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  • Green synthesis of urea nano particles by using water extract of banana peels 
    Wimalasiri, H.P.G.P.; Karunarathna, K.H.T.; Rajawatta, K.M.W. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)
    Bio-based synthesis of nanoparticles from various parts of plants has accomplished huge interest, especially since it is an eco-friendly synthesis process and due to its paramount importance in reducing environmental ...
  • Optimization of Selected Parameters Influencing the Total Phenolic Content Determination of Sesame Oil 
    Sangheetha, S.; Abeysekara, O.C.; Shanthini, R. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Antioxidant activity of sesame {Sesamum indicum L.) oil can be assessed by determining its total phenolic content (TPC) using Folin-Ciocalteu reagent (FCR) method. Objective of this study was to optimize V, volume of ...
  • Significant Processing Parameters Affecting for Pyro-Plasticity of Porcelain Tiles 
    Wijesooriya, W.A.D.H.P.; Menike, A.M.W.; Kalpage, C.S. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Pyroplasticity is the tendency of the ceramics to deform under its own weight, during its firing process which affects to reduce the ceramic product quality. The properties of liquid phases formed during the firing process ...
  • Automated Book Packing and Transferring System 
    Kosgoda, K.M.N.U.; Basnayake, B.M.A.N.K.; Wickramasinghe, W.M.U.G.R.N.; Herath, H.M.C.M.; Gunawardhana, S.; Karunasena, H.C.P. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Industrial scale book manufacturing involves a large number of high-speed machines which need to operate in a synchronised manner in order to deliver higher efficiency and production output with minimum defects. It is a ...
  • Use of natural plant extracts to detect the adulteration of milk 
    Wasundara, H.M.D.; Karunarathna, K.H.T.; Kannangara, D.N. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)
    The detection of adulteration of raw milk in field is an essential process to maintain the quality of dairy products. Industrially acceptable pH range for raw milk is pH 6.6 - 6.8. This study was designed to propose ...
  • Impact of combustion temperature on water repellency of burned litter in japanese cedar (cryptomaria japonica) and japanese cypress (chamaecyparis obtuse) forests 
    Rajapaksha, R.A.N.D.; Mori, Y.; Leelamanie, D.A.L. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)
    Water repellency (WR) prevents the spontaneous penetration of water into soil and limits almost all hydraulic movements. It is primarily caused by organic matter and is highly dependent on vegetation and litter material. ...
  • Present status of food safety and hygiene practices in tourist hotels in uva province towards sustainable business operations 
    Wijayasekara, K.N.; Jayasena, D.; Mudannayake, D.C.; Kannangara, D.N. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)
    Food safety and hygiene practices in tourist hotels play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of travelers and the reputation of a region's tourism industry. This study aimed to assess the current status of food ...
  • Body mass index of university students and gender differential: A survey at the faculty of technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka 
    Dissanayaka, D.D.S.; Karunarathne, K.H.T.; Samarakoon, M.R.T.; Lakshani, K.B.S.; Gunarathna, K.G.A.A.T.S.; Chandula, R.A.D.D.; Senadheera, P.N.D.; Rasanduni, N.W.S.N.; Bandara, R.M.K.P.; Perera, K.C.L.; Kathriachchi, D.R. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)
    Calculating the Body mass index (BMI) can raise awareness among undergraduates about the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. It can be helpful in understanding the relationship between their weight and overall ...
  • Vulnerability of salinity intrusion for groundwater in coastal line from Negombo to Galle 
    Sithara, E.G.D.; Ranasinghe, A.K.R.N. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)
    Coastal groundwater systems are at risk of saltwater intrusion caused by excessive pumping and rising of sea levels. To address this, vulnerability assessments of coastal aquifers is crucial. This study aimed to use a ...
  • Molecular detection and confirmation of new Co-Occurring whitefly species in coconut in Sri Lanka 
    Dilrukshika, D.H.; Silva, D.P.M.; De Silva, P.H.P.R.; Aratchige, N.S.; Wijewardana, N.T.M.; Kulasinghe, A.D.T.D.S. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)
    Identification of the species complex of a pest is necessary in an alien pest invasion. As whiteflies have not been widely reported in coconut in Sri Lanka, identification of the whitefly species is important. The ...
  • 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 ...
  • Use of Passive Cooling for the Improvement of Coefficient of Performance of Small Scale Conventional Air Conditioners 
    Palliyaguru, M.T.; Rathnayake, W.M.P.L.; Aseem, M.I.M.; Ranjan, M.T.T.; Karunasena, H.C.P. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Globally demand for energy increases, and there are many attempts to reduce energy consumption from air conditioning. At present, around 15% of total global energy is consumed by buildings and out of that, nearly 50% of ...
  • 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 ...
  • Developing a surface sterilization protocol and multiplication media for philodendron black cardinal plants 
    Malkini, D.A.K.; Herath, H.M.S.K.; Varnika, K. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)
    The Philodendron Black Cardinal plant is an ornamental plant with a higher market demand. However, despite its demand the production is low, and there is no any exact surface sterilization protocol available for the ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Effect of different organic liquid foliar solutions on growth and yield of okra 
    Roohina, M.F.; Thanusan, S.; Srithara, S.; Vinujan, S. (Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023-11-24)
    Foliar fertilization effectively augments plant nutrition under unfavourable soil, plant, and environmental circumstances, when compared to chemical fertilizers applied to the soil. A field experiment was carried out ...
  • Process Development and Performance Evaluation of Non-Asbestos Ceiling Composite Material for Local Usage 
    Perera, G.B.K.; Nirmali, R.S.; Maduranga, G.D.S.; Lokuliyana, R.; Srimal, L.K.T.; Gallage, R. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Asbestos is once considered as a miracle material for its desirable qualities in the construction field. Later, scientists have discovered that the asbestos fiber is carcinogenic. It is now a material which is banned to ...
  • Reduction of the Whole-Life Cost of Railway Car Body Structures Using Recyclable Polymer Composite Materials 
    Galappaththi, U.I.K. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Reduction in the mass of railway rolling stock is considered as the most important factor in minimising the energy consumption and associated track maintenance costs that ultimately reducing the. whole-life cycle cost ...
  • 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 ...

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