| Course Status : | Ongoing |
| Course Type : | |
| Language for course content : | English |
| Duration : | 8 weeks |
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| Credit Points : | 3 |
| Level : | Continuing Education |
| Start Date : | 21 Jul 2025 |
| End Date : | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Enrollment Ends : | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Exam Date : | 11 Dec 2025 IST |
| Translation Languages : | English |
| NCrF Level : | 4.5 |
| Industry Details : | Manufacturing |
| Exam Shift : | Shift 1 |
Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.
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swayam@nitttrc.edu.in, swayam@nitttrc.ac.in
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Week 1:
Basic Terminologies in fibre science Terminologies used in studying fibre science,
polymers & fibre/filament – count, orientation, crystallinity ratio,
basics of polymerization, types of polymers, intrapolymer bonding,
interpolymer forces of attraction Week 2:
Requirements of fibre forming polymers Requirement of polymers to be converted into fibres,
difference between plastics and fibres Week 3:
Classification of fibres Cellulosic fibres, protein fibres, synthetic
fibres and other fibres Week 4:
Characterization of textile fibres Characterization at molecular level,
characterization of physical structure, thermal charcterisation, microscopic
characterization Week 5:
Cellulosic fibres Morphology, chemical composition, physical and
chemical properties, applications – cellulose fibres Week 6:
Protein fibres Morphology, chemical composition, physical and
chemical properties, applications – protein fibres Week 7:
Synthetic fibres Structural principles of polymeric fibres –
molecular size and interaction, molecular orientation and crystallinity in
fibres, fibre morphology and thermal transitions; basic principles of fluid
flow Week 8:
Melt spinning process Melt spinning line, variables and conditions for
continuous spinning, role of critical parameters and their variation along
the spinline, structure formation during spinning Week 9:
Solution spinning process Process variables, dry spinning, wet spinning,
development of structure and morphology during solution spinning Week 10:
Drawing and heat setting process Drawing of melt spun fibres – drawing unit, drawing
behavior, influence of drawing on structure and properties of fibres; Heat
setting – nature of set, heat setting behavior of various fibres Week 11:
Synthetic fibre production and properties Production, structure and mechanical properties of
fibres – poly(ethylene terephthalate) fibres, Nylon 6 and nylon 66 fibres, acrylic fibres,
polypropylene fibres Week 12:
Ester-cellulose fibres Fibre classification, polymer system, physical
properties, chemical properties, application |
Dr. Giri Dev V R is a Professor in the Department of Textile Technology, Anna University. He earned his B.Tech from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, in 2000 with First Class Distinction, followed by an M.Tech from IIT Delhi in 2002 with the same distinction. He completed his Ph.D. at AC Tech, Anna University, in 2008. Over his academic career, he has guided 7 Ph.D. scholars and is currently guiding 3 more. His research contributions include 23 national and 61 international journal publications, with a cumulative impact factor of 155.047 and an h-index of 24. He has also authored a book chapter in "Fundamentals of Natural Fibres and Textiles" published by Woodhead Publishing in 2021. He has led several funded research projects, securing a total funding of ₹1,25,37,208 from esteemed organizations such as the DST, Ministry of Science & Technology, and ICMR. Notable projects include the development of sustainable salt-free dyeing techniques, centrifugal spinning machine prototypes for nanofiber production, biomimetic nerve guide fabrication, and antimicrobial surgical gowns.
Dr.S. Sudha is an
Assistant Professor in the Department of Textile Technology, Anna University,
Chennai, with extensive experience in textile technology. She previously served
at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology and PSG College of Technology,
advancing through various academic roles. She holds a B.Tech (2004) and Ph.D.
(2018) from PSG College of Technology, an M.Tech (Gold Medalist, 2006) from
Anna University, and a PGDHRM (2005) from Pondicherry University. Currently
guiding three research scholars, her work focuses on textile composites, with
numerous publications in reputed journals and an h-index of 7.
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