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Proceedings of the 14th Annual Symposium 2008 (Pre Text)

Kumarawadu, S [Conference-Abstract]
Implementation of statistical process reducing the rejection rate of a manufactured by calendering process control for rubber tile

Jayalath, JADUD; Amarasinghe, ADUS [Conference-Extended-Abstract]

Statistical Process Control (SPC) is an indispensable methodological approach to implement Total Quality Management (TQM) in production processes. More generally, statistical thinking is becoming accepted as a necessary ...
The competitiveness of Sri Lankan apparel industry

Mataraarachchi, R; Heenkenda, N [Conference-Extended-Abstract]

The apparel industry of Sri Lanka has survived for along period of time and the industry was successfully catered to the international market especially for US and EU market in the last two decades. Apparel exports still ...
A study of information literacy skills of engineering undergraduates at University of Moratuwa

Seneviratne, TM; Wickramasinghe, V [Conference-Extended-Abstract]

This research was conducted to investigate the status of information literacy skills of the undergraduates of Engineering Faculty of University of Moratuwa. Survey questionnaire was the main method of data collection and ...
Analysis and design of garbage compacting tractor trailer for Sri Lanka

Wanigasinghe, N; Wijesinghe, A; Fernando, MARV; Piyasiri, TA [Conference-Extended-Abstract]

Low efficiency in collection and transportation of garbage and environmental pollution with the currently available vehicles such as open dump trucks, tractor trailers are two of the main problems encountered in solid waste ...
A comparative study on work related attitudes of operator level employees and supervisors across firms of different ownership in Sri Lanka

Wanniarachchi, T; Wickramasinghe, V; Wanigatunge, N [Conference-Abstract]

This study investigates the influences of work related attitudes different ownerships (local, foreign and joint venture) type of firms as well as different employee category (worker level employee and supervisory level ...
Developing a food nano-bio technology roadmap for Sri Lanka

Perera, DHN; De Alwis, AAP; Ranaweera, KKDS [Conference-Abstract]

Nanotechnology, the next revolution in the 21" century has many applications in several fields. Sri Lanka as a country based on the agricultural economy can benefit from this technology by enhancing the quality, safety and ...
Improvement of efficiency of bio-ethanol manufacturing process

Cooray, PLHM; Perera, DHN [Conference-Abstract]

Many distilleries where potable-quality ethanol spirit is manufactured contain a hydro-extractive distillation column. Addition of water as the extractive agent here results in a large dilution of ethanol, and subsequently, ...
Coir pith activated carbon for the removal of dyes from aqueous solutions

Dhanusekera, DW; Amarasinghe, BMWPK [Conference-Abstract]

Adsorption of methylene blue, malachite green and nylosan blue dyes onto carbonized coir pith from aqueous solutions was studied. Adsorbent was prepared by carbonizing coir pith at 700 C for l hr. Batch experiments showed ...
Alternative techniques for economical and quality injection mould making for low volume production in Sri Lanka

Mangala, KHJ; Walpolage, S; Warnakulasuriya, N; Wickramasekara, H; Wijayawardana, L [Conference-Abstract]

At present, low volume production of injection moulded parts are being neglected due to high costs. This research was carried out to identify feasible alternative techniques of injection mould making for low volumes. A ...
The application of CAD/CAM in the Sri Lankan SME footwear industry : a developmental strategy

Mutunayake, APK; Kahangamage, UP; Punchihewa, HKG [Conference-Abstract]

The Sri Lankan small and medium scale enterprise (SME) footwear industry is at crossroads. Developmental strategies for this industry are vital given the economic condition of these organisations and the global context of ...
Extraction, isolation & identification of colouring substances in local natural dye yielding plants

Abeysinge, W; Suraweera, P; Kurnaratunge, S; Wijayapala, UGS [Conference-Abstract]

This paper is based on the extraction, isolation and identification of yellow dye pigments present in jak saw dust (Artocarpus heterophyl/us) by solvent extraction method. Six natural dye yielding plants were selected ...
Flow Behavior Of Mineral Particles Through Silos

Rohitha, LPS; Dissanayaka, DMDOK; Fernando, WLW [Conference-Abstract]

Flow behavior of dry minerals in silos has been investigated initially with glass funnels with different orifices. Thereafter, funnel was scaled up to a pilot plant (Silo) with adjustable orifices at its discharge end. The ...
Development of breathing monolayer plastic packaging

Gunapala, O; Gunapala, PY; Illangarathne, SSKP [Conference-Abstract]

The importance and relevance of development of permeable polymeric materials become apparent due to accelerating demand on breathing packaging in food processing, pharmaceutical, and horticultural industries. The present ...
Organizational factors influencing for the success of ERP implementation

Perera, HSC [Conference-Abstract]

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems link together entire organization's operations. The success of ERP implementation depends not only on the technology but also on many organizational factors. This study identifies ...
Transportation network analysis and applications in disaster management

Adikariwattage, VV; Bandara, JMSJ [Conference-Abstract]

Transportation reliability and vulnerability studies are a new area that has started to draw a lot of attention particularly about its possible applications to help disaster management practices. In order to assess a ...
Analysis of risks and bottlenecks of a poly bag manufacturing factory - a case study

Gopura, RARC; Jayawardene, TSS [Conference-Abstract]

The material prices of poly bags skyrocket to new heights and forecasters see no end to this trend. Also legal restrictions are imposed on some types of polythene products. In this situation, any entrepreneur engaging in ...
Investigation of problematic issues associated with Sri Lankan SME sector die and mould industry

Galappaththi, UIK; Kahangamage,UP; Mangala, KHJ [Conference-Abstract]

The high cost of moulds, poor quality and low productivity are three main issues faced by the SME sector die and mould industry in Sri Lanka. Those key issues are created by several interconnected problematic issues. The ...
Work design concept as a productivity improvement tool : a csae study of soft drink manufacturing company

Vilasini,PPGN; Kahangamage, UP; Samarakoon, P; Perera, ULIU [Conference-Abstract]

The purpose of this paper is to elaborate on how work design concept influenced to the overall productivity of a manufacturing organisation. In order to apply the Work Design concept, a generic model of Work Design is ...
Technology transfer in universities

Perera, HSC [Conference-Abstract]

Universities produce valuable technological inventions as research output. In many developing countries like Sri Lanka, only a limited number of technological inventions developed in the universities are transferred to ...

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