Telecom infrastructure growth rate has been rapidly increased due to higher competition among operators for them to provide reliable and quality service to the customers. Rapid increase of telecom tower construction and ...
Machine learning has become an important and interesting eld when addressing com-
plex industrial tasks. In this study, a semi-automatic tire inspection machine for tire
retreading industry which uses machine learning ...
Higher utilization of distributed generation using solar PV can be observed in recent years due to the gradual reduction of solar panel cost. More additions of solar PV generation in the LV grid can be expected in the ...
The power system Sri Lanka is an islanded power system of a relatively small size. Other than
the coal power plants, combined cycle plants and gas turbines, a significant portion of
electricity requirement is supplied ...
Power Distribution Networks are evolving with the rapid penetration of distributed generators and introduction of concepts such as micro grid based Smart Girds. Distribution automation devices and solar PV generators in ...
Renewable energy power plants, especially grid connected solar and wind generation units are displacing the conventional generator stations with rotating machines with inertia. In Sri Lanka, renewable energy generation has ...
Electricity Distribution system in Sri Lanka consists of 33kV, 11kV and Low Voltage (400V/230V) networks. Providing reliable supply to the end user is a challenging task to any utility. Therefore, utility is trying to ...
Distributed energy systems are essential to integrate renewable energy sources to the modern electric grid. Microgrids are a distributed energy system that enables the integration of the intermittent renewable energy ...
The current practise of pond operation of Upper Kotmale Hydropower Station is studied,
where management of the pond is by subjective judgements of the operator. Accurate and
reliable inflow forecast makes up an important ...
Sri Lanka’s recent energy policies are focused on promoting economically viable solar
power generating schemes introducing novel market segments. It’s envisioned to
ensure nation’s energy security while promoting utilization ...
The night-time peak demand drives the sector investments and hence has become a major target area for Demand Side Management programs aimed at energy conservation and efficiency improvement. Time Of Use (TOU) Tariffs are ...
Upper limbs are very important to the functionality of the human body that enables us to execute activities of daily life (ADL). The human upper limb is complex and difficult to mimic from a robotic manipulator. Over the ...
Electricity consumers have to mitigate voltage disturbance to ensure proper functionality of
their sensitive electrical loads. Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) has recognized as an
effective and comprehensive power electronic ...
At present, the Sri Lankan power system has a total installed capacity of approximately 4,087 MW by end of year 2017 with a total dispatchable capacity of 3,525 MW. The maximum demand recorded in 2017 was 2,523 MW.
Sri ...
Electricity supply outages in urban areas in developing countries like Sri Lanka has a significant impact on the social life as well as the country’s economy. Owing to aging of network assets, the frequency of system ...
When it was realized that the conventional energy sources which powered up the industrial revolution are on depletion, a sudden awakening occurred in the field of renewable energy, during the latter part of the last century. ...
Refinery is considered as the foremost division of the Ceylon petroleum corporation which ensures the safety of the operation of process plant as well as for maintaining the required country’s demand for petroleum products ...
Fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) were the dominant artificial light source for so many years in domestic, commercial and industrial contexts. In the recent years Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) have gained ...
According to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Sri Lanka Long Term Generation Expansion Plan 2020-2039, in the forthcoming years the contribution to meet national energy demand by major hydro sources will become stagnant. ...
Automatic load balancer is power electronic based equipment that balances the unbalanced current in the distribution transformers. This is achieved by employing an AC /DC/AC bidirectional current controlling system. The ...