j.combustflame.2011.02.002 

• J. L. Ferrín, L. Saavedra. Distribution of the coal flow in the mill-duct system using CFD modeling. Fuel Processing Technology, 2013.

🔗doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2012.07.005 

• I. Constenla, J. L. Ferrín, L. Saavedra. Numerical study of a 350 MWe tangentially fired coal furnace. Fuel Processing Technology, 2013.

🔗doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2013.05.016