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José Gaspar

Assistant researcher

Centre for Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering

Portugal

Partner in a CETPartnership funded project

Hi, I’m José Gaspar, expert in PTOs for WECs. I’m developing a hybrid test platform and seeking to join a consortium in ocean energy (IOA module).

My organisation

At the Centre for Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering, we are dedicated to advancing marine engineering and ocean technology through innovative research and collaboration. Our team works on cutting-edge projects that address pressing challenges in marine environments, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. We aim to actively engage with industry partners and academic institutions to foster knowledge exchange and drive developments in maritime solutions. Together, we also aim to contribute to sustainable ocean practices and enhance the future of marine technology.
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About me

José Manuel Ferreira Gaspar is an Assistant Researcher at the Centre for Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering (CENTEC) at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon. His research focuses on the development of Power Take-Off (PTO) systems for Wave Energy Converters (WECs), with a particular emphasis on oil-hydraulic technologies. He is currently working on a hybrid simulation platform designed for dry testing of these PTO systems, aiming to enhance their efficiency and reliability.

Dr. Gaspar actively collaborates on international projects in the field of ocean energy, contributing to advancements in renewable energy technologies. His work has been featured in various scientific publications and conferences, reflecting his commitment to innovation in marine engineering.

My organisation

Centre for Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering

http://www.centec.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/en/index.aspx

At the Centre for Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering, we are dedicated to advancing marine engineering and ocean technology through innovative research and collaboration. Our team works on cutting-edge projects that address pressing challenges in marine environments, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. We aim to actively engage with industry partners and academic institutions to foster knowledge exchange and drive developments in maritime solutions. Together, we also aim to contribute to sustainable ocean practices and enhance the future of marine technology.

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Skills

  • Mechanical Engineering Expertise:
  • Power Take-Off (PTO) Systems Development
  • Hybrid Simulation Platforms
  • Hydrodynamic Testing and Analysis
  • CAD and Engineering Design
  • Prototyping and Fabrication
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Project Collaboration
  • scientific communication

Interests

  • PTO engineering design
  • PTO architecture innovation
  • hybrid wind and wave renewable floating platforms
  • Oil hydraulic technology
  • Wave energy converters

Marketplace (1)

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    Oil hydraulic PTO dry testing

    Dry testing for wave energy converters using a hybrid simulator with a 5 kW oil-hydraulic PTO rig and real-time wave emulation.

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    José Gaspar

    Assistant researcher at Centre for Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering

    Portugal