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• Mathematical Modelling and Dynamic Controlling of an Autonomous Surface Vessel for Fresh Water Applications 

  Kumara, K.J.C. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)

  An Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) can be defined as a vehicle controlling its own steeringand speed for navigation, dynamic positioning, motion stabilization, obstacle detectionand avoidance. ASV model has been developed ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 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 ...
• Design and Implementation of an Automated Production Line in Handloom Industry in Galle 

  Alupotha, R.P.G.R.S.; Ratnayake, R.M.T.R.; De Silva, P.M.; Ambawatte, H.C.; Karunasena, H.C.P.; Gunawardana, S.D. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)

  The Handloom Textile Industry in Sri Lanka has a centuries old history. This tradition of handloom weaving has been brought down from generation to generation in the country but still it uses the traditional methods and ...

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