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  • Effect of Papain on the biodegradability of polyethylene modified by Chitosan 
    Samarasekara, AMPB; Gunapala, PY [Conference-Abstract]
    The objective of this research was to impart biodegradability to polyethylene. Chitin and Chitosan were main additives extracted from the fishery waste. Chitosan, a natural polymer, was one prospective contender for ...
  • Effect of size of the inlet for the air flow through the new multi dose dry powder Inhaler 
    Sudeera, MADA; Dassanayake, VPC; Mangala, J; Goonathilake, A [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper was based on part of the study in developing a new multi dose dry powder inhaler. This was focused on to study how the inlet diameter of the inhalation air chamber of a new multi dose dry powder inhaler affects ...
  • Electronically controlled circuit breaker 
    Karunadasa, JP; Edirisinghe, AJ; Hasthanayake, LS; Ranawaka, AS; Shantha, GDI; Suranjith, ALD [Conference-Abstract]
    Due to rapid increase of 3 phase motors the usage of MCCBs, contactors and overloads have also increased. The main objective of project is to design and implement a low cost Electronically Controlled Circuit Breaker (ECCB) ...
  • Exploring new opportunities - the application of ULTRASONIC Technology in fashion 
    Seram, NCK [Conference-Abstract]
    The development of new technologies applied to fashion offer opportunities to adapt the multiple and ever changing lifestyles redefining how we think about the design, manufacture and consumption of fashion. In fashion ...
  • Extraction of natural dyes as textile colourants from kitchen wastes 
    Wijayapala, UGS [Conference-Abstract]
    This research study focuses on the dyeing of cellulosic fabrics with aqueous extracts from two different domestic wastes. Two methods of dyeing (i.e. with mordanting and without mordanting) were carried out on cotton ...
  • Extraction, isolation & identification of colouring substances in local natural dye yielding plants 
    Abeysinge, W; Suraweera, P; Kurnaratunge, S; Wijayapala, UGS [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper is based on the extraction, isolation and identification of yellow dye pigments present in jak saw dust (Artocarpus heterophyl/us) by solvent extraction method. Six natural dye yielding plants were selected ...
  • Flow Behavior Of Mineral Particles Through Silos 
    Rohitha, LPS; Dissanayaka, DMDOK; Fernando, WLW [Conference-Abstract]
    Flow behavior of dry minerals in silos has been investigated initially with glass funnels with different orifices. Thereafter, funnel was scaled up to a pilot plant (Silo) with adjustable orifices at its discharge end. The ...
  • Fuzzy logic-based navigation of a boat 
    Jayendra, G; Kumarawadu, S; Piyasinghe, L [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper mainly describes designing and simulating a fuzzy logic-based navigational controller for unmanned surface vehicles. The controller considered in this study is consists a fuzzy based systems. MatLab framework ...
  • Impacts assessment due to climate change on the coconut industry in Sri Lanka 
    Peiris, TSG [Conference-Abstract]
    The impact due to expected climate on the national coconut production and the kernel products of coconut is studied under global emission scenarios AIFl, A2 and Bl using four global circulation models (GCMM). Future ...
  • Implementation of statistical process reducing the rejection rate of a manufactured by calendering process control for rubber tile 
    Jayalath, JADUD; Amarasinghe, ADUS [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Statistical Process Control (SPC) is an indispensable methodological approach to implement Total Quality Management (TQM) in production processes. More generally, statistical thinking is becoming accepted as a necessary ...
  • Improvement of efficiency of bio-ethanol manufacturing process 
    Cooray, PLHM; Perera, DHN [Conference-Abstract]
    Many distilleries where potable-quality ethanol spirit is manufactured contain a hydro-extractive distillation column. Addition of water as the extractive agent here results in a large dilution of ethanol, and subsequently, ...
  • Innovative design of a rotational type heat exchanger 
    Gopura, RARC; Fernando, EASK; Amarasena, KGAH [Conference-Abstract]
    New innovate design of rotational type heat exchanger is proposed. It has ability to work in diverse heat transfer environment, ability to increase heat transfer area and promote turbulent flow. It is self cleaning heat ...
  • Intelligent driver assistant system for smart cars 
    Kumarwadu, S; Ananda, WDH; Bandara, RMSD; Dissanayake, DMAP; Samarasinghe, SAKP [Conference-Abstract]
    The transportation has become a one of the rapidly development sector in the world today. Therefore, so many research areas comes under the driver assistant systems; from which to get information about locations, road ...
  • Interactive collision avoidance controller- design and realization 
    Kumarawadu, S; Ransara, SHK; Dissanayake, ASJ; Ranasinghe, N; Azmil, MM [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper mainly discusses about the design and realization aspects of collision avoidance (CA) controller which has the capability of interaction. ln other words, the controllers can talk with each other while operating ...
  • Investigation & simulation of bird flight kinematics & dynamics 
    Senevirathne, SWMAI; Piyathilake, BAV; Perera, BDAS; Perera, PABAR; Fernando, MARV [Conference-Abstract]
    Birds use a simple technique to get airborne. However, mankind is still not capable of using this simple technique successfully in any applications. In this project, it has been investigated about bird flight kinematics ...
  • Investigation of problematic issues associated with Sri Lankan SME sector die and mould industry 
    Galappaththi, UIK; Kahangamage,UP; Mangala, KHJ [Conference-Abstract]
    The high cost of moulds, poor quality and low productivity are three main issues faced by the SME sector die and mould industry in Sri Lanka. Those key issues are created by several interconnected problematic issues. The ...
  • Manufacture and Usage of Fuel Ethanol in Sri Lanka- A Feasibility Study 
    Cooray, PLHM; Perera, DHN [Conference-Abstract]
    A 10 volume % blend of ethanol in petrol is the optimum product to introduce ethanol onto Sri Lankan fuel market. Ethanol in such a blend can also serve as an octane-enhancing additive. As a result, the value of ethanol ...
  • Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Technology and Scale up Factors in a Sri Lankan Context 
    Gunathilake, MP; Gunawardane, SHP; De Alwis, AAP [Conference-Abstract]
    MFC systems are generally robust systems that can operate on variable feedstock and are usually capable of oxidizing the organic substrates completely to carbon dioxide and water. This paper discuss about scaling up factors ...
  • Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Technology and Scale up Factors in a Sri Lankan Context 
    Gunathilake, MP; Gunawardane, SHP; De Alwis, AAP [Conference-Abstract]
    MFC systems are generally robust systems that can operate on variable feedstock and are usually capable of oxidizing the organic substrates completely to carbon dioxide and water. This paper discuss about scaling up factors ...
  • Minimizing loss of Ethanol with non-condensable gases in distilleries 
    Perera, DHN; Cooray, PLH [Conference-Abstract]
    In a distillery where concentrated ethanol is manufactured, a large amount of ethanol vapour is lost during distillation. It was hypothesized that reduction of reflux at the fi nal disti llation column where non-condensable ...