Numerical prediction and experimental studies on the influence of spunbonding processing parameters on the fiber diameter
International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology
ISSN: 0955-6222
Article publication date: 11 November 2013
Abstract
Purpose
The polymer air-drawing model of spunbonding nonwovens has been established. The influence of the density and the specific heat capacity of polymer melt at constant pressure changing with polymer temperature on the fiber diameter have also been studied. The paper aims to discuss these issues.
Design/methodology/approach
TDMA method is used to solve the difference equations.
Findings
It can be concluded that a lower polymer throughput rate, a higher polymer melt initial temperature, a higher air initial temperature, and a higher air initial velocity can all produce finer fibers.
Originality/value
The results also reveal the great potential for this research in the computer-assisted design of spunbonding technology.
Keywords
Citation
Zhao, B. (2013), "Numerical prediction and experimental studies on the influence of spunbonding processing parameters on the fiber diameter", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 25 No. 6, pp. 406-422. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-07-2012-0040
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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