Course: Thermal and Chemical Technologies

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Course title Thermal and Chemical Technologies
Course code KNT/TCTI
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Erben Jakub, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Chvojka Jiří, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. The extent and importance of chemical and thermal production technology NT. Introduction, definitions. 2. The use of binders, the definition of their properties, technology influencing the structure of fiber layers. 3. Properties of suitable binders and the possibility to affect the structure, the final properties of textile products. 4. Technology wet laid process of comparison and dry laid process. Advantages of the production technology of fiber layers by a wet process. 5. Technology spunbond, the benefits of spun-bonded and melt-blown. 6. Unconventional Fiber Technology: flash-spun technology, electrospinning, centrifugal spinning, spinning coaxial. 7. dispersion, the definition and use of fiber layers for bonding, bonding more options foaming dispersions, pastes and polymer solutions. Advantages and disadvantages of these selected technologies. 8. Heat bonding fiber layers, the definition of bonded fiber layers calender and warm. 9. Bonding fiber layers with ultrasound, infrared heating and hot. Specification areal weight, speed and properties of final material. 10. Comparison structure of nonwoven articles, bonding sites formation and relationship to the final product characteristics. 11. Using traditional methods of reinforcing fiber layers felting and kicking. Definition of input raw materials and finished products. 12. Finished nonwovens and the fiber layers, the use of methods of coating, laminating, hot-melt. Advantages and disadvantages of using these technologies. 13. Definition of NT products, examples of products, their parameters, the possibility of influencing the final properties of materials. 14. Theory heating the fiber layers, physical definition of heat and thermal heating and thermal transmittance.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments), E-learning
  • Home preparation for classes - 5 hours per semester
  • Practical training (number of hours) - 56 hours per semester
  • Fieldtrips - 8 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of theme is the deepening the knowledge of objects dedicated to the nonwovens and their production. Theme TCT focuses on expansion of theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of nonwovens. The graduated students will be prepared for practice in the field of nonwovens for the position technologist.
Students completing the course will be able to recognize non-woven fabric. It will be educated in bonding fibers and textiles. The knowledge will be used in průsmyslovém scale as a technologist or a professional quality.
Prerequisites
The knowledge of chemistry, polymer nonwovens, recycling and mechanical textiles. The course builds and expands its expertise in thermal and chemical bonding.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam, Student's performance analysis, Oral presentation of self-study

Knowledge: chemistry, polymers, nonwovens, recycling and mechanical textiles.
Recommended literature
  • Recycling in textiles. ISBN 978-1-85573-952-9.
  • Albrecht W., Fuchs H. Nonwovens fabrics. 2003. ISBN 3-527-30406-1.
  • Fakirov S. Handbook of thermoplastic polyesters. 2001. ISBN 3-527-30113-5.
  • INDA. Principles of Nonwovens. Cary.
  • Jirsak O. Wadsworth L.C. Nonwoven textiles. Carolina academy press.
  • Russell S. J. Handbook of nonwoven. Nort America CRC Press LLC. ISBN 978-1-85573-603-0.
  • Urban D., Takamura K. Polymer dispersions and their industrial applications. 2002. ISBN -527-30286-7.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Textile Engineering Study plan (Version): Nonwoven and Nanomaterials (2012) Category: Textile production and clothing industry 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter