BHT302 Handloom Weaving Technology Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BHT302 Handloom Weaving Technology (also written as KHT302) is a subject in Semester 3 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 4 credits with an L-T-P of 3-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction to numbering of yarns and Outcomes. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BHT302 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BHT302 / KHT302 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Handloom Weaving Technology |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 3rd Semester |
| Credits | 4 |
| L-T-P | 3-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BHT302 Handloom Weaving Technology Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1
Objects of winding, principles of cheese and cone winding machines, drum and precision winding, uniform build of yarn package, control of balloons, Classification of yarn faults and its removal, concepts in yarn clearing –mechanical, optical and electronic clearers, 12 knotters and splicers, weftwinding, study of modern automatic winders. Primitive Charka, High Speed Charka, Pirn and bobbin winding for Handlooms.
Unit 2
Yarn packages - hanks, cones, cheeses, and spools - Characteristics and use; essential characteristic of warp and weft, Objectives of warping, peg warping, vertical warping and sectional warping, objectives and importance of sizing of cotton yarn, ingredients used in sizemixture for handloom industry and their functions, various forms of sizing- hank sizing 12 and street warp sizing. Characteristics of ideal sizing, common defects during sizing- causes and remedies.
Unit 3
Evolution of handlooms, Various parts of a handloom and their functions, types of handlooms- Throw shuttle handloom, Fly shuttle pit loom and frame loom. Relationship between type of handloom and the product, passage of warp in frame loom, motions of a handloom, definitions of primary, secondary & auxiliary, motions. Types of shed formations– center closed shed, bottom closed shed, top closed shed, open shed and semi open shed - advantages, disadvantages and shedding devices, shedding mechanism of a handloom using treadles and Heald reversing motions – roller system, pulley reversing system and jack and lam rod system.
Unit 4
Picking mechanism of a handloom, types of shuttles – throw shuttle, fly shuttle and roller shuttle, design and suitability; beat-up: Open shed beat-up, closed shed beat up and crossed shed beat-up in handlooms, different types of reed: Bamboo reed, steel reed and all metal steel reed, suitability for various fabrics; let off motion in handlooms – ratchet 12 wheel and pawl, rope and weight, rope lever and weight motions, take up motion in handloom – poker rod, ratchet wheel & pawl, auxiliary motions of a handloom – temple motion and terry motion, handloom dobbies – lattice dobby, barrel dobby and vertical dobby. Read Count - dents per linear space and groups of dents per linear space models. Stockport System of Reed count - relation between reed count, number of ends per dent, ends per inch, cloth width, reed width and total number of ends. Heald count calculations.
Unit 5: Introduction to numbering of yarns · Outcomes
Introduction to numbering of yarns: indirect system of numbering of yarns – New English cotton, New French, metric, worsted, Woolen Yorkshire Skein, linen, spun yarn, Direct system of numberingof yarns – Denier metric, Tex; Conversion of count of yarn - indirect to indirect, direct to direct, indirect to direct, direct to indirect systems. Determination of 12 Equivalent/Resultant count of folded yarns with and without contraction during twisting, Costing of folded yarn, Average count of warp. Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, the students will be able: - 1. To know about the winding process and classification yarn faults. 2. To know about the different types of yarn package and warping process. 3. To know about the various parts of Handloom and their function. 4. To know about working of Handloom and types of reed. 5. To know about the yarn numbering systems.
BHT302 Course Outcomes
- Objective:
- 1. To enable the students to learn about the winding process and classification yarn faults.
- 2. To enable the students to know about the different types of yarn package and warping
- process.
- 3. To enable the students to know about the various parts of Handloom and their function.
- 4. To enable the students to know about working of Handloom and types of reed.
- 5. To enable the students to know about the yarn numbering systems.
BHT302 Reference Books
- Weaving Mechanism by K.T. Aswani.
- Yarn Preparation-Vol-I by Sengupta.
- Weaving Calculation by Sengupta
Frequently Asked Questions about BHT302
What is the syllabus of BHT302 Handloom Weaving Technology?
The AKTU BHT302 Handloom Weaving Technology syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction to numbering of yarns and Outcomes. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BHT302?
BHT302 Handloom Weaving Technology has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-1-0 and 4 credits.
Is BHT302 the same subject as KHT302?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BHT302 and KHT302 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BHT302 taught in?
BHT302 Handloom Weaving Technology is taught in Semester 3 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BHT302 worth?
BHT302 Handloom Weaving Technology carries 4 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-1-0.
Where can I download BHT302 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BHT302?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Handloom and Textile Technology Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-15.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Handloom and Textile Technology Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.