Course Name

Code

Regular

Semester

Credit

Lecture

3

Recitation

0

NONWOVEN FABRICS

TEK 455

7

3

Laboratory

     ( Hour / Week )

0

Course Language

Turkish

Course Type

Elective/ Engineering Design

Course Coordinator

Assist.Prof.Dr.Telem GÖK SADIKOĞLU

Course Description

Types, properties, production methods, end-uses of nonwovens; raw materials used in the production of nonwovens; web formation methods, web consolidation methods and web finishing methods.

Objectives

1.        To introduce the types of nonwovens to the students,

2.        To teach the students nonwoven production methods and product properties,

3.        To teach how to determine the end-use according to nonwoven type.

Outcomes

Students will have,

1.        the fundamental knowledge of nonwovens,

2.        the fundamental knowledge of nonwoven production methods,

3.        the ability to determine the type of a nonwoven,

4.        the ability to determine the type of production method of a nonwoven,

5.        the ability to determine the end-use of a nonwoven product,

6.        how they can choose the raw material for a certain type of production.

Textbook

Assis. Prof.Dr.Telem GÖK SADIKOĞLU, Course Notes, 2000.

Other References

1.        A.Turbak, Nonwovens, Tappi Press, Atlanta, Georgia, 1993

2.        F.M.Buresh, Nonwoven Fabrics, Reinhold Publishing Corporation, London, 1962

3.        R.Krcma, Manual of Nonwovens, C.Nicholls & Company Ltd., England, 1971

4.        Introduction to Textiles Software, ã 1995, 1996 Textile Industries, University of Leeds.

Prerequisite Courses

TEK 112

Prerequisites by Topic

-

Homeworks & Projects

Termpapers and homeworks will be given about the products and production methods.

Laboratory Work

Determination of type of nonwovens, testing of the properties of the nonwovens.

Computer Use

The homeworks will be prepared via computer. Some of the lessons will be presented by computer. Usage of Introduction to Textiles Software.

Other Activities

Two technical visits.

Assessment Criteria

Quantity

Percentage

Midterm Exams

1

20

Quizes

2

20

Homeworks

4

-

Projects

-

-

Term Paper

1

20

Laboratory Work

-

-

Other

-

-

Final Exam

1

40

Course Category

 by Content,

       %

Mathematics and Basic Sciences

-

Engineering Science

25

Engineering Design

70

Social Sciences

5

Week

Topics

1

Introduction to the course. Definition of nonwovens. History of nonwovens.

2

Classification of nonwovens. Raw materaials: polymers, fibres, binders.

3

Properties of nonwovens, co-polymers, elastomers.

4

Fibres. Important fibre properties in nonwoven production. Binders.

5

Production methods. Web formation methods: drylaying.

6

Web formation methods: wet-laying and spun-laying.

7

Factory visit

8

Web consolidation methods: Mechanical.and chemical methods.

9

MIDTERM EXAM

10

Web consolidation methods: Thermo-bonding.

11

Web finishing and converting methods: Mechanical, chemical.

12

Structures of nonwovens: Point, segment, agglomerate. End-uses.

13

Position and future of nonwovens in Turkey and the world.

14

Technical visit.

T.E. Program Outcomes

1

2

3

a.   

An ability to apply knowledge of maths&basic sciences and engineering on textile engineering problems

X

b.   

An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data and use modern tools and equipment

X

c.   

An ability to  develop and/or design a  textile product, process or system to fulfill desired requirements

X

d.   

An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams and develop leadership

X

e.   

An ability to identify, analyze, and solve textile engineering problem

X

f.    

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g.   

An ability for effective written and oral communication in Turkish and English

X

h.   

An ability to understand the national and international problems of textile engineering

X

i.    

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

X

j.    

A comprehensive knowledge of textile materials and technologies

X

k.  

An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools and  modern information systems such as softwares necessary for engineering design and analysis

X

Prepared by

Assist.Prof.Dr.Telem GÖK SADIKOĞLU

Date:

18/07/2001