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A brief resume of the main research projects
A brief resume of the main research projects
2021-2022
2021-2022
Comparison of analytical methods to predict the bulk temperature in polymer spur gears. In collaboration with Victor Roda-Casanova from Universitat Jaume I.
Key Outcomes:
Implementation of classical analytical models;
Critical comparison of results and identification of the main limitations.
Comparison of analytical models to predict temperature
2017-2019
2017-2019
Hybrid Polymer Gears - Concept Phase.
Key Outcomes:
Finite Element Model (FEM) to predict bulk temperature on polymer gears;
Proposal of a Hybrid Polymer Gear Concept.
Temperature field obtained with FEM
Hybrid Polymer Gear Concept
2013-2017
2013-2017
Gear transmissions of high efficiency and reliability, EXCL/EMS-PRO/0103/2012, GearBoxTrib, FCT Portugal, Global Budget: 494 928 €.
Key Outcomes:
Development of a Power Loss Model for Gear Transmissions;
Testing of low loss gears.
Low loss gear
2014
2014
Wind turbine gear oils doped with ionic liquids, in collaboration with Universidad de Oviedo, Spain.
Key Outcomes:
Testing of lubricants with added ionic liquids to improve machine elements efficiency.
2010-2013
2010-2013
Engrenagens e lubrificantes de elevada eficiência para multiplicadores planetários de turbinas eólicas, PTDC/EME-PME/100808/2008, FCT Portugal, Budget: 110 000 €.
Key Outcomes:
Testing of several wind turbine gear oil formulations under relevant
Power loss model proposed based on Hohn et al
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