CMETSL Members Projects
FABRICATION OF VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
2022-09-28
Being a technical Regiment in the Army, the Corps of EME has involved in vast array of fabrications catering the requirements of the Sri Lanka Army. To reach these heights, the Corps of EME has carried out many research work at various levels. UNI-AVALON. The Mine Resistance Ambush Protected Vehicle (MRAPV) is the latest version of Unicorn & Unibuffel for urban operations in present day scenarios. The technical improvement of this vehicle is in progress. This MRAPV is developed to overcome the difficulties experienced by Unibuffels in the desert terrain while performing duties in UN missio
CDRD HANDED OVER 15 INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS TO END-USERS
2022-09-25
Making another significant stride in the sphere of military innovations, the Centre for Defence Research and Development of the State Ministry of National Security and Disaster Management handed over 15 x innovations to the Ministry of Defence, Tri-Services and few other government organisations. The consigning ceremony was held on 8th November 2021 and the Secretary of Defence and Secretary of National Security and Disaster Management General G D H Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil graced the event as the Chief Guest. CDS and Commander of the Sri Lanka Army General LHSC Sil
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS
2022-09-23
Necessities and demands in the Army are dynamic in nature. Presently, the country is combatting the pandemic as well as financial crisis due to global economic conditions. Catering for the ever-increasing demands, the Corps of EME has carried out modifications on vehicles to suite the desired purposes. SPECIAL VEHICLE FOR MILITARY VETERANS OF SRI LANKA A vintage Toyota bus acquired from the River Valley Development Board was modified by 403 SLEME Base Workshop - Katubedda to facilitate Military Veterans of Sri Lanka to demonstrate their respect at the Independence Day celebrations. SPE
UPGRADATION OF NAVAL STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM (NSC)/ SDAMS (SHIPBOARD DATA ACQUISITION AND MONITORING SYSTEM) FOR FAST ATTACK CRAFT.
2022-09-22
The indigenously designed Naval Steering Control (NSC)/ Shipboard Data Acquisition And Monitoring System (SDAMS) project by Electrical New Design Center (ENDC) have been commenced to replace obsolete ACS Steering Control System into PLC based NSC and Blue vision monitoring system into SDAMS (Shipboard Data Acquisition and Monitoring System) on Fast Attack Craft due to non-responsiveness of OEM and limited funds availability of SLN for OEM up gradation. Programmable Logic Controller has been used for the project and it was successfully installed onboard a FAC in year 2022. This proje
NATION BUILDING PROJECTS
2022-09-21
Apart from the classic role, the Corps of EME actively participates in nation building projects to uplift the living standards of Sri Lankan citizens. These initiatives fulfilled the immediate requirements of the public with less expenditure, thus saving much needed funds diverting for other essential areas. WALASMULLA FAIR Walasmulla fair was constructed and handed over to the Urban Development Authority in the month of November 2021. The project was carried out by 402 SLEME Base Workshop - Udawalawa with the assistance of the 14th Regiment Corps of Engineer Services. MANNING MARKET
REMOTELY OPERATED DIGITAL SCORE BOARD
2022-09-19
Multifunctional low-cost digital scoreboard for sport complex at Naval Maritime Academy was designed by ENDC. User can log into control page of the scoreboard through mobile application & control it wirelessly. Multifunctional digital scoreboard is an electronic display system that facilitates the display of score, time, names, and many other data in digital format during outdoor and indoor events. Previously all the information during an event or a sport is displayed in manually operated displays, and also some of the important information were not displayed due to non-availability of multifu
UPGRADATION OF NAVAL PROPULSION AND STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM (NPSC) FAST ATTACK CRAFT.
2022-09-16
The indigenously designed Naval Propulsion and Steering Control (NPSC) project by Electrical New Design Center (ENDC) have been commenced to replace obsolete LIPS control of Fast Attack Craft with PLC based control system due to non-responsiveness of OEM and limited funds availability of SLN for OEM up gradation. Programmable Logic Controller has been used for the project and it was successfully completed in year 2019. The project saved Rs. 90 Million per craft for the Sri Lanka Navy . Subsequently NPSC was introduced to the all relevant FAC of that particular series. Presently all system
FLOOD MONITORING SYSTEM
2022-09-15
The flood warning system incorporates with telemetered rainfall and water level data measurements at various locations in the catchment area. The effectiveness of this management system is mainly depended on the real-time data collection and transmitting to the required centers. Electrical New Design Centre (E) has developed a system with low-power/long-range automatic data gathering and reliable transmission to center location for effective flood management. The system consists of remote data collecting and transmitting stations, main monitoring station and it can intergrade multiple remo
Involvement of Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers in Renovation of Ayagama - Kalawana Road in Sabaragamuwa Province
2022-09-14
The programme of the 'Nation Building Development Projects' of Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers includes a massive weight of the country's development. Therefore, it spread widely, especially in outstations for the Country's well-being as 'Protectors of the Nation' under the following sectors by empowering the Presidents vision 'Splendour of Vitas and prosperity'. Army Engineers continuously coordinate with the Government machinery and are a very effective human resources unit. They are presently developing 100,000 km of alternate and rural roads network in the country. This is marking a significa
WATER MANAGEMENT MONITORING SYSTEM
2022-09-11
Water level monitoring system was installed at water tanks and towers related to Dockyard water management system which consist of 06 No’s data transmitting points. It is a real time monitoring system of water level at a central location at SLN Dockyard through GSM technology. Water level has been measured with sensor and processed data will be displayed in a graphical user Interfaced designed with programming language. It was useful to control water level/ overflow and save man power/ involvement. Project Cost was LKR 80,000.00.
HEADING SENSOR REPEATER
2022-09-10
In order to phase out gyro units from FAC due to Rupees cost involved for maintenance heading sensor based repeater has been designed for FACs using java based programming language. The cost for the project was Rs.190,000.00 ware as normal maintenance package for gyro based system is approximately Rs.8 Millan. This project was carried out with the initial cost of LKR 190,000.00. The project has saved 8 million per craft.
UPGRADATION OF NAVAL STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM (NSC) FOR FAST ATTACK CRAFT.
2022-09-08
Indigenously designed Naval Steering Control (NSC) project by Electrical New Design Center (ENDC) have been commenced to replace obsolete ASD control system onboard Fast Attack Craft with PLC based control system due to non-responsiveness of OEM and limited funds availability of SLN for OEM up gradation. Programmable Logic Controller has been used for the project and it was successfully installed in year 2019. This project saved Rs. 10 Million per craft and entire project saved 105 million per craft. Subsequently all the Craft of relevant FAC series were upgraded with PLC based NSC system
BILGE ALARM PANEL FOR SRILANKA NAVAL SHIPS
2022-09-02
Addressable bilge alarm panel has been designed for SLNS Sagara at the unit cost of LKR 150,000.00. Addressable bilge alarm panel has been designed for A 543 which is capable of indicating exact location of the bilge sensor and the alarm is given with voice command to the ship crew. Project cost was of LKR 50,000.00. These two projects have saved millions for Sri Lanka Navy.
VEHICLE REPAIR PROJECTS
2022-06-10
Repair and maintenance of the vehicle fleet of the Army is one of the prime responsibilities of the Corps of EME. Due to the age of the vehicle fleet, frequency of repairs were increased. Further, COVID-19 pandemic, global economic condition and the scarcity of spare parts in the local market worsened the repair process. With all the constraints, the Corps of EME continues its repairs to maintain the Army vehicle fleet. In parallel to the 72nd Army Day, SLEME Regiments and Base Workshops completed repairs on vehicles as a project and handed over to the users. LAND ROVER REPAIR PRO
COVID 19 INNOVATIONS AND CONTRIBUSION TO CONTROL PANDEMIC SITUATION.
2021-11-11
ALTERNATIVE RESPIRATORY MACHINE FOR VENTILATION
With the utmost guidance and support of the Head of National Centre for Prevention of COVID -19 Outbreak, Chief of Defence staff and Commander of the Army, Corps of EME has extended technical assistance for carrying out researches to innovate and manufacture several medical equipment to control pandemic situation in the country. Most of the timely required innovations helped immensely to fight against the pandemic situation. Innovations done by the Corps of EME were recognized and approved by medical standardi
Implementation of Condition Based Maintenance Strategy to SLN.
2020-02-04
The global marine and offshore engineers have increasingly applied various proactive maintenance techniques to prevent failures before they occur, detect the onset of failures, or discover failures before they impact system performance. There have been numerous advances in condition monitoring technology, where SLN is equipped with vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis , oil wear down analysis using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission spectrometer (ICP-OES), Ultrasound Inspections, Non Destructive Testing, Laser alignments, etc. facilities. The Engineering Directorate of SL
Naval Boat Building Yard
2020-02-02
The Naval Boat Building Yard (NBBY), located in the Welisara Naval Complex, has built an enviable reputation for its capacity to provide improved GRP/ FRP vessels on schedule and to construct vessels to fit a wide range of customer requirements. NBBY's products were battle tested in the war against the LTTE and made a vital contribution in the closing stages. Extensive usage of NBBY-built Arrow Boats and Wave Rider Inshore Patrol Craft with lower profile, better speed, improved agility, increased fire power, and ultra-shallow water operating capability has proven critical in winning fights
SLAF Provides Engineering Assistance in Expanding Accommodation Facilities at IDH
2020-02-01
With the present COVID-19 Pandemic Situation in the country, there is an increasing need for accommodation facilities for staff working at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases better known as IDH. On the directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, the Directorate of Civil Engineering has commenced construction on a Nurses Quarters Building. The building is planned to be a pre-fabricated structure consist with 16 rooms with attached bath rooms. The foundation, tilled flooring and the finishing of this building will be completed by the SLAF while the
Sri Lanka Air Force Modifies Helicopters to Spray Disinfectant by Air If Required
2020-01-30
On the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, the Research and Development Wing at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake and the Aeronautical Engineering Support Wing at Ratmalana has made apparatuses which can be mounted to a Bell 212, Bell 412 or MI-17 Helicopter. This equipment will enable the spraying of disinfectant liquids in large quantities from air to highly contaminated areas if required. The Commander visited Katunayake and inspected the apparatus and its capabilities.