ISBN: 81-901033-1-8
Hardbound: 805 pages
...important contributions to the literature and will be useful to both industrial and academic textile technologists worldwide.
...will also serve as a valuable reference work for students, academics and researchers in the field of textiles and apparel.
...fairly comprehensive and the chapters have been written by eminent scientists who are recognized authorities in their own fields.
..aims to give a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art methods including their scientific basis and their applications...
| Chapter Number | Chapter Title | Contributor(s) | Sections |
| Chapter 1 | TRENDS IN TEXTILE FIBRES | Dr. V. K. Kothari Professor Department of Textile Technology Indian Institute of Technology Hauz Khas New Delhi-110 016 India |
Introduction Areas of application and fibre consumption trends Production trends |
| Chapter 2 | STRUCTURE OF TEXTILE FIBRES AND STRUCTURAL-DEPENDENCE OF THEIR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | Dr. V. B. Gupta Professor Department of Textile Technology Indian Institute of Technology Hauz Khas New Delhi-110016 India |
Introduction The structural basis of mechanical properties Fibre structure and morphology Mechanism of deformation in textile fibres Mechanical properties and their measurement Time and temperature: dependence of mechanical properties Modelling of elastic and viscoelastic properties The yield process Mechanical properties at failure Stress-strain behaviour of textile fibres Elastic recovery |
| Chapter 3 | RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN SPINNING MACHINERIES AND COMPONENTS FOR PRODUCTION OF SYNTHETIC FILAMENT YARN | Mr. Debabrata Ghosh Sr. Sales Executive Barmag India (P) Ltd. 306-309 Dalamal Tower Nariman Point Mumbai-400 021 India |
Extruder Continuous polymer filter Modern spinning system Quenching system and quench chamber Take-up for POY machine Electronic control system Ribbon breaking system 10-end parallel spinning Concept of FDY machine Machine for spinning of micro-filament POY Spinning of tyre cord yarn Gear metering pumps |
| Chapter 4 | SIMULATION OF MELT SPINNING PROCESS FOR FIBRE PRODUCTION AND ITS TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS | Dr. Tatsuki Matsuo Consultant for Textiles & Composites 12-15, Hanazono-cho Ohtsu-city, 520-0222 Japan |
Introduction Theoretical model Transfer coefficients and polymer characteristics for the simulation Numerical calculation Technological applications of the simulation Conclusions |
| Chapter 5 | PROCESS CONTROL IN SPINNING | Dr. Surendra K. Agarwal Consultant Engineer P.O. Box 28, Gomti Nagar Lucknow - 226010 India |
Production Process control Current technology trends |
| Chapter 6 | MELT SPINNING OF HOLLOW FIBRES | Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Roland Beyreuther Scientific Chief Institute of Polymer Research Department of Fibre Formation Dresden Germany Dipl.-Ing. Heiner Hofmann Institute of Polymer Research Department of Fibre Formation Dresden Germany Dr.-Ing. Gottfried Schauer Institute of Polymer Research Department of Fibre Formation Dresden Germany |
Introduction Technology Theoretical investigations Polymers for melt spun hollow fibres Fields of application |
| Chapter 7 | MULTICOMPONENT FIBRES AND MICROFIBRES | Dr. Masao Matsui Guest Professor Fukui University 7-6 Kitazono-cho Takatsuki-shi Osaka Pref. 569-0802 Japan |
An outline of bicomponent conjugated fibres Typical applications of conjugated fibres Microfibres and their applications The present situation and the future of bicomponent fibres and microfibres |
| Chapter 8 | CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF MELT SPUN FIBRES | Dr. Pushpa Bajaj Professor Department of Textile Technology Indian Institute of Technology Hauz Khas New Delhi-110016 India Dr. Ashwini K. Agrawal Associate Professor Department of Textile Technology Indian Institute of Technology Hauz Khas New Delhi-110016 India |
Introduction Modification of polyester fibres Modification of nylon 6 Modification of polypropylene fibres |
| Chapter 9 | POLYPROPYLENE FIBRES | Dr. V. B. Gupta Professor Department of Textile Technology Indian Institute of Technology Hauz Khas New Delhi-110016 India |
Introduction Fibre production methods Spinning parameters and their role in fibre formation Spinning speed-throughput rate relationship Structure development during solidification Drawing and heat setting Physical ageing Application areas Fibre properties Dynamic mechanical properties Thermal shrinkage Production of polypropylene fibres with improved mechanical properties Some recent developments |
| Chapter 10 | NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN PRODUCTION OF ACRYLIC FIBRES | Dr. Pushpa Bajaj Professor Department of Textile Technology Indian Institute of Technology Hauz Khas New Delhi-110016 India |
Introduction
Solution spinning Melt spinning Speciality acrylic fibres Functional fibres Technical applications of acrylic fibres |
| Chapter 11 | HIGH STRENGTH HIGH MODULUS FIBRES | Dr. Kazuyuki Yabuki General Manager Polymer Research Department Toyobo research Center 1-1 Katata 2-Chome, Ohtsu city Shiga 520-02 Japan |
Introduction
Semi-flexible polymers Semi-rigid polymers Flexible polymers Rigid polymers Future of super fibres |
| Chapter 12 | HIGH TECHNOLOGY FIBRES FOR TECHNICAL TEXTILES | Dr. S. K. Mukhopadhyay Senior Lecturer School of Textile Industries University of Leeds Leeds LS2 9 JT England |
Introduction
Classification of fibres Fibre production: spinning and drawing Useful fibre properties for technical textiles Specific features of some high technology fibres Final remarks |
| Chapter 13 | DEVELOPMENT AND STRUCTURE-PROPERTY RELATIONS IN NATIVE COTTON FIBRES | Dr. Anil Vishnu Moharir Principal Scientist Nuclear Research Laboratory Indian Agricultural Research Institute New Delhi-110012 India |
Introduction and history Growth of cotton plant and fibre development Cotton plant architechture Cotton ball maturation and fibre development Fineness, maturity, length and strength of cotton fibres Fibrillar spiral structure of cotton fibre Concluding remarks |
| Chapter 14 | NATURALLY COLOURED COTTON | Dr. P. Bhama Iyer Sr. Scientist CIRCOT Adenwala Road, Matunga Mumbai-400 019 India Dr. K. R. Krishna Iyer Director CIRCOT Adenwala Road, Matunga Mumbai-400 019 India |
Introduction
History and current status in different eco-regions Colour of the lint Technological properties Revival of coloured cotton Breeding of naturally coloured cotton Morphology and fine structure Chemical properties Future of coloured cotton |
| Chapter 15 | WOOL - A UNIQUE FIBRE | Mr. N. P. Gupta
Principal Scientist Central Sheep & Wool Research Institute (Tehsil Malpura, Dist. Tonk) Avikanagar Rajasthan-304 501 India Dr. D. B. Shakyawar Senior Scientist Central Sheep & Wool Research Institute (Tehsil Malpura, Dist. Tonk) Avikanagar Rajasthan-304 501 India Mr. P. C. Patni Senior Scientist Central Sheep & Wool Research Institute (Tehsil Malpura, Dist. Tonk) Avikanagar Rajasthan-304 501 India |
Introduction Structure Properties Objective evaluation Scenario of wool in textile world Problems and prospects |