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  • Design and Implementation of a Laboratory-scale Microgrid 
    Muthugala, VV; Pathirana, NPDS; Nanayakkara, WHKP; Nanayakkara, NPDCD; Hemapala, KTMU [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper deals with the implementation of a single phase laboratory scale micro grid (MG) including a control system based on emulated energy resources and loads which permits the experimentation of various scenarios. ...
  • Design and optimization of a mems based piezoresistive pressure sensor for flash flood level measurement 
    Priyadarshana, TGP; Wijethunge, HMDP; Jayasekara, BCCP; Amarasinghe, YWR [Conference-Full-text]
    This paper is focused on designing and optimization of a Micro Electro Mechanical System (MEMS) based piezoresistive type pressure sensor to enhance the sensitivity by optimally utilizing the maximum available Silicon wafer ...
  • Design and testing a portable negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) device 
    Welgama, WPD; Gray, HA; Amarasinghe, YWR; Wijeyaratne, SM; Sugathapala, AGT [Conference-Full-text]
    The purpose of this research was to develop a clinically validated portable NPWT device with low power consumption features. A new NPWT device having dimension of 30 cm x20 em <licm (Length x Width x Hight) was clinically ...
  • Developing a system to calculate cutting process time of garments 
    Upendra, RAS; Kaluarrachchi, P; Weerasekara, KMRD; Ratnayake, VS [Conference-Full-text]
    The paper includes a methodology to calculate the fabric laying and cutting times for a cutting department of an apparel manufacturing company. The methodology was developed based on the data collected for woven trouser ...
  • Development of a comprehensive fabric quality grading system for selected end uses 
    Balasooriya, MC; Athukorala, DMA; Sanjaya, MGC; Mayura, S; Niles, SN; Abeysooriya, RP [Conference-Full-text]
    This study focuses on the development of a comprehensive fabric quality grading system for selected end uses. This system goes beyond currently existing methods by reflecting the suitability of a candidate fabric for a ...
  • Development of a new scouring methodology for the textile industry 
    Wijayapala, UGS; Dharmasena, DKAS; Bandara, DMN; Chathuranga, MAI; Rajapakshe, KS [Conference-Full-text]
    Scouring is one of the most important processes in fabric formation in the textile industry. The main function of scouring is the removal of hydrophobic impurities in fabrics made out of natural fibers. Normally scouring ...
  • Distributed intelligence as an information retrieval system 
    Jayathilake, DSP; Herath, HMST; Wimalasooriya, RDDP; Karunarathne, SDJ; Weerawardhane, S [Conference-Full-text]
    The traditional knowledge based approach is not a feasible choice to be utilized in information retrieval in domains such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), because accurate information of geographic data is ...
  • Document analysis based automatic concept map generation for enterprises 
    Herath, HMTC; Fernando, KNJ; Karannagoda, EL; Karunarathne, MWID; De Silva, NHN; Perera, AS [Conference-Full-text]
    Ever growing knowledge bases of enterprises present the demanding challenge of proper organization of information that would enable fast retrieval of related and intended information. Document repositories of enterprises consist ...
  • Dress and dressing an object of communication and activity of culture 
    Karunaratne, PVM [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Dress is a non verbal communicative object and dressing is a part of cultural activity. One of the distinctive features of dress is that a group of people shares a particular patterns or styles of dress. The style of a ...
  • Effect of cryogenic cooling on machining performance on hard to cut metals - a literature review 
    Senevirathne, SWMAI; Fernando, MARV [Conference-Full-text]
    This paper presents a literature review done on Cryogenic cooling, Liquid Nitrogen Cooling(LNC), and 'Chilled Air and Minimum Quantity Lubrication' (CAMQL) cooling methods used in machining operations, targeting to recognise ...
  • Feasibility study on contact dermatitis using textile finishes 
    Munasinghe, PD; Wanniarachchi, T [Conference-Full-text]
    Contact Dermatitis (CD) is a skin disease which can make humans fearful of wearing certain fabrications. Formaldehyde and its compounds are the main causative agents and Nickel and Chromium also work as allergens for CD. ...
  • Flight search optimization using in-memory data management 
    Dimithrie, PS; Dias, G [Conference-Full-text]
    In current travel planning systems, even for a relatively straightforward round-trip query, it is not uncommon to spend more than 30 seconds. If the results can be produced as quickly as possible it will res u I t in a ...
  • Forevidizer forensic video & image analyzing toolkit 
    Wijayasiri, A; Sampath, C; Rathnayaka, N; Jayaweera, R; De Silva, C [Conference-Full-text]
    Digital videos and images have become a common thing in life. More and more sophisticated tools are becoming available for the general consumers. With the advancement of digital image processing and video processing technologies, ...
  • A Framework to analyze the effectiveness of collaborative e-Learning (CeL) in Sri Lankan University Education 
    Kanaganayagam, I; Fernando, MSD [Conference-Abstract]
    E-learning introduced new ways of learning using computers and the Internet, and is rapidly evolving with the development of technology. Learners can actively participate and collaborate in a learning process using either ...
  • Generalized extensions for botnet detection 
    Balasooriya, BCSSA; Fernando, MSD [Conference-Abstract]
    Along with the improvement of computer technologies, there is a significant change in the threat landscape. Large scale attacks and digital criminal activities have exposed the Internet to serious security breaches, and ...
  • Generic log file data extraction 
    Bandara, TPSH; Chandrasekara, WKMSP; Chathunga, JAR; Chiranjeewa, KAL; Wimalasuriya, DC; Fernando, MBTL; Jayathilake, PWDC [Conference-Full-text]
    Automated software log file analysis holds an important position in software maintenance. Currently available analysis tools are not generic. They tend to focus on specific software or servers and their flexibilities are ...
  • Improving geospatial data discovery by enhancing public metadata catalog search services 
    Careem, M; Karunarathne, D [Conference-Full-text]
    Most public geospatial data is served via standard compliant Web Mapping Servers and Web Feature Servers available globally. However, it is quite complicated to search and locate the relevant data if the exact data source ...
  • Intelligent lighting controller for domestic and office environments 
    Wijesuriya, WASI; Perera, AHP; Gayan, JMU; Attalage, RA; Dassanayake, VPC [Conference-Full-text]
    The use of natural light instead of artificial light to conduct activities has been shown to havepositive physical and psychological effects in humans. Thus the growing trend of incorporating natural light in office spaces ...
  • Optimization methodologies for building performance modeling and optimization 
    Bandara, RMPS; Attalage, RA [Conference-Full-text]
    Buildings account for approximately 40% of the global energy consumption and 36% of total carbon dioxide emissions. At present, high emphasis is given on the reduction of energy consumption and carbon footprint by optimizing ...
  • PC Based open standard radar display system 
    Attanayake, WMPP; Deshapriya, KKVVC; Dissanayake, KDMK; Ekanayake, EMKUB [Conference-Full-text]
    This paper describes an implementation of a new PC based RADAR monitoring system which mainly eliminates some limitations in the current monitoring system and introduces some advanced features over the current system. The ...