Personal identification

Full name

Viriato Sérgio de Almeida Semião

Citation names

• Semião, Viriato

Author identifiers

Ciência ID

1C12-3034-5DD5

ORCID iD

0000-0003-0612-8155

Researcher Id

L-3648-2013

Scopus Author Id

6701412600

Email addresses

• viriatosemiao@tecnico.ulisboa.pt (Professional)

Telephones

Telephone

• 218417726 (Professional)

Addresses

• Instituto Superior Técnico - Universidade de Lisboa. Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica, Pavilhão de Mecânica I, 2º Andar, Sala 3.02, Av Rovisco Pais, 1049-001, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal (Professional)

Websites

• http://www.researcherid.com/rid/L-3648-2013 (Scholar)
• https://fenix.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/homepage/ist12367 (Professional)

Knowledge fields

• Engineering and Technology - Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering and Technology - Mechanical Engineering - Thermodynamics
• Engineering and Technology - Environmental Engineering

Languages

Language	Speaking	Reading	Writing	Listening	Peer-review
English	Intermediate (B1)	Advanced (C1)	Intermediate (B1)	Intermediate (B1)
French	Intermediate (B1)	Intermediate (B1)	Intermediate (B1)	Intermediate (B1)

	Degree	Classification
1990 Concluded	Engenharia Mecânica (Doutoramento) Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal "Modelação da Combustão, Transferência de Calor e Emissão de Poluentes em Sistemas de Queima de Combustíveis Líquidos " (THESIS/DISSERTATION)	Distinção e Louvor
1986 Concluded	Engenharia Mecânica (Mestrado) Major in Transferência e Conversão de Energia Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal "Simulação Numérica de uma Fornalha Industrial " (THESIS/DISSERTATION)	Muito Bom
1982 Concluded	Licenciatura em Engenharia Mecânica, Termodinâmica Aplicada (Licenciatura) Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal "À data não existia tese de licenciatura" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)	15 valores

Science

	Category Host institution	Employer
2007 - Current	Researcher (Research)	Associated Laboratory for Energy Transports and Aeronautics, Portugal
1982/09/01 - 1984/12/31	Research Trainee (Research)	INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA (INIC), Portugal

Teaching in Higher Education

	Category Host institution	Employer
2010/12/31 - Current	Associate Professor (University Teacher)	Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
1994/03/01 - 2010/12/30	Assistant Professor (University Teacher)	Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
1986/04/01 - 1989/12/31	Assistant (University Teacher)	Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
1985/01/01 - 1986/03/31	Trainee Assistant (University Teacher)	Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal

Others

	Category Host institution	Employer
1990/01/01 - 1994/02/28	Engenheiro - Chefe de Serviço de Energia e Fluidos	Siderurgia Nacional, Portugal

Contract

	Designation	Funders
2020/01/01 - 2023/12/31	Associate Laboratory of Energy, Transports and Aeronautics UIDB/50022/2020 10.54499/UIDB/50022/2020 Instituto de Ciência e Inovação em Engenharia Mecânica e Engenharia Industrial, Portugal Associated Laboratory for Energy Transports and Aeronautics, Portugal Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Aerodinâmica Industrial, Portugal Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica, Portugal Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal	Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia Concluded
2010 - 2013	Optimização sistémica de um microlaboratório rotativo, Lab-on-a-CD, com recurso a micro-PIV, micro-visualização e CFD ROTATIVE MICROLAB Principal investigator Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica, Portugal	Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia FEDER/QREN Concluded
2009 - 2010	Sistema de Informação de Gestão da Recolha Selectiva AMARSUL SIGRSAMARSUL Principal investigator Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica, Portugal	FEDER/QREN Concluded
2009 - 2010	Georeferenciação de Contentores de Resíduos de Recolha Selectiva em SIG GEOREFSIG Principal investigator Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica, Portugal	FEDER/QREN Concluded
2007 - 2010	Optimização das geometrias dos componentes de Lab-on-a-CD através do estudo experimental de escoamentos com recurso à técnica Micro-PIV e ao CFD Lab_on-a-CD Principal investigator Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal	Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia Concluded
2003 - 2006	Modular IGCC Concepts for In-Refinery Energy and Hydrogen Supply MIGREYD Principal investigator Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal	European Commission Concluded
2003 - 2005	Improvement and application of the concept of adaptive chemistry to CFD calculations of laminar flames AdapChem Principal investigator Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal	Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia Concluded
2004 - 2004	Network of Laboratories of functional materials for reactions, membrane processes and fuel cells Reequipamento Principal investigator Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica, Portugal	Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia Concluded
2001 - 2002	Modelação física, matemática e numérica das propriedades radiativas em meios participativos RADIATION IN PARTICIPATING MEDIA Principal investigator Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal	Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia Concluded
1999 - 2000	Application of reburning technology for NOx abatement in solid fuel boilers in Europe and CIS. REBURNING Principal investigator Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal	European Commission Concluded
1999 - 2000	Improvement of efficiency and economics of integrated gasification combined cycle power plants by optimisation of the bottoming cycle ECO Principal investigator Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal	European Commission Concluded
1999 - 2000	Optimização da hidrodinâmica por CFD de módulos de membranas enrolados em espiral para minimização da polarização da concentração CFD FOR MEMBRANES Principal investigator Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal	Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia Concluded
1998 - 2000	An expert system for optimal insertion of intensified energy saving technologies in industrial processes EXSYS II Principal investigator Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal	European Commission Concluded
1996 - 1998	Advanced combustion and gasification of fuel blends and diagnostics of alkali and heavy metal release FUEL BLENDS Principal investigator Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal	European Commission Concluded
1994 - 1996	Fouling in combustion chambers and high temperature filters FOULING Principal investigator Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal	European Commission Concluded

Publications

Book	Haupt, G.; Zimmermann, G.; Hourfar, D.; Hirschfelder, A.; Romey, I.; Oeljeklaus, G.; Obladen, M.; Semião, V.. Macht eine verbesserte Rohgasabhitzenutzung IGCC-Kraftwerke attraktiver?. 2001.
Book chapter	Tavares, G.; Zsigraiova, Z.; Semiao, V.; Carvalho, M.G.; Zdena Zsigraiová; Gilberto Tavares; Semião, Viriato; Maria da Graça Carvalho. "Municipal solid waste valorisation as energy for isolated communities". In 2004 New and Renewable Energy Technologies for Sustainable Development, 67-76. 2007.
Conference paper	Eusébio, T.; Faria, M.; Semião, V.; de Pinho, M.N.. "Synthesis of Composites of Polyurethane Membranes/Polycaprolactone Fibers for Membrane Blood Oxygenators". 2020. 10.1007/978-3-030-31635-8_181 Porfirio, T.; Valente, P.; Matos, I.; Moreira, J.; Vicente, J.; Temtem, M.; Semiao, V.. "Secondary drying scale-up methodology: Eliminating a bottleneck with a lean development approach". 2016.
Journal article	Mário Rito Pereira; Goncalo Silva; Viriato Semiao; Jorge N. R. Martins; Vania Silverio; Paula Pascoal-Faria; Isabel Duarte; Nuno Alves; António Ginjeira. "Syringe irrigation in confluent canals: A sequential computational fluid dynamics assessment". Australian Endodontic Journal (2023): https://doi.org/10.1111/aej.12805. 10.1111/aej.12805 Rito Pereira, Mário; Silva, Goncalo; Semiao, Viriato; Silverio, Vania; Martins, Jorge N. R.; Pascoal-Faria, Paula; Alves, Nuno; Dias, Juliana R.; Ginjeira, António. "Experimental validation of a computational fluid dynamics model using micro-particle image velocimetry of the irrigation flow in confluent canals". International Endodontic Journal 55 12 (2022): 1394-1403. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/iej.13827. 10.1111/iej.13827 "Thermoeconomic analysis and optimization of a hybrid solar-thermal power plant using a genetic algorithm". Energy Conversion and Management 247 (2021): 114669-114669. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114669. 10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114669 "ESIMPLE, a new pressure–velocity coupling algorithm for built-environment CFD simulations". Building and Environment 204 (2021): 108170-108170. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108170. 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108170 Porfirio, Tiago; Galindo-Rosales, Francisco J.; Campo-Deaño, Laura; Vicente, João; Semião, Viriato. "Rheological characterization of polymeric solutions used in spray drying process". European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 158 (2021): 105650. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105650. Published • 10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105650 Matilde De Pascale; Monica Faria; Cristiana Boi; Viriato Semiao; Maria Norberta de Pinho. "The effect of ultrafiltration transmembrane permeation on the flow field in a surrogate system of an artificial kidney". Experimental Results 2 e16 (2021): 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1017/exp.2021.5. Open access • 10.1017/exp.2021.5 Dias, Duarte; Sampaio, Duarte; Silva, Goncalo; Semião, Viriato; Duarte Dias; Duarte Sampaio; Goncalo Silva; Semião, Viriato. "The effect of hemicylindrical disruptors on the cell free layer thickness in animal blood flows inside microchannels". Experimental Results 1 e55 (2021): 1-10. http://hdl.handle.net/10174/29413. https://doi.org/10.1017/exp.2020.60 Silva, G.; Semiao, V.; Reis, N.. "Rotating microchannel flow velocity measurements using the stationary micro-PIV technique with application to lab-on-a-CD devices". Flow Measurement and Instrumentation 67 (2019): 153-165. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85065526623&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.flowmeasinst.2019.04.001 Completo, C.; Geraldes, V.; Semião, V.; Mateus, M.; Rodrigues, M.. "Comparison between microfluidic tangential flow nanofiltration and centrifugal nanofiltration for the concentration of small-volume samples". Journal of Membrane Science 578 (2019): 27-35. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85061553929&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.02.022 Serra, N.; Semiao, V.. "Is air moisture relevant on radiative heat exchange inside built environments?". Engineering Computations (Swansea, Wales) (2019): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85075574730&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1108/EC-01-2019-0026 Faria, M.; Moreira, C.; Mendonça Eusébio, T.; de Pinho, M.N.; Brogueira, P.; Semião, V.. "Oxygen mass transfer in a gas/membrane/liquid system surrogate of membrane blood oxygenators". AIChE Journal 64 10 (2018): 3756-3763. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85052808152&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1002/aic.16328 Carlos Completo; Vítor Geraldes; Viriato Semião; Marília Mateus; Miguel Rodrigues. "Centrifugal nanofiltration for small-volume samples". Journal of Membrane Science 540 (2017): 411-421. https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.memsci.2017.06.069. 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.06.069 Mário Basto; Teresa Abreu; Viriato Semiao; Francisco L. Calheiros. "Convergence and dynamics of structurally identical root finding methods". Applied Numerical Mathematics 120 (2017): 257-269. https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.apnum.2017.06.006. 10.1016/j.apnum.2017.06.006 Goncalo Silva; Viriato Semiao; Silva, G.; Semiao, V.. "Consistent lattice Boltzmann modeling of low-speed isothermal flows at finite Knudsen numbers in slip-flow regime: Application to plane boundaries". Physical Review E 96 1 (2017): https://doi.org/10.1103%2Fphysreve.96.013311. 10.1103/physreve.96.013311 Silva, J.P.; dos Santos, A.; Semiao, V.. "Experimental characterization of pulsed Newtonian fluid flows inside T-shaped micromixers with variable inlets widths". Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science 89 (2017): 249-258. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85028321452&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2017.08.018 Semião, Viriato. "Characterization of the mixing regimes of Newtonian fluid flows in asymmetrical T-shaped micromixers". Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science 72 (2016): 218-227. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0894177715003337. 10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2015.11.010 Completo, C.; Semiao, V.; Geraldes, V.; Semião, Viriato. "Efficient CFD-based method for designing cross-flow nanofiltration small devices". Journal of Membrane Science 500 (2016): 190-202. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84949256268&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.memsci.2015.11.012 Costa, M.; Coelho, P.; Semião, V.; Pereira, J.C.; Weber, R.; Xu, M.; Semião, Viriato. "Special issue dedicated to the memory of João Luis Toste Azevedo (1963–2014)". Fuel 184 (2016): 874-875. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84989950963&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.fuel.2016.06.110 Semião, Viriato; Sampaio, D.; Lopes, D.; Semiao, V.. "Horse and dog blood flows in PDMS rectangular microchannels: experimental characterization of the plasma layer under different flow conditions". Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science 68 (2015): 205-215. http://ac.els-cdn.com/S0894177715001260/1-s2.0-S0894177715001260-main.pdf?_tid=eb3bb1a2-2fbe-11e5-ac09-00000aacb361&acdnat=1437493454_0878580ec227027b781107cd59798588. doi:10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2015.04.020 Semião, Viriato; Rodrigues, C.; Rodrigues, M.; Semiao, V.; Geraldes, V.. "Enhancement of mass transfer in spacer-filled channels under laminar regime by pulsatile flow". Chemical Engineering Science 123 (2015): 536-541. http://ac.els-cdn.com/S0009250914007015/1-s2.0-S0009250914007015-main.pdf?_tid=39e09592-f555-11e4-a89e-00000aacb362&acdnat=1431070892_0af377538be490d382350da6670f328a. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2014.11.047 Completo, C.; Geraldes, V.; Semiao, V.. "Rheological and dynamical characterization of blood analogue flows in a slit". International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow 46 (2014): 17-28. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84893347705&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.ijheatfluidflow.2013.12.008 Silva, G.; Semiao, V.. "Truncation errors and the rotational invariance of three-dimensional lattice models in the lattice Boltzmann method". Journal of Computational Physics 269 (2014): 259-279. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84898483497&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.jcp.2014.03.027 Zsigraiova, Z.; Semiao, V.; Beijoco, F.. "Operation costs and pollutant emissions reduction by definition of new collection scheduling and optimization of MSW collection routes using GIS. The case study of Barreiro, Portugal". Waste Management 33 4 (2013): 793-806. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84875803433&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.wasman.2012.11.015 Serra, N.; Semiao, V.. "Characterization of non-isothermal flows typical of built environments in a laboratory scale model. Part I - Experiments with 3D PIV". Building and Environment 68 (2013): 225-238. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84882898411&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.buildenv.2013.06.007 Rodrigues, C.; Garcia-Algado, P.; Semião, V.; de Pinho, M.N.; Geraldes, V.. "Concentration boundary layer visualization in nanofiltration by holographic interferometry with light deflection correction". Journal of Membrane Science 447 (2013): 306-314. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84882741211&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.memsci.2013.07.035 Basto, Mário; Basto, Luís P.; Semiao, Viriato; Calheiros, Francisco L.; Basto, M.; Basto, L.P.; Semiao, V.; Calheiros, F.L.. "Contrasts in the basins of attraction of structurally identical iterative root finding methods". Applied Mathematics and Computation 219 15 (2013): 7997-8008. http://hdl.handle.net/11110/531. 10.1016/j.amc.2013.02.063 Rodrigues, C.; Geraldes, V.; de Pinho, M.N.; Semião, V.. "Mass-transfer entrance effects in narrow rectangular channels with ribbed walls or mesh-type spacers". Chemical Engineering Science 78 (2012): 38-45. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84861331323&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.ces.2012.04.023 Silva, G.; Semiao, V.. "First-and second-order forcing expansions in a lattice Boltzmann method reproducing isothermal hydrodynamics in artificial compressibility form". Journal of Fluid Mechanics 698 (2012): 282-303. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84860002633&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1017/jfm.2012.83 Rocha, N.; Semiao, V.. "Kinematic characterization of the advancing liquid-gas interface in microfluidic components combining digital processing of microscope images with curve matching technique". Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science 38 (2012): 40-53. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84856337150&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2011.11.006 Carlos Completo; Vitor Geraldes; Semião, Viriato. "Micro-PIV characterization of laminar developed flows of Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids in a slit channel". Engineering Mechanics 19 1 (2012): 3-13. Published Tavares, G.; Zsigraiová, Z.; Semiao, V.; Carvalho, M.D.G.. "Monitoring, fault detection and operation prediction of MSW incinerators using multivariate statistical methods". Waste Management 31 7 (2011): 1635-1644. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79955480781&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.wasman.2011.02.005 Silva, G.; Semiao, V.. "A study on the inclusion of body forces in the lattice Boltzmann BGK equation to recover steady-state hydrodynamics". Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications 390 6 (2011): 1085-1095. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-78751572674&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.physa.2010.11.037 Tavares, G.; Zsigraiová, Z.; Semiao, V.. "Multi-criteria GIS-based siting of an incineration plant for municipal solid waste". Waste Management 31 9-10 (2011): 1960-1972. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79960945326&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.wasman.2011.04.013 Basto, Mario; Semiao, Viriato; Calheiros, Francisco Lage; Peixoto, MM; Pinto, AA; Rand, DA; Basto, M.; Semiao, V.; Calheiros, F.. "Dynamics on Spectral Solutions of Forced Burgers Equation". Dynamics, Games and Science II 2 1 (2011): 187-190. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-34247538461&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1007/978-3-642-14788-3_14 Silva, G.; Leal, N.; Semiao, V.. "Critical pressure for capillary valves in a Lab-on-a-Disk: CFD and flow visualization". Computers and Structures 88 23-24 (2010): 1300-1309. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77956261784&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.compstruc.2009.01.014 Almeida, A.; Geraldes, V.; Semiao, V.. "Microflow hydrodynamics in slits: Effects of the walls relative roughness and spacer inter-filaments distance". Chemical Engineering Science 65 11 (2010): 3660-3670. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77951122608&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.ces.2010.03.006 Serra, N.; Semiao, V.. "Comparing displacement ventilation and mixing ventilation as HVAC strategies through CFD". Engineering Computations (Swansea, Wales) 26 8 (2009): 950-971. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-74249123349&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1108/02644400910996844 Basto, M.; Semiao, V.; Calheiros, F.. "Dynamics and synchronization of numerical solutions of the Burgers equation". Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics 231 2 (2009): 793-806. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-68049124796&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.cam.2009.05.003 Silva, G.; Leal, N.; Semiao, V.. "Determination of microchannels geometric parameters using micro-PIV". Chemical Engineering Research and Design 87 3 (2009): 298-306. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-60249094966&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.cherd.2008.08.009 Zsigraiová, Z.; Tavares, G.; Semiao, V.; Carvalho, M.G.. "Integrated waste-to-energy conversion and waste transportation within island communities". Energy 34 5 (2009): 623-635. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-65549127341&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.energy.2008.10.015 Tavares, G.; Zsigraiova, Z.; Semiao, V.; Carvalho, M.G.. "Optimisation of MSW collection routes for minimum fuel consumption using 3D GIS modelling". Waste Management 29 3 (2009): 1176-1185. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-58149236584&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.wasman.2008.07.013 Magrinho, A.; Semiao, V.. "Estimation of residual MSW heating value as a function of waste component recycling". Waste Management 28 12 (2008): 2675-2683. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-54349103839&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.wasman.2007.12.011 Magrinho, A.; Semiao, V.. "On the effect of MSW moisture content on meeting target recycling rates". Waste Management 28 2 (2008): 310-317. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-36549012700&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.wasman.2007.01.008 Silva, G.; Leal, N.; Semiao, V.. "Micro-PIV and CFD characterization of flows in a microchannel: Velocity profiles, surface roughness and Poiseuille numbers". International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow 29 4 (2008): 1211-1220. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-46249085713&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.ijheatfluidflow.2008.03.013 Tavares, G.; Zsigraiova, Z.; Semiao, V.; Carvalho, M.D.G.. "A case study of fuel savings through optimisation of MSW transportation routes". Management of Environmental Quality 19 4 (2008): 444-454. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-46249106091&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1108/14777830810878632 Basto, M.; Semiao, V.; Calheiros, F.L.. "Numerical study of modified Adomian's method applied to Burgers equation". Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics 206 2 (2007): 927-949. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-34249914534&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.cam.2006.09.001 Caldas, M.; Semião, V.. "The effect of turbulence-radiation interaction on radiative entropy generation and heat transfer". Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer 104 1 (2007): 12-23. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33750514082&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.jqsrt.2006.08.006 Magrinho, A.; Semiao, V.. "On the effect of annual evolution of rejected and non-rejected rates in the screening process of packaging wastes on meeting target recycling rates". Resources, Conservation and Recycling 51 3 (2007): 561-576. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-34250663977&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.resconrec.2006.11.002 Magueijo, V.; Semiao, V.; de Pinho, M.N.. "Integrated modelling of lysozyme ultrafiltration". Journal of Membrane Science 286 1-2 (2006): 133-143. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33751187677&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.memsci.2006.09.027 Magueijo, V.; Semião, V.; de Pinho, M.N.. "Cross diffusion effects in lysozyme/sodium chloride/water ultrafiltration". Desalination 199 1-3 (2006): 445-447. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33746706731&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.desal.2006.03.101 Magueijo, V.; Semiao, V.; Norberta de Pinho, M.. "Effects of ultrafiltration permeation rates on the hydrodynamics of a minichannel/slit laminar flow". Chemical Engineering Science 61 21 (2006): 7139-7150. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33748789871&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.ces.2006.07.041 Magueijo, V.; Semião, V.; De Pinho, M.N.. "Effect of membrane pore size and membrane-solute interactions on lysozyme ultrafiltration". Materials Science Forum 514-516 PART 2 (2006): 1483-1487. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-37849024018&partnerID=MN8TOARS. Magrinho, A.; Didelet, F.; Semiao, V.. "Municipal solid waste disposal in Portugal". Waste Management 26 12 (2006): 1477-1489. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33750997285&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.wasman.2006.03.009 Basto, M.; Semiao, V.; Calheiros, F.L.. "A new iterative method to compute nonlinear equations". Applied Mathematics and Computation 173 1 (2006): 468-483. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-32144449928&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.amc.2005.04.045 Qiao, Y.; Xu, M.; Semião, V.; Green, W.H.. "Radiation modeling associated with adaptive chemistry". Huagong Xuebao/Journal of Chemical Industry and Engineering (China) 57 1 (2006): 21-26. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33645634074&partnerID=MN8TOARS. Miguel Caldas; Luísa Caldas; Semião, Viriato. "Multicriteria optimization of gasification operational parameters using a pareto genetic algoritm". Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (Open Journal) 3 2 (2006): 69-74. Published Caldas, M.; Semiao, V.. "Entropy generation through radiative transfer in participating media: Analysis and numerical computation". Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer 96 3-4 (2005): 423-437. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-22744455889&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.jqsrt.2004.11.008 Qiao, Y.; Xu, M.-H.; Semião, V.; Green, W.H.. "Comparison of experimental study and modeling using AdapChem: A laminar coflow methane/air flame". Zhongguo Dianji Gongcheng Xuebao/Proceedings of the Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering 25 19 (2005): 75-79. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-28244445537&partnerID=MN8TOARS. Qiao, Y.; Xu, M.-H.; Semião, V.; Green, W.H.. "Simulation of minor component using AdapChem: A laminar coflow methane/air flame". Zhongguo Dianji Gongcheng Xuebao/Proceedings of the Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering 25 13 (2005): 86-90. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-23744444738&partnerID=MN8TOARS. Magueijo, V.; Semião, V.; De Pinho, M.N.. "Fluid flow and mass transfer modelling in lysozyme ultrafiltration". International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 48 9 (2005): 1716-1726. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-17644394182&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2004.11.009 Zdena Zsigraiová; Gilberto Tavares; Semião, Viriato; Maria da Graça Carvalho. "Municipal Solid Waste Incineration - Contribution to Sustainable Development of Energy and Environment". Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems II 4 (2005): 203-213. Published Ye, T.H.; Azevedo, J.; Costa, M.; Semiao, V.. "Co-combustion of pulverized coal, pine shells, and textile wastes in a propane-fired furnace: Measurements and predictions". Combustion Science and Technology 176 12 (2004): 2071-2104. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-10444258077&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1080/00102200490514886 Geraldes, V.; Semião, V.; Pinho, N.d.. "Optimization of ladder-type spacers for nanofiltration and reverse osmosis spiral-wound modules by computational fluid dynamics". Computer Aided Chemical Engineering 18 C (2004): 187-192. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77955623484&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/S1570-7946(04)80097-X Geraldes, V.; Semiao, V.; De Pinho, M.N.. "Concentration polarisation and flow structure within nanofiltration spiral-wound modules with ladder-type spacers". Computers and Structures 82 17-19 (2004): 1561-1568. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-3042784055&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/j.compstruc.2004.03.052 Qiao, Y.; Xu, M.-H.; Xu, X.-G.; Lu, P.; Semiao, V.; Green, W.H.. "Modeling of CH4 combustion using AdapChem". Zhongguo Dianji Gongcheng Xuebao/Proceedings of the Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering 24 2 (2004): 181-184. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-2342514812&partnerID=MN8TOARS. Geraldes, V.; Semiao, V.; Pinho, M.N.. "Hydrodynamics and concentration polarization in NF/RO spiral-wound modules with ladder-type spacers". Desalination 157 1-3 (2003): 395-402. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0042843330&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/S0011-9164(03)00422-3 Schwer, D.A.; Lu, P.; Green Jr, W.H.; Semiao, V.. "A consistent-splitting approach to computing stiff steady-state reacting flows with adaptive chemistry". Combustion Theory and Modelling 7 2 (2003): 383-399. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0038486606&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1088/1364-7830/7/2/310 Lu, P.; Semiao, V.. "A new second-moment closure approach for turbulent swirling confined flows". International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids 41 2 (2003): 133-150. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0037455060&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1002/fld.430 Geraldes, V.; Semião, V.; De Pinho, M.N.. "The effect of the ladder-type spacers configuration in NF spiral-wound modules on the concentration boundary layers disruption". Desalination 146 1-3 (2002): 187-194. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0037056711&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/S0011-9164(02)00467-8 De Pinho, M.N.; Semião, V.; Geraldes, V.. "Integrated modeling of transport processes in fluid/nanofiltration membrane systems". Journal of Membrane Science 206 1-2 (2002): 189-200. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0037206218&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/S0376-7388(01)00761-X Lu, P.; Semiao, V.; Schwer, D.; Green, W.. "Computational study of axisymmetric coflow partially premixed methane/air flames with adaptive chemistry". International Symposium on Combustion Abstracts of Works-in-Progress Posters (2002): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0036939577&partnerID=MN8TOARS. Geraldes, V.; Semiao, V.; Norberta De Pinho, M.. "The effect on mass transfer of momentum and concentration boundary layers at the entrance region of a slit with a nanofiltration membrane wall". Chemical Engineering Science 57 5 (2002): 735-748. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0037034595&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/S0009-2509(01)00441-9 Lopes, J.; Semião, V.; Carvalho, M.D.G.. "On the effect of the local turbulence scales on the mixing rate of diffusion flames: Assessment of two different combustion models". International Journal of Energy Research 26 10 (2002): 893-920. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0036695583&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1002/er.827 Geraldes, V.; Semião, V.; De Pinho, M.N.. "Flow management in nanofiltration spiral wound modules with ladder-type spacers". Journal of Membrane Science 203 1-2 (2002): 87-102. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0037199074&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/S0376-7388(01)00753-0 Cavaca, H; Caldas, M; Semiao, V. "Temperature distribution around polar habitation modules buried in ice: numerical modelling". Cold Regions Science and Technology 32 1 (2001): 45-62. 10.1016/S0165-232X(00)00019-7 Geraldes, V.; Semião, V.; De Pinho, M.N.. "Flow and mass transfer modelling of nanofiltration". Journal of Membrane Science 191 1-2 (2001): 109-128. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0035975734&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/S0376-7388(01)00458-6 Caldas, M.; Semião, V.. "Radiative properties of small particles: Extension of the Penndorf model". Journal of the Optical Society of America A: Optics and Image Science, and Vision 18 4 (2001): 831-838. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0038793497&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1364/JOSAA.18.000831 Caldas, M.; Semião, V.. "New approximate phase function for isolated particles and polydispersions". Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer 68 5 (2001): 521-542. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0035284670&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/S0022-4073(00)00042-X Caldas, M.; Semião, V.. "An efficient procedure to evaluate asymptotic limits of particles scattering efficiency and asymmetry factor". International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 44 12 (2001): 2375-2378. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0035826955&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/S0017-9310(00)00280-5 Magrinho, A.; Semião, V.; Carvalho, M.G.. "Energy and enviromental analysis of an entire coke production plant using ECLIPSE". International Journal of Energy Research 25 2 (2001): 93-106. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0035071222&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1002/er.661 Ayres, D.; Caldas, M.; Semião, V.; Da Graça Carvalho, M.. "Prediction of the droplet size and velocity joint distribution for sprays". Fuel 80 3 (2001): 383-394. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0035253940&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/S0016-2361(00)00094-6 Miguel Caldas; Semião, Viriato. "The path length effect on the total gas absorption coefficient within a volume element on a axisymmetric mesh". CHT’01: Advances in Computational Heat Transfer II 2 (2001): 1065-1072. Published Geraldes, V.; Semião, V.; Pinho, M.N.. "Numerical modelling of mass transfer in slits with semi-permeable membrane walls". Engineering Computations (Swansea, Wales) 17 2-3 (2000): 192-217. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0000001050&partnerID=MN8TOARS. Caldas, Miguel; Semião, Viriato. "A new phase function model". Heat Transfer Science and Technology (2000): 255-260. Published Caldas, M.; Semião, V.. "Modelling of scattering and absorption coefficients for a polydispersion". International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 42 24 (1999): 4535-4548. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0032697297&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/S0017-9310(99)00106-4 Caldas, M.; Semião, V.. "Modeling of optical properties for a polydispersion/gas mixture". Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer 62 4 (1999): 495-510. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0032985415&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/S0022-4073(98)00120-4 Caldas, M.; Santos, J.; Semião, V.. "On the use of eclipse code for optimizing industrial processes". International Journal of Energy Research 22 4 (1998): 373-381. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0005393329&partnerID=MN8TOARS. Geraldes, V.M.; Semiao, V.A.; De Pinho, M.N.. "Nanofiltration mass transfer at the entrance region of a slit laminar flow". Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 37 12 (1998): 4792-4800. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0032462411&partnerID=MN8TOARS. Semião, V.; Carvalho, M.G.. "LIMPO: An improved version of the PISO algorithm for turbulent swirling flows". Engineering Computations (Swansea, Wales) 14 2-3 (1997): 325-341. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-3342939483&partnerID=MN8TOARS. Yuan, J.; Semião, V.; Carvalho, M.G.. "Modelling and validation of the formation and oxidation of cenospheres in a confined spray flame". International Journal of Energy Research 21 14 (1997): 1331-1344. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0342491045&partnerID=MN8TOARS. Isdale, J.D.; Jenkins, A.M.; Semião, V.; Carvalho, M.G.; Welbourne, M.C.. "Fouling of combustion chambers and high-temperature filters". Applied Thermal Engineering 17 8-10 (1997): 763-775. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0031197692&partnerID=MN8TOARS. Yuan, J.; Semião, V.; Carvalho, M.G.. "Predictions of particulate formation, oxidation and distribution in a three-dimensional oil-fired furnace". Journal of the Institute of Energy 70 483 (1997): 57-70. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0031163815&partnerID=MN8TOARS. Semião, V.; Andrade, P.; Carvalho, M.D.G.. "Spray characterization: Numerical prediction of Sauter mean diameter and droplet size distribution". Fuel 75 15 (1996): 1707-1714. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0001730106&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1016/S0016-2361(96)00163-9 Maria da Graça Carvalho; Semião, Viriato. "On the effect of combustion excess-air level on nitric oxide emissions from glass furnaces". Energy and Environment Progress F (1992): 83-102. Published Carvalho, M.V.; Semião, V.S.; Coelho, P.J.; Carvalho, M.G.; Semiao, V.S.. "Modelling and optimization of the NO formation in an industrial glass furnace". Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME 114 4 (1992): 514-523. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85024554776&partnerID=MN8TOARS. 10.1115/1.2900706 Carvalho, M.G.; Semiao, V.; Lockwood, F.C.; Papadopoulos, C.. "Predictions of nitric oxide emissions from an industrial glass-melting furnace". Journal of the Institute of Energy 63 454 (1990): 39-47. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0025402378&partnerID=MN8TOARS. Carvalho, M.G.; Oliveira, P.; Semiao, V.. "Three-dimensional modelling of an industrial glass furnace". Journal of the Institute of Energy 61 448 (1988): 143-156. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0024070027&partnerID=MN8TOARS. Maria da Graça Carvalho; Paulo Oliveira; Semião, Viriato. "Modeling and optimization of an industrial glass furnace". Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, AIAA Series, Dynamics of Reactive Systems Part I: Flames; Part II: Heterogeneous Combustion and Applications 113 (1988): 363-384. Published
Magazine article	Patrícia Pinto; João Mendes; Semião, Viriato; Cristina Bispo. "A utilização do ECLIPSE na análise energética de processos industriais: o caso do cimento", INGENIUM, 1999
Thesis / Dissertation	Semião, Viriato. "Modelação da combustão, transferência de calor e emissão de poluentes em sistemas de queima de combustíveis líquidos". PhD, Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, 1990. Semião, Viriato. "Simulação numérica de uma fornalha industrial". Master, Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, 1986.

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2009	Menção Honrosa pela actividade de investigação na área de Engenharia Mecânica
2008	Menção Honrosa pela actividade de investigação na área de Engenharia Mecânica
2007	Menção Honrosa pela actividade de investigação na área de Engenharia Mecânica