Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering: Recent submissions

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Analysis of yarn parameters influencing the knittability of thermoplastic polyurethane yarns

Atapattu DM [Thesis-Abstract]

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 ...
Minimization of start-up time of sojitz kelanitissa combined cycle power plant

Manickasivam P [Thesis-Abstract]

There are only three combined cycle power plants in Sri Lanka. Ceylon Electricity Board owns one power plant, and private companies own the other two. Combined cycle power plants start-ups can be divided into three ...
Investigation of factors affecting solar photovoltaic power generation in Sri Lankan context

Ariyadasa LPNI [Thesis-Abstract]

Due to the fossil fuel prices and depleting storage capacity, as well as growing concerns about global climate change, the use of renewable energy (RE) on a national scale has become essential for any country in the world. ...
Development of a real-time grasping pattern classification system by fusing EMG-vision for hand prostheses

Perera GDM [Thesis-Abstract]

The Electromyography (EMG) based trans-radial prostheses have revolutionized the prosthetic industry due to their ability to control the robotic hand using human intention. Although recently developed EMG-based prosthetic ...
Investigation of effect of human robot interaction with lower limb exoskeletons

Chandrasiri MDSD [Thesis-Abstract]

Continuous development of exoskeletons (wearable robots) is essential to enhance the user experiences and performances of the wearable device. Therefore, it is necessary to determine human ergonomics and the comfort ...
Development of conductive polymer based tactile sensors for wearable bio-medical devices

Sampath WHP [Thesis-Abstract]

Tactile sensors are devices which acquire data from the physical world through sense of touch. These acquired data may be related to either, surface roughness, texture, force, or any other tactile parameter. Even though, ...
Development of a soft muscle actuator embedded with sensors

Arumathanthri RB [Thesis-Abstract]

Soft robotics plays a vital role in modern day robotics as day by day demand for soft robotic devices increases. To fulﬁll this demand more research are now focused on soft robotics and soft actuators are one of the main ...
Development of a multi-rotor aerial vehicle with top mounted counter balanced robotic manipulator

Wijayathunga ND [Thesis-Abstract]

Aerial manipulation has been a growing research area within the past few years. This research area was associated with various application ideas and industries. Researchers implemented different aerial vehicle designs ...
Optimization of soot blowing operation for Lakvijaya coal power plant in Sri Lanka

Sarathkumara SCM [Thesis-Full-text]

An optimization of soot blowing operation was carried out for Unit No.3 for Lakvijaya Power Plant in Sri Lanka. Average coal flow rate and flue gas temperature are the key indicators of boiler performance with soot blowing ...
Design and development of PZT based micropump for microfluidic applications

Munas FR [Thesis-Full-text]

The present technical context is promptly growing in implementing onsite microfluidic utensils utilized in microfluidics owing to their great demand. The microfluidics mainly involves in implementing minuscule devices to ...
Development and characterization of a tactile array sensor for parallel grippers for use in object manipulation

Weerasinghe DLM [Thesis-Full-text]

Within the era of modern robotics, during research as well as in industry, it is often the case to build robots that can mimic human-object interaction closely. To accom- plish this goal, excellence is required in many ...
Remanufacture for sustainability:

Gunasekara HNW [Thesis-Full-text]

Remanufacturing is the only end-of-life process where used products are brought back to the Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) performance specification from the customers’ perspective. At the same time, it offers a ...
Dynamic cooling load analysis on indoor thermal comfort state in passenger trains

Kodituwakku TP [Thesis-Full-text]

Increasing passenger density makes indoor state of train compartments not thermally comfortable. Air conditioned train compartments have been introduced to provide comfortable pleasant interior environment to the passengers. ...
A framework developed using ergonomic principles and modified per- determined motion time systems ( PMTS ) to increase the opportunities for physically disabled population to work in industry

Abeykoon KMW [Thesis-Full-text]

One billion of the world population are estimated to have some form of disability, and governments spend huge amounts of money to provide welfare facilities to protect their rights and make them inclusive. The literature ...
Critical evaluation on waterproofing practices in the industry

Bandara IKA [Thesis-Full-text]

Waterproofing is the process of rendering an object or surface resistant to water. Importance of waterproofing in construction cannot be overstated. It is essential for durability, hygiene and also for a pleasant appearance. ...
Analysis for optimization of energy efficiency in office buildings in Sri Lanka

Dilhan MKT [Thesis-Full-text]

Energy consumed in the building sector consists of residential and commercial end users and it accounts for 20.1% of the total delivered energy consumed worldwide [22].Global primary energy demand is projected to increase ...
Evaluating the heat recovery options from the generated oily sludge in thermal power plants

Charithananda SPM [Thesis-Full-text]

Oily sludge is a process waste of thermal power plants that use heavy fuel oil for power generation. At present, the oily sludge is sold or incinerated from the power stations belonging to Ceylon Electricity Board. Since ...
Technological potential of small scale Ice thermal storage based air conditioning system in the generation phase for hotel & entertainment industry of Sri Lanka

Godamunne RWSMS [Thesis-Full-text]

Demand for electricity during a day, varies with the time due to various factors. Electricity demand of Sri Lanka for a typical day could easily be divided into three main categories. One segment characterizes a very high ...
Economic feasibility of a hybrid energy system for Kalpitiya peninsula from selected technologies

Atapattu KR [Thesis-Full-text]

Economic feasibility of having a grid connected hybrid energy system, consist of wind, solar, biomass (rice husk) & municipal solid waste (MSW) technologies for Kalpitiya peninsula was studied. Four (04) different microgrid ...
Investigation on thermal behavior of NITINOL based actuating elements for biomedical applications

Perera HSL [Thesis-Full-text]

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 ...

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