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An experimental study of rip channel flow

Drønen, N; Karunarathna, H; Fredsøe, J; Sumer, BM; Deigaard, R [Article-Abstract]

A laboratory study of the flow over a bar with a single rip channel has been performed. First, the well-known pattern of a bar circulation cell with a strong offshore-directed current out through the rip channel and a ...
Analysis of household cooking energy demand and its environmental impact in Sri Lanka

Wijayatunga, PDC; Attalage, RA [Article-Full-text]

This paper presents the results and analysis of a study conducted with the objective of investigating the cooking energy requirements in the Sri Lanka domestic sector and the environmental emissions associated with it. The ...
Biogas - a review of Sri Lanka's performance with a renewable energy technology

De Alwis, A [Article-Full-text]

Sri Lanka's experience with a renewable energy technology, namely biogas, is reviewed in this paper. The discussion looks at biogas technology as adapted and utilized in Sri Lanka. It is shown that the technology has ...
Concepts for sustainable residential developments for urban and suburban areas in Sri Lanka

Jayawardane, AI; Jayasinghe, MTR; Attalage, RA [Article-Full-text]

In Sri Lanka, the worsening problem of land scarcity due to urbanization has led to higher temperatures in the urban centers along with the reduction of the green cover. Consequently, the energy consumed to inhibit the ...
Economic and environmental impact of micro-hydro- and biomass-based electricity generation in the Sri Lanka tea plantation sector

Dhanapala, K; Wijayatunga, P [Article-Full-text]

The production process of tea is such that the industry's maximum power need coincides with the power system peak demand, thus consuming expensive energy. This industry is largely located in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and ...
An experimental study of rip channel flow

Drønen, N; Karunarathna, H.; Fredsøe, J; Sumer, M; Deigaard, R [Article-Full-text]

A laboratory study of the flow over a bar with a single rip channel has been performed. First, the well-known pattern of a bar circulation cell with a strong offshore-directed current out through the rip channel and a ...
Fuelwood-fired cookstoves in Sri Lanka and related issues

Perera, KKCK; Sugathapala, AGT [Article-Full-text]

The historical development of cookstoves and improved cookstove (ICS) development and dissemination programmes conducted in Sri Lanka are reviewed and the current utilization patterns of different cookstoves are estimated. ...
Least cost supply-side options for mitigating greenhouse gas and other harmful emissions from the power sector: Sri Lanka case study

Fernando a, WJLS Priyantha D.C. Wijayatunga b, Ram Shrestha c [Article-Full-text]

Sri Lanka is predominantly a fossil fuel-importing country with relatively high rainfall mainly in the central hilly region. This factor has led to its heavy dependence on hydro-power to satisfy its power generation needs ...
Need to strengthen the bridge between the water and energy professionals: An example from Sri Lanka

Wijesekera, NTS [Article-Abstract]

Sri Lanka, a developing island in the Indian Ocean, is attempting to effectively utilize the available natural resources. Though the Upper Kotmale Hydropower Project planned by energy authorities was submitted for approval ...
Policy analysis to identify the barriers to the promotion of bioenergy technologies in Sri Lanka

Sugathapala, AGT

This paper presents an analysis of policies to identify the barriers to the promotion and widespread use of bioenergy technologies (BETs) in Sri Lanka. The importance of biomass as a sustainable source of energy is recognised. ...
The internal jugular vein valve may have a significant role in the prevention of venous reflux: evidence from live and cadaveric human subjects

Silva, MA; Deen, KI; Fernando, DJS; Sheriffdeen, AH [Article-Abstract]

internal jugular vein valve (IJVV), which is situated just above the termination of the internal jugular vein, is the only valve between the heart and the brain. This means that it plays a role in the prevention of ...
Thermal comfort in proposed three-storey passive houses for warm humid climates

Jayasinghe, MTR; Attalage, RA; Jayawardena, AI

Electricity, which is the backbone of the industrial sector, plays a vital role in the development of a country. In Sri Lanka an adequate increase in the supply of electricity to meet the rising demand is unlikely to ...
Thermally comfortable passive houses for tropical uplands

Jayasinghe, MTR; . Priyanvada, AKM [Article-Full-text]

In many countries located close to the equator, such as India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and countries in parts of Africa and South America, certain regions can be considered tropical uplands. In ...
Water scheduling for better yield in paddy cultivation : A study from Mahaweli system 'H' of Sri Lanka

Wickramaarachchi, TN; Wijesekera, NTS; Gamage, NPD [Article-Abstract]

Agricultural production has given the highest priority in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka and has become the main livelihood of people living in the area. It has been found that almost all the cultivation in the area totally ...

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