• Development of a solid feed block forming machine for cattle 

  Silva, SAPS [Thesis-Abstract]

  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 ...
• Fea-based method to predict dynamic test failures of industrial rubber castor wheels 

  Wijayasundara, AV [Thesis-Abstract]

  Castor wheels are used in various applications including industries, hospitals, offices, shopping trollies, air ports and other material handling applications. These applications demand different properties from castor ...
• Development of manual lifting guidelines for sri lankan population 

  Dhanushka, HMB [Thesis-Abstract]

  Restricted work time due to poor occupational health and safety practices take a particularly heavy toll in developing countries, such as Sri Lanka. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are among the most frequently ...
• Analysis of the possibility of minimising the warpage in injection moulding 

  Premarathna, GAR [Thesis-Abstract]

  This thesis focuses on the research “to investigate and analyse the warpage in a product and reduce the warpage using optimum parameters”. Factors affecting for warpage are discussed and categorized their relative position ...
• A Layout plannings framework for food processing industry 

  Wanniarachchi, WNC [Thesis-Abstract]

  Food processing factories face unique problems compared to other manufacturing organisations. Hence the facility layout problem (FLP) of food processing has to be treated in a separate context. This research is an attempt ...
• DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A MECHANISM TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY IN BUGLE BEAD ATTACHING IN APPAREL INDUSTRY 

  Yapa, KGG [Thesis-Abstract]

  It is quite an obvious fact that as with progress of time various types of sophisticated innovative machines are developed in the world from time to time in order to mechanize and improve the enhancement of the productivity ...
• IMPACT OF ERP IMPLEMENTATION SUCCESS ON ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR 

  Jayanada, KDA [Thesis-Abstract]

  In the modern competitive manufacturing context, many organisations are willing to eliminate non-value adding tasks, reduce the cost of production and hence to improve the overall value of the supply chain, for better ...
• A NEW PRODUCT IMPLEMENTATION MODEL FOR THE PNEUMATIC TYRE MANUFACTURING PROCESS 

  Munasinghe, LH [Thesis-Abstract]

  Pneumatic tyre manufactures face the problems related to the life cycle of products at product launching stage. In an effort to improve timeliness and effectiveness, pneumatic tyre industry is experimenting with different ...
• A LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY TO SUIT THE APPAREL INDUSTRY 

  Muthukumarana, TT [Thesis-Abstract]

  Emissions, waste generation and consumption of resources occur at different phases in a product‟s life cycle. This is a complex issue characterised by uncertainties and ignorance; and contributes catastrophically to effects, ...
• Managing labour turnover in large apparel factories 

  Ekanayake, EMCB [Thesis-Abstract]

  This research was conducted in a leading apparel organisation situated in Sri Lanka. Specific objectives of the research are to identify the major contributory factors for labour turnover and to examine the factors ...
• Value addition for coir fiber as thermal insulation materials 

  Srimal, LKT

  The use of biodegradable natural fibres as thermal insulation material benefits to achieve a sustainable living condition. Aim of this study was to evaluate the use of coir fibre as a thermal insulation material. Sri Lanka ...
• Improving machine availability in aluminium extrusion industry through preventive maintenance 

  Mallawaarachchi, MAUI [Thesis-Abstract]

  Today most of the processes in the aluminum extrusion industry are being significantly changed according to modern technology and competition is increased dramatically. Therefore most of the companies are focusing their ...
• Development of a cost effective material handling system 

  Palihakkara, S [Thesis-Abstract]

  Various kind of material transfer systems are being used around the world with different needs. Variations in transfer systems depends mostly with following factors 1. User requirements 2. Available technology 3. Financial ...
• Study of fault diagnosis of machineries using vibration and oil analysis 

  Sampath, AP [Thesis-Abstract]

  In today’s competitive Industrial environment, it is essential to achieve maximum availability of plant and machineries. The industrial equipments are subjected to a wide range of operating conditions and therefore the ...
• LEAN SIX SIGMA FRAMEWORK FOR SME SECTOR APPERAL MANUFACTURES IN SRILANKA 

  Fernanado, GL [Thesis-Abstract]

  The purpose of this research is to develop integrated lean six sigma (LSS) framework for Sri Lankan Small & Medium scale apparel manufacturing industry. Both Lean and Six Sigma are key business process strategies which ...
• Identify Improvement Opportunities in Desiccated Coconut Manufacturing Sector in Sri Lanka 

  Dasanayaka, DMPB [Thesis-Abstract]

  Sri Lanka is now in a position to accelerate its economic growth in all sectors. Main agricultural products export sector plays a vital role in this scenario. Desiccated coconut is one of the most important economic ...
• Waste elimination and productivity improvement in nut & bolt manufacturing industry in Sri Lanka 

  Gallage, KGR [Thesis-Abstract]

  When the London Metal Exchange figures and graphs are analyzed it is clearly shown that the steel prices are in a hike. And also China and India are trying to acquire Sri Lankan market. Hence, the steel manufacturers have ...
• Waste elimination and productivity improvement in nut & bolt manufacturing industry in Sri Lanka 

  Gallage, KGR [Thesis-Abstract]

  When the London Metal Exchange figures and graphs are analyzed it is clearly shown that the steel prices are in a hike. And also China and India are trying to acquire Sri Lankan market. Hence, the steel manufacturers have ...
• Extraction of energy from heat sources by thermoelectric effect using step-up transformers 

  Welagedara, RP [Thesis-Abstract]

  While a transformer in operation, throughout its entire life cycle dissipates energy, in forms of heat, vibration, & radiation which in fact is not so far conserved or collected. Studies show this waste heat of transformers ...
• Extraction of energy from heat sources by thermoelectric effect using step-up transformers 

  Welagedara, RP [Thesis-Abstract]

  While a transformer in operation, throughout its entire life cycle dissipates energy, in forms of heat, vibration, & radiation which in fact is not so far conserved or collected. Studies show this waste heat of transformers ...

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