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Effect of yarn hairiness on energy consumption in rotating a ring-spun yarn package
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posted on 2003-01-01, 00:00 authored by Lingli Chang, Zheng Xue Tang, Xungai WangThe effect of yarn hairiness on energy consumption when rotating a ring-spun yarn package is investigated theoretically and experimentally. A theoretical model is developed to calculate the energy required to rotate hair fibers, based on hair length and number as well as package speed and size. A single spindle test rig is used to verify the theoretical prediction. The experimental results confirm the theoretical prediction that the package power increases with increased yarn hairiness level and spindle speed.