Simulating fiber motion in the airflow in a rotor spinning unit

Simulating fiber motion in the airflow in a rotor spinning unit

In this study, a numerical model for simulation of fiber motion in the transport channel of a rotor spinning unit has been developed. A chain represents the fiber consisting of a series of cylindrical rods connected with beads. The fiber model is applied on the turbulent airflow field of the transpo...

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Main Authors: Lin Huiting, Akankwasa Nicholus Tayari, Wang Jun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2017-01-01
Series:MATEC Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201710402004
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spelling doaj-80682f704f13448d89459f583e2bbf3c2021-02-02T07:49:59ZengEDP SciencesMATEC Web of Conferences2261-236X2017-01-011040200410.1051/matecconf/201710402004matecconf_ic4m2017_02004Simulating fiber motion in the airflow in a rotor spinning unitLin Huiting0Akankwasa Nicholus Tayari1Wang JunCollege of Textiles, Donghua UniversityCollege of Textiles, Donghua UniversityIn this study, a numerical model for simulation of fiber motion in the transport channel of a rotor spinning unit has been developed. A chain represents the fiber consisting of a series of cylindrical rods connected with beads. The fiber model is applied on the turbulent airflow field of the transport channel to present fiber configuration at different times. Results show that the airflow field in the transport channel has a great impact on fiber configuration. The vortex generated in the channel inlet tends to cause a hook on the fiber leading end. As the leading end escapes from the vortex and moves downwards the transport channel, the accelerating air will facilitate fiber straightening.https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201710402004
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author Lin Huiting
Akankwasa Nicholus Tayari
Wang Jun
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Akankwasa Nicholus Tayari
Wang Jun
Simulating fiber motion in the airflow in a rotor spinning unit
MATEC Web of Conferences
author_facet Lin Huiting
Akankwasa Nicholus Tayari
Wang Jun
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title Simulating fiber motion in the airflow in a rotor spinning unit
title_short Simulating fiber motion in the airflow in a rotor spinning unit
title_full Simulating fiber motion in the airflow in a rotor spinning unit
title_fullStr Simulating fiber motion in the airflow in a rotor spinning unit
title_full_unstemmed Simulating fiber motion in the airflow in a rotor spinning unit
title_sort simulating fiber motion in the airflow in a rotor spinning unit
publisher EDP Sciences
series MATEC Web of Conferences
issn 2261-236X
publishDate 2017-01-01
description In this study, a numerical model for simulation of fiber motion in the transport channel of a rotor spinning unit has been developed. A chain represents the fiber consisting of a series of cylindrical rods connected with beads. The fiber model is applied on the turbulent airflow field of the transport channel to present fiber configuration at different times. Results show that the airflow field in the transport channel has a great impact on fiber configuration. The vortex generated in the channel inlet tends to cause a hook on the fiber leading end. As the leading end escapes from the vortex and moves downwards the transport channel, the accelerating air will facilitate fiber straightening.
url https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201710402004
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