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1st International Conference on Electrical Engineering 2016 (Pre Text)

Rajapakse, A; Prasad, WD [Conference-Full-text]
Comparison of techniques based on current signature analysis to fault detection and diagnosis in induction electrical motors

Fontes, AS; Cardoso, CAV; Oliveira, LPB [Conference-Full-text]

The wide use of electrical induction motors in industries throughout the world requires, increasingly, more precision in fault diagnosis. Techniques of predictive maintenance such as Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA) ...
DC microgrid as a solution for utilisation of solar photovoltaic sources

Bandara, AIMH; Binduhewa, P; Ekanayake, J [Conference-Full-text]

MicroGrid (MG) is a convenient solution to integrate renewable energy sources to the existing power network. Though ac MicroGrids are widely studied, researches are focused towards the implementation of dc MicroGrids ...
Development of a test platform for synchrophasor applications with real-time digital simulator

Gurusinghe, DR; Rajapakse, AD [Conference-Full-text]

The rapid advance of synchrophasor technology and the growth of phasor measurement unit (PMU) installations in the recent years have substantially increased the feasibility of deploying practical synchrophasor applications. ...
Development of an automated microscopic imaging system for TB screening

Samarasinghe, HDTG; Sampath, LLR; Thilakarathna, HRMMVB; Gopura, RARC; Lalitharatne, TD; Amarasinghe, YWR [Conference-Full-text]

This paper proposes an automated microscopic imaging system (MIS) for TB screening. Mainly, the system consists of integrated hardware and software components for sputum smear slides feeding, controlling and carrying out ...
Evaluation of the impact of integrating pumped-storage systems in a small power system with high wind penetration

Peiris, KRD; Kalpage, KMT; Perera, KAIRP; Wickramarathna, MTAP; Siriwardana, MGCI; Lidula, NWA [Conference-Full-text]

High wind penetration in a small power system can create overwhelming stability issues at contingencies. Hybrid wind and pumped-storage systems are widely adopted to harness the maximum wind energy potential locally. ...
Factor analysis, hessian local linear embedding and isomap for epilepsy classification from EEG

Prabhakar, SK; Rajaguru, H [Conference-Full-text]

In this present generation, more than 1% of the whole world’s population is affected by this seizure disorder. Due to genetic predispositions like tumours, strokes and drug misuse, epilepsy is caused. Epilepsy is a common ...
The impact of distributed generation on transmission and distribution losses in Sri Lankan power system

Priyangika, AAC; Wijayapala, WDAS; Banda, HMW [Conference-Full-text]

Share of Non-Conventional Renewable Energy (NCRE), small hydro, wind, solar, bio-mass etc based electricity generation in Sri Lanka at present is 10% of the total annual generation. The Government of Sri Lanka has declared ...
Local detection of distribution level faults in a distributed sensor monitoring network using HMM

Balachandran, T; Aravinthan, V; Thiruvaran, T [Conference-Full-text]

The Smart distribution system initiative requires an increased usage of the distribution feeder-level communication infrastructure to improve automation. Using a distributed sensor network for monitoring the distribution ...
Mainstreaming renewable energy developments into traditional planning: a Sri Lanka case study

Chathuranga, JHKK; Wijayapala, WDAS; Wijayatunga, PDC [Conference-Full-text]

This study examines the Sri Lankan generation planning practices and recommends several methodological changes and models to successfully integrate and evaluate Non-Conventional Renewable Energy (NCRE) resources in the ...
Mapping and path planning for long distance autonomous navigation using multisensory data

Weerasinghe, KKDKU; Silva, LCJ; Basnayake, BMSS; Sandanayaka, SDM; Kumarawadu, SP; Chandima, DP; Jayasekara, AGBP [Conference-Full-text]

This paper presents a methodology and a concept behind the autonomous navigation which can be used in field robots. Long distance navigation in an outdoor environment is a challenging task owing to floor profile variations ...
A novel mathematical model to improve the power output of a solar panel using reflectors

Wijesuriya, DTP; Wijesinghe, LS; Wickramathilaka, KDSH; Vithana, DM; Perera, HYR [Conference-Full-text]

Sri Lanka is located in an ideal position in the world map to harness more solar power compared to the countries situated away from the equator. Yet, Sri Lanka has been unable to gain the maximum advantage out of it due ...
Optimization of the usage of Samanalawewa water resource for power generation

Pathiraja, MPW; Wijayapala, WDAS [Conference-Full-text]

Samanalawewa hydropower project includes a reservoir, a water way system and a 120MW power plant as the stage I development. Some provisions have been kept for stage II development to add another 120MW power plant to ...
Potential for promotion of demand side management in Sri Lanka through a market based approach

Karunadasa, JP; Siyambalapitiya, T; Hemachandra, EAEH [Conference-Full-text]

Today with the developments in technology, expansion and developments in industries, and increase in the standard of living of the society, the demand for electricity keeps rising every day. It is the responsibility of ...
Smart irrigation controlling system for green roofs based on predicted evapotranspiration

Bandara, AGN; Balasooriya, BMAN; Bandara, HGIW; Buddhasiri, KS; Muthugala, MAVJ; Jayasekara, AGBP; Chandima, DP [Conference-Full-text]

A green roof is a roof of a building that is covered from a vegetation. Green roofs are beneficial in number of ways for buildings. Crops in green roofs are exposed to direct solar radiation and strong winds. Furthermore, ...
Sub-system based reliability assessment for distribution transformer

Rahman, MRU; Aravinthan, V [Conference-Full-text]

Implementation of Smart Grid into the power system has made our grid more robust and reliable. Due to integration of two-way, real time communication it is possible to monitor equipment through sensors. Continuous ...
Techno-economic feasibility of using 400 kV for the 2032 transmission system of Sri Lanka

Alahendra, GB; Banda, HMW; Lidula, NWA [Conference-Full-text]

Congestion occurs on the nation’s electric transmission grids with the addition of new generation to meet the increasing electricity demand. Therefore, reliable, efficient and better quality of supply urge introduction of ...
Three phase asymmetrical power flow algorithm using current injection technique

De Vas Gunawardena, APSG; Ranatunga, NT; Samarathunga, LL; Weerawansha, SDT; Jayatunga, U [Conference-Full-text]

Load flow studies play a vital role in planning the future expansion of power system as well as for deciding the optimum operation of the existing power system. Three phase asymmetrical power flow studies are recommended ...

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