Mathematical modeling and numerical simulation of yarn behavior in a modified ring spinning system

Abstract

In the paper, yarn dynamical behavior and twist distribution in a modified ring spinning system are investigated. Equations of motion and twist wave propagation are used to obtain the numerical solutions of yarn path, yarn tension and twist distribution in steady state. It is observed that yarn path in the twisting zone has several classic modes corresponding to the yarn tension, and all of the yarn paths are approximately planar curves rather than spatial curves. The angular velocities of yarn at the twisting device are given as well as the twist of yarn in the modified ring spinning system. Experiments are conducted to evaluate the yarn paths and twist distributions under consideration. The theoretical and experimental results have a good agreement.