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Numerical prediction and experimental studies on the influence of spunbonding processing parameters on the fiber diameter

Bo Zhao (College of Textiles, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Henan, China)

International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology

ISSN: 0955-6222

Article publication date: 11 November 2013

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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.

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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

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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