III TERM COURSES

5201: TECHNOLOGY OF TEXTILE MATERIALS

III TERM (Core)
5 Hours/week Total Hours: 60

MAJOR DIVISIONS:
UNIT I VEGETABLE FIBRES AND FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS
UNIT II ANIMAL FIBRES
UNIT III REGENERATED FIBRES
UNIT IV SYNTHETIC FIBRES:
UNIT V SPECIAL SYNTHETIC FIBRES & YARN NUMBERING

UNIT I-VEGETABLE FIBRES AND FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS (12hours)

Definition of textile fibres – classification of Textile fibres with regard to origin and chemical nature. Desirable
properties of an Ideal Textile fibres – Staple fibre, filament.

Cotton: Introduction to seed fibres, cultivation and harvesting – Varieties of Indian cotton with special reference to
hybrid cotton’s – Physical and Chemical properties and end uses of cotton. Cotton suitable for Coarse, Medium and
Fine counts and their chief characteristics.

Bast Fibres: Different varieties of bast fibres – Extraction of Jute and Flax fibres from plant. Physical and Chemical
properties and end uses of Jute and Flax.

Pine apple fibres - Brief production process - its uses.

Fundamental concepts: Spinning of man made fibres-wet spinning –dry spinning-melt spinning.

UNIT - II - ANIMAL FIBRES (12hours)

Introduction to Animal fibres

Wool: Different types and grades of Wool. Production of clean wool from raw wool – characteristic of woollen and
worsted yarn. Physical and Chemical properties and end uses of wool. Virgin and remanufactured wool. Felting of
wool.
Silk: Different types of silk, Wild, Cultivated, Sericulture – Life cycle of silk worm. Method of extraction of silk from
Cocoon and the process for the preparation of filature – silk and charha silk – reeling – throwing – doubling.
Difference between raw silk, degummed and weighted silks. Degumming and weighing processes. Outline of process
for production of Spun silk – Physical and Chemical properties and end uses of silk.

Mineral Fibres:Brief study of glass fiber and Asbestoes fibres – Physical and Chemical properties and end
uses.

UNIT - III - REGENERATED FIBRES (12hours)

Definition and terminology related to fibre, molecule – monomer – repeat unit – Polymer – Polymerization – Degree of
Polymerization – Types of Polymerization – Addition and condensation Polymerization – Semi Synthetic Fibres –
Regenerated Cellulosic fibres.
Viscose rayon
Names of manufacturers of various rayons – Viscose rayon – Polymer – degree of polymerization – Chemical reactions
in the manufacturing of Polymer – process sequence in the manufacture of Viscose. Continuous filament and staple
fibres – Properties and uses of Viscose Rayon.,Polynosic rayon.

Brief study of the manufacture of Polynosic Rayon and HT rayon . Outline of the manufacturing process, properties
and uses.
Acetate rayon
Manufactures of Acetate rayon – Properties and uses. Regenerated protein fibre – Brief study of manufacture –
Properties and uses.

UNIT IV - SYNTHETIC FIBRE (12hours)

Synthetic fibres – Manufacturers of Nylon and Polyester fibres in India.

Synthetic Polyamide fibres

Nylon 6 – Chemical reaction in the manufacture of Nylon 6 – Brief study on the properties and uses of HT Nylon 6
yarn.
Nylon 66 - Manufacturing of Nylon 66 polymer – Properties and uses of Nylon 66.Aramid fibres – Brief study of
Nomex, Kevlar fibres.
Polyester
Polyester – outline of the manufacture of polymer and the production of filament and staple fibres. Properties and uses
of polyester.

UNIT V - SPECIAL SYNTHETIC FIBRES & YARN NUMBERING (12hours)

Polyacrylonitrille fibre
Outline of the manufacturing of acrylic fibres – Properties and uses.
Polypropylene fibres and Polyethylene fibres
Brief study on properties and uses of polypropylene fibres and polyethylene fibres.
Polyurethane fibre
Brief study on Polyurethane fibre – Properties and uses of Lycra fibre

Carbon fibresIntroduction to carbon fibres, special application of carbon fibres – Properties and end uses
carbon fibre.

Aramide fibres
Brief study on Nomex and Kevlar fibres.
Yarn Numbering Systems
Direct and Indirect systems - British, Tex, Denier systems.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. V.A.Shenai, “Textile Fibre”, Sevak Publications, Edn 3, 1981.

2. P.W.Moncrieff, “Manmade Fibres”, Newnes, Butterworths, London, Edn 6, 1975.
3. E.P.C.Gohle & L.D.Vilensty, “Textile Science”, CBS Publishers, Reprint 1987.
4. “A Text Book of Fibre Science and Technology”, New Age International (P) Limited, 1st Edn, 2000.
 5202: TECHNOLOGY OF YARN MANUFACTURE-I
III TERM (Core)
6 Hrs/week Total Hours: 72

MAJOR DIVISIONS

UNIT I MIXING, BLENDING AND OPENING MACHINES

UNIT II MODERN DEVELOPMENTS IN BLOW ROOM
UNIT III CARDING
UNIT IV MODERN DEVELOPMENTS IN CARDING
UNIT V DRAW FRAME

UNIT I - MIXING, BLENDING AND OPENING (15hours)

Brief study :Ginning - objects, types of gins and their suitability - working of knife roller gin and saw gin. Defects in
ginning process and methods of its elimination.

Blending: Objects and their effects on yarn quality-fibre properties to be considered for blending- Comparison between
mixing and blending

Detailed study: Mixing and blending equipments;- multimixer, Aeromix, unimix and unifloc. Fibre contamination and
its extraction - Introduction - objectives of blow room process -principles of opening and cleaning. Description and -
working of openers and beaters -hopper feeder - RN opener - Kirschner beater, step cleaner, aerodynamic cleaner,
axiflow, mono cylinder and ERM cleaner.
Study of pneumatic conveyers, condensers, distributors, filters, cellar less blow room, metal detectors, gravity
traps, and electronic feed control devices.

UNIT II - MODERN DEVELOPMENTS IN BLOW ROOM (15hours)

Study of scutcher - piano feed regulating motion. Lap forming device - study of automatic scutcher-. auto lap doffing -
salient features of modern Blow room process .

Blow room sequence employing latest openers and beaters suitable for fine, medium and coarse cottons (flow
chart only) - cleanomat in modern blow rooms.
Defects in Blow room laps and remedial measures.
Calculation relating to speed,. production and efficiency of machines.
Brief study of chute feed system and advantages and disadvantages.

UNIT III - CARDING (15hours)

Objects and principles of carding-carding and stripping actions-Passage of material through SHP & HP card- study of
different parts of the carding machine and their functions. Heel and toe arrangements of tops - stationary flats and its
merits. Metallic wire and their specifications for cylinder and doffer .Speeds and settings in carding for different
grades of cotton and Man made fibre -objectives of stripping and grinding. Defects in card sliver -causes and
remedies.
UNIT IV - MODERN DEVELOPMENT IN CARDING (15hours)
Hooked fibre in carding - its effects on yarn quality and waste-. salient features of modern high production cards.
Developments in different regions of card- in feed, licker-in, flats, cylinder region, condensing zone. Web doffing
devices- cross roll Verga, India roll and apron doffing device.
Brief study of Auto leveller -open and closed loop.
Dust extraction system in card-Automatic Waste Extraction System.
Calculations related to speed, draft , production and efficiency in cards.

UNIT V - DRAW FRAME (12hours)

Objects of drawing - Principles of doubling and drafting at draw frame. Study of fibre arrangements in the carded and
drawing slivers.
Working of draw frames and functions of different sections of draw frame. Draft and its distribution . Roller weighting
system -spring weighting system, Pneumatic weighting system. Roller settings.
Drafting systems - Platt’s pressure bar drafting, Rieter’s polor drafting and RSB drafting systems.

Stop motions - Electrical stop motion. Brief study of Auto leveller. Salient features of modern draw frame.
Calculations related to speed., draft, hank, production and efficiency in draw frame.

Defects and trouble shootings. Method of Blending at draw frame stage

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. KLA.Hunter, “Opening and Cleaning”.

2. W.S.Taggart, “Cotton Spinning”, Universal Publishing Corporation, 2nd Print 1985.
3. G.R.Merril, “Cotton Openning and Picking”, Universal Publishing Corporation, RePrint 1999.
4. KI.G.Byerley & Co, Textile Institute, “Manual of Cotton Spinning Vol II Carding”, Butter Worth Publishers, 1st
Edition 1965.
5. A.V.Mani, “Spun yarn Technology Vol I”, Saravana Publications, 2nd Edition 1991.
6. A.V.Mani, “Spun yarn Technology Vol II”, Saravana Publications, 2nd Edition 1988.
7. Kl.Klain, “A Practical Guide to Spinning and Carding”, Textile Institute, U.K, 1st Edition 1987.
8. Kl.Klain, “A Practical Guide to Combing and Drawing”, Textile Institute, U.K, 1st Edition 1987.
7. Kl.Klain, “Technology of Short Stable Spinning”, Textile Institute, U.K, 1st Edition 1987.

5203: TECHNOLOGY OF FABRIC MANUFACTURE –I

III Term (Core)
6 Hrs/week Total Hours:72

MAJOR DIVISIONS

UNIT I WARP WINDING AND WEFT WINDING

UNIT II WARPING AND SIZING
UNIT III LOOM-PRIMARY MOTIONS
UNIT IV LOOM-SECONDARY AND AUXILIARY MOTIONS
UNIT V DRAWING-IN, DENTING AND CALCULATIONS

UNIT I: WARP WINDING AND WEFT WINDING (14 Hours)

Warp winding: Brief study of sequence of process in weaving preparatory – objects of warp winding – Definition of
Angle of wind and no. of wind – Tensioning devices – types – yarn clearers – mechanical and electronic clearers.
Waxing - its importance. Different types of Knots and its effects – Splicing – objects and types – Faults in wound
packages – causes and remedies – Detailed study of high speed and fully automatic winding machines like Autoconer
etc., Brief study of Precision winding machine and its application.

Weft winding: Objectives of rewinding the weft yarn – Direct weft and rewound weft – study of High speed and fully
automatic pirn winders – Bunch building – Pirn diameter control – chase - Defects in Pirn winding – causes and
remedies.

UNIT II: WARPING AND SIZING (14 Hours)

Warping: Objects of warping – study of any one make of High speed Beam warping machine – Types of Creels –
Sectional features of Modern warping machine – its principles short comings and remedies – concept of computerized
sectional warping.

Sizing: Objects of sizing – sizing materials used for different types of yarn
and their functions – size paste preparation equipment. Size pick–up, necessity of marking and measuring motion (No
working of it) driving arrangement – moisture control – stretch control – Temperature control – level control – yarn
migration and its effect – Environmental and safety aspects in sizing. – Detailed study of Multi-cylinder sizing machine
– single end sizing – Faults in sizing, their causes and remedies.
UNIT III: LOOM – PRIMARY MOTIONS (15 Hours)

Introduction to weaving – construction of a plain power loom – Right hand and Left hand looms and shuttles
.

Shedding: Shedding objects – Positive and negative shedding – Brief study of over and under motions – Types of sheds
– Tappet shedding mechanism – scope – working – Timings and settings – Advantages and defects – Early shedding –
Late shedding and its effect on cloth.

Picking: Picking – principles – types – Cone over pick mechanism – working – Timing and settings. Causes and
remedies for shuttle flying out and trapping in shed . Shuttle checking devices – Defects of Negative picking –
remedies – underpick mechanism – side lever picking mechanism – sterns parallel motion – working – Timing and
setting – comparison of overpick and underpick mechanism.

Beat-up: Beat-up mechanism – construction – Eccentricity of Sley”s motion – Factors affecting the eccentricity –
Timing of Primary motions in Tappet loom.

UNIT IV: LOOM – SECONDARY AND AUXILIARY MOTION (15 Hours)

Take-up motion: Take – up motions – function – types – positive take – up motion – Intermittent take – up motion –
Cloth wind up systems – 7 wheel take up motion – working – timings and setting – Dividend calculation – Anti crack
motion - Positive continuous take – up motion.

Let-of motion: Let – off motions – objects – types – chain lever and weight negative let – off motion - Advantages and
defects – control of warp tension – oscillating back rest and its function – settings.
Weft stop motion:Weft fork motion – objects – types – side weft work motions – workings – timings and setting.
Study of center weft fork motion – Comparison of side weft fork and center weft fork motions.

Warp protector motion: Warp protecting mechanism – objects – types – loose reed motion – working, timing and
setting – Fast reed motion – working Timing and setting. Comparison of Fast reed and Loose reed Motions.
Functions of Brake motion, Fly wheel, Lease rods, Healds, Reeds – Temples – Types and their uses. Fabric defects,
causes and remedies.

UNIT V: DRAWING -IN, DENTING AND CALCULATIONS (14 Hours)

Manual operation of Drawing – in, Automatic drawing – in and reaching – in, leasing, Knotting and Pinning machine.
Denting.
Calculation pertaining to speed, efficiency and production of warp winding, weft winding, warping sizing and looms.
Healds and Reed calculation. Principles of design, draft and peg plan use of point paper.
Characteristics and uses of plain, Twill, Satin, Sateen, Honey comb, Brighton honey comb, Huck-a-back, Mock – leno
fabrics.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. N.N.Banerjee, “Weaving Mechanism Vol - I”, SMT.T.Banerjee, Textile Book House, Berhampore, West Bengal,
1982.
2. B.Hasmukhrai, “Fabric Forming”, S.S.M.Institute of Textile Technology, 1987.
3. Sengupta, “Weaving Calculation”, D.B.Taraporevala Sons & Co. Privte Ltd, 1982.
4. Thomas W.Fox, “The Mechanism of Weaving”, Universal Polishing Cordn, Mumbai, 2000.
5. Marks & Robinson, “Principles of Weaving”.
6. Z.Grosicki, “Elementary Design and Colour”.
7. “Mechanism of Weaving Vol I & II”, Prof.J.C.Chakravarthy.
 5204: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS PRACTICAL
IIITERM (Core)
6 Hrs/week Total Hours: 72

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:

Dos – Commands
1) Experiment on using following dos commands in the DOS prompt
Cls, time, date, md, rd, cd, copy, ren, type, dir, tree, del, x copy, diskcopy, diskcomp.

Windows
2) Experiment on
a) Starting, exiting and switching between windows.
b) Mouse operations.
c) Concepts of recycle bin and windows explorer.
d) Searching a file in the hard disk.
e) Creation of a new folder and file.

MS – Word
3) Experiment on preparing a neat aligned error free document with header and footer.
4) Experiment on preparing a document with special effects
(Word Art & Drawing Tool), new symbols and inserted pictures.
5) Experiment on preparing a table using Table Menu.
6) Experiment on preparing a merged letter using Mail Merge feature.

MS – PowerPoint
7) Experiment on creating an on-line presentation for a technical seminar using PowerPoint.

MS – Excel
8) Experiment on entering and editing data & formula in worksheet cells.
9) Experiment on drawing a graph in worksheet using chart wizard feature for a given set of data.
10) Experiment on designing a computerized student book purchase bill using function, formatting and template
feature of Excel.
MS – Access
11) Experiment on creation of a table for student details.
12) Experiment on designing a form for entering data for the above table.
13) Experiment on using select query to display the details of a particular student.
14) Experiment on modifying the data of a particular field using update query.
15) Experiment on creating a report for displaying the student details year wise and branch wise.

MS – FrontPage
16) Experiment on creation of a website using Ms-FrontPage.
Internet
17) Experiment on searching related websites for a particular topic using search engine.
18) Experiment on creating an e-mail address & sending and receiving e-mail.
 5205: TECHNOLOGY OF YARN MANUFACTURE - I PRACTICALS
IIITERM(Core)
6Hrs/week Total Hours: 72

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:

1. Estimate speeds and settings of Hopper Bale Breaker.

2. Study of constructional details,settings in Hopper Feeder.
3. Estimate speeds and settings of AXI FLOW Cleaner.
4. Estimate speeds and settings of Mono Cylinder.
5. Estimate speeds and settings of ERM Cleaner.
6. Dismantling and assembling of Piano feed regulating motion.
7. Calculations of speeds,production and settings of Two Bladed Beater.
8. Calculations of speeds,production and settings of Kirschner Beater.
9. Calculation of Blow/Inch in Two Bladed Beater.
10. Estimate the production of Scutcher/Day of 8 hrs from the data available in the machine.
11. Estimate the speeds of various parts of Carding machine.
12. Calculate actual and mechanical Draft in the Card.
13. Set the Card to process long/medium/short stapled cottons.
14. Estimate the production of the Card/day from the data available in the machine.
15. Calculation of production constant and production for a shift of 8hrs in card.
16. Draw the gearing plan for the Draw frame and calculate(1) Draft between intermediate rollers (2) Total draft (3)
draft constant.
17. Draw the gearing plan and calculate (1) Front roller speed (2) Production day of 8hrs assuming the hank delivered
(3) Draft between front roller and calender roller and tention draft in the creel.
18. Set the Draw frame to process long/medium/short stapled cotton.
 5206: TECHNOLOGY OF FABRIC MANFACTURE - I PRACTICALS
III TERM(Core)
6 Hrs/week Total Hours: 72

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:

1. Study of passage of material through a cone winder and settings of a slub catcher and tensioners for specific
counts.

2. Sketching the gearing plan of a High speed cone winder and calculation of the drum shaft speed and cam shaft
speed and production per drum per hour.

3. Study of the Broken thread stopmotion and the anti-ribboning device.

4. Sketching the gearing plan of the pirn winder and estimating number of traverse per minute.

5. Study of passage of material through a pirn winding machine and

calculation of the spindle speed and production.

6. Study of working of the bunch building mechanism and automatic devices in the Automatic pirn winder.

7. Study of passage of material through a sectional warping machine and study of creel,drum and split reed.

8. Study the gearing plan and the calculation of a Sectional warping machine,

9. Dismantling and Assembling the parts of shedding mechanism including the top reversing device with timings and
settings.

10. Assemble and set to time the dismantled parts of the cone-over pick mechanism.
11. Dismantling and assembling the parts of the shuttle box of an overpick loom with reed alignment for the given
shuttle.

12. Assemble and set to time the dismantled parts of the under pick
mechanism or parallal pick mechanism.

13. Setting the crank and the sley and calculating the sley eccentricity.

14. Dismantling and assembling the parts of the negative let-off mechanism with back rest settings.

15. Assemble and set time the dismantled parts of 7 wheel take up motion and calculate the divident.

16. Dismantling and setting of warp protector mechanism- Loose reed mechanism.

17. Dismantling and setting of warp protector mechanism- Fast reed mechanism.

18. Assemble and set to time the dismantled parts of the side weft fork
mechanism to correct working.