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Genetic Algorithm-based Path Planning for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Considering Energy Consumption and Payload
(2022-09-29)Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), more commonly known as drones, have a wide range of applications spread across various industries. Drones are plagued with several challenges concerning their limited battery life and ... -
Home Automation Application using Raspberry Pi 3 and Windows 10 IoT
(2022-09-29)In the present situation demand for electricity stack, up with population growth, is one of the major challenges all over the world. Inadequate amounts of electricity create an awareness to conserve energy in all viable ... -
Identifications of Pathways for Phosphorus-based Product Recovery from Sewage Sludge using Multicriteria Decision Analysis for Sri Lankan Context
(2022-09-29)This study was carried out to inspect the suitability of 5 methods to produce phosphorus-based products using sewage sludge as an alternative to the rock phosphate demand to produce phosphate fertilizers. The considered ... -
Improving Turbidity Removal Efficiency in Slow Sand Filter during the Occurrence of High Turbidity Levels in Surface Water
(2022-09-29)The prominent drinking water treatment process practised to eliminate turbidity from surface water, especially during high turbidity occurrence in the surface water, is coagulation, sedimentation and rapid sand filtration ... -
Indigenously Designed Addressable Bilge Alarm System for Naval Vessels
(2022-09-29)The primary purpose of an Addressable Bilge Alarm Panel is to provide an early warning of the bilge level of a vessel so that the personnel, equipment and valuable resources can be protected and action can be taken to ... -
Intelligent Battery Control Mechanism for Electric Bicycle
(2022-09-29)Transportation is a basic requirement of humans. Currently, fossil fuels are the main source used in automobiles, and the trend is moving towards electric vehicles, which is more environmentally friendly. Battery ... -
Local Binary Pattern based Features for Prostate Cancer Detection
(2022-09-29)Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in males and one of the significant causes of cancer mortality. Most prostate malignancies are presently diagnosed based on an increased PSA level, despite this biomarker ... -
Methods of Measuring CSF Pressure: A Review
(2022-09-29)Cerebrospinal fluid pressure is considered as one of the key diagnostic parameters to identify different pathological conditions related to the central nervous system. Different clinical methods have been used to measure ... -
Novel Design of Cost-effective Solar Powered Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Plant: A Possible Solution for an Affordable Supply of Safe Drinking Water for the Rural Communities in CKDu-affected Areas in Sri Lanka
(2022-09-29)The government of Sri Lanka has established a Community-Based Organization (CBO) to supply safe drinking water on a payment basis through the application of electrically driven Brackish Water Reverse ... -
A Numerical Study on Effect of Change in Longitudinal Centre of Gravity on Planing Capability of a Coastal Patrol Craft: A Case Study, Sri Lanka Navy
(2022-09-29)The pressure that acts on the wetted surface area of coastal petrol craft always maintains the equilibrium with the weight of the vessel. The acting pressure comprises of two elements, i.e. ... -
Optimization of Coagulation and Flocculation Process in Kandana Water Treatment Plant
(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 ... -
Predicting the Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Patients based on Machine Learning and Wearable Sensors: A Review
(2022-09-29)Freezing of Gait (FoG) is a common incapacitating complication in Parkinson’s patients, which will temporarily hinder the forward progression and will prevent them from re-initiating their normal gait. This can lead to ... -
Study of Issues in Sludge Disposal and Management in Wastewater Treatment Plants
(2022-09-29)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 the environmental impact ... -
Thermographic Inspection System for Surface Coating Defects on Aircraft Fuselage
(2022-09-29)Aircraft outer shell is coated with a corrosion resistant layer because its alloy does not possess sufficient intrinsic resistance to wear and corrosion. Impacts by small particles or large objects such as bird strikes ...