Knittability specially in synthetic yarns such as polyester and nylon is an essential index of the performance in ensuring the proper conversion of yarn to a knitted fabric. This can be affected by various conditions of ...

In modern material world, important consideration is given to the group of fascinating materials called shape memory materials (SMMs) which respond quickly to a definite change of heat, light and chemical. The shape memory ...

This thesis is concerned with the development of a novel learning algorithm based method for detection of defects on patterned, textured surfaces of warp knitted fabric surfaces using neural networks. The acquired images ...

Effect of Air and Chilled Emulsion Minimum Quantity Lubrication in Machining Hard to Cut Metals A novel approach of cutting fluid application was developed and its performance in machining hard to cut metalswas investigated. ...

The Kelly bar is a bulky, long and heavy device that is used in piling. The Kelly bar surface is not smooth and contains ribs and grooves. The Drilling process makes many damages to the Kelly bar. These damages are required ...

In Sri Lanka, approximately 54.2 percent of the entire milk available for 2015 came from the formal milk supply chain and the rest was directed informally and consumed at home. The performance of supply chains in sustainability, ...

Wave Energy Converters (WECs) are explored on finding solutions to the energy sector as a renewable energy source for electricity and trying to convert the immense power available with ocean waves in the most efficient ...

Introduction: Welding is a metal joining process widely used in fabrication industry worldwide. Welding emissions are known to cause adverse effects on male reproductive system. The degree of hazard depends on the composition, ...

Different countries use different models to condemn railway wagons once they reach the end of their service life. However, in Sri Lanka, such transparent method is not being used. The method currently practiced mainly ...

Livestock statistics show that there are 1.2 million milking cows and 0.4 million buffaloes in Sri Lanka and the Department of Census and Statistics shows an annual per capita consumption of milk and milk products of about ...