Finite-element Analysis of Cotton Serrated Ginning State Based on Three-dimensional Braided Modeling

Abstract

ABSTRACT In order to analyze the stress state of the seed cotton in the process of ginning cotton, a theoretical model for cotton, namely three-dimensional braided cotton was developed. The model consists of cotton fiber bundles arranged according to the unit cell structure of a three-dimensional four-directional braided composite material. The fiber bundle has a circular section and the shape of the cross section remains unchanged along the axial direction. Based on this model, the serrated ginning process is simulated using finite-element analysis. By analyzing of the effects of different moisture regain and speed on the serration cotton ginning process, the results show that the simulation results agree with the actual situation and the model has certain applications. Compared to the laminated cotton model, the three-dimensional braided cotton model has been improved obviously. In terms of model structure, the three-dimensional braided cotton model is closer to the actual situation of cotton than the existing laminated cotton model. The whole model in the laminated cotton model is an entity, which is bonded together by multiple layers of single-layer panels at different angles. The three-dimensional braided cotton model takes into account the intertwining of fibers and apces, but does consider the distribution of cottonseed which will be the focus research.