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Simulation in textile technology: Theory and applications

Edited by D Veit, RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles No. 136

 - provides a comprehensive review of the key principles, applications and benefits of modelling for textile production
 - discusses neural networks and their applications before going on to explore evolutionary methods and fuzzy logic
 - considers the modelling of fibrous structures and yarns, along with wound packages, woven, braided and knitted structures

The use of mathematical modelling and computer simulation can vastly improve the quality, efficiency and economic success of textile technology. Simulation in textile technology provides a comprehensive review of the key principles, applications and benefits of modelling for textile production.

After an introduction to modelling and simulation, Simulation in textile technology goes on to review the principles and applications of the main types of model. The book first discusses neural networks and their applications before going on to explore evolutionary methods and fuzzy logic. It then considers computational fluid dynamics and finite element modelling. The modelling of fibrous structures and yarns are considered in the following chapters, along with wound packages, woven, braided and knitted structures. The book concludes by reviewing the simulation of textile processes and machinery.

With its distinguished editor and team of expert contributors, Simulation in textile technology is a valuable reference tool for all those involved in both developing models of textile processes and those applying them to improve process efficiency and product quality.

Published in association with The Textile Institute

£145.00 / US$245.00 / €175.00

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About the editor

Dieter Veit is the Academic Director and Deputy Director of the Institute of Textile Technology at RWTH Aachen University, Germany

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Contents

Introduction to modelling and simulation in textile technology
D Veit, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
 - Introduction to simulation
 - Simulation with and without computers
 - Modelling: white, black and grey box models
 - Expert systems and other knowledge-based models
 - Applications of expert systems to textile technology
 - References and further reading

Introduction to modelling and simulation in textile technology
D Veit, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
 - Introduction to simulation
 - Simulation with and without computers
 - Modelling: white, black and grey box models
 - Expert systems and other knowledge-based models
 - Applications of expert systems to textile technology
 - References and further reading

Neural networks and their application to textile technology
D Veit, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
 - Introduction: biological background
 - Models of artificial neural networks
 - The backpropagation algorithm
 - Counterpropagation
 - Other types of neural networks
 - Applications of neural networks to textile technology
 - Practical advice in applying neural networks
 - Summary
 - Web references for software tools
 - References

Evolutionary methods and their application to textile technology
D Veit, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
 - Introduction
 - Biological background
 - Mathematical models of evolutionary strategy
 - Genetic algorithms
 - Comparison of evolutionary algorithms and iteration processes
 - Applications of evolutionary algorithms to textile technology
 - Practical advice in applying evolutionary methods
 - Web references for software tools
 - References

Fuzzy logic and its application to textile technology
D Veit, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
 - Introduction
 - Imprecise mathematics
 - Set operations
 - Fuzzy logic versus probabilistic logic
 - Ultra-fuzzy logic
 - Fuzzy control
 - Fuzzy control with four input and one output variable
 - Applications of fuzzy logic in textile technology
 - Practical advice in applying fuzzy logic
 - Web references for software tools
 - References

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and its application to textile technology
P Jungbecker and D Veit, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
 - Introduction
 - From reality to simulation
 - Simulation of currents with fibres, yarns and textiles
 - Validation methods
 - Economic aspects
 - Applications of computational fluid dynamics to textile technology
 - Practical advice in applying computational fluid dynamics
 - Summary
 - Web references for software tools
 - References

The finite element method (FEM) and its application to textile technology
Y Kyosev, Hochschule Niederrhein - University of Applied Sciences, Germany
 - Introduction
 - Modelling of mechanical systems
 - Elements of elastic models
 - Error estimation and refinement
 - Nonlinear problems
 - FEM software
 - Future trends
 - Sources of further information
 - References

Simulation of fibrous structures and yarns
B Neckář, G Krupincová and M Vyšanská, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic
 - Introduction
 - Fibres and yarns: definitions and factors affecting quality
 - Fibrous assemblies: volume, density and mass
 - Yarn parameters: fineness, density, diameter and twist
 - Modelling of internal yarn geometry: helical yarn model
 - Stress-strain relations
 - The relationship between yarn count, twist, packing density and diameter
 - A simple mechanical model of yarn properties
 - Mechanics of parallel fibre bundles
 - Examples of models of fibrous assemblies and yarns
 - References

Simulation of wound packages, woven, braided and knitted structures
Y Kyosev, Hochschule Niederrhein - University of Applied Sciences, Germany
 - Introduction: objectives of simulating yarn-based structures
 - Principles of geometrical and mechanical modelling
 - Simulation of wound packages
 - Simulation of woven structures
 - Simulation of braided structures
 - Simulation of knitted structures
 - Future trends
 - Sources of further information
 - References

Simulation of textile machinery
D Veit, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
 - Introduction: simulation methods to optimise machine settings and product quality
 - Simulating yarn production and processing: ring/rotor spinning and false-twist texturing
 - Simulating fabric production: weft insertion and warp tension
 - Simulating finishing techniques: rolling and dyeing
 - Simulating plant layout and production planning: finishing operations
 - Practical advice in simulating textile machinery
 - References