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  • Development of a Computer Integrated Heat Exchanger Test Apparatus 
    Maitipe, P.C.; Rajasinghe, R.A.D.P.M.; Wimukthi, K.A.H.; Karunasena, H.C.P. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Heat exchangers are most common and useful components in industrial machinery and processes. Different lab scale test apparatuses are used in order to fundamentally investigate the characteristics and performance of ...
  • Development of a Controller for Intermittently-fed Small Scale Biomass Boilers to Improve Overall Performance 
    Lakshitha, M.A.R.; Dissanayake, D.M.N.S.; Herath, H.M.C.M.; Wickramasinghe, I.P.M.; Karunasena, H.C.P. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Biomass is rapidly becoming an alternative fuel for conventional fossil fuel fired boilers and furnaces in the manufacturing and service industry in Sri Lanka. In majority of these boilers, there is no proper way to ...
  • Development of a Herbal Soap by Palm Oil 
    Chathuraka, M.N.; Jayadewa, S.A.D.L.; Rifad, I.L.M.; Srimal, L.K.T.; Gallage, R.; Pathmasiri, T.K.K.S. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Production of soap by using palm oil and palm kernel oil is popular for many reasons, because it adds hardness to the soap and produces a stable, creamy lather and also is has most important fatty acids involved in soap ...
  • Development of a Magnetically Levitated Linear Motor 
    Annasiwaththa, A.W.B.I. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Magnetically levitated material transport systems are a preferable replacement for regular material transport systems in clean room operations. The levitated machine has no mechanical contacts between the stator and the ...
  • Development of a Regenerative Braking System for Passenger Buses 
    Karunaralhne, R.M.S.P.; Aravithan, M.; Pussewaththa, P.W.G.S.D.; Karunasena, H.C.P. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Regenerative braking system (RBS) is a kinetic energy storage system installed in parallel with conventional brakes in new generation of hybrid vehicles. These units result in higher overall efficiency and reduced ...
  • Development of a Semi Automated Small Scale Machine for Composting Residues Produced During Palm Oil Production 
    Karandcniya, D.M.W.; Narendrakishanth, T.; Puviraj, J.; Karunasena, H.C.P. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Palm oil production is becoming popular both locally and globally. During the refining process of palm oil, one of the main processes is to mechanically crush the fresh palm fruit bunches in order to produce crude palm ...
  • Development of a Steam Heated Evaporator for Palm Oil Effluent Densification 
    Abhayawardana, N.M.C.S.S.; Perera, I.M.V.R.T.; Siriwardana, S.S.G.C.; Herath, H.M.C.M.; Karunasena, H.C.P. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Effluent Treatment is one of the major operations in industries all over the world to meet ever tightening environmental regulations. In this background, this project aimed to develop an effluent densifier catering the ...
  • Development of an Adaptive-Controlled Sea Wave Energy Converter System 
    Mugilgeethan, V.; Madushan, U.R.; Ponseka, P.P.S.M.K.; Wikramasinghe, M.; Karunasena, H.C.P. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Sea wave is a high density renewable energy source which can be used to extract electrical energy using suitable technology. Performance of wave energy convertors (WECs) depends on the sea or wave conditions and ...
  • Development of an Automated Heating System for a Prototype Rotary Dryer for Drying of Saw Dust for Pellet Production 
    Priyashan, W.D.M .; Sampath, N.M.I.P.; Iranthan, H.D.I.; Herath, H.M.C.M.; Karunasena, H.C.P. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Saw dust based pellets are one of the most popular biomass based renewable energy sources in the current context where rotary dryers being used to dry the main raw material: saw dust in order to reduce moisture content ...
  • Development of an Automated Sorting Conveyor Based on Image Processing 
    Jayasekara, M.G.T.C.; Kumara, H.R.P.S.; Gowrithas, N.; Karunasena, H.C.P. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Image processing is a one of the popular techniques used in industrial quality controlling. Such a system usually consists of image acquisition and processing, followed by actuation operations. Image processing provides ...
  • Development of Coir Mat for Thermal Insulation Purposes 
    Priyadarshani, K.A.M.; Marawanagoda, R.C.; Sirajulhasan, A.; Srimal, L.K.T.; Baduge, S.; Gallage, R. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Thermal insulators are meant to reduce the rate of heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation. This can be either in order to prevent heat loss or to keep heat out. This experimental study aimed to develop a ...
  • Efficient Power Distribution and Consumption in Smart Grid 
    Kiruthiga, R.; Mufthi, M.A.; Zainul Haq, M.R.M.; De Silva, D.S. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    In the electrical network of a country, Distribution is tire final stage in delivering power involving distributors as well as consumers. Both distribution and consumption of electric power in tire Smart grid system can ...
  • Experimental Investigation of an Efficient Retrofitting Technique for Corroded Concrete Structures 
    Ahamed, M.Z.S.; Rathnayake, R.M.M.C.; Ifham, M.R.M.; Sanjeewa, H.V.A.N.; Appuhamy, J.M.R.S. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    The repair and rehabilitation of reinforced concrete structures in coastal areas is a major challenge to civil engineers. These structures often require repairs due to concrete deterioration caused by reinforcement ...
  • Extruding Temperature Analysis for the Smart 3D Printer 
    Wijayasuriya, W.A.H.S.; Gurusinghe, G.T.S.; Sumathipala, H.E.S.; Kariyawasam, C. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    This is a research paper on 3D printing, which has become a popular topic in today's technological discussions. Because it can produce different kinds of objects with different materials from the same machine. In this ...
  • Feasibility of Shifting Non-Critical Loads to Battery Bank in Domestic Sector in Sri Lanka 
    Kurera, S.K.R.M.; Ratnayake, R.P.V.M.; Gunasinghe, Y.H.M.C.; Ireshika, M.A.S.T. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    With the technological development, people tend to use more electrical equipment to ease their living behavior. As Sri Lanka is not a heavily industrialized country, electricity demand strikes its peak value between 18:30 ...
  • Feasibility Study on Efficiency Improvement in Photovoltaic Cell by Heat Pipe Surface Cooling Methods 
    Arshad, M.U.M.; Uthayarahavan, A.; Appuhami, P.A.D.S.P.; Baduge, S.; Ranjan, M.T.T. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Solar energy is an abundant renewable energy source and then worldwide attention has paid to use this source for the electricity generation. The photovoltaic (PV) effect is most widely utilized as direct conversion of ...
  • Field-Scale Anaerobic Filter System with Low-Cost Packing Media for the Treatment of Landfill- Leachate 
    Fernando, D.M.T.; Chamenuka, K.G.D.; Dayanthi, W.K.C.N. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Anaerobic filter is a major concern in the treatment of landfill-leachate and one major drawback is the usage of expensive packing media. Hence the investigations on low-cost and locally available packing media would be ...
  • Identifying and Mitigating the Problems in an Inverter Circuit due to Switching Spikes and Malfunction of IGBT/MOSFETs 
    Karunathilaka, G.R.S.M.; Ranathunga, R.A.A.K.; Senanayaka, R.M.Y.; Chandrasena, R.P.S. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    This research investigates the reasons for inverter building project failures. Most of the projects which are based on inverter circuit design fail due to switching spikes and/or malfunction of IGBT/MOSETs. This paper ...
  • Investigating a Suitable Method for Prediction of Lightning 
    Samarasinghe, K.P.B.; Maduwantha, W.C.; Fernando, W.I.N.R.; Ranaweera, P.S. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Lightning can be defined as a transient, high-current electric discharge in air whose length is measured in kilometers. Modern world smart features are invading the concepts of technology. Thus, domestic smart concept ...
  • Investigation of Safety Allocation for Construction Projects Using Accident Cost Analysis 
    Premawardhana, E.M.T.P.; Malkanthi, S.N. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Construction sector in Sri Lanka has tremendously grown in the recent past. Since the construction industry is based on manpower, health and safety of workers should be in higher position. However, healdr and safety has ...

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