Study on the model of semi-open-end twist in compact spinning with lattice apron

• Published in: Textile research journal Vol. 91; no. 5-6; pp. 467 - 479
• Main Authors: Fu, Ting, Zhang, Yuze, Akankwasa, Nicholus Tayari, Chen, Nanliang, Lin, Huiting
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.03.2021; Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Dynamic models; Flow simulation; Simulation; Suction; compact spinning; suction slot; lattice apron; semi-open-end twist; numerical simulation
• ISSN: 0040-5175; 1746-7748
• DOI: 10.1177/0040517520942545

The twist mechanism of the fiber strand in the condensing zone in compact spinning is complex. This paper proposes a dynamic model to evaluate the additional twist of the fiber strands. Based on the flow simulation in the condensing zone, the fiber trajectory in the suction slot was simulated and obtained. Several spinning parameters such as suction slot angle, suction slot width, negative pressure, and shape of suction slot, were varied to show their effects on the additional twist. The simulation results indicated that by increasing the suction slot angle from 5° to 10° the additional twist increased significantly. Higher negative pressure also leads to an increase in the additional twist. The suction slot width has a greater effect on the fiber trajectory than on the additional twist. An arc-shape suction slot increased the additional twist compared with a linear-shape one. An experimental test conducted revealed a precise agreement with the simulation results.