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  • 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 ...
  • Reduction of Dynamic Strength Capacities of Reinforced Concrete Structures under Different Corrosion Conditions 
    Ifham, M.R.M.; Ahamed, M.Z.S.; Rathnayake, R.M.M.C.; Sanjeewa, H.V.A.N.; Appuhamy, J.M.R.S. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Steel reinforcement corrosion is one of the major deterioration mechanisms of Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures. Once the corrosion signs appear on the concrete surface, it'll intensify further corrosion and as a result, ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Smart License Plate Recognition System 
    Dharmasena, D.G.U.I.; Deshappriya, A.G.S.; Lakdinee, R.H.A.I.; Udawalpola, M.R. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    The system in this paper is designed and implemented for the vehicle license plate detection. Automatic number plate recognition has three major components: vehicle number plate detection, character segmentation and ...
  • Mitigating Frequency Fluctuations in Micro-Grids Using Energy Storage Systems 
    Ariyarathne, R.M.A.S .; Kumari, M.G.S.I.; Fernando, B.D.S.K.; Chandrasena, R.P.S. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Micro-grids are becoming increasingly attractive to consumers as well as to power utilities. A great number of them will be installed at consumer sites. In this situation, reliability of micro-grid operation is more ...
  • A Wireless System for Continuous Monitoring of Dengue Patients : Wi-Mon 
    Niroshanv, T.; Nubenthan, S.; Shalomy, C.; Nirmani, H.R.; Jayathunga, E.H. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    The paper presents a wireless monitoring system for patients who need continuous monitoring using the WBAN concept. This wireless monitoring system contains a sensor network and a remote monitoring application. It is ...
  • Design and Development of a Pepper Seed Removing Machine 
    Karunathilake, Y.C.M.; Bandra, I.K.T.D.; Chathuranga, J.A.D.K.; Perera, G.I.P.; Wickramasingha, M. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Pepper is one of the most widely used spices in the world and Sri Lanka exports about 10,000 MT of pepper. According to Central Bank records, Sri Lanka earned Rs. 17,027 million last 2015 by exporting pepper. Total supply ...
  • 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 ...
  • Design and Development of a Water Melon Juice Extracting Machine 
    Tennakoon, T.M.M.; Peiris, K.A.D.W.S.; Jayathilaka, R.M.N.; Wickramasinghe, M.; Perera, G.I.P. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    As an excellent source of the strong antioxidant vitamin C as well as other antioxidants, watermelon can help combat formation of free radicals known to cause cancer. Tourism hotels and some fruit juice shops in tourism ...
  • 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 ...
  • A Portable Unit for Measuring the Concentration of Phosphates in Water 
    Dhananjaya, W.D.W.; Fernando, G.T.J.; Jayasiri, J.S.M.; Jayasundere, N.D. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Phosphates are essential elements for all life, including plant growth and photosynthesis in algae. They also stimulate the growth of plankton and aquatic plants which provide food for marine life. However, if an excess ...
  • Design of a Sensor Unit for Acquisition of EMG Signals in Human Walking 
    Udayanga, A.C.; Kularathna, L.G.D.M.; Vimukthi, K.G.S.; Jayasundere, N.D. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    We present the design and development of a sensor unit for the acquisition of electromyography (EMG) signals in human walking. This is done by placing multiple sensors in the muscles involved in the knee and ankle movement ...
  • Performance Analysis of an LED based Visible Light Communication System for Indoor Data Transmission 
    Rathnayaka, R.M.S.P.; Rupasinghe, D.D.C.D.; Samaraweera, S.D.R.D.; Walpita, H.W.H.L. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    This paper presents a practical scheme for analyzing the performance of a Visible Light Communication (VLC) system in an indoor environment. The performance of the visible light communication system depends on several ...
  • Parameter Study for Effective Wireless Power Transmission through Inductive Coupling 
    Rathriayaka, Y.G.R.M.I.D.; Sanjeewa, M.A.N.; Sumaya, M.M.F.; Jayathunga, E.H.; Chandrasena, R.P.S. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Wireless Power Transmission (WPT) has been recorded more than 100 years ago during Nikola Tesla's era. However, this technology has not been utilized until recently due to various limitations exist in WPT technology. ...
  • Anomaly Activity Detection on Live Camera Feed via Machine Learning and Statistical Analysis. 
    Pathirana, H.P.H.L.; Premasiri, D.M.D.; Nanayakkara, S.K.; Gunawickrama, S.H.K.K. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Anomaly detection is important in security camera systems in order to differentiate normal and suspicious activities. In this research, a method is proposeci to detect anomaly activities in a live video feed using machine ...
  • Reduction of Electromagnetic Interference in Three-Phase Inverters 
    Amarasinghe, S.A.D.N.P.; Mapa, M.M.U.; Udeshika, B.H.S.D.; Perera, P.D.C. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Electromagnetic interference (EMI) creates from unwanted electrical signals emitting from a piece of electrical or electronic equipment. These signals interfere with the operation of other equipment as well as its own ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Design of a Waste Water Treatment Plant for Labuduwa Farm 
    Gunathilaka, T.K.S.; Piyathilaka, S.G.S.N.; Dharmarathna, K.A.I.S.; Baduge, S.; De Silva, V. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Labuduwa farm, Galle is one of the major vegetables and meat supplier to the local residence in the Galle area. Also, Sri Lankan sweets produced by the farm have a high demand among the customers. For all cultivations ...

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