Browsing Proceedings of Engineering Graduate Symposium by Issue Date

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  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Analysis of Brain Wave Pattern among Different Individuals 
    Azeem, M.S.A.; Nawras, M.N.M.; Infas, H.M.M.; Ranaweera, P.S. (Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2017-01-05)
    This paper presents the outcomes of a research that investigates human brainwave pattern among various individuals with the use of available technologies such as Electroencephalogram (EEG), Brain Computer Interface (BCI) ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Efficient Power Distribution and Consumption in Smart Grid 
    Kiruthiga, R.; Mufthi, M.A.; Haq, M.R.M. Zainul; 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 ...
  • Low-Cost Anaerobic Treatment Method for Landfill-Leachate 
    Herath, H.M.L.V.K.; Tharanga, K.H.S.S.; Nanayakkara, B.S.R.; Dayanthi, W.K.C.N. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Anaerobic treatment methods are usually suitable for landfill-leachate. However, most of the anaerobic methods are quite expensive due to the high cost of artificial filtration media. Hence the aim of this study was to ...
  • Validation of a Phytoplankton Model Over a Coastal Fishing Reef Using Satallite Data 
    Yapa, C.J.D.; Vithana, H.P.V. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Due to current patterns and heavy nutrient loads from rivers, phytoplankton production rates can cause algal blooms. Since earth observation delivers a synoptic view of the ocean, together spatially and temporally, ...
  • 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 ...
  • Prediction of Residual Strength Capacities of Reinforced Concrete Structures under Different Corrosion Conditions 
    Rathnayake, R.M.M.C.; Ifham, M.R.M.; Ahamed, M.Z.S.; Sanjeewa, H.V.A.N.; Appuhamy, J.M.R.S. (Faculty of Engineering, University o f Ruhuna,Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka., 2017-01-05)
    Corrosion of reinforcement embedded in concrete is a significant problem in the world. Chloride induced corrosion is a major problem for reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Due to corrosion, cross-sectional steel area ...
  • 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, ...

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