M Tech Programme

in
Textile Engineering and Management

Course Curriculum

Dr B R AMBEDKAR
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
JALANDHAR – 144011
Year 2008
 SCHEME OF M TECH (FULL TIME) PROGRAMME
IN
TEXTILE ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
Semester - I
Course Code Course Title Hrs/week Credits
L T P
TT-501 Technology of Fiber Production 3 0 0 3
TT-503 Technology of Yarn Production 3 0 0 3
TT-505 Technology of Fabric Production 3 0 0 3
TT-507 Colouration and Finishing Technology 3 0 0 3
TT-509 Production Management in Textiles 3 0 0 3
TT-511 Mechanical Processing Lab 0 0 3 2
TT-513 Chemical Processing Lab 0 0 3 2
Total 15 0 6 19

Semester - II
Course Code Course Title Hrs/week Credits
L T P
TT-502 Theory of Yarn Structure and Properties 2 1 0 3
TT-504 Theory of Fabric Structure and Properties 2 1 0 3
TT-506 Statistical Methods and Design of Experiments 3 0 0 3
TT-508 Costing, Project Formulation and Appraisal 3 0 0 3
TT-510 Textile Marketing and Merchandising 3 0 0 3
TT-512 Advanced Textile Testing Lab 0 0 3 2
TT-514 Garment & Fashion Design Lab 0 0 3 2
Total 13 2 6 19

Semester - III
Course Code Course Title Hrs/week Credits
L T P
TT-600 Project Part-I - - - 6
TT-601 Seminar 0 3 0 3
TT-603 Technical Textiles 3 0 0 3
TT-XXX Department Elective 3 0 0 3
Total 6 3 12 15
The credits shall be consolidated on the completion of Project part – II

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Semester - IV
Course Code Course Title Hrs/week Credits
L T P
TT-600 Project Part – II - - - 12

Total 12
Grand Total of Credits = 65

Electives
TT- 611 Characterization of Polymers and Fibres
TT- 613 Post Spinning Operation
TT- 615 Advanced Chemical Processing
TT- 617 Garment Manufacturing Technology
TT- 619 Geosynthetics
TT- 621 Operation Research and Logistic Management
TT- 623 Knitting and Non woven Technology
TT- 625 Textile Structural Composites
TT- 627 Simulation of Textile Processes
TT- 629 Physical Properties of Fibre
TT- 631 Environmental Practices in Textiles
TT- 633 Medical Textiles
 Any other courses from other department

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Core Subjects

TT 501 Technology of Fiber Production [3-0-0-3]

General definition of man made or manufactured fibres, introduction to general principles of

spinning and spinning processes. Basic principles of fluid flow during fiber spinning, factors
affecting shear viscosity. Elongational flow, spinnability and flow instabilities. Extruder
design, spin head, spinneret, quench chamber. Spin finish application, wind up mechanism.
Manufacture and specifications of raw materials and monomers. Types, methods of
manufacture, mechanism of polymerisation and production techniques of viscose, nylon 6
and 66, PET, PAN and PP. Introduction to new developments. Other fibres including PU,
PVA, PE, PVC and polyvinylidene chloride.
Primary and secondary variables and their effect on melt spinning. High speed spinning,
spinning of microfibre, solution spinning process: Dry and wet spinning. Heat-setting of
fibres.

Books Recommended:
1. Vaidya A A, “Production of Synthetic Fibres”, 1st Ed., Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi,1988.
2. Gupta V B and Kothari V K, “Manufactured Fibre Technology”, 1st Ed., Chapman and
Hall, London, 1997
3. Mark H F, Atlas S M and Cernia E, “Man Made Fibre Science and Technology”, Vol. 1,
2, 3, 1st Ed., Willey Inter Science Publishers, New York, 1967.
4. Macintyre J E, “Synthetic Fibres”, Woodhead Fibre Science Series, UK, 2003.
5. Fourne F, “Synthetic Fibres: Machines and Equipment, Manufacture, Properties”, Hanser
Publisher, Munich, 1999.

TT 503 Technology of Yarn Production [3-0-0-3]

Fiber quality requirements for different spinning technologies. Systems of yarn manufacture
in cotton, worsted, woolen and semi worsted system. Comparative study of new spinning
technologies. Concept of opening and cleaning. Aerodynamics and its role in blowroom.
Theories of Carding. Drafting theories. Developments in comber. Quality aspect of roving.
Balloon theory in spinning. Significance of modern developments in spinning process.
Modern high speed draft spinning systems. Machine and process variables affecting the
structure and properties of spun yarns. Introduction to core spinning, cover spinning, Siro-
spinning and compact spinning. Processing of wool and man made fibres in new spinning
systems. Non conventional methods of yarn manufacture. Air-vortex yarn. Quality standards
of different yarns with emphasis on USTER standard. Production and properties of textured
yarn with emphasis on BCF, false twist and air-jet textured yarns. Analysis of structure-
property relationship of rotor, air-jet and friction spun yarns.

Books Recommended:
1. Grosberg P and Iype C, “Yarn Production-Theoretical Aspects”, 1st Ed., The Textile
Institute, UK, 1999.

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2. Chattopadhyay R, “Advances in Technology of Yarn Production”, 1st Ed., NCUTE, New
Delhi, 2002.
3. Rao M V S and Talele A B, “A Guide to Crimping / Texturing Technology”, 1st Ed.,
Nasnal Printers and its associates, Surat, 1992.
4. Klein W, “Manual of Textile Technology- New spinning Systems”, Vol.5, 1st Ed., The
Textile Institute, UK, 1993.

TT 505 Technology of Fabric Production [3-0-0-3]

Development trends in winding, warping and sizing machines for improving quality of
preparation and cost reduction. Loom development trends and objectives. Kinematics of
sley and heald motion with reference to shuttle loom. Mechanism of shuttle checking.
Analysis of warp tension during weaving. Theoretical analysis of weft insertion in shuttleless
loom. Cloth fell position, beat-up force and pick spacing. Electronic control of different
motions of loom. Techno-economics of different methods of fabric production.
Types of weft knitting machines and its cam profile. Quality control in weft and warp knitted
fabrics. Mechanics of knitted loop formation. Designing nonwoven for engineering
applications. Effect of machine, fiber and process variables on the properties of nonwoven
fabrics. Developments in nonwoven machineries. Value loss of fabric. Concept of smart
textiles.

Books Recommended:
1. Marks R and Robinsons A T C, “Principles of weaving”, Textile Institute, UK, 1986.
2. Ormerod A, “Modren preparations and weaving machinery”, Buttersworth and Co., UK,
1983.
3. Talavasek O and Svaty V, “Shuttleless weaving machine”, Elsevier Scientific Publishing
Co., Amsterdam, 1981.
4. Lunenschloss J and Albrecht W, “Non-Woven Bonded Fabric”, Ellis and Horwood Ltd.,
UK, 1985.
5. Journals: Textile Research Journal, Princeton, USA and Journal of Textile Institute,
Manchester, UK.

TT 507 Colouration and Finishing Technology [3-0-0-3]

Preparatory processes for synthetic textiles and their blends. Heat setting - Mechanism and
effect on properties of textiles. Developments in dyeing of synthetic textiles and their blends.
Dyeing of micro-fibres. Mass coloration of synthetic textiles. Printing of synthetic/blended
textiles in direct, resist and discharge styles. Transfer printing of polyester, cotton, wool and
their blends. Quality control in chemical processing. Anti-crease finishes and latest
development in it. Controlled application techniques. Anti-stat, soil release and flame-
retardant finishes. Garment processing. Energy conservation, minimization of wastage of
energy during chemical processing of textiles, low temperature processing of textiles. Waste
water load in various areas of chemical processing and ways to reduce it.

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Books Recommended:
1. Peters R H, “Textile chemistry”, Vol. – II and III, Elsevier Publishing Company,
London, 1967.
2. Nunn D M, “The dyeing of synthetic polymer and acetate fibres”, Dyers Company
Publication Trust, London, 1979.
3. Miles L W C, “Textile printing”, Dyers Company Publication Trust, Bradford, England,
1981.
4. Hall A J, “Textile finishing”, Haywood Books, London, 1996.
5. Bird C L and Boston W S, “The theory of coloration of textiles”, Dyers Company
Publication Trust, Bradford, England, 1975.
6. Smethwurst G, “ Basic water treatment”, IBT Publications, Delhi, 1989.

TT 509 Production Management in Textile [3-0-0-3]

Operations management in corporate profitability and competitiveness, types and

characteristics of manufacturing and service systems. Operations planning control: Planning
production in aggregate terms, quality assurance. Plant layout: Features, basic principles,
types of layout, merits and demerits, optimization of a product/line layout and process layout.
Location of Facilities: Nature of location decision, situations that influence location decision,
backward areas and industrial policy, behavioral aspects in location planning. Purchasing;
Objectives, value engineering, vendor relations, selection of vendors. Material Requirement
Planning: MRP Calculations, material handling. Job Evaluation: Incentive schemes, job
redesign. Work measurement techniques.

Books recommended:
1. Raymond M R, “Production and operations management”, Mcgraw-Hill international
Edition, New York,1993.
2. Buffa S E and Sarin R, “Modern Production/ Operations Management”, John willey and
Sons, Delhi,1995.
3. Collard R, “Total quality”, Jaico Publishing House, Mumbai, 1988.
4. Sharma S K, Sharma S and Sharma T, “Industrial Engineering and Operations
Management”, S K Kataria and sons, Delhi, 1996.

TT 511 Mechanical Processing Laboratory

A. Exploration of product development possibilities in Spinning and Weaving

laboratories.
B. B. Product development by using the existing prototype machines.
1. Friction spun Yarn
2. ring Spun Yarn
3. Air –jet Spun Yarn
C. Measurement of properties of the yarns.
D. Preparation of Fabric Samples in knitting machines and measurement of Fabric
properties.

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 E. Preparation of Fabric Samples in Weaving machines and measurement of Fabric
Properties.

TT 513 Chemical Processing Lab

1. Identification of dye from given dyed sample and reproduction of the

same.
2. Assessment of fastness criteria of dyed samples.
3. Evaluation of Anti-crease finish
4. Evaluation of water repellent finish.
5. Evaluation of flame retardant finish.
6. Evaluation of dye yield and dye uptake on given sample.
7. Quality assessment of processed and finished samples.
8. Extrusion and drawing of mono-filament.
9. Influence of expression and drawing conditions on the mechanical
properties of Mono-filament.
10. Demonstration of various analytical equipments i.e. DSC, TGA, FTR etc.

TT 502 Theory of Yarn Structure and Properties [2-1-0-3]

Elements of yarn geometry. Geometry of helix and its application to yarn structure.
Geometry of folded yarn. Yarn diameter and density. Theoretical analysis of effect of fiber
properties and their geometrical configuration on the tensile and bending properties of yarn.
Design of yarn structures for certain functional uses. Theories and analysis of yarn strength
and irregularity. Fiber migration characteristics of continuous filament and spun yarns.
Breakage of continuous filament and spun yarns. Effect of properties of constituent fibres and
blend composition on behaviour of composite yarns. Effect of yarn structure on different
properties of yarns. Structure and property relationship of ring, rotor, air-jet and friction spun
yarns.

Books Recommended :
1. Hearle J W S, Grosberg P and Backer S, “Structural mechanics of fibres yarns and
fabrics”, Wiley Interscience, New York, 1969.
2. Goswami B C Martindale J G and Scardino F, “Textured yarn technology, structure and
applications”, Wiley Interscience Publisher, New york, 1995.
3. Hearle J W S, Thwaites J J and Amirbayat J, “Mechanics of flexible fibre assemblies”,
Sijthff and Noordhoff International Publishers BV, Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands,
1980.
4. Journals: Textile Research Journal, Princeton, USA and Journal of Textile Institute,
Manchester, UK.

TT 504 Theory of Fabric Structure and Properties [2-1-0-3]

Engineering approach for fabric formation, cloth geometry, practical aspect of cloth
geometry, jammed structure, racetrack section of yarn. Fabric cover factor and its
significance. Graphical relationship in cloth geometry for plain, twill and sateen weaves.

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Theoretical investigation of weavability limit of yarns. Elastic thread model for fabric.
Concept of fabric relaxation. Tensile and tearing behaviour of fabric. Bending deformation
of fabric, bending hysterisis of woven fabric. Buckling, shear and drape behaviour of woven
fabric. Geometrical and mechanical properties of warp and weft knitted fabrics. Mechanical
properties of nonwoven needle punch and stitch bonded fabric. Formability, tailorability and
hand of apparel fabric.

Books Recommended :
1. Hearle J W S, Grosberg P and Backer S, “Structural Mechanics of Fibres Yarns and
Fabrics”, Wiley Interscience, New York, 1969.
2. Peirce F T and Womersley J R, “Cloth Geometry”, The Textile Institute, Manchester,
1978.
3. Hearle J W S, Thwaites J J and Amirbayat J, “Mechanics of Flexible Fibre Assemblies”,
Sijthff and Noordhoff International Publishers BV, Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands,
1980.
4. Journals: Textile Research Journal, Princeton, USA and Journal of Textile Institute,
Manchester, UK.

TT 506 Statistical Methods and Design of Experiments [3-0-0-3]

Various statistical tools and their usefulness. Measurement of dispersion, binomial, Poisson
and normal distribution, analysis of discrete and ranking data, acceptance sampling, control
charts, correlation and regression, principles of experimental design, typical application of
experimental design, simple comparative experiments, experiment with single factor, analysis
of variance, Various type of design, introduction to factorial designs, 2k factorial design, two
level design, three level design, fitting regression models, multiple regression and correlation
analysis, response surface methodology, test of significance and model lack of fit, use of
replicates, use of computers and software package.

Books Recommended:
1. Cochran W G and Cox G M, “Experimental Designs”, Second Edition, John Wiley and
Sons, Inc., New York, 1957.
2. Montgomery D C, “Design and Analysis of Experiments”, Fifth Edition, John Wiley and
Sons, Inc., New York, 1957.
3. Leaf G A V, “Practical Statistics for the Textile Industry”,(Part-I and II), The Textile
Institute, UK, 1984.

TT 508 Costing, Project Formulation and Appraisal [3-0-0-3]

Costing- elements of costs, expenses excluded from cost, cost sheet, cost concept, cost
classification, treatment of stock. Project Planning – Capital expenditure, phases of capital
budgeting, generation and screening of project ideas, project rating index, resource allocation
framework. Project Analysis - Feasibility study, product life cycle, market analysis, market
planning, market survey and characterisation of markets, demand analysis, demand
forecasting, technical analysis, project charts and layouts. Financial analysis –Cost of

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project, means of finance, projected financial statements, working capital requirement,
estimate of sale and production, cost of production, cash flow, time value of money and cost
of capital. Appraisal criteria – net present value, benefit cost ratio, internal rate of return,
payback period, analysis of risk and social cost benefit analysis. Project implementation -
Network techniques, PERT, CPM. Project Review and Administration.

Books Recommended:
1. Jain S P, Narang K L and Dhingra T R, “Cost Accounting”, 6th Ed., Kalyani publishers,
N Delhi, 2000.
2. Kerzner H, “Project Management” 1st Ed., CBS Publishers and distributors, Delhi, 1987.
3. Prasana C, “Projects- Planning, Analysis, Selection, Implementation and Review”, 6th
Ed., Tata Mc Grawhill Publishing Co. Ltd., N. Delhi, 1996.

TT 510 Textile Marketing and Merchandising [3-0-0-3]

Marketing management - Domestic marketing, international marketing, textile product

development and marketing, product life cycle, pricing, marketing channels and promotion
mix. Marketing research – Basic concepts, research process, identifying market segment,
product research, advertising research, market and sales analysis. Merchandising -
Merchandise buying and handling process, resident buying offices, merchandise pricing,
merchandising forecasting and budgeting. Framework of retailing, developing and applying
retail strategies, factors affecting retail price strategy, societal impact of retail merchandising,
selling to retailers.

Books Recommended:
1. Kotler P, “Marketing Management”, 9th Ed., Prentice Hall of India, N. Delhi, 1998.
2. Barry B and Joel R E, “Retail Management”, McMillan Publishing Co., New York,
1989.
3. Ernest H R, “Retail Merchandising”, McMillan Publishing Co., New York, 1991.

TT 512 Advanced Textile Testing Lab

1. Evaluation of tensile and compressional characteristics of different woven and

nonwoven fabric.
2. Evaluation of filtration efficiency of bag filters.
3. Assessment of yarn diameter, fabric pore size using image analysis method.
4. Evaluation and analysis of HVI data for differently graded cotton material.
5. Evaluation and analysis of bending behaviour of woven fabric using Shirley
stiffness tester and through bending length measurement.
6. Evaluation and analysis of tearing strength of fabric using universal tester and
Elmendrof tear tester.

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 TT 514 Garment and Fashion Technology Lab

15 practical are given below. At least 10 are to be performed by students

1. Study of various stitches and seams .(02 Lab)

2. Calculation of seam strength and seam strength efficiency with various stitches and
destiny. (02 Lab)
3. Study and construction of some patterns for Kids wear, Men’s wear and Women’s
wear. (03 Lab)
4. Design and optimization of sewing parameters for knitted fabrics and elastomeric
materials. (02 Lab)
5. Study and assessment of seam puckering. (10 Lab)
6. Study of various lay plans. (01 Lab)
7. Study of various cutting tools and its applications. (01 Lab)
8. Designing of T-shirts, Skirts, Pant and Shirt using Mannequins. (04 Lab)

TT 601 Technical Textiles [3-0-0-3]

Definition and scope for technical textiles, brief idea about technical fibres, role of yarn and
fabric construction, composite material. Filtration textiles: Definition of filtration parameters,
theory of dust collection and solid liquid separation, filtration requirements, concept of pore
size and particle size, role of fiber, fabric construction and finishing treatments. Geotextiles:
Brief idea about geosynthetics and their uses, essential properties of geotextiles, geotextile
testing and evaluation, application examples of geotextiles. Medical textiles: Classification
of medical textiles, description of different medical textiles. Protective Clothing: Brief idea
about different type of protective clothing, functional requirement of textiles in defence
including ballistic protection materials and parachute cloth, temperature and flame retardant
clothing, chemical protective clothing, water proof breathable fabrics. Sports and recreation
textiles; Functional requirement of different type of product and their construction.
Automotive textiles: Brief idea about the important properties and requirements in
automotive textiles, textiles components in tyre, tyre structure and design. General technical
textile: Textiles in agriculture, electronics, power transmission belting, hoses, canvas covers
and tarpaulins.

Books Recommended:
1. “Handbook of Technical Textiles”, Ed. A R Horrocks and S C Anand, Woodhead
Publication Ltd., Cambridge, 2000.
2. “Engineering with Geosynthetics”, Ed. G V Rao and G V S Raju, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 1990.
3. Journals: Textile Research Journal, Princeton, USA and Journal of Textile Institute,
Manchester, UK.

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 TT 603 Seminar [0-3-0-3]

Student should undertake in depth study of a subject of outside the regular courses offered in
the programme. The study should be carried out under the guidance of a faculty member. The
subject area chosen by the student should be sufficiently different from the area of project
being persued by the student. Student must submit the detailed plan of work to the
programme coordinator before approval of registration for the courses. The evaluation will be
based on the report, seminar and viva-voce.

Electives

TT 611 Characterisation of Polymers and Fibres [3-0-0-3]

Molecular weight and dimension: Number and weight average molecular weight. Different
approaches of determination of molecular weight. Methods of determination of molecular
weight, viz., end group analysis, osmometry, light scattering, viscometry, GPC.
Characterisation of structure, different techniques of structure characterization, viz., IR
Spectroscopy, NMR Spectroscopy, UV-VIS Spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy. X-ray
scattering and analysis of structure. Thermal characterisation: Differential scanning
calorimetry, Differential thermal Analysis, Thermo gravimetric analysis, Dynamic
mechanical analysis. Microscopy: optical and electron microscopy. Determination of fiber
density.

Books recommended:
1 “Polymers; Polymer characterization and analysis”, . Ed., J I Kroschwitz, John Wiley and
Sons, 1990.
2 “Thermal characterization of polymeric materials”, . Ed. E A Turi, Vol I and II, Academic
Press, 1997.
3. Billmeyer F W, “Text book of polymer science”, John Wiley and Sons, 1984.

TT 613 Post Spinning Operations [3-0-0-3]

Drawing Process, neck drawing, initiation and propagation of neck, neck stabilization.
natural draw ratio, effect of temperature and strain rate on neck drawing, prediction of neck
formation, influence of drawing on structure and properties of filament, spin-draw process.
Texturing and warping process. Material and process variables in texturing and their
influence on yarn quality. Recent advances in texturing, testing and evaluation of textured
yarn. Properties of fabrics made from textured yarn.
Heat Setting process, parameters for heat setting, equipment for heat setting and evaluation of
degree of set. Post spinning operation on multifilament sewing threads.

Books recommended:
1. Gupta V B and Kothari V K, “Manufactured fibre technology”, 1st Ed., Chapman and
Hall, London, 1997
2. Mark H F, Atlas S M, Cernia E, “Man made fibre science and technology”, 1st Ed.,Vol.
I, II, III, Willey Interscience Publishers, NewYork, 1967.

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3. Macintyre J E, “Synthetic fibres”, Woodhead Fibre Science Series, UK, 2003.
4. Fourne F, “Synthetic fibres: Machines and equipment, manufacture, properties”, Hanser
Publisher, Munich, 1999.

TT 615 Advanced Chemical Processing [3-0-0-3]

Colour: definition, types of colouring materials, colour theories and colour measurement.
Computer colour matching system. Recipe management. Theory of dyeing: Dye-fibre bonds,
influence of fibre and dye structures in dyeing, diffusion and rates of dyeing, response of
fibres to dyeing processes. Dyeing at super critical temperature. Kinetics of various dyeing
processes: dyeing of cotton with direct and vat dye, dyeing of nylon and wool with acid dye.
Overdyeing and tip dyeing of wool. Developments in printing: ink-jet printing, xerox
printing. Development in finishing, finishing of micro fibres/fabrics, low liquor finishing and
kiss-roll technique, foam finishing. Energy conservation. Water quality and waste water
management.

Books Recommended:
1. Sule A D, “Computer colour analysis- Textile applications”, New Age International (P)
Ltd., New Delhi, 1997
2. Miles L W C, “Textile printing”, Dyers Company Publication Trust, Bradford, England,
1981.
3. Hall A J, “Textile finishing”, Haywood Books, London, 1996.
4. Shore J, “Colorants and auxiliaries”, Vol-I and II, Society of Dyers and Colorists,
Bradford, England, 1990.
5. Datye K V and Vaidye A A, “Chemical processing of synthetic fibres and blends”, John
Wiley and Sons, New York, 1981
6. Bird C L and Boston W S, “The theory of coloration of textiles”, Dyers Company
Publication Trust, Bradford, England, 1975.
7. Manivaskaram N, “Treatment of textile processing effluent”, Sakthi Publications,
Coimbatore, 1995.
8. Peters R H, “Textile chemistry”, Vol- III, Elsevier Scientific Publishing Co., New York,
1975.
9. Smethwurst G, “ Basic water treatment”, IBT Publications, Delhi, 1989.

TT 617 Garment Manufacturing Technology [3-0-0-3]

Introduction to garment manufacturing and Indian apparel industry. Pattern alteration

techniques. Principles of fittings. Selection of fabrics, trims and accessories. Methods of
fabric inspection. Interlining, trade pattern design and grading, types of seam and stitches.
Sewing machinery and its special attachment. Apparel production system and practices.
Production planning and control. Bundling techniques. Batch, piece and sectional
assembling. Special finishes on garments such as stone wash. Labeling system. Checking,
Pressing, folding and packing standards for domestic and export market. Checking and
quality control. Ready to wear garment. Garment comfort. Kawabata and FAST evaluation
system. Plant layout for a garment unit. Application of CAD and CAM in garment
manufacturing.

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Phasing of MFA and its implications and export documentations.

Books Recommended:
1. Cooklin Gerry, “Garment Technology for fashion Designers”, Om Book Service
Delhi,1997.
2. Carr Harold and Barbara, “The Technology of clothing Manufacture”, Om Book
Service,Delhi,1998
3. Mehta P V and Bhardwaj S K “ Managing Quality in Apparel Industry”, New Age
International (P) Ltd., Delhi-2002
4. “Garment Technology NCUTE Series”, Ed.Bhattacharye A, NCUTE- IIT, Delhi,2003.
5. Aldrich W, “ Metric pattern cutting”, Om Book Service, Delhi-1998.
6. Wilson J, “ Hand book of Textile Design”, Woodhead publishing Ltd., UK, 2002.

TT 619 Geosynthetics [3-0-0-3]

Fundamental of physical, chemical and mechanical properties affecting engineering

behaviour of soil, identification, classifications, permeability, effective stress and pore water
pressure, seepage of soils and design of filter criteria.
Geosynthetics types and functions, fibres used, material construction and manufacturing
processes in case of geotextiles, composition of geomembrane and geogrids and their
manufacturing, structure of geocomposites, testing of geocomposites with and without soil,
evaluation of filtration and drainage functions, reinforcement, creep, moisture barrier
characterstics, durability and ageing.
Geosynthetic and reinforced soil structures: Retaining walls, embankment, foundation.
Geosynthetics in roads and railways: separation, draining and filtering. Geosynthetics in
environmental control: covers and liners, landslides, and erosion control.

Books Recommended :
1. John N W M, “Geotextiles”, Blakie, Chapman and Hall, New York, USA, 1987.
2 “Engineering with Geosynthetics”, Ed. G V Rao and G V S Suryanarayanana Raju, Tata
McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi, 1990.
3 Ranjan G and Rao A S R, “Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics”, International Publishers,
New Delhi, 2000.
4 Koerner R M, “Designing with Geosynthetics” Prentice –Hall, N J, USA, 1986.

IC 621 Instrumentation and Control Engineering [3-0-0-3]

Introduction to measurement and instrumentation, block diagram representation of

instrument/instrumentation system ( functional elements), static performance characteristic of
instrument-accuracy, true value, error, sensitivity resolution, linearity, repeatability, drift
hysterics, loading effect, study of different types of electromechanical instruments such as
permanent magnet moving coil, moving iron electrodynamometer, rectifier type. Definition
and classification of different type of transducer. Construction, operating principle,
interfacing circuit, salient features of resistive (RTD), potentiometer, strain gauge, inductive
(LVDT), capacitive, thermocouple, optoelectronic and digital transducers. Representation of
system (1st, 2nd and 0 order) system using transfer function. Time domain analysis of zero,

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first and second order systems to step-input. Frequency domain analysis of first order
system, study of control system ( block diagram representation): open loop and closed loop,
servo control system, linear and nonlinear systems, time variant and invariant, continuous and
sampled data control system, feedback characteristics of control system, steady state
analysis of control system – steady, state error for various inputs and systems’ frequency
response of control systems (Bode Polot), stability of control system (Routh-stability
criterion). Application of instrumentation and control engineering in textile industry.

Books Recommended:
1. Sahwney A K, “Electrical Electronics measurement and instrumentation”, Danpat Rai and
Co. Ltd., Delhi,2001.
2. Bishop R H and Dorf R C, “Modern Control system” Replika Press Pvt. Ltd., Delhi,
1999.
3. Nakra B C and Chaudhary K K, “Instrumentation Measurement and Analysis”,
Mcgraw-Hill publishing company, Ltd., 2000.
4. Doellin E, “Measurement systems”, Tata Mcgraw Hill,1990.
5. Ogata K, “ Modern control Engg.”, PHI, EE edition, New Delhi, 1995

HM 601 Quality Management [3-0-0-3]

Introduction to Quality Management, concept of Modern Quality management, service

quality and product quality. On-line quality control, Role of off-line and on-line quality
control. Off-line quality control, Basic concept, pre-requisite steps of off-line Q.C., Z.D. on
way to off-line quality control. Leadership for quality Management; Attitude and
involvement of top management, communication. Strategic quality Planning, the process and
strategic quality management, definition of quality control, Relationship with HRM.
Management of process quality; Product and process control, statistical quality control and
basic approach to it, 6 sigma limit, TPM, quality function deployment, just-in-time, just-in-
case. Organizing for TQM. Cost of Quality . Universal standards of quality; ISO around the
world, certification, quality manuals, documentation and implementation. Case studies.

Books recommended:
1. Ross E, “Total Quality Management”, Kogan Page USA, 1989.
2. Raju S S M, “Total Quality Management”,Tata Mcgraw Hill Publishing Co., 1985.
3. Fiegenbaum V A, “Total Quality Management”, Mcgraw Hill International, 1990.
4.Tenner R A and Detoro J I,“Total Quality Management”, Addison–Wesley Publishing Co.,
1986.

HM 603 Human Resource Management [3-0-0-3]

Nature, scope, developments and operations of human resources management. The planning
function, procurement function with an emphasis on the employment exchange act, labour
regulation act, apprentice act. The compensation function with payment of wages act and
minimum wages act. Maintenance functions with factory act, industrial dispute act, P.F. act,

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family pension scheme, gratuity act, maternity benefit act, integration function. Balancing of
employee satisfaction with organization goals, moral and motivation. An overview of union -
management relations. The role of line managers and personnel administrators in the
development and application of personnel policies.

Books recommended:
1. Flippo B E, “Personnel Management”, Mcgraw Hill Book Co., 1993.
2. Mamoria C B and Gankar S V, “Personnel Management”, Himalaya Publishing House,
Delhi, 1994.
3. Chhabra T N, “Human Resource Management”, Dhanpat Rai and Co.Pvt. Ltd., Delhi,
1999.

TT 621 Operation Research and Logistic Management [3-0-0-3]

Operation research - introduction, historical development, phases of operation research study,

general linear programming, simplex method, sensitivity analysis. Transportation problem,
methods of finding an initial solution, degeneracy, optimum solution, post optimality
analysis, variation in transportation problems, assignment problems, variation in assignment
problems, queuing, game theory, minimax and maximin strategies, decision theory,
replacement decisions. Inventory management techinques- selective inventory control: ABC
analysis, economics order quantity, ordering cost, acquisition cost, inventory carrying cost or
holding cost, just in time, information systems for inventory management, store management
and merchandising, make or buy decision, analysis of investment in inventory, value analysis
and material management. Enterprise resource planning.

Books Recommended:
1. Heera D S and Gupta P K, “Operation research”, Ist Ed., S Chand and Co., Delhi, 1997.
2. Taha H, “Operation research”, 6th Ed., Prentice Hall of India, Delhi, 1997.
3. Verma A P, “Operation research”, Ist Edition, S K Kataria and Sons, Delhi, 1998.
4. Menon K S, “Purchasing and inventory control”, 3rd Ed., Wheeler Publishing House, N.
Delhi, 1997.
5. Ahuja K K, “Production management”, Ist Ed., CBS Publishers and Distributors, Delhi,
1998.
6. Christopher M, “Logistics and supply chain management”, Pitman Publishing, UK, 1992.

TT 623 Knitting and Nonwoven Technology [3-0-0-3]

Weft and warp knitting machines, Different forces acting on needle butt, dynamics of knitting
process, mechanics of loop formation, different machines, process and yarn parameters
affecting the yarn tension in knitting zone and loop length, development in knitting machines,
design and performance of high speed knitting cam, yarn feeding devices on circular knitting
machine, warp knitted fabric and its different industrial uses, geometry and properties of
knitted fabrics, process control in knitting, classification and areas of application of
nonwoven fabrics, different methods of production of nonwoven fabric, effect of machine,
fiber and process variables on properties of non woven fabrics, failure mechanism in
nonwoven fabrics, prediction of needle punch nonwoven fabric behaviour.

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Books Recommended:
1. Spencer D J, “Knitting Technology” , 2nd Ed., Pergamon Press, 1989.
2. Lunenschloss J and Albrecht W, “Non-Woven Bonded Fabric”, Ellis and Horwood Ltd.,
UK, 1985.
3. Journals: Textile Research Journal, Princeton, USA and Journal of Textile Institute,
Manchester, UK.

TT 625 Textile Structural Composites [3-0-0-3]

Defination of composite. General introduction to fibres and resins for composites. Composite
fabrication techniques. Matrices and interphase.
Polyamide fibres: Aliphatic polyamide (N6 and 66) and their application in rubber tyre. Fully
aromatic polyamides or aramid fibres (Nomex and Kevlar), their manufacture, structure,
properties and applications.
Carbon fibres: Different precursors, preoxidation, carbonization, graphitization, structure and
properties. application in composite.
Flexible chain high performance fibres, manufacture and application in composite.
Glass fiber, manufacture, properties and application in composite.
Nanocomposite: Introduction, advantages and different nanomaterials commonly used as
fillers (Carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibres and Nano clay).

Books Recommended:
1. Mc Crum N G, Buckley C P and Bucknall C B, “Principle of Polymer Engineering”
Oxford University Press, New York, 1990.
2. “High Performance Fibres”, Ed. J W Stteare, Woodhead Publishing Co.,England, 2001.
3. Hull D, “An introduction to composite materials”, Cambridge University Press, UK,
1981.
4. Broody H, “Synthetic Fiber Materials”, Longman Scientific and Technical, UK, 1994.

TT 627 Simulation of Textile Processes [3-0-0-3]

Concept of simulation, mathematical simulation, empirical model building, fuzzy logic,

theory of artificial neural network and expert system, CAD system, usefulness of different
simulation systems.
Application of different simulation techniques on cotton mixing, fiber blending, carding
process, drafting, yarn formation, package building, simulation of weaving and knitting
process, on line quality control, application of CAD in textile manufacturing, prediction of
yarn tensile and bending properties, simulation of fabric low stress behaviour such as
shearing, bending and tensile modulus. Prediction and simulation of fabric tensile and tearing
strength.

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Books Recommended:
1. “Computers in the World of Textiles”, Paper presented at the Annual World Conference,
Hong Kong, September 26 – 29, 1984.
2. Journals: Textile Research Journal, Princeton, USA and Journal of Textile Institute,
Manchester, UK.

TT 629 Physical Properties of Fibre [3-0-0-3]

Moisture absorption and desorption of fibres, sorption isotherms, heat of sorption and theory
of sorption, swelling of fibres. Mechanism of deformation of fibres, principles of elasticity
and viso-elasticity. Stress-strain behaviour of textile fibres. Creep and stress relaxation.
Dynamic mechanical properties of fiber. Model theory. Time temperature superposition
principle, thermodynamic analysis of deformation. Fiber friction, its nature, theory,
application and measurement. Birefringence and its measurement. Thermal transition and its
importance. Dielectric properties of fiber. Static electricity and measurement of static charge
in fibres. Fiber micro structure, x-ray analysis, IR spectroscopy and SEM.

Books Recommended:
1. Meredith R, The Mechanical Properties of Textile Fibres, North Holland Publishing Co;
Amsterdam 1959.
2. Morton W E and Hearle J W S, Physical Properties of Textile Fibres, 1st reprint, The
Textile Institute, Manchester, 1986.
3. Gupta V B and Kothari V K, “Manufactured Fibre Technology”1st Ed., Chapman and
Hall, London, 1997.
4. Hearle JWS, Polymers and their properties, Vol. I, John Wiley and Sons, NY, 1982.

TT- 631 Environmental Practices in Textiles [3-0-0-3]

Introduction to environment. The impact of human upon the environment. Improvement of

environment quality. Role of environmental engineer. Different types of pollution : Water,
air, solid waste, soil, noise, odours etc. Pollution caused by textile industries. Waste
definition, characteristics and perspectives. Different types of waste. Waste water collection,
treatment and disposal. Solid waste generation , collection and disposal. The textile effluents.
Textile waste characteristics. Textile waste water problems. Chemicals used in textile
industry. Treatment of textile effluents and its testing.

Books Recommended:
1. Asolekar S, “Environmental problems in chemical processing of textiles”1st Ed. NCUTE,
Department of Textile Technology, IIT-Delhi, 2000.
2. Padma V, “Textile Effluents” 1st Ed. NCUTE, Department of Textile Technology, IIT-
Delhi,2002.
3. Edmund B, “The Treatment of Industrial Wastes” 2nd Ed., Tata McGraw-Hill, New
Delhi,1976
4. Rao M N, “Environmental Engineering” 2nd Ed., Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 1993

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