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Reducing surface roughness by varying aerosol temperature with minimum quantity lubrication in machining AISI P20 and D2 steels by Senevirathne, S. W. M. A. I., Punchihewa, H. K. G.

“…Heat generation in metal cutting leads to numerous problems. Despite the development of many different cooling and lubrication methods in industry,…”
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Ergonomic footwear for Sri Lankan primary schoolchildren: A review of the literature by Hettigama, I S, Punchihewa, H K G, Heenkenda, N K

“…Foot ailments are common among schoolchildren, some of which may be attributed to wearing ill-fitting footwear. As schoolchildren often participate in athletic…”
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Efficiency Improvement of Solar Photovoltaic Thermal Systems by Experimental and Numerical Analysis by Karunasena, U. T. R. K., Karunarathna, M. A. P., Kumara, D. G. A. S., Manthilake, M. M. I. D., Punchihewa, H. K. G.

“…The power output of solar panels shows an inverse relation with increasing its operating temperature and that affects largely for countries like Sri Lanka,…”
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Life cycle environmental impacts of the apparel industry in Sri Lanka: Analysis of the energy sources by Muthukumarana, T.T., Karunathilake, H.P., Punchihewa, H.K.G., Manthilake, M.M.I.D., Hewage, K.N.

“…The apparel industry is responsible for 10% of the world's carbon emissions, and is considered as the second highest industrial polluter after the oil…”
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Shortcomings and user requirements associated with cricket helmets currently in use: A study on features for safety and usability by Wijerathna, W.H.A.C., Manthilake, M.M.I.D., Punchihewa, H.K.G.

“…Wearing helmets has reduced the risk of head and facial injury among cricketers. Yet, design gaps are present in the cricket helmets currently being used. The…”
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Development of a Bulk Tea Packaging System by Wanniarachchi, D N, Gunawardhana, S D, Gawarammana, M B M L B, Punchihewa, H K G, Ranaweera, R K P S, Mangala, K H J

“…Bulk tea export is one of the major contributors to the Ceylon Tea export market. Cost of production (COP) for Ceylon Tea is the highest in the world according…”
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Development of temperature prediction model for rubber caster wheels using finite elements by Wijayasundara, A. V., Ranaweera, R. K. P. S., Punchihewa, H. K. G.

“…Caster wheels made with rubber rings fail during dynamic loading as a result of heat buildup. Temperature inside caster wheel increase gradually due to…”
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Effect of minimum quantity lubrication aerosol temperature on tool life in machining AISI P20 and D2 steels using coated tungsten carbide tool inserts by Senevirathne, S. W. M. A. I., Punchihewa, H. K. G.

“…This study focused on turning AISI P20 and D2 tool steels using coated-carbide cutting tools. In this experimental investigation, an emulsion cutting fluid…”
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A novel method to measure abrasion of solid tires by Chathura, B. A. Y., Punchihewa, H. K. G.

“…Peripheral velocity, floor surface, contact pressure and patch area, acceleration and deceleration, camber angle, turning and contact slip, and type of rubber…”
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Tool wear in machining AISI D2 steel with minimum quantity lubrication using alternative cutting fluids by Senevirathne, S. W. M. A. I., Punchihewa, H. K. G., Kosgahakumbura, K. N. M. D. S., Dissanayake, D. M. P. P., Sahathevan, T.

“…Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) is known to perform better than conventional flood cooling in machining. However, no studies on MQL using alternative…”
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Selection of harvestable tea shoots based on height and stiffness by Ranaweera, R. K. P. S., Punchihewa, H. K. G., Wijayasingha, L. N. S., Sanjeeva, K. P. P., Samarakoon, C. M.

“…Tea harvesting in Sri Lanka is extremely labor intensive and mechanization incorporated in the process is minimal. The main reason for this is the inability of…”
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