2003-2007 - Universidade Técnica de Lisboa

“Swirl Flow structure and flame characteristics in a model lean premixed combustion”,(2003) P.M. Anacleto,E.C. Fernandes, M.V. Heitor and S.I.Shtork, Combust.,
Sci. and Technology, 175, 1369-1388 IF=0.984,NC=16
Collaborative Other Publications
(Include only if more than one group is involved and only include here Books, chapters or full papers published in conference proceedings up to max of 10. Give
title and full citation in original language)
P. Ferrão e M. Águas (2003) “Energia e Ambiente”, in: Engenho e Obra: Uma Abordagem à História da Engenharia em Portugal no Século XX., pp. 304-313. Dom
Quixote.
P. Ferrão e M. Águas (2004) “Energia e Ambiente”, in: Engenharia em Portugal no Século XX. Coordenado por J. Brito, M. Rollo, M. Heitor. Dom Quixote.
Master and PhD thesis completed (Co-supervision or clearly multidisciplinary projects are allowed here)
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Future Research
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Future Plans
The future plans are based on building on the strong interdisciplinarity of ISR-LA, the exploration of formal analogies between different fields in the natural, social
and engineering sciences, ISR-LA will aim at developing integrated models of environment-energy-economy interaction, at multiple spatial scales (cities, regions,
countries), using the models such as input-output, computable general equilibrium modes, and economic growth, para sustainable energy systems planning….
Work will be carried out in the development of sustainability assessment tools and indicators, e.g. Green GDP, ecological footprint, human appropriation of net
primary production. Focus will be given to the the analysis of sustainable energy systems at the diferent levels, such as Urban systems, and green buildings. At a
smaller scale, research will be aimed at cleaner and more efficient energy conversion systems. Research on combustion will envisage t he application of laboratory
diagnostic tools to develop optimized low-emission burners and implement active control systems for eco-burning with emphasis on mini scale energy conversion
systems. Fundamental laboratory research on multiphase flow phenomena will address the increased demands for efficient removal of the heat dissipated by high
density power systems, such as fuel cells and the electronic systems used in current vehicles. The physics of multiple jet impingements is under study to design a
new concept of atomizer for spray-cooling systems; the physics of liquid-solid interfaces and phase change phenomena at the micro-scale will pursuit the
interaction with materials science for the development of smart interfaces.
We have started a study, funded by FCT, with two main components: power plant CO2 sequestration and to produce a preliminary inventory of the potential of
the Portuguese territory for CO2 geological sequestration. Study of the dispersion of metals around waste disposal sites and definition of sites for the safe storage
of low-level radioactive wastes are also underway.
This is intended to be combined with research in entrepreneurship, technological change and higher education, and development of activities promoting
technology commercialization and technology-based entrepreneurship in a university environment, leading to new insights for practitioners and policy makers in
science, technology, industry and higher education, and aiming to contribute to economic development, competitiveness and employment growth.
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