The air velocity distribution along the air guide system of an air-jet loom is affected by the initial air velocity at the nozzle and the design of the guide system. In this paper, the air velocity distribution along regular and slotted tubes (simulating a new air guide system) is presented in terms of the tube configuration and its interaction with the jet at the tube entrance.
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