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A Systematic Framework for Studying Two Sugarcane Harvesting Systems Based on National Policy Implementation in Sri Lanka

Refereed Journal articles
Thilanka Ariyawansha, Dimuthu Abeyrathna, Dinesh Kodithuwakku, Janaka Wijayawardhana, Natasha Sewwandi, Asiri Weerasinghe, Devananda Pottawela, Hitoshi Komoto, Tofael Ahamed and Ryozo Noguchi
Sugar Tech 25, 846–861
Publication year: 2023

Rice Husk Handling and Combustion in Rural Areas: Assessment of Household Proximity to Exposure Risk in Nigeria

Refereed Journal articles
Emmanuel O. Abaha, Jackson Inalegwu, Thilanka Ariyawansha, Tofael Ahamed, Ryozo Noguchi
Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (AMA), vol.53(3), pp. 15-23
Publication year: 2022

Exploration The Availability, Utilization, And Prospective Value Addition of Rice Husk in Sri Lanka

Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
P.D Kahandage, S.D.S. Piyathissa, Thilanka Ariyawansha, R.A.A.S. Ratnayake, Tofael Ahamed, Ryozo Noguchi
Proceedings of 9th Asian Conference on Biomass Science, Biomass Division, The Japan Institute of Energy, pp.62-71
Publication year: 2022

Integrated Bagasse Utilization System Based on Hydrothermal Liquefaction in Sugarcane Mills: Theoretical Approach Compared with Present Practices

Refereed Journal articles
Thilanka Ariyawansha, Dimuthu Abeyrathna, Tofael Ahamed and Ryozo Noguchi
Biomass Conv. Bioref., vol.12, pp. 27-37
Publication year: 2022

Optimizing Rice Husk Combustion Conditions to Obtain Maximum Combustion Efficiency Without Crystallization of Silica

Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
S.D.S. Piyathissa, P.D. Kahandage, Thilanka Ariyawansha, Namgay, Tofael Ahamed, Ryozo Noguchi
Proceedings of 9th Asian Conference on Biomass Science, Biomass Division, The Japan Institute of Energy, pp.01-04
Publication year: 2022

Nut Cracking Machine for Terminalia catappa (Tropical Almond/ Kottamba)

Refereed Journal articles
Kahandage PD, Pathirana MABL, Balasuriya A, Weerasooriya GVTV, Piyathissa SDS, Charithangi MP, Kosgollegedara EJ, Thilanka Ariyawansha
Rajarata University Journal, vol.6(2), pp. 30-35
Publication year: 2023

Design, Development, And Testing of a Direct Driven Two-Wheel Tractor Operated Two Raw Metering Mechanism for Sugarcane Fertilizer Applications

Refereed Journal articles
K.H.D. Abeyrathna, Thilanka Ariyawansha, P.L.A.G Alwis, and N.K. Hettiarachchi
Rajarata University Journal, vol.6(1), pp. 52-55
Publication year: 2021

A System Dynamic Approach for Sustainable Utilization of Silica in Paddy Cultivation

Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
SDS Piyathissa, PD Kahandage, Thilanka Ariyawansha, Tofael Ahamed, Ryozo Noguchi
Conference proceedings of Japan Society of Agricultural Informatics, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, pp.75-76
Publication year: 2021

Application of IoT for Efficient Use of Solar Power for Water Distillation to Extract Fresh Water from Polluted Water

Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
PD Kahandage, MKNK Ranasinghe, GVTV Weerasooriya, E J Kosgollegedara, Thilanka Ariyawansha , SDS Piyathissa, Tofael Ahamed, Ryozo Noguchi
Conference proceedings of Japan Society of Agricultural Informatics, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, pp.73-74
Publication year: 2023

Risk Analysis of Energy Production Based on the Varying Sugarcane Yield in Sri Lanka Sugar Industry

Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Thilanka Ariyawansha, Dimuthu Aberathna, Natasha Sewwandi, Tofael Ahamed, Ryozo Noguchi
Proceedings of 9th Joint Conference on Renewable Energy and Nanotechnology (JCREN 2020), University of Khon Kaen, Thailand, pp.76
Publication year: 2020

Labor and Mechanization Outlook of Sugarcane Harvesting in Sri Lanka

Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Thilanka Ariyawansha, Tofael Ahamed, Ryozo Noguchi
Conference proceedings of Japan Society of Agricultural Informatics, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, pp.142-143
Publication year: 2023

Novel Approach to Minimize Energy Requirements and Maximize Biomass Utilization of the Sugarcane Harvesting System in Sri Lanka

Refereed Journal articles
Thilanka Ariyawansha, Dimuthu Abeyrathna, Buddhika Kulasekara, Devananda Pottawela, Dinesh Kodithuwakku, Sandya Ariyawansha, Natasha Sewwandi, WBMAC Bandara, Tofael Ahamed and Ryozo Noguchi
Energies vol. 13(6), 1497
Publication year: 2020

Theoretical Approach to Comparison of Two Different Bagasse Utilization Systems in Cane Industry

Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Thilanka Ariyawansha , K.H.D. Abayarathna, Tofael Ahamed and Ryzo Noguchi
Proceedings of 7th Asian Conference on Biomass Science (ACBS2019), Koriyama, Japan, pp.60-64
Publication year: 2019

Dynamic Simulation of Sugar Production Based on Sri Lankan Sugar Sector Development Policy

Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Thilanka Ariyawansha, Ryozo Noguchi, K.H.D. Aberathna, A.P. Keerthipala, Tofael Ahamed
The 37th International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Albuquerque, New Mexico USA
Publication year: 2019

Energy Dynamics of Two Different Heater Arrangements of the Continuous Type HTL Reactor

Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Thilanka Ariyawansha, Tofael Ahamed, Ryozo Noguchi
Conference proceedings of Japan Society of Agricultural Informatics, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, pp.176-177
Publication year: 2019

Comparison of Two Different Heater Arrangements for Hydrothermal Liquefaction Reactor

Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Thilanka Ariyawansha, Tofael Ahamed and Ryzo Noguchi
Students Research Exchange Workshop organized by Chemical Engineering Research Laboratories, University of Tsukuba, Japan
Publication year: 2019

Data-driven Business Evaluation Framework for Microalgae to Produce Biofuel

Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Supriyanto, Ryozo Noguchi, Tofael Ahamed, Agusta Samodra Putra, Devitra Saka Rani, Thilanka Ariyawansha, Dhani S. Wibawa, M.A. Nasution, Makoto M. Watanabe
Proceedings of 14th Biomass Science Conference, The Japan Institute of Energy, Hiroshima, Japan, pp.17-18
Publication year: 2019

Optimizing The Reversible Disc Moulder for Sugarcane Farming in Sri Lanka by Parametric 3D-Modelling

Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Thilanka Ariyawansha, W.M.A.K. Wijekoon, K.H.D. Abayarathna, Tofael Ahamed and Ryzo Noguchi
Publication year: 2018

Utilization of Biodiesel for Mechanization of Small-Scale Paddy Farming Sector in Sri Lanka

Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
C.P. Rupasisnghe and Thilanka Ariyawansha
Proceedings of 5th International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices for Sustainable Development (ACEPS-201), Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, pp.281-286
Publication year: 2017

Energy Requirements for Base Cutting of Selected Sugarcane Varieties in Sri Lanka

Refereed Journal articles
Thilanka Ariyawansha and K.H.D. Abeyrathna,
Journal of Sugarcane Sri Lanka, vol.1, pp. 49-53
Publication year: 2014

Analysis of Ridge and Furrow Conversion Efficiency of the Two-Wheel Tractor-Mounted Furrow-Opener in Sri Lanka Sugarcane Fields

Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Thilanka Ariyawansha, and K.H.D. Abeyrathna
Proceedings of International Conclave on Sugar Crops: Sweeteners and Green Energy from Sugar Crops: Emerging Technologies, Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow, India
Publication year: 2014

Performance Evaluation of Biodiesel Produced from Different Plant Oil Sources for Agricultural Power Tiller

Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Thilanka Ariyawansha , C.P. Rupasinghe, L.W.S. Pemasiri, and S. Weerakkody
Proceeding of National Energy Exhibition, Sri Lanka sustainable energy authority, Ministry of Power and Energy, Sri Lanka, pp.108-118
Publication year: 2013

Comparative Assessment of the Suitability of Biodiesel with Mineral Diesel for Power Tiller Operation

Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Thilanka Ariyawansha, C.P. Rupasinghe, and S.M.D. Sudarshana
Proceeding of National Energy Exhibition, Sri Lanka sustainable energy authority, Ministry of Power and Energy, pp.99-103
Publication year: 2011

Potential of Biodiesel Production from Scraped Coconut Refuse for Agricultural Tractors

Conference paper presentations / workshop attended
Thilanka Ariyawansha, L.W.S.P. Amasirii, S. Weerakkody and C.P. Rupasinghe
Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2008, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lank, pp.42
Publication year: 2008