Synthetic fibers : machines and equipment, manufacture, properties : handbook for plant engineering, machine design, and operation

This guide to plant design and machinery construction and operation is written by one of the pioneers in the field. It offers a comprehensive overview on processes, machines, and plant layouts for the production of synthetic (man-made) fibers from an engineering point of view. Detailed technical drawings, plus numerous formula and diagrams, illustrate the entire fiber-technical knowledge for the design of various production steps, from raw materials through polymerization, and spinning to textured and technical fabrics. This unique handbook is a treasury of knowledge for the expert, an indispensable adviser in solving day-to-day problems, and a must on the shelf for every library. A guide to plant design and machinery construction and operation written by one of the pioneers in the field. The book offers a comprehensive overview on processes, machines, and plant layouts for the production of synthetic (man-made) fibers from an engineering point of view. Natural fibers, especially wool and natural silk, have existed for several thousand years, soon to be followed by cotton, flax and the like.