%0 Journal Article %T Optimization of Key Operating Parameters on Header Losses from Combine Harvesters in Sri Lankan Paddy Fields %A R.Bawatharani %A M.H.M.A.Bandara %J International Journal of Engineering Research %V 3 %N 4 %D 2014 %I IJER %X This study was performed to determine the header losses at different operational conditions of combine harvesters using regression analysis. The regression equation showed the coefficient of determination of 67.9%. However, the reel index had a greater share in causing the header losses than the other contributory factors. %K combine harvester %K reel index %K header losses %U http://www.ijer.in/ijer/publication/v3s4/IJER_2014_424.pdf