Optimising Size Layer As Related to Input Humidity

Abstract

Important parameters influencing size layer are described. An analysis of the balance of matter is given, and its advantages as compared to the conventional method of continuous determination of size layer are presented. The values of size layer obtained by the balance of matter through continuous parameter measuring are similar to the values obtained by quantum method, by taking the same samples of sized and unsized warp and drying to absolute dry. The size layer obtained by applying the equation from literature diverges somewhat from the two methods described above, especially at higher input yarn humidity. Investigation of size layer employing the balance of matter yields high correlation values, taking into account key influencing parameters. Special attention is paid to the impact of variations in input humidity on the size layer tested, as these changes have not been considered in the balance of matter until now.