This project aims to develop an efficient and low cost chemical recycling method to extract valuable terephthalic acid (TPA) from post consumer Poly (ethylene Terephthalate) (PET) in Sri Lanka. PET waste from soft drink ...

Parboiling is a process used to improve the milling characteristics of paddy. The wastewater generated from soaking operation in parboiling process has pollutant levels higher than the discharge standards. Lab scale ...

This paper presents a successful and innovative approach for improving presentation skills of undergraduates by incorporating PowerPoint presentation to laboratory practical assessments. The key aims were to improve oral ...

The mobile fish sellers in Sri Lanka used bicycles, motor bicycles and three wheelers to distribute fish. Refrigerated three-wheeler truck was developed targeting mobile food sellers. A prototype was fabricated which ...

Most of the Sri Lankan Die & mould makers are Small and Medium Enterprises. Due to various constraints they manage cater only for 20% of local die & mould demand. One of the reasons is the high technological gap between ...

This manuscript consists of the computation of the aerodynamic performances of flow around ceiling fan of symmetrical blade profiles ceiling fans by computational fluid mechanics (CFD) methods, developing a methodology for ...

This paper explains how motion capture technology can effectively be used to detect, analyze and quantify human activities such as walking, standing, sitting and climbing stairs. This technology is expected to be used for ...

This research evaluates the potential of alternative air conditioning techniques for industrial buildings in Sri Lanka. In order to assess the applicability of selected alternatives, a life cycle cost analysis was performed ...

The purpose of this paper is to elaborate on how to overcome the problematic issues the Sri Lankan timber drying industry is currently facing with and to assure the future sustenance of the industry. In order to achieve ...

Development of a glazed red clay cookware body with adequate thermal shock resistance was successfully locally available raw materials. Thermal compatibility of red clay and different fritted glazes were investigated thermal ...