Patrik Yrjas

Patrik Yrjas is a Senior Researcher at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Åbo Akademi University, affiliated with the Laboratory of Molecular Science and Engineering Technologies for a Sustainable Future. His work focuses on high-temperature corrosion, biomass combustion, and ash behavior in thermal systems.

• Research Interests:
  • High-Temperature Corrosion
  • Biomass and Waste Combustion
  • Fluidized Bed Technology
  • Ash Melting and Agglomeration
  • Chemical Looping Combustion
• Key Article Trends:
  • His recent publications (2024–2023) address pyrolysis of biomass, cold-end corrosion from ammonium chloride, and molten phase effects in superheater corrosion.
  • Earlier works (2022–2015) explore ash melting, coating durability, and alkali chloride impacts using thermal analysis and microscopy.
• Projects:
  • 2021–2023: Investigated chemical looping combustion and boiler corrosion.
  • 2023: Analyzed fluidized bed agglomeration.
• Contact:
  • Email: patrik.yrjas@abo.fi
  • Phone: +358-469219021