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Semester-VI
Yarn Formation III (PC TT 601)
Name of the Course: Yarn Formation III
Category : Professional Core Courses
Course Code: PC TT 601 Semester: VI
Duration: 6 months Maximum Marks: 100

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

Theory: 3 hrs./week Mid Semester Exam.: 15 Marks
Tutorial: Nil Assignment & Quiz: 10 (8+2) Marks
Attendance: 5 Marks
Practical: hr./week End Semester Exam.: 70 Marks
Credit Points: 3

Course Objective:
1 To impart knowledge of yarn doubling operation specific to different practical based
problem.
2 To learn various category of unconventional yarn formation technology and to impart
knowledge of various principles of these processes and working of related
machineries along with technical specifications and end-uses.
3 To provide knowledge of various principles, mechanisms and technology involved
for market dominant unconventional yarn formation processes (Open-end Rotor
Spinning, Friction spinning and Air-jet Spinning) and respective machineries.
4 To learn the mathematical problem associated with day to day operations for various
unconventional yarn formation technology
5 To provide overview of fancy, textured yarns & sewing threads and their
manufacturing processes.
Pre-Requisite:
1 PC TT 302 and PC TT 501
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3
End Semester Examinations Scheme. Maximum Marks – 70. Time allotted – 3 hrs.
Groups Units Objective Questions (MCQ Subjective Questions
only with one correct
answer)
No. of Total marks No. of To Marks per Total
questions to questions answer` question marks
be set to be set
A 1 to 7 10 10
B 1 to 7 6 3 5 15
C 1 to 7 6 3 15 45
 Only multiple choice type questions (MCQ) with one correct answer are to be set in
the objective part.
 Specific instruction to the students to maintain the order in answering objective
questions should be given on top of the question paper.

Unit Content Hrs/UnitMarks/Unit

Technology of Yarn Doubling or Folding (Ply Twisting):

Aim and significance of Yarn Doubling; Twist balancing during ply

twisting; Methodology of Yarn Doubling ; Ring-doubling technology
and its limitations; emergence of Two-for One Twister (TFO) and its 3 4-6
1
basic concept, Material flow inside a TFO, design and constructional
features of TFO; Production and Twist calculation, Modern
development. Application of yarn doubling in Sewing threads
manufacturing Process.

Introduction to Unconventional Spinning Technology:

2 2 3-5
Limitation of Conventional Ring Spinning; Emergence of
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unconventional yarn formation technologies – summary and

classifications; Prospects and possibilities of uses of various
unconventional spinning systems and their techno-economic
feasibilities; Recent trends in unconventional spinning technologies;
updates in modern technologies in yarn formation.

Open end Spinning Technology with detailing of Rotor Spinning:

(I) Introductory concept and principle of open end yarn formation

process; Operating principles of various kinds of open-end spinning
technologies (Such as rotor, friction, air-vortex, electrostatic, disc
etc.) and their comparison; Advantages and Disadvantages of Open-
end spinning.

(II) Overview of Open-end Rotor Spinning technologies with

preparatory requirements of raw materials and processes; Objectives,
Task, and Material flow of rotor spinning machine; Design and
constructional aspects of the Rotor Spinning machine along with in-
3 depth study of machine elements such as Feed zone, Opening zone, 12 22-28

transportation zone, yarn forming zone and withdrawal zone.

Technological aspects of Rotor yarn formation in different zones such
as fibre separation, fibre-flow speed, fibre transportation, Fibre
deposition and back-doubling, formation of coherent fibre-ring, fibre
twisting with false twist effect, wrapper fibres, Direction of
withdrawal, winding requirements and packages etc. Rotor
Specifications, Drive and Power consumption. Calculation related to
production, twist, fibre speed, back-doubling etc. Rotor Yarn
structural characteristics and properties alongwith comparison with
Ring Spinning. Automation and Future scope of development;

4 Friction Spinning Technology: 8 8-12

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Introduction and classification of Friction spinning in terms of

technology used such as Open-end and wrap-spun (False-twisted).
Objectives and tasks of each class of friction spinning systems;
Requirements of raw materials and preparatory processes, Evolution
of Master-spinners, DREF spinning versions such as DREF-I, DREF-
II, DREF-III, DREF-5, DREF-2000, DREF-3000 and DREF-5000
etc. and their operating principles; Technological aspects in brief such
as influence of total draft, opening roller speed, delivery speed,
Parameters of twisting drum and raw material properties on quality of
friction spun yarn. Yarn characteristics of different classes of Friction
spinning. Latest Developments of Friction spinning and their techno-
commercial feasibilities. Yarn Application areas.

Air-Jet Spinning Technology:

Introductory concept of Air-jet spinning and its evolution; Operating

principles of MJS, MTS and MVS; Mechanism of twisting and yarn
formation; Requirements of raw materials and preparatory processes , 8 8-12
5
Technological aspects in relation to draft, nozzle number and
pressure, take-up ratio, delivery speed and raw material properties
influencing yarn quality; Yarn structure and characteristics ; Techno-
economics, development trends and end-uses.

Other Less popular Unconventional Spinning Technologies:

(A) Self-twist Spinning – Principle of self-twisting; Yarn

formation mechanism with importance phase shifting;
6 6 7-9
Operating principle of REPCO Spinning; Yarn structure and
properties, End-uses.
(B) Wrap Spinning – Concept of wrap spun yarn manufacturing
by Hollow Spindle spinning; Working principles, structure-
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property and end-uses.

(C) Twist-less Spinning – Limitations of various twisted spinning
and emergence of Twist-less spinning; Classification based on
fibre adhesion; brief processes of different twist-less yarn
preparation techniques such as Twilo, Pavena, Tek-ja, Bobtex
etc. Yarn Structure and property; Pros and cons of processes
and end-uses.

Overview on Fancy/Novelty yarn and Textured yarn

manufacturing Processes :

Fancy/Novelty yarns and its Classification; A brief Concept of Mono-

Fancy Yarns and Ply-based Fancy yarns and their profiles, basic
production principles in various spinning methods such as ring, rotor,
hollow-spindle spinning as well as fancy doubling method etc.;

7 Application potential of mélange yarns in garments 6 7-9

Textured yarns – basic concept and its classification; Different

texturing methods such as false twist texturing, air-jet texturing etc.
and their brief working principles; Comparative properties different
textured yarns; Objectives and different methods of producing bulk
yarns Principles of manufacturing high bulk yarn; Testing of textured
yarns and their application areas.

Total 45 100
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Text and reference books:

1. ‘New Spinning System’ by W. Klein, The Textile Institute Publication, Manual of Cotton
Spinning, Short Staple Spinning Series (volume-5);
2. ‘Fundamentals of spun yarn technology’ – Edited by Carl A. Lawrence; CRC Press, USA,
2003.
3. ‘Advances in yarn spinning technology’ – Edited by Carl A. Lawrence; The Woodhead
Publishing Ltd. 2010.
4. Hand Book of Yarn Production by P. R. Lord;
5. Open End Spinning by R Nield;
6. ‘Textile Yarns, Technology, Structure and Applications by Martinedale, Goswami &
Scardino, Wiley Interscience publication, 1977,
7. ‘Spun Yarn Technology’ by Eric Oxtoby,
8. ‘Open End Spinning’ by Rohlena;
9. Fancy Yarns - Their Manufacture and Applications, Woodhead Publishing Limited
Cambridge England 1st edition 2002
10. “Production of Synthetic Fibres” by Vaidya A A., 1st edition, Prentice Hall of India,
New Delhi, 1988.
11. Air jet spinning – Textile Progress, Textile Institute Publication;
12. “Modern Yarn Production”. By G R Wray.

Course Outcome:
At the end of the semester under this course, students should be able to
1. Summarize the basics of yarn doubling technologies and demonstrate its principle of
operations. (Understanding)
2. Classify, compare and categorize various unconventional spinning technologies.
(Understanding + Analyzing)
3. Illustrate basic principles and yarn forming mechanisms of market dominant
unconventional spinning technologies such as Rotor, Air-jet and Friction spinning
systems. (Applying)
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4. Explain the basic know-how of Self-twist, Wrap and Twist-less spinning.

(Understanding)
5. Solve important mathematical problems and deduce scientific theories of unconventional
spinning technologies in relation to rotor/friction/air-jet/self-twist yarn production.
(Applying + Analyzing))
6. Identify diversified forms of novelty yarns and their basic preparation principles and
manufacturing technologies of textured yarns. (Knowledge/Remembering)

Special Remarks (If any):

Demonstration of machine may be needed
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Fabric Manufacturing III (PC TT 602)

Name of the Course: Fabric Manufacturing III
Course Code: PC TT 602 Semester: VI
Duration: 6 months Maximum Marks: 100

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

Theory: 3 hrs./week Mid Semester Exam.: 15 Marks
Tutorial: Nil Assignment & Quiz: =10(=8+2) Marks
Attendance: 5 Marks
Practical: hr./week End Semester Exam.: 70 Marks
Credit Points: 3

Objective:
1 Impart theoretical knowledge of woven fabric formation in shuttle less and
multiphase loom.
2 Impart theoretical knowledge of knitted fabric formation.
3 Impart theoretical knowledge of nonwoven fabric formation.
Pre-Requisite:
1 PC TT 401 and PC TT 502
2
3
End Semester Examinations Scheme. Maximum Marks – 70. Time allotted – 3 hrs.
Groups Units Objective Questions Subjective Questions
(MCQ only with one
correct answer)
No. of Total No. of To Marks Total
questions to marks questions answer` per marks
be set to be set question
A 1 to 8 10 10
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B 1 to 8 6 3 5 15
C 1 to 8 6 3 15 45
 Only multiple choice type questions (MCQ) with one correct answer are to be set in
the objective part.
 Specific instruction to the students to maintain the order in answering objective
questions should be given on top of the question paper.

Unit Content Hrs/Unit Marks/Unit

Introduction

1 1 5
Introduction to shuttleless looms.
Principles of weft insertion, various picking elements.
Projectile Loom

Working elements and weft insertion cycle in projectile

2 loom-Torsion bar picking mechanism, power of picking, 5 12
velocity and acceleration and energy consumed. Weft
selection device, Loom timing diagram. Drive to sley and
healds. Match Cam Beatup mechanism.
Rapier Loom

Classification of rapier weaving machines: Flexible, Rigid

rapiers; Single and double rapier. Negative and positive
3 transfer in rapier. - Principles of tip and loop transfer-Weft 5 12
insertion cycle- Rapier drives-Salient features.Power of
picking, velocity and acceleration and energy consumed,
timings, drive to sley and healds.Rapier heads for tip
transfer and loop transfer. Function of ribbed guides.
4 Jet Loom 5 12
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 Air jet principle –

Principle of air jet Weft insertion, types of nozzles, profile
reed, Confuser guide, tendum nozzle. Air requirements.
Loom timing diagram. Jetting sequence of relay nozzle.
 Water jet principle –
Weft insertion system – Nozzles and its design- Water
requirements – Loom timing diagram
Relative merits of the various weft insertion systems.
Modifications required in the various shuttleless loom for
filament yarns.
Weft insertion rate and production calculation of various
shuttleless loom.
5 5 9
Various selvedges formation in shuttleless loom.
Weft yarn accumulator (both rotary and loop storage types).
Brief concept of stepper motor beatup meachism. Weft
selection mechanism in multi-colour weft assemble.
Fabric defects and remedies.
Multiphase Loom

Introduction to multiphase weaving machine – Warp and

weft direction shed wave principle.
6 5 10
Principle and operation of circular weaving machines –
sectional weaving machine.
3 D Weaving – Principle of Dual directional shedding:
Linear-Linear, Linear-angular method.
Introduction to Knitting
7 14 30
Definition of knitting. Concept of warp and weft knitting.
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Classification of weft knitting. Different knitting needles, its

functions and different parts. Circular and flat-bed knitting
machines: motion transmission, yarn path, fabrics
formation. Role and function of sinker in knitting.
Fundamental of knit, tuck and float stitches formation and
loop formation sequence. Basic knitted structures and their
production i.e. plain, rib, interlock, purl and their structure
with notational represent, graphical represent and
corresponding cam profiles. Concept of single track and
multi-track cam assembly: design, needle set-out and cam
set-out in multi-track cam. Different knitted design structure
such as full cardigan, Half cardigan, double Pique, Milano
rib, Swiss Pique, French pique, Pontedi roma, etc. Fabric
GSM calculation; production calculation in circular knitting
machine.
Introduction to Nonwoven

Definition as per INDA and EDANA, Fibres used in

nonwovens.
Comparison of woven, knitted and nonwoven structures-
merits and demerits.
Classification nonwoven based on route of formation, web
8 5 10
laying and web bonding systems.
 Web Laying
Dry laid web , Air laid web formation, Wet-laid web
formation
 Bonding techniques
Mechanical Bonding: Stitch bonding, Needle Punching:
Hydro entanglements. Thermal Bonding, Chemical Bonding
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 Polymer to Nonwoven
Spun bonding and Melt blown process: raw material
Total 45 100

Text and reference books:

1. Handbook of Weaving : Adanur Sabit.
2. Weaving Technology and Operations : A Ormerod and W S Sondhelm.
3. Principles of weaving: R Mark and T C Robinson
4. Weaving machine, mechanism and management: M K Talukdar and others
5. D.B. Ajgaonkar, "Knitting Technology", Universal Publication Corporation,
Mumbai,1998.
6. P.K. Bannerjee, “Principle of fabric Formation”, CRC Press Publication, Boca
Raton,2015.
7. S.C. Ray, “Fundamentals and Advances in knitting Technology”, Woodhead Publishing
India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2012.
8. David J Spencer,” Knitting Technology” Woodhead PublishingLimited,Cambridge,
England.,2001.

Course Outcome:
After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to
1. Describe the functions of various components of shuttleless weaving machines
2. Describe weft insertion cycle of various shuttleless weaving machines
3. Explain the mechanism of multiphase weaving and 3-D weaving
4. Summerise the working principle of weft knitting machineries
5. Understand mechanism of different knitted loop formation
6. Interpretation knitted fabric design
7. Discuss the concept and mechanism of formation of nonwoven fabric

Special Remarks (If any): NIL

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Yarn Formation & Fabric Manufacturing Lab (PC TT 691)

Name of the Course: Yarn Formation & Fabric Manufacturing
Lab
Course Code: PC TT 691 Semester: VI
Duration: 6 months Maximum Marks: 100

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

Theory: /week Continuous Internal Assessment:
Tutorial: Nil External Assessment: 60
Practical: 3 hr./week Distribution of marks: 40
Credit Points: 1.5
Course Outcomes: After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to
1 Compare the working of TFO Twister and Fancy doubling machine. (Understanding)
2 Identify machine components, forms of the materials, processes involved in
technological processes of Unconventional spinning viz. Rotor spinning and/or
Friction (DREF-II/III) spinning and/or Air-jet spinning and prepare flowchart in
relation to material flow processing of above spinning system. (Knowledge +
Applying)
3 Apply the know-how of theory of machines to study driving arrangement of Rotor
and/or Friction and/or Air-jet spinning machine and calculate process and machine
variables and production of the associated machines. (Applying + Analyzing)
4 Summarize the working principle of each element in unconventional weaving
machines.
5 Illustrate the weft insertion cycle of different types of shuttle less looms
6 Calculate the WIR and production rate of the high speed weaving machines
7 Identify the different types of Nonwoven
8 Construct Stitches using various knitting machine
9 Identify the importance of various component of knitting machine
Pre-Requisite:
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1 PC TT 392, PC TT 591
2 PC TT 491, PC TT 592
Practical:
1) Intellectual skills- 40%

2) Motor skill- 60%

Laboratory Experiment:
1. Study and sketch the working mechanism of a TFO yarn doubling machine with
respect to flow of material, machine components and their dimensions, driving
arrangement, special features etc.
2. Determine the speed of various components such as Spindle, winding drum
etc with the help of suitable gearing diagram and calculate its production
3. Study and sketch the working mechanism of an open-end rotor spinning machine
by identifying its different zone (such as Feeding, Opening, Fibre transportation, yarn
formation inside Rotor, Yarn take-off and delivery etc.) with respect to flow of
material, machine components and their dimensions, driving arrangement, features

Yarn etc.

Formation 4. Study the effect of rotor diameters of O.E. rotor spinning machine on rotor

Module yarn production and its properties.

5. Determination of speeds of various machine components of rotor
spinning frame from its driving arrangement.
6. Estimation of twist loss as well as minimum twist required to spin yarn
continuously in a rotor spinning machine
7. Studies on twist-strength relationship of rotor spun yarn.
8. Zone wise study of Friction spinning machine (DREF-II/DREF-III etc.) by
identifying its different zones (such as Feeding, Opening, Fibre transportation, yarn
formation, Yarn take-off and delivery etc.) with respect to flow of material, machine
components and their dimensions, tasks, driving arrangement, features etc.
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9. The working mechanism of Friction spinning machine (DREF-II/DREF-III etc.) to

produce open-end/core-sheath friction spun yarn
10. Study and sketch the working mechanism of Air-jet Spinning Machine
together with its general study of machine elements, driving system etc.
11. General Study of Fancy doubling machines to explore its potentiality
for making various Ply based novelty yarns.
1. Studyofweftreplenishmentmechanismanditstimingwithrespecttocranksh
aftinautomaticloom.
2. Study of driving system of a Rapier loom
3. Study of weft insertion and transfer in Rapier loom
4. Study of weft selection mechanism in a Rapier loom
5. Study of torsion bar mechanism in projectile loom.
6. Study of Weft insertion mechanism and Crank beat-up in projectile
loom.
Fabric 7. Study the Weft transfer mechanism in Airjet loom
Manufacturin
8. Study of selvedge formation mechanism on a shuttleless loom
g Module
9. Study of non-woven fabric formation (any type).
10. Study of Flat bed and Circular knitting machine.
11. Study and understand the loop formation sequence in weft knitting.
12. Study the yarn path and fabric tech-up mechanism in flat bed knitting.
13. Study the yarn path, yarn tension and fabric takeup in circular knitting.
14. Observe and understand the gearing arrangement in circular knitting.
15. Study and understand the needle set out and cam set out in multi track
circular knitting machine.
16. Study of Single Jersey circular knitting machine
The above list is not exhaustive. Additional laboratory work or experiments can be planned to
consolidate the theoretical work and to emphasise the activities for doing rather than the
knowing.
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Text and reference books:

1. Handbook of Weaving : Adanur Sabit.
2. Weaving Technology and Operations : A Ormerod and W S Sondhelm.
3. Principles of weaving: R Mark and T C Robinson
4. Weaving machine, mechanism and management: M K Talukdar.
5. D.B. Ajgaonkar, "Knitting Technology", Universal Publication Corporation, Mumbai,
1998.
6. P.K. Bannerjee, “Principle of fabric Formation”, CRC Press Publication, Boca Raton,2
015.
7. S.C. Ray, “Fundamentals and Advances in knitting Technology”, Woodhead Publishing
India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2012.
8. David J Spencer,” Knitting Technology” Wood head Publishing Limited, Cambridge,
England., 2001.
9. W. Klein, New Spinning System, ManualofTextile Technology–Vol-5, by The
Textile Institute, Manchester ,UK.
10. Martinedale, Goswami & ScardinoTextileYarns,Technology, Structure and
Applications, Wiley Interscience publication, 1977, U.S.A.
11. Eric Oxtoby, Spun Yarn Production, Butterworths London
12. Carl A. Lawrence “Fundamentals of Spun Yarn Technology” CRC Press USA 2003.
13. R H Gong and R M Wright, Fancy Yarns- Their Manufacture and Applications,
Woodhead PublishingLimitedCambridgeEngland1stedition2002

Special Remarks (If any):

1. At least 12 number of experiments should be carried out by the students to cover the
entire syllabus
2. At least 6 jobs per from each module must be completed
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Textile Chemical Processing III (PC TT 603)

Name of the Course: Textile Chemical Processing III
Course Code: PC TT 603 Semester: VI
Duration: 6 months Maximum Marks: 100

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

Theory: 3 hrs./week Mid Semester Exam.: 15 Marks
Tutorial: Nil Assignment & Quiz: 10 (8+2) Marks
Attendance: 5 Marks
Practical: hr./week End Semester Exam.: 70 Marks
Credit Points: 3

Objective:
1 To introduce basic knowledge of printing and finishing of fabric
2 To impart knowledge of process sequence of printing and finishing
3 To impart knowledge of different dyes, pigments, chemicals and auxiliaries required
for printing and finishing
4 To impart knowledge of various printing and finishing machines
5 To impart knowledge of quality assessment of printed and finished textiles
Pre-Requisite:
1 PC TT 301
2 PC TT 402 and PC TT 492
3 PC TT 503 and PC TT 593
End Semester Examinations Scheme. Maximum Marks – 70. Time allotted – 3 hrs.
Groups Units Objective Questions (MCQ Subjective Questions
only with one correct answer)
No. of Total marks No. of To Marks Total
questions to questions answer` per marks
be set to be set question
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A 1 to 7 10 10
B 1 to 7 6 3 5 15
C 1 to 7 6 3 15 45
 Only multiple choice type questions (MCQ) with one correct answer are to be set in
the objective part.
 Specific instruction to the students to maintain the order in answering objective
questions should be given on top of the question paper.

Unit Content Hrs/Unit Marks/Unit

Introduction to Printing

Definition of printing, difference between dyeing and

printing, Different steps involved in printing viz.
1 7 15
preparation of material, preparation of printing paste,
ingredients of printing paste, different thickeners, their
chemical and rheological behaviour, drying and fixing of
print, washing and drying of printed materials.
Printing Machine

Principles of functions of different machines used in

2 4 10
printing including roller, screen (flat bed and rotary), inkjet
printer, curing machine, steamer, water removal by
hydroextractor, hot air dryer, radio frequency dryer
Styles and methods of printing

Direct, resist, discharge, flock printing, methods of

3 8 25
printing-concept of hand block printing, roller printing and
screen printing (flat bed and rotary) method, non
conventional methods of printing like transfer printing (dry
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wet and melt transfer), making of screens for flat bed and
rotary screen printing machines, storage and care of
screens, faults and defects of screen and limitations, foam
printing, ink jet printing.
Printing procedure of different fibres

Printing of cellulosic, wool, silk, polyester, polyamide,

4 polyacrylic and their blends with various class of dyes like 8 10
direct, acid, basic, mordant, azoic, vat solubilised vat,
sulphur, reactive, disperse, pigment colours with relevant
after treatments, faults of printing and their prevention
Introduction to finishing

5 2 5
Objective of finishing, classification, temporary, semi
permanent and permanent finishing and their significance
Finishing equipments

6 Principles of functions of different machines used in 3 5

finishing including padding units, sanforising machine,
foam applicator
Different finishing processes

Objective, classification of different finishing processes,

principle, methods, advantages and disadvantages of
7 different finishing processes including cross linking agents 13 30
used for different substrates to impart crease recovery/easy
care finish, antishrink finishing, flame retarding/proofing,
water repelling, rot and mildew proofing of wool,
carbonization of polyester/cellulosic materials, application
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of softeners, enzymatic softening, organdie finish, milling

of wool, moth proofing of wool, antistatic finish, soil
release finish, finishing of blends, foam application
technology- objective, range of application, principle,
ingredients of foam system, half life of foam, blow ratio,
foam generator, foam applicator, merits and demerits
Total 45 100

Text and reference books:

1. Miles L. W. C. Textile Printing, Revised 2nd Edition, published by Society of Dyers and
Colorists, UK, 2003.
2. Shenai V. A. Technology of Printing, Sevak Publication, 1985.
3. Roy Chowdhury A. K. Principles of Textile Finishing, 1st Edition, Woodhead
Publishing, 2017.
4. Marsh J. T. An Introduction to Textile Finishing, Chapman and Hall Ltd., London, 1948.
5. Mark H., Wooding N. S. and Atlas S. H., Chemical Aftertreatments of Textiles, John
Wiley and Sons Inc., New York, 1974.

Course Outcome:
After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to
1. Understand the objectives, tasks and basic principles behind textile printing and finishing
processes.
2. Formulate the print and finish recipe for printing and finishing of various fabrics.
3. Perform printing and finishing operation with different styles of printing and different
finishing agents coupled with various catalysts.
4. Evaluate the effect of different auxiliaries on printing and finishing.
5. Apply the knowledge of printing and finishing in relevant field.

Special Remarks (If any): NIL.

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Textile Chemical Processing Lab III (PC TT 692)

Name of the Course: Textile Chemical Processing Lab III
Course Code: PC TT 692 Semester: VI
Duration: 6 months Maximum Marks: 100

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

Theory: Continuous Internal Assessment:
Tutorial: Nil External Assessment: 60
Practical: 3 hrs./week Distribution of marks: 40
Credit Points: 1.5

Course Outcomes: After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to
1 Prepare print and finish recipe for printing and finishing of various fabrics.
2 Perform printing and finishing of pretreated fabric
3 Examine the effect of chemical auxiliary on printing and finishing
4 Examine the effect of steaming and curing on fixing of print and finish on to the
substrate
5 Examine the colour fastness and durability of the printed and finished fabric
Pre-Requisite:
1 PC TT 301
2 PC TT 402 and PC TT 492
3 PC TT 503 and PC TT 593
Practical: 13 numbers of experiments
3) Intellectual skills- 40%

4) Motor skill- 60%

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Laboratory Experiment:
1 Direct style printing of cotton fabric using cold brand reactive colour
2 Direct style printing of cotton fabric using hot brand reactive colour
3 Direct style printing of cotton fabric using vat colour
4 Direct style printing of cotton fabric using solubilised vat colour
5 Direct style printing of cotton fabric using pigment colour
6 Direct style printing of silk fabric using acid colour
7 Discharge style printing of cotton fabric using reactive colour
8 Batik resist printing of cotton fabric
9 Batik resist printing of silk fabric
10 Application of functional finishes on cotton using crease recovery finish
11 Application of functional finishes on silk using crease recovery finish
12 Application of functional finishes on cotton using flame retardant finish
13 Application of functional finishes on cotton using water repellent finish
The above list is not exhaustive. Additional laboratory work or experiments can be planned to
consolidate the theoretical work and to emphasize the activities for carrying out rather than
knowing.

Text and reference books:

1. Miles L. W. C. Textile Printing, Revised 2nd Edition, published by Society of Dyers and
Colorists, UK, 2003.
2. Shenai V. A. Technology of Printing, Sevak Publication, 1985.
3. Roy Choudhury A. K. Principles of Textile Finishing, 1st Edition, Woodhead Publishing,
2017.
4. Marsh J. T. An Introduction to Textile Finishing, Chapman and Hall Ltd., London, 1948.
5. Mark H., Wooding N. S. and Atlas S. H., Chemical Aftertreatments of Textiles, John
Wiley and Sons Inc., New York, 1974.

Special Remarks (If any):

At least 10 experiments should be conducted.
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Fabric Design (PC TT 604)

Name of the Course: Fabric Design
Course Code: PC TT 604 Semester: VI
Duration: 6 months Maximum Marks: 100

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

Theory: 2 hrs./week Mid Semester Exam.: 15 Marks
Tutorial: Nil Assignment & Quiz: =10(=8+2) Marks
Attendance: 5 Marks
Practical: Nil hr./week End Semester Exam.: 70 Marks
Credit Points: 2

Objective:
1 To impart basic weave design ,fancy design, compound weave design ,Advanced
design , colour weave
2 To impart knowledge about implementation of weave design in weaving machine,
basic weft knit design
3 To make student familiar with typical fabric construction details, also with 3D fabric
and nonwoven design.
Pre-Requisite:
1 PC TT 302, PC TT 501, PC TT 601
2 PC TT 401, PC TT 502 , PC TT 602
End Semester Examinations Scheme. Maximum Marks – 70. Time allotted – 3 hrs.
Groups Units Objective Questions Subjective Questions
(MCQ only with one
correct answer)
No. of Total No. of To Marks Total
questions to marks questions answer` per marks
be set to be set question
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B 1 to 11 6 3 5 15
C 1 to 11 6 3 15 45
 Only multiple choice type questions (MCQ) with one correct answer are to be set in
the objective part.
 Specific instruction to the students to maintain the order in answering objective
questions should be given on top of the question paper.

Unit Content Hrs/Unit Marks/Unit

Introduction

Idea of cloth formation on loom; classification of fabrics; idea

of fabric structure; methods of fabric representation; repeat of
1 weave; drafts; requirements of drawing in; weaving plan; lifting 1 2
plan relationship between weave; draft and lifting plan;
construction of weaving plan from a given
weave; construction of weave from a given draft and lifting
plan; construction of draft from a given lifting plan and weave.
Basic weave

General characteristics; Method of construction, features and

uses of plain weave and its derivatives, twill weave and its
derivatives, Satin and sateen weaves and their derivatives,
2
simple colour and weave effects; idea of compound colour and 4 12
weave effects . Diamond and Diaper, huckaback ,mockleno
,honeycomb, brighton honeycomb;
Construction of cork screw weaves; features of crepe weave
method of preparation of crepe weave and derivatives; features
of Bedford cord, construction of bed ford cords - idea of
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different types ;

Backed cloth

3 Warp backed cloth; weft backed cloth; backed cloth with 3 10

wadding threads; warp and weft wadded cloths; reversible
backed cloths.
Figuring with extra threads

4 Principles of figuring with extra materials; extra warp figuring- 2 8

concept of simple techniques; extra weft figuring-concept of
simple techniques;
Welts and piques

5 2 8
Ordinary ,wadded, fast back welts; piques; idea of loose back,
half fast back and fast back fabrics.
Double and multilayer cloths

Classifications of double cloth construction; concept of self

6 stitched; stitched by thread interchange; stitch by cloth 4 12
interchange; centre stitched; alternate single-ply and double ply
construction; idea of wadded double cloths; idea of treble cloth
and multiply belting structure.
Gauze and Leno structure

7 Principles of leno structures; methods of producing leno and 3 10

idea of simple constructions ; idea of Gauge with reference to
Madras Muslin structures
Pile structures
8 4 12
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weft-pile introduction; concept of simple constructions; Terry

pile introduction; formation of pile; simple terry weaves; idea
of a terry pile forming mechanism ; velveteen; all over or plain
plushes; corded and figured velveteens; velvets ;idea of carpet
design
Standard procedure of fabric calculation

Fabric characteristics; dimension of fabric; density of warp and

threads in grey fabrics; warp and weft characteristics; take up
9 and crimp of yarn in fabrics; calculation of number of warp and 3 10
weft threads in fabrics; selecting the selvedges; type of weave
and weaving plan; calculation of reed; calculation of harness
and healds; calculation of yarn mass per unit area of fabric.
Standard woven fabrics specification
Advance fabric manufacturing

10 2 8
Basic 3D weave in 2D weaving
Braiding design, Design of nonwoven fabrics
Design of standard weft knit fabrics

11 Plain knit, double cross tuck, lacoste, crepe, birds eye, mock 2 8
rib, twill, swiss double pique, full cardigan, half cardigan,
single pique, Ponte-di-Roma
Total 30 100
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Text and reference books:

1. Groscicki Z J, “Watsons Textile Design and Colour”, Newnes Buttersworth, 1988.
2. Groscicki Z J, “Watsons Advanced Textile Design”, Newnes Buttersworth, 1989.
3. Klibbe J W, “Structural Fabric Design”, Revised edition, 1965, North Carolina State
University.
4. Nisbeth H, “Grammer of Textile Design”, 3rd edition, D B Tarapore Wala sons and Co.,
1994.
5. Gokarneshan N, “Fabric Structure and Design”, New Age Inernational, New Delhi,
6. P.K.Banerjee .’Principle of fabric Formation ‘ CRC Press 2014

Course Outcome
After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to
1. Design various weave structures
2. Analyze colour and weave effects
3. Illustrate special weaves
4. Understand principle of development of 3D fabric design in 2D weaving machine
5. Learn to create new structures

Special Remarks (If any): NIL

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Theory of Elasticity (PE TT 601 A)

Name of the Course: Theory of Elasticity

Course Code: PE TT 601 A Semester: VI

Duration: 6 months Maximum Marks: 100

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

Theory: 3 hrs./week Mid Semester Exam.: 15 Marks
Tutorial: Nil Assignment & Quiz: =10(8+2) Marks
Attendance: 5 Marks
Practical: hr./week End Semester Exam.: 70 Marks
Credit Points: 3
Objective:
1 To make students understand the principles of elasticity.
2 To familiarize students with basic equations of elasticity
3 To provide basic knowledge of Analysis of stress and strain
4 To expose students to two dimensional problems in Cartesian and polar coordinates.
5 To make students understand the principle of torsion of prismatic bars.
Pre-Requisite:
1 BS-PH101
2 BS-PH201
End Semester Examinations Scheme. Maximum Marks – 70. Time allotted – 3 hrs.
Groups Units Objective Questions Subjective Questions
(MCQ only with one
correct answer)
No. of Total No. of To Marks Total
questions to marks questions answer` per marks
be set to be set question
A 1 to 14 10 10
B 1 to 14 6 3 5 15
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C 1 to 14 6 3 15 45
 Only multiple choice type questions (MCQ) with one correct answer are to be set in
the objective part.
 Specific instruction to the students to maintain the order in answering objective
questions should be given on top of the question paper.

Unit Content Hrs/Unit Marks/Unit

Introduction
1 1 2
Introduction and Historic Overview
Introduction to Tensor Algebra

2 Summation Convention, b. Kronecker’s Delta and the 4 8

permutation Tensor, c. Coordinates and
Tensors Transformation, d. Derivatives Convention
Stress

a. Notion of Stress, b. Stress in Cartesian Coordinates, c.

Shear Stresses, d. Stress at a Point, e. Principal Stresses
3 6 14
and Principal Coordinates, f. Maximum Shearing
stresses, g. Stress Ellipsoid, h. Hydrostatic and
Deviatoric Stress Tensors, i. Equilibrium Equations and
Boundary Conditions
Strain

a. Displacements and Strains,b. Strain at a Point, c.

4 4 10
Principal Strains and Principal Coordinates, d.
Local Rotation, e. Hydrostatic and Deviatoric Strain
Tensors, f. Compatibility Equations,
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Constitutive Equations

5 3 6
a. Generalized Hooke’s Law, b. Relationships between
Elastic Moduli
General Formulation of Elastic Problem

a. Boundary-Value Problems in Elasticity, b. Navier’s

6 4 10
Equations, c. Beltrami-Michell’s
Equations, d. Principle of Superposition, e. Saint-
Venant’s Principle, f. Uniqueness of Solution
Three-Dimensional Problems

7 4 10
a. Bar Stretched by its Own Weight, b. Torsion of a
Circular Shaft, c. Bending of a Prismatic Bar
Two Dimensional Elasticity
8 2 4
a. Plane Strain, b. Plane Stress, c. Airy’s Stress Function
Plane Problem in Cartesian Coordinates
9 2 4
Solution by Polynomials
Plane Problem in Polar Coordinates

a. General Solution, b. Thick-Walled Cylindrical

Pressure Vessel (Lamé’s problem), c. Pure Bending of a
10 Curved Beam, d. Stress Concentration around Circular 5 12
Hole (Kirsch’s problem), e. rotating Disks, f.
Concentrated Line- Force on a Plane, (Flamant’s
problem), g. Force Acting at the End of a Wedge, h.
Shrink Fit
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Torsion
a. Torsion of a uniform circular shaft, b. Torsion of non
11 3 6
circular cylindrical Bars, c. Torsion of
Hollow Bars, d. Membrane Analogy
Strain Energy
a. Strain Energy Density, b. Strain Energy Density
12 3 6
Function, c. Betti-Maxwell Reciprocal
Theorem
Thermo elasticity
13 a. General Approach, b. Plane Thermoelastic Problem in 2 4
Polar Coordinates
Application of principles of theory of elasticity in textile
14 2 4
machines and materials
Total 45 100

Text and reference books:

1. Timoshenko, S.P., and Goodier, J.N., Theory of Elasticity, McGraw-Hill (1970).
2. Sokolnikoff, I.S., Mathematical Theory of Elasticity, Krieger Publishing Company
(1983).
3. Shames, I.H., Mechanics of Deformable Solids, Krieger Publishing Company (1983).

Course Outcome:
After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to
1. Understand stress and deformation and their relationship
2. Understand the structural sections subjected to torsion
3. Understand the torsion developed in circular/non-circular/hollow-shaft
4. Solve strategies of various plane (Cartesian and polar) problems.
5. Understand the theory of stress and deformation in field of textile material

Special Remarks (If any): NIL

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Theory of Elasticity Lab (PE TT 691 A)

Name of the Course: Theory of Elasticity Lab
Course Code: PE TT 691 A Semester: VI
Duration: 6 months Maximum Marks: 100

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

Theory: hrs./week Continuous Internal Assessment:
Tutorial: Nil External Assessment: 60
Practical: 3 hr./week Distribution of marks: 40
Credit Points: 1.5

Course Outcomes: After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to
1 Analyse of stress and deformation and their relationship
2 Analyse the structural sections subjected to torsion
3 Analyse the torsion developed in circular/non-circular/hollowshaft
4 Formulate and solve strategies of various plane (Cartesian and polar) problems.
5 Analyse of stress and deformation and their relationship
Pre-Requisite:
1 BS-PH101
2 BS-PH201
Practical:
5) Intellectual skills-70%

6) Motor skill-30%

Laboratory Experiment:
1 Determination of load-elongation of solid (thin filament like materials)
2 Analysis of the load elongation diagram for finding out young’s modulus, yield
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point, yield strain, yield stress ,breaking load, breaking strain, energy to break
the specimen, toughness, true stress
3 Study of plastic deformation of solid
4 Determination of Poisson’s ratio
5 Determination of bending deformation under three point load of a rod
6 Analysis of bending deflection and load curve and calculation of bending rigidity
and modulus of the material
7 Determination of torque –angular displacement diagram of thin filament like
material and analysis of the diagram to calculate torsional rigidity and shear
modulus of the material
8 Determination of moment of inertia of known cross-section of thin rod like
material (circular, elliptical, square, rectangular, hollow circular)
9 Determination of compressive load –deformation of a solid
10 Determination of buckling load –deformation of clamped rod and shell
11 Determination of load – deformation of ring
12 Study of failure of rod due to tensile loading
The above list is not exhaustive. Additional laboratory work or experiments can be planned to
consolidate the theoretical work and to emphasis the activities for doing rather than the knowing.

Text and reference books:

1. Timoshenko, S.P., and Goodier, J.N., Theory of Elasticity, McGraw-Hill (1970).
2. Sokolnikoff, I.S., Mathematical Theory of Elasticity, Krieger Publishing Company
(1983).
3. Shames, I.H., Mechanics of Deformable Solids, Krieger Publishing Company (1983).

Special Remarks (If any):

At least 10 experiments should be conducted
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Theory of Textile Structure (PE TT 601 B)

Name of the Course: Theory of Textile Structure
Course Code: PE TT 601 B Semester: VI
Duration: 6 months Maximum Marks: 100

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

Theory: 3 hrs./week Mid Semester Exam.: 15 Marks
Tutorial: Nil Assignment & Quiz: =10(8+2) Marks
Attendance: 5 Marks
Practical: hr./week End Semester Exam.: 70 Marks
Credit Points: 3

Objective:
1 To enable the students to understand the fundamentals of the yarn structure, measures
of structural parameters and factors influencing them.
2 To enable the students to learn about geometry of woven, knitted and nonwoven
fabrics and understand the deformation of fabric under stress
Pre-Requisite:
1 PC TT 303, PC TT 504
2 PC TT 302, PC TT 401, PC TT 501, PC TT 502, PC TT 601, PC TT 602
3
End Semester Examinations Scheme. Maximum Marks – 70. Time allotted – 3 hrs.
Groups Units Objective Questions Subjective Questions
(MCQ only with one
correct answer)
No. of Total No. of To Marks Total
questions to marks questions answer` per marks
be set to be set question
A 1 to 9 10 10
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B 1 to 9 6 3 5 15
C 1 to 9 6 3 15 45
 Only multiple choice type questions (MCQ) with one correct answer are to be set in
the objective part.
 Specific instruction to the students to maintain the order in answering objective
questions should be given on top of the question paper.
Unit Content Hrs/Unit Marks/Unit
Introduction
1 1 2
Basic concepts of yarn and fabric structure.
Yarn structure

Types of yarn, the idealized helical yarn structure, yarn

count and twist factors, twist contraction
2 and retraction, packing of fibres in yarn, effect of fibre 7 14
properties on the diameter and density of yarn,
measurement of yarn diameter, density and specific
volume, empirical formulas for the
determination of yarn diameter
Morphology of single yarn

The arrangement of fibres in a unitary yarn, ideal

migration, characterization of migration behaviour,
3 5 12
techniques of determining the position of fibre in a yarn,
migration in blended yarns, mechanisms of migration,
effect of various parameters on migration behaviour. Idea
of migration of rotor, airjet, dref ,compact yarns
Analysis of tensile behaviour, effect of traverse force and
4 lateral components of continuous filament yarns. extension 5 10
& breakage of spun yarn. Energy method to calculate load
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elongation of filament yarn

Study of fibre obliquity and slippage, influence of fibre
5 3 8
length, fibre fineness and friction. migration
Composition of fibres in cross section of blended yarns,
blend irregularity, distribution of blend components,
6 3 8
strength of blended yarns, introduction of Hamburger’s
model. Migration index
Cloth setting theory

Study of Peirce’s model and its applicable formula;

7 limiting structures,; modifications due to deviation from 8 18
circular cross-section of yarn, cover and crimp interchange
in woven fabrics with respect to simple geometry,
shrinkage analysis,.
Geometry of weft Knitted structures

Relationship with loop for plain knitted fabric. Areal

8 density of plain knitted fabric., Geometrical property of 7 16
nonwoven structure ,Tensile properties of Knitted fabric.
Nonwoven structures. Tensile behaviour of non-woven
fabric.
Introduction to tensile, buckling, bending, shear,
9 compression and drape behaviour of fabric., flow property, 6 12
heat and vapour transmission through fabric structure
Total 45 100

Text and reference books:

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.
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3. Peirce F T and Womersley J R, “Cloth Geometry”, reprint, The Textile Institute,

Manchester
4. 1978.
5. Hearle J W S, Thwaites J J and Amirbayat, “Mechanics of Flexible Fibre Assemblies”,
Sijthff and Noordhoff International Publishers BV, Alphen aan den
6. Rijn, Netherlands 1980.
7. Journals: Textile Research Journal, Princeton, USA and Journal of Textile Institute,
Manchester, UK
8. Newton A (1993), Fabric Manufacture: A Hand book, Intermediate Technology
Publications, London.
9. Grosicki Z (1988), Watson’s Textile Design and Colour, Newnes Butterworths.
10. Weiner L (1971), Textile Fabric Design Tables, Technomic, Stamford, USA.
11. Seyam, A M (2002), Textile Progress, The Textile Institute, Vol. 31, No. 3. Jinlian HU,
Structure and Mechanics of Woven Fabric, Woodhead Publication.
12. Kemp A (1958), J. Text. Inst., 49, T 44.
13. Love L (1954), Text. Res. J., 24, 1073.
14. P. Schwartz Structure and mechanics of textile fibre assemblies
15. Structure and mechanics of woven fabrics J.Hu.
16. Thermal and moisture transport in fibrous materials Edited by N. Pan and P. Gibson

Course Outcome:
After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to
1. Understand relations between geometrical parameters of twisted yarn, woven and knit
nonwoven fabrics.
2. Apply the relations in real cases and engineer product of required properties
3. Understand relations basic mechanical properties of the textile product and structural
parameters of textile yarn, fabric and apply in real problems.
4. Relate the internal geometry of fibre to yarn and its influence on physical property.
5. Relate the structural parameters with production parameters and engineer new products
with desired property.

Special Remarks (If any): NIL.

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Theory of Textile Structure Lab (PE TT 691 B)

Name of the Course: Theory of Textile Structure Lab
Course Code: PE TT 691 B Semester: VI
Duration: 6 months Maximum Marks: 100

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

Theory: hrs./week Continuous Internal Assessment:
Tutorial: Nil External Assessment: 60
Practical: 3 hr./week Distribution of marks: 40
Credit Points: 1.5

Course Outcomes: After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to
1 Apply structural relationships in the practical problems
2 Measure the structural parameters in textile product
3 Describe machines and instruments used in measuring the parameters
Pre-Requisite:
1 PC TT 303, PC TT 504
2 PC TT 302, PC TT 401, PC TT 501, PC TT 502, PC TT 601, PC TT 602
3 PC TT 393
Practical:
1) Intellectual skills- 60 %
Students Apply therotical knowledge of
structure and analysing the experimental data
2) Motor skill- 40%
Students develop skill to handle the testing
instruments
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Laboratory Experiment:
1 Determination of packing fraction and specific volume of a yarn
2 Determination of twist to break of spun/filament yarn
3 Determination of contraction due to twist
4 Determination of migration parameters of spun yarn
5 Determination of load elongation curve of yarn and its analysis by using theoretical
relationship .
6 Test for limiting conditions of geometry of woven fabric of simple weave (plain, twill,
sateen, matt) and their prediction of maximum sett
7 Determination of the weave value of woven fabric of simple weave (plain, twill, sateen,
matt) and its prediction of sett of square fabric by using cloth setting theory
8 Determination of Poisson ratio of yarn
9 Determination of porosity and density of fabric
10 Study of crimp interchange of woven fabric.
11 Study of nature of load elongation property of woven, knitted and nonwoven fabric
12 Study of relationship between course, wales per inch and loop length, tightness factor,
weight of weft knitted fabric and analysis by using geometrical relationships .
13 Study of nature of air flow property of woven, knitted and nonwoven fabric
14 Analysis of shrinkage plain woven fabric.
15 Study of fabric shear and bending.
16 Study of orientation distribution function of fibre in nonwoven fabric
The above list is not exhaustive. Additional laboratory work or experiments can be planned to
consolidate the theoretical work and to emphasis the activities for doing rather than the knowing.
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Text and reference books:

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. Peirce F T and Womersley J R, “Cloth Geometry”, reprint, The Textile Institute, Manchester
1978.
4. Structure and mechanics of woven fabrics J.Hu
5. Textile Testing J.E.Booth
6. Physical testing of textiles B. P. Saville

Special Remarks (If any):

At least 10 experiments should be conducted
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Introduction to Java (OE TT 601 A)

Name of the Course: Introduction to Java
Course Code: OE TT 601 A Semester: VI
Duration: 6 months Maximum Marks: 100

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

Theory: 2 hrs./week Mid Semester Exam:15Marks
Tutorial: Nil Assignment & Quiz: 10 (=8+2)Marks
Attendance: 5Marks
Practical: End Semester Exam.: 70 Marks
Credit Points:2

Objective:
1 To impart knowledge about the engineering aspects of Java Programming and their
application.
2
Pre-Requisite:
1 ES-CS201, ES-CS291
End Semester Examinations Scheme. Maximum Marks – 70. Time allotted – 3 hrs.
Groups Units Objective Questions Subjective Questions
(MCQ only with one
correct answer)
No. of Total No. of To Marks Total
questions to marks questions answer` per marks
be set to be set question
A 1 to 4 10 10
B 1 to 4 6 3 5 15
C 1 to 4 6 3 15 45
 Only multiple choice type questions (MCQ) with one correct answer are to be set in
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the objective part.

 Specific instruction to the students to maintain the order in answering objective
questions should be given on top of the question paper.

Unit Content Hrs/Unit Marks/Unit

JAVA Basics

Introduction to Programming Languages and

algorithms, The Evolution of Java, Object-Oriented
Programming Concepts and Java, Differences between
C++ and Java, The Primary Characteristics of Java, The
1. Architecture, Programming with Java, Tokens, 6 20
Identifiers, Keywords, Literals, Separators, Comments
and Whitespaces, Operators; Expressions; Using Data
Types, Primitive Data Types, Reference Data Types;
Declarations; Control Flow, Blocks and Statements,
Conditional Statements, Looping Statements

JAVA Classes, Packages , Interfaces and Streams

Introduction, Classes-Defining simple class, Class

Variables, Class Methods, Return Types, Method
Modifiers, Declaring Method Security and
2. Accessibility, Overloading Methods; Working with 10 33
Objects, Creating Objects, Destroying Objects,
Constructor; Packages, Declaring a Package, Accessing
Other Packages, Package-Naming Conventions, The
CLASSPATH Environment Variable, Overview of the
Standard Packages; Inheritance, Sub-classing, Method
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Overriding; Interfaces, Declaring an Interface,

Implementing Interfaces, Modifiers, Using an Interface
Data Flow with Java Streams, Input Streams, Output
Streams,
Exception Handling in JAVA

3. 3 10
Introduction, Exception Methods, java language
Exceptions.
JAVA Threads, Applets and AWT

Introduction; Creating Threads; The Life Cycle of a Thread;

Thread Methods; Using Threads, Declaring Threads,
Creating and Starting the Thread Object new and the
Instantiation of Threads, Stopping the Thread, Destroying a
Thread, Naming a Thread; Synchronization of Threads,
Producer/Consumer Example, Locking an Object,
4. 11 37
Synchronized Blocks, Using the notify All and wait
Methods, Deadlocks
Introduction, Applet Examples, The java. Applet. Applet
Class, The Five Stages of an Applet's Life
Cycle, Methods for Adding UI Components, Methods for
Drawing and Event Handling,
Introduction, Control Classes-component, layout and menu
classes.
Total 30 100
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Text and reference books:

1. Introduction to Java Programming, 6thEdition, Y.Daniel Liang (2007), Pearson
Prentice Hall,
2. Schaum's Outlines of Programming with Java,J. R. Hubbard, Schaums
3. Thinking in Java 3rd ed- Bruce Eckel, Publisher: PrenticeHall
4. Java Gently, 3rd Edition:by Judith Bishop
5. Sams Teach YourselfJ ava 1.1 in 24 Hours: Rogers Cadenhead, Laura Lemay, and
Charles Perkins
6. LEARNING JAVA by Rich Raposa, Wiley Publications
7. Who's Afraid of Java?, by Steve Heller,Publisher: AP Professional
8. Java:How to Program with an Introduction to Visual J++, by Harvey M.Deitel, Paul
J. Deitel ,Publisher: Prentice Hall
9. Java by Example, 2nd Edition, by Jerry Jackson, Alan L. McClellan, Publisher:
Sunsoft Press/Prentice Hall
10. Java for Dummies ,2nd Edition, by Aaron E. Walsh, Publisher :Dummies Press/IDG
Books

Course Outcome:
After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to
1. Explain object oriented programming concept.
2. Analyze fundamentals concept of JAVA.
3. Demonstrate basic application of package and interfaces.
4. Illustrate basic application of exception handling.
5. Create various programming in JAVA.

Special Remarks (If any): NIL

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Introduction to Python (OE TT 601 B)

Name of the Course: Introduction to Python
Course Code: OE TT 601 B Semester: VI
Duration: 6 months Maximum Marks: 100

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

Theory: 2 hrs./week Mid Semester Exam.:15Marks
Tutorial: Nil Assignment & Quiz: 10 (=8+2)Marks
Attendance: 5Marks
Practical: End Semester Exam.: 70 Marks
Credit Points:2

Objective:
1 To impart knowledge basics of algorithmic problem solving
2 To impart basic knowledge of Python programs with conditionals and loops.
3 To make student understand Python functions and use function calls.
4 To offer knowledge of Python data structures.
Pre-Requisite:
1 ES-CS201, ES-CS291
End Semester Examinations Scheme. Maximum Marks – 70. Time allotted – 3 hrs.
Groups Units Objective Questions Subjective Questions
(MCQ only with one
correct answer)
No. of Total No. of To Marks Total
questions to marks questions answer` per marks
be set to be set question
A 1 to 5 10 10
B 1 to 5 6 3 5 15
C 1 to 5 6 3 15 45
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 Only multiple choice type questions (MCQ) with one correct answer are to be set in
the objective part.
 Specific instruction to the students to maintain the order in answering objective
questions should be given on top of the question paper.

Unit Content Hrs/Unit Marks/Unit

Introduction to Python

1. 2 7
Features of Python - Python interpreter - interactive
and non-interactive mode
Conditionals and Functions

Operators – Boolean Values – Operator Precedence –

Expression – Conditionals: If-Else Constructs – Loop
2. Structures/Iterative Statements – While Loop – For 6 20
Loop – Break Statement – Function Call and
Returning Values – Parameter Passing – Local and
Global Scope – Recursive Functions.

Object and Classes

Classes in Python - Principles of Object Orientation -

3. Creating Classes - Instance Methods - File 7 23
Organization - Special Methods - Class Variables -
Inheritance - Polymorphism - Type Identification -
Custom Exception Classes
String, Dictionaries and Modules
4. 8 27
Strings: Introduction, Indexing, Traversing, Concatenating,
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Appending, Multiplying, Formatting, Slicing, Comparing,

Iterating – Basic Built-In String Functions – Dictionary:
Creating, Accessing, Adding Items, Modifying, Deleting,
Sorting, Looping, Nested Dictionaries Built-in Dictionary
Function – Finding Key and Value in a Dictionary –
Modules – Module Loading and Execution – Packages –
Python Standard Libraries.
File handling and Exception handling

Introduction to Files – File Path – Opening and Closing

5. 7 23
Files – Reading and Writing Files – File Position –
Exception: Errors and Exceptions, Exception Handling,
Multiple Exceptions.
Total 30 100

Text and reference books:

1. Reema Thareja, “Python Programming using Problem Solving Approach”, Oxford
University Press, 2017.
2. Allen B. Downey, “Think Python: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist”, Second
Edition, Shroff/ O‘Reilly Publishers, 2016.
(http://greenteapress.com/wp/thinkpython/).
3. Dive into Python, Mike
4. Learning Python, 4th Edition by Mark Lutz
5. Programming Python, 4th Edition by Mark Lutz

Course Outcome:
After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to
1. Develop algorithmic solutions to simple computational problems.
2. Develop and execute simple Python programs.
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3. Write simple Python programs for solving problems and decompose a Python program
into functions.
4. Represent compound data using Python lists, tuples, dictionaries etc.
5. Read and write data from/to files in Python programs.
6. Implementing database using SQ Lite.
7. Access database using python programming.
8. Develop web applications using python programming.
9. Develop and use Web Services using python.

Special Remarks (If any): NIL

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Internet of Things (OE TT 601 C)

Name of the Course: Internet of Things
Course Code: OE TT 601 C Semester: VI
Duration: 6 months Maximum Marks: 100

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

Theory: 2 hrs./week Mid Semester Exam.:15Marks
Tutorial: Nil Assignment & Quiz: 10 (=8+2)Marks
Attendance: 5Marks
Practical: End Semester Exam.: 70 Marks
Credit Points:2

Objective:
1 To impart necessary and practical knowledge of components of Internet of Things.
2 To support for development of skills required to build real-life IoT based projects.
Pre-Requisite:
1 ES-CS201, ES-CS291
End Semester Examinations Scheme. Maximum Marks – 70. Time allotted – 3 hrs.
Groups Units Objective Questions Subjective Questions
(MCQ only with one
correct answer)
No. of Total No. of To Marks Total
questions to marks questions answer` per marks
be set to be set question
A 1 to 4 10 10
B 1 to 4 6 3 5 15
C 1 to 4 6 3 15 45
 Only multiple choice type questions (MCQ) with one correct answer are to be set in
the objective part.
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 Specific instruction to the students to maintain the order in answering objective

questions should be given on top of the question paper.

Unit Content Hrs/Unit Marks/Unit

Introduction to IoT

Architectural Overview, Design principles and needed

capabilities, IoT Applications, Sensing, Actuation, Basics of
1. 6 20
Networking, M2M and IoT Technology Fundamentals-
Devices and gateways, Data management, Business
processes in IoT, Everything as a Service (XaaS), Role of
Cloud in IoT, Security aspects in IoT.
Elements of IoT

Hardware Components- Computing (Arduino, Raspberry

2. Pi), Communication, Sensing, Actuation, I/O interfaces. 8 27
Software Components- Programming API’s (using Python/
Node.js/ Arduino) for Communication Protocols- MQTT,
ZigBee, Bluetooth, CoAP, UDP, TCP.
IoT Application Development

Solution framework for IoT applications- Implementation

3. 11 37
of Device integration, Data acquisition and integration,
Device data storage- Unstructured data storage on
cloud/local server, Authentication, authorization of devices.
IoT Case Studies

4. 5 16
IoT case study and mini project based on Industrial
automation/ Transportation/ Agriculture/ Healthcare/ Home
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Automation

Total
30 100

Text and reference books:

1. V. Madisetti and A. Bahga, Ïnternet of Things, A Hands on Approach, University Press,
2015.
2. S.R.N. Reddy, R. Thukral and M. Mishra, Introduction to Internet of Things: A Practical
Approach, ETI Labs, 2017.
3. P. Raj and A.C. Raman, The Internet of Things: Enabling Technologies, Platforms and
Use Cases, CRC Press, 2017.
4. J. Jose, Internet of Things, Khanna Publishing House, New Delhi, 2018. 5
5. A. McEwen, Designing the Internet of Things, Wiley, 2013. 6
6. R. Kamal, Internet of Things: Architecture and Design, McGraw Hill, 2017.
7. C. Pfister, Getting Started with the Internet of Things, O Reilly Media, 2011.

Course Outcome:
After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to
1. Understand internet of Things and its hardware and software components.
2. Interface I/O devices, sensors & communication modules.
3. Remotely monitor data and control devices, and develop real life IoT based projects.

Special Remarks (If any):NIL