Browsing by Author "Samarakoon, MB"
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Application of derived models for the prediction of municipal solid waste generation rates in developing countries
Samarakoon, MB (2013)Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) is a complex process that requires a lot of information from various sources such as factors on waste generation and waste quantity forecasts. Waste generation rates are affected by ... -
Assessment of Groundwater Quality due to Leachate Generated from a Solid Waste Dumpsite
Udamadura, LK; Samarakoon, MB (2022-09)Abstract: In Sri Lanka, one of the main sources of groundwater pollution is the leachate generated from solid waste dumpsites. Karadiyana landfill is located 2km from Ratmalana airport, which receives ... -
Assessment of Groundwater Quality due to Leachate Generated from a Solid Waste Dumpsite
Udamadura, LK; Samarakoon, MB (2022-09-29)In Sri Lanka, one of the main sources of groundwater pollution is the leachate generated from solid waste dumpsites. Karadiyana landfill is located 2km from Ratmalana airport, which receives nearly 500 tons of Municipal ... -
Coastal Vegetation and their Functions in Reducing Tsunami Damage
Samarakoon, MB (2012) -
Effect on Water Quality due to Residential Development – A Case Study on Kolonnawa Canal
Jayaweera, JACK; Samarakoon, MB (2020)Due to the increasing number of residential buildings in Colombo and its suburbs, the wastewater volume generated and discharged by them is also to be increased. It would affect water bodies and would eventually lead them ... -
Efficiency of Plastic Waste Management in the Apparel Industry
Wickramasinghe, WKDY; Samarakoon, MB (2016)Managing of waste can be a very challenging task in the apparel sectors since they have to deal with a wide variety and large volumes of different kinds of waste. Hence a well-structured and a comprehensive plan of ... -
Electrical and Electronic Waste Management in Sri Lanka
Panduwawala, PKCG; Samarakoon, MB (2020)E-waste or electrical and electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste in the world and this problem affects Sri Lanka as well. E-waste will become an emerging issue in the near future because the estimated ... -
Identifying and Analyzing the Demand and Consumption Patterns of Water Use in Hotel Sector
Kannangara, KC; Hewaarachchi, HTAJP; Samarakoon, MB (2019)Without water, we are unable to visualise a single organism, since water is the main requirement for every arrangement of the world. “Freshwater accessibility in the world is 2% of the overall stock of water in the ... -
Impact of Land Use on Water Quality of Kelani River
Sawmika, HPMS; Thusitha, GA; Samarakoon, MB (2019)Kelani River water is consumed by a considerable portion of the population of the country. This study experimentally derives relationship between land use and surface water quality of Kelani River for effective water ... -
Impacts and Methods to Minimize the Non-revenue Water that Happens on the National Water Supply System
Edirisinghe, SS; Samarakoon, MB (2019) -
Investigating the Possibility of Mixing Food and Yard Waste for an Effective Compost Product at an Existing Pilot-scale Composting Plant
Samarasinghe, RP; Gamanayaka, NY; Samarakoon, MB (2018)Composting is a natural biological process that reduces the waste stream into a product that can be used as a conditioner. The existing Pilot-Scale composting plant at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) ... -
Locally available low-cost packing media for anaerobic filters to treat Landfill Leachate
Pathirana, HPPM; Samarakoon, MB (2017)Solid waste generated in urban centres is disposed into sanitary landfills or dumping sites. The generated leachate at dumping sites causes many problems leading to various environmental impacts. Hence, it is decided to ... -
Monitoring of Air Pollution due to Vehicles at Ratmalana, Sri Lanka
Basnayake, HA; Rajapaksha, RATD; Samarakoon, MB (2014)Urbanization and industrialization are the main causes of air pollution in most of the areas in Sri Lanka. Air pollution is occurred due to natural and manmade activities. Monitoring of air quality especially in urban areas ... -
Optimization of Coagulation and Flocculation Process in Kandana Water Treatment Plant
Nilmalgoda, PGN; Samarakoon, MB (2022-09-29)Coagulation and Flocculation process is used to remove colloidal particles and fine suspended materials from drinking water. Aluminium Sulphate /Alum is the most commonly used and widely available inorganic coagulants ... -
Power generation through wastewater using microbial fuel cell
Samarasinghe, GDSSR; Samarakoon, MB (2023-09)A Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) is a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy with the help of microorganisms. This research uses MFC to compare the power generation from two wastewater samples using carbon ... -
Power generation through wastewater using microbial fuel cell
Samarasinghe, GDSSR; Samarakoon, MB (2023-09)A Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) is a device that converts Chemical Energy into Electrical Energy with the help of microorganisms. This research uses MFC to compare the power generation from two wastewater samples using ... -
Proper Management of Quarry Dust that is Generated in Crusher Plants as Waste
Rathnayake, RMNS; Samarakoon, MB (2020)Quarry dust is the by-product produced due to the crushing procedure of stone crushing industry. The unavailability of a proper disposal method to this quarry dust is a huge problem faced by crusher plants. If this quarry ... -
Reducing the Volume of Municipal Solid Waste in Karadiyana Dumpsite by Using Compaction Method
Samarakoon, MB; Suresh, KAS; Amarawardana, DWDB (2016)The Karadiyana dumpsite is located 25 km from the financial capital of Sri Lanka. It serves two urban councils and four local authorities. It is considered to be one of the most polluted dumpsites in Colombo District. Water ... -
Study of Issues in Sludge Disposal and Management in Wastewater Treatment Plants
Anuththara, EMS; Samarakoon, MB (2022-09)Abstract: Improper methods of treatment, disposal and management of sludge generated by wastewater treatment plants has become a major environmental issue at present. This research focuses on identifying ... -
Study of Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emission from Healthcare Solid Waste Management
Gamage, AID; Samarakoon, MB (2021)This research focused on the modernday healthcare waste management and the emission of greenhouse gases from the waste, considering the environmental pollution and the increase of medical problems and the waste due to those ...