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  • Optimization of Bio-diesel Production process and the Machine 
    Karunathilaka, B.M.; Bulathsinghala, B.V.A.; Lareef, M.M.; Ambawatte, H.C.; Pathmasiri, K.; Kodituwakku, C.I. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    During the past decade, energy crisis for petroleum products is a considerable factor for the sustainability. Hence the biodiesel production is a good alternative energy which is one of the most promising energy sources. ...
  • Optimization of Green Tea Production Machine for Cottage Level SME 
    Anojan, P.; Abeysooriya, W.G.K.K.; Aravincia, A.B.S.; Gunavvardana, S.D.; Ambawatte, H.C. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Sri Lanka is the largest tea exporter and the fourth largest producer of tea in all over the world. But green tea manufacturing is functioning at a very low level with fewer production rates. Less knowledge of the ...
  • 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 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 ...
  • Design and Implementation of Low Cost Web Browser Based SCADA System for Industrial Applications 
    Premarathna, A.K.C.P.; Weerasekara, D.R.B.K.K.; Wijewardhana, D.R.P.S.; Baduge, S.; Dharshana, K.A.D.; Gunawardhana, S.D. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    The world is going toward SMART systems in the future. Most of the physical things are automated and some of them can be controlled remotely. In Sri Lanka, application of the remotely operating technology is behind ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Performance Analysis of Short Range, Low Power Wireless Transceiver Antenna 
    Dilhari, J.M.V.; Ranasinghe, M.Y.B.; Renoson, L.; Batuwantudawa, T.K.; Chandrasena, R.P.S. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Smart wireless technique is one of the emerging technologies for intelligent home automation. There are number of wireless communication modules which can be used for the communication inside the house or office such as ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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. ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...

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