Department people
Anusha Wijewardane
Research Student
Tel +44 (0)1509 227 240
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Research Group: Dynamics and Control
Supervisors: Prof. R. K. Stobart
Current Research:
- Analyzing the methods of Thermal Energy Recovery and Energy Management of Road Vehicles
- Solid Oxide Fuel Cell and Fuel Reforming
Research Interests:
- Fuel Cell technology
- Power Generation and Sustainable Energy Techniques
- Thermal Energy Recovery
- Modular Cooling Device for vehicles, based on Chemical Heat Pump Technique
- Air Conditioning and Desiccant Dehumidification Systems
Previous Research:
- Refrigeration Systems (Thermo-Electric, Vapour-Absorption & Vapour Compression)
- Thermal comfort analysis on stationary vehicles under tropical climate
- Design and modelling of fuel quality sensor based on SOFCs
Teaching Experience:
- Part A - Thermodynamics and Engineering Mechanics, Aero and Auto Eng, Loughborough University, UK
- Level 1 - Thermodynamics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
- Level 4 - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
- Level 4 – Heat and Mass Transfer, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Publications:
- Stobart, R. and Wijewardane, M. Exhaust System Heat Exchanger Design for Thermal Energy Recovery in Passenger Vehicle Applications. VTMS 10, 2011
- Stobart, R., Wijewardane, M. and Allen, C. The Potential for Thermo-Electric Devices in Passenger Vehicle Applications. SAE Technical Paper, 2010-01-0833, 2010