Abstract
Mathematical modeling and computer simulation of industrial fiber processing technologies are discussed, with focus on the motion, dynamics, transport, and col lection of fibers within specific representative classes of gas flow environments and machine design configurations of importance in the industrial setting. Desired capa bilities are evident in capturing dominant physical processes and fundamental dynamic mechanisms underlying gas-machine, fiber-machine, fiber-fiber, and gas-fiber inter actions. Simulations on high-speed computers demonstrate powerful predictive ca pabilities of optimizing fiber movement, manageability, and control; optimizing input- fiber characteristics to produce output products of higher quality; and virtual proto typing and optimal design and redesign of fiber processing machinery. Strong potential benefits may be possible for "next generation" prototype technologies and machine designs to be considered for large-production fiber processing industrial facilities and machinery manufacturers.
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