
- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Associate Professor
CV
Contact information
Department of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Energy Systems -Undergraduate -2015
Renewable Energy and Environment -Undergraduate -2015
Small Hydro Project Development -Postgraduate -2015
Project Management -Postgraduate -2015
Research Activities
Energy planning
Energy Economics
Renewable Energy
Energy and Environment
Power System Analysis
Industrial Safety
Project Management
Energy and Environment, Wind Power, Solar Power and Small Hydro Power, Power System Analysis, Project Management, Battery Storage
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelors, University of Moratuwa ,1991 BSc Eng (Hons) - 2nd Upper
Masters, University of Moratuwa ,2002 MEng
MIE(SL) , CEng(1996 To date)
Int PEng(2008 To date)
Career
Honours and Awards
Award for Best paper by a Corporate Member in the Journal Engineer during a Session presented by the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka on 14.10.2016 (Received 2016)
Appreciation of Outstanding Research Performance - Award of Excellence (Received 2017)
Publications*
Amarasingha RPWS, Kumara WGKP, Rajapaksha RAKG, Rupasingha RADK,".Transformer Design Optimization Tool for Oil Immersed Distribution Transformers.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference,Moratuwa,2015,42
Kushal DHK,".Development of a Model for Prediction of Solar Radiation.",Journal of the Institution of Engineers,Vol XLVIII, No 03,2015
Hemantha Kumara HP,".An Optimum Wind Solar Hybrid System for Stand Alone Power System.",Journal of the Institution of Engineers,Vol XLVIII, No 04,2015
1. “The Practical Aspects of Diesel power for Independent Power Producers”, Engineering Jubilee Congress, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, June 2000. (Co-author: Abeysinghe DP)
2. "Determination of One Dimensional Earth Resistivity Profile in Multilayer Soil", Proceeding of 13th Annual Symposium on Research for Industry, Engineering Research Unit, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, October 2007, pp.8-11. (Co-authors: Dharmadasa IT, Lucas JR and Udawatta UKDL)
3. “Neural Networks for Determination of Subsurface Targets in Multilayer Soil Structure”, 13th Annual Symposium on Research for Industry, Engineering Research Unit, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2008, pp 1-3. (Co-authors: Dharmadasa IT, Lucas JR and Udawatta UKDL)
4. “Probabilistic Approach to Fix the Overhead Line Power Transfer Limits, with Effective Wind Cooling; A Case Study”, Annual Transactions -2010, Institutions of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Volume I – Part B, pp. 1-5. (Co-authors: Roshan Kumara DMJ and Fernando DGR)
5. “A Conceptual Design for a Tower type Concentrating Solar Plant near Hambantota”, International Conference on “Climate on the Edge” organized by German Cultural Center and German Alumni Association of Sri Lanka. November 2010, pp 33-45. (Co-authors: Fernando DGR and Wijayawardhana NABR)
6. “Nuclear Power as a Viable Electrical Energy Source for Sri Lanka”, Economic Review published by the Research Department of People’s Bank of Sri Lanka, December 2010, pp. 31-35 (Co-author: Perera KKYW)
7. “Synchronizing and Protection Relay for Distributed Generators”, SAITM Research Symposium on Engineering Advancement,2011, pp. 107-110 (Co-authors: Jayawardena MJAAI, Karunaratne SAPU, Jayawickereme RW, Lakmal WS, Karunaratne MDRK)
8. “Modeling of Distribution Losses in an Urban Environment and Strategies for Distribution Loss Reduction”, Engineer, Journal Published by Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Volume XXXXV, No 03, 2012, pp 21-32 (Co-author: Wanniarachchi HRP)
9. “Directions for Solving Bad Workman practices in Power Distribution Line Connections”, Engineer, Journal Published by Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Volume XXXXV, No 03, 2012, pp 33-44 (Co-authors: Jayasekara AGDP and Lucas JR)
10. “Use of load Shedding Scheme to Increase the Capacity Limit on the Single Largest Generator”, Journal of the Institution of Engineers , Sri Lanka, Vol XXXXVI, No 01 ,January 2013, pp31-36. (Co- authors: Hapuarchchi CKS, Gunawardena MDMC, Haputhanthri DP, Harshana IGC and Lucas JR)
11. “Synchronizing and Protection Relay for Distributed Generators”, Proceedings of the 16th Annual ERU Symposium, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Nov. 2010, pp 141-143 (Co-authors: Karunaratne SAPU, Karunaratne R, Jayawickrama R, Lakmal S, Jayawardana A, Karunadasa JP).
12. “Managing the Impacts of Higher Costs of Renewable Energy”, Proceedings of the KDU International Research Symposium 2013, Kotalawala Defense University, Sri Lanka, 22nd & 23rd August 2013, pp 218-224 (Co- author: Tilak Siyambalapitiya)
13. “Transformer Design Optimization Tool for Oil Immersed Distribution Transformers”, Abstracts of the Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, April 7-8 2015, pp 42 (Co-authors: Amarasingha RPWS, Kumara WGKP, Rajapaksha RAKG, Rupasingha RADK)
14. “Development of a Model for Prediction of Solar Radiation”, Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol XLVIII, No 03, July 2015, pp19-25 (Co-author: Kushal DHK)
15. “An Optimum Wind Solar Hybrid System for Stand Alone Power System”, Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol XLVIII, No 04, October 2015, pp1-15 (Co-author: Hemantha Kumara HP)
16. “A methodology to Develop a Distribution Transformer Model for Transient Studies”, Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol XLIX, No 02, April 2016, pp51-59 (Co-authors: Lucas JR, Hasthanayaka LS)
17. “Use of Information Technology in Implementing System Automation, Energy Conservation and Reliability Improvements in Sri Lankan Power System”. International Symposium on IT for Sustainable Smart Cities organized by the Faculty of Engineering University of Moratuwa, 20th June 2016, pp11(Co-authors: Perera HYR, Rajapakshe RVDHN)
18. “Current Transformer Performance during Transient Conditions and the Development of a Current Transformer Selection Criterion for Protection Applications”, Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol XLIX, No 03, July 2016, pp49-61 (Co-authors: J Karunanayake and RRTWMRAI Madawala)
19. “Determination of Capitalization Values for No Load Loss and Load Loss in Distribution Transformers”, Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol XLIX, No 03, July 2016, pp11-20 (Co-authors: SRK Gamage and HMSLG Bandara)
20. “Co-firing of Biomass with Coal in Pulverized Coal Fired Boilers at Lakvijaya Power Plant: A Case Study”, Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol XLIX, No 03, July 2016, pp33-39 (Co-author: SRH Mudunkotuwa)
21. “Coal Vs LNG based Power Generation and Challenges ahead of the Predicted Climate Issues by end of the 21st Century: Sri Lankan Context”, Proceedings of the KDU International Research Symposium 2016, Kotalawala Defense University, Sri Lanka, 8th September 2016, pp 12.