Simulation and Optimisation of Warp Tension in the Weaving Process

Warp tension is a major parameter of the weaving process. The system analysis of a weaving machine leads to a simulation model for calculating the warp yarn tension. Validation of the simulation has demonstrated that the results correspond well with the reality. In a second step, an improved model o...

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Published inJournal of Textile Science & Engineering Vol. 5; no. 1; p. 1
Main Author Renkens W, Yves Simon Gloy
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 2015
Subjects
Computer simulation
Constants
Fabrics
Genetic algorithms
Mathematical models
Optimization
Warp
Weaving
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Summary:Warp tension is a major parameter of the weaving process. The system analysis of a weaving machine leads to a simulation model for calculating the warp yarn tension. Validation of the simulation has demonstrated that the results correspond well with the reality. In a second step, an improved model of this simulation was used in combination with a genetic algorithm, and a gradient based method to calculate optimised setting parameters for the weaving process. A cost function was defined taken into account a desired course of the warp tension. It is known, that a low and constant warp tension course is suitable for weaving. Using the genetic algorithm or the gradient based method leads to optimised weaving machine parameters. Applying the optimised setting parameters on a loom demonstrated that the quality of the produced fabrics can be improved. Further analysis of produced fabrics did not show an influence of optimised weaving machine parameters on the mechanical properties or productivity of the weaving process.
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ISSN:2165-8064
2165-8064
DOI:10.4172/2165-8064.1000179