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  • Dual layered multi agent system for load management during islanded operation of a microgrid 
    Kulasekera, AL; Hemapala, KTMU; Gopura, RARC [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper proposes a novel dual layered multi agent system (MAS) control architecture for distributed control of a microgrid. The proposed MAS controller provides islanding capabilities to a microgrid during disturbances ...
  • Dual layered multi agent system for load management during islanded operation of a microgrid 
    Kulasekera, AL; Hemapala, KTMU; Gopura, RARC [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper proposes a novel dual layered multi agent system (MAS) control architecture for distributed control of a microgrid. The proposed MAS controller provides islanding capabilities to a microgrid during disturbances ...
  • Dubai creek: the telling place 
    Kennedy, T [Conference-Full-text]
    Dubai, one of the world’s fastest growing cities, has created at breathtaking speed one of the world’s largest waterfront developments. Much to the detriment of its ecology, multi-billion dollar projects, enormous human-made ...
  • Durability of road pavement agains t tidal inundation 
    Setiadji, Bagus Hario; Wardani, Sri Prabandiyani Retno; Perdana, Surya [Conference-Full-text]
    Semarang, as one of cities located on the North Coast of Java Island, experienced tidal inundation for years. The presence of inundation has adverse effect on road infrastructure, especially on coastal arterial roads, ...
  • Dye - sensitized solar cells: using over 100 natural dyes as sensitizers 
    Attanayake, CIF; De Silva, C; Premachandra, BAJK; De Alwis, AAP; Senadheera, GKR [Conference-Abstract]
    Over 100 natural dyes extracted from fruits, leaves, flowers, stems, bark and roots of plants growing in Sri Lanka were used as sensitizers of to fabricate dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC's). Preliminary investigations ...
  • Dye sensitized solar cell based on hydrothermally Synthesized titania nanotubes 
    Akilavasan, J; Chandrasekera, PR; Bandara, J [Conference-Full-text]
    Titania nanotubes were introduced into conventional Dye Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) as an electron conducting medium as they provide straight pathway to electron transport. Titania nanotubes were synthesized via ...
  • Dye sensitized solar cells using natural dyes derived from chaetomorpha, microcladia borealis, elisolandia elongate and sea lettuce 
    Illlankoon, HMUB; Sumudushantha, WANT; De Alwis, A; Perera, U [Conference-Abstract]
    Natural dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are a promising area in renewable energy. These innovative devices employ natural dyes extracted from plants to absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity. The dyes ...
  • Dyeing of cotton fabric with a natural dye extracted from Areca Concinna Peel 
    Ranthunga, RGSM; Wanigasekara, KV; Udayakumara, SV [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    In modern world, most of the countries tend to use the eco-friendly concept in many industries to minimize environmental pollution [1]. Synthetic dyes that are used in the textile industry offer more unfavourable and harmful ...
  • Dyeing of cotton fabric with a natural dye extracted from floral part of acalypha hispida plant 
    Yasassri, MAH; Weerasinghe, WDC; Udayakumara, SV [Conference-Abstract]
    Monkey tail (Acalypha hispida) is an ornamental plant rapidly growing in the most parts of the Sri Lanka. In the present study, a natural dye was extracted from flowers of the monkey tail plant under acidic conditions. ...
  • Dyeing of cotton fabric with natural dyes extracted from garcinia morella fluid 
    Bhagya, KPN; Samarawickrama, KGR; Karunaratne, PVM; Ranathunga, GM; Wijayapala, UGS; Niles, SN [Conference-Full-text]
    Natural dyes are gaining attention as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic colorants. Garcinia morella is a tropical plant commonly found in regions of Asia, especially in Sri Lanka and it is also called Gokatu or ...
  • Dying of cotton fabric with a natural dye extracted from Areca concinna peel 
    Ranathunga, RGSM; Wanigasekara, KV; Udayakumara, SV [Conference-Abstract]
    In modern world, most of the countries tend to use the eco-friendly concept in many industries to minimize environmental pollution. Synthetic dyes that are used in the textile industry offer more unfavorable and harmful ...
  • Dynamic mechanical analysis of elastomers 
    Bhashana, BTA; Weerasena, KMWK; Weragoda, VSC [Conference-Abstract]
    Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) indeed plays a significant role in both research and quality control processes, especially in the field of materials science and engineering. DMA allows researchers and manufacturers to ...
  • Dynamic Model to Forecast Slope Stability A Case Study: Geradiella Lanslide Site 
    Abeygunasekara, WAHA; Hewavidana, SM; Jananthan, T; Madawala, RMS; Vaheeshan, K; Premasiri, HMR; Abeysinghe, AMKB; Weerawarnakula, S [Conference-Full-text]
    Forecasting the potential for disastrous events such as landslides has become one of the major necessities in the current world. Most of the landslides occurring in Sri Lanka are found to be triggered by intense rainfall ...
  • Dynamic model to forecast slope stability - a case study: Geradiella lanslide site 
    Abeygunasekara, WAHA; Hewavidana, SM; Jananthan, T; Madawala, RMS; Vaheeshan, K; Premasiri, HMR; Abeysinghe, AMKB; Weerawarnakula, S [Conference-Full-text]
    Forecasting the potential for disastrous events such as landslides has become one of the major necessities in the current world. Most of the landslides occurring in Sri Lanka are found to be triggered by intense rainfall ...
  • Dynamic modelling and simulation of pilot scale anaerobic digestion plant treating source separated food waste and effect of recycling sludge 
    Rathnasiri, PG [Conference-Abstract]
    This study investigates the effect of recycling sludge and stability of pilot scale anaerobic digestion plant treating organic fraction of source separated food waste. Pilot plant comprises of pre-treatment, anaerobic ...
  • Dynamic oasis: the ephemeral city for refugees 
    Brown, N; Ho, C; Wahid, H [Conference-Full-text]
    This paradigm regarding architecture focuses on the people as being the pivotal line of focus therefore we designed an ephemeral city for refugees in times of the pressing refugee crisis. This concept of ‘urbanity in motion’ ...
  • Dynamic oasis: the ephemeral city for refugees 
    Brown, N; Ho, C; Wahid, H [Conference-Full-text]
    This paradigm regarding architecture focuses on the people as being the pivotal line of focus therefore we designed an ephemeral city for refugees in times of the pressing refugee crisis. This concept of ‘urbanity in motion’ ...
  • Dynamic partitional clustering using multi-agent technology 
    Dehideniya, DMMB; Karunananda, AS [Conference-Abstract]
    Most of the well established clustering algorithms assume that the underlying clustering structure of dataset does not change over the time. Hence, those algorithms fail to identify underlying cluster structures in currently ...
  • A dynamic resource management scheme for two-tier LTE femtocell networks 
    Wickramasinghe, CL; Wavegedara, CB [Conference-Abstract]
    Recently, the femtocell concept has received considerable attention both in academic and industry as a promising solution for the deep indoor coverage problem as well as the increasing data demand of mobile devices. Large ...
  • Dynamic Response of RC Bridges due to Heavy Vehicles 
    Sooriyaarachchi, TM; Aththanayaka, WAMTCW; De Silva, S; De Silva, S [Article-Full-text]
    As a South Asian country, Sri Lanka is having a promising development in infrastructures in the country. Amidst of them, concrete bridges that are constructed in highways and expressways have substantial effect on ...