Chlorophyll is the green colouring matter found in many plants formed in the chloroplast of their cells usually under the influence of sunlight and is necessary for the process of photosynthesis. Amongst the main types of ...

The thermal comfort in an automobile is provided by the air conditioning system. Generally, in city running, an automobile air conditioner consumes nearly 10% of the fuel burnt by the engine. With the use of shading ...

Rubber-thermoplastic blends are regarded as economical alternatives to the synthesis of new polymers with moderate characteristics and the market for such materials has grown dramatically because of the ability to recycle ...

Believing the fact that Small and Medium entrepreneurial businesses are the key to economic success, policy makers understand that vast majority of new enterprises failed as a result of common problems: lack of capital, ...

Continuous segmental bridge construction is relatively new to the Sri Lankan bridge industry. Progressive cantilever method of construction is one method employed for continuous box-girder bridges. This technique is ...

Almost all urban (municipal) waste of developing countries consists of high content of organic matter and moisture levels. Official government sources show the percentage of organic matter in waste as 65% (Department of ...

Thermal power stations supply the majority of electricity demand in Sri Lanka. According to eEB's statistics for year 2004, more than 63% of the total annual energy demand was supplied by thermal plants, which amounted ...

The demand for the electricity in Sri Lanka depends mainly on the activities of domestic, industrial, and commercial sectors. Electricity has become the most important source of energy in the domestic sector of the country ...

Solar photovoltaic CPV)panels are increasingly used in rural areas of Sri Lanka where the main grid electricity is not available. The high initial cost is a major deterrent in the popularization of this renewable energy ...

A breakwater is designed to dissipate wave energy with due attention focused on hydraulic, geotechnical and structural stability. The use of physical models is the principal method for investigating experimentally the ...