industrial in-plant training final presentation C.M Fayas

1. C. M. FAYAS
AG/2012/2013/171
Agricultural Engineering
Department of Agricultural engineering
& Soil Science
Faculty of Agriculture
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
AT
INSTITUTE OF POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY
Research and Development Center
DECEMBER 2017

2. 2
Content…
Introduction
Organizational structure
Duties performed or assisted
Training outcome
Discussion

3. INTRODUCTION

4. • Established on 19th June 2000
• Operating under the Ministry of Agriculture
• Engaged in improving the postharvest of cereals, pulses, oil
seeds, other food grains, fruits and vegetables, through
research, trainings, extension and other development activities
Introduction…

5. VISION
To be the centre of excellence in research
and development in the field of post
harvest technology.

6. MISSION
To enhance competitiveness of the
agribusiness sector through development,
dissemination and commercialization of
improved and appropriate post-harvest
technology.

7. OBJECTIVES
Minimization of postharvest losses in agricultural crops
Introduce improved postharvest techniques
Improve farm level storage and preservation facilities
Minimize the nutritional losses occurring in agricultural
crops

8. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE
IPHT

9. MAIN ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE
INSTITUTE
 Research
 Development Project
 Training & Extension
 Consultancy and Advisory services

10. SOME DEVELOPMENT PROJECT CONDUCTED BY
INSTITUTE
Introduction of safe packages for fruits and vegetables
Establishment of rice processing village
Improvement of rice milling industry
Initiation of agro-processing industries at rural level

11. DUTIES PERFORMED OR ASSISTED DURING THE
TRAINING PERIOD
Successfully complete 20 days training period under the
supervision of mechanical engineers, senior research officers
and extension officers
1. Mrs. C.A.K. Dissanayake
Senior Extension Officer, Head, Extension Division
2. Dr. (Mrs.) R.M.N.A. Wijewardane
Senior Research Officer
3. Eng.(Mrs.) Dumindra Padminie Senanayaka
Principal Mechanical Engineer
4. Mrs. R.M.R.N.K. Ratnayake
Research Officer

12. 1.Prima Ceylon Ltd, Udaya Mawatha Anuradhapura
PARTICIPATE FIELD VISIT

13. 2. Visited to a rice mill in Anuradhapura district.

14. 3. Visited to a coconut oil extraction unit and observed related
machineries.

15. WORKSHOP
 Participated in 2 days workshop on rice flour production
with rice mill owners
Under the supervision of
Eng.(Mrs.) Dumindra Padminie Senanayaka
Principal Mechanical Engineer

16. LABORATORY ANALYSIS
 Participated in a on-going project of cake sample analysis
along with technical college student
 Contributed to on-going research projects and gained
experience by analyzing Tomato and Papaya sample in the
laboratory of IPHT

17. pH
Acidity
Colour
Firmness
Carotine
Brix value and
Sensory test
Sample analysis for

18. Tomato sample analyses Use of Chroma meter

19. Carotene analyses Heavy metal analyses

20. TRAINING OUTCOMES
 Gained experience on handling of different laboratory equipment
 Improved communication and team work abilities
 Gained knowledge on Post harvest machineries and related
process
 Understood the importance of professional qualifications for
competitive job market
 Developed self confidence
 Developed leadership skills
Developed interpersonal skills
 Developed problem solving skills
 Develop working under available facilities

21. WEAKNESSES AND
PROBLEMS OF THE
INSTITUTE
 Annual flooding

22. 2014.12.20

24. Lower level of repair and maintenance
Lack of basic living and social facilities of the
institute
 Inadequate collaboration with similar institutes
Poor resource utilization
Weaknesses and problems…

25. SUGGESTIONS
Take maximum benefits from available resources
 Repair non functioning instruments and machines
Build up good relationship with similar institute
Improve the basic living and social facilities to a desired level