BTT403 Textile Fibre-II Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 4th Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BTT403 Textile Fibre-II (also written as KTT403) is a subject in Semester 4 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits with an L-T-P of 2-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: References. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BTT403 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BTT403 / KTT403 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Textile Fibre-II |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 4th Semester |
| Credits | 3 |
| L-T-P | 2-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BTT403 Textile Fibre-II Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1
UNIT I Classification of man-made fibres definition of regenerated and synthetic fibres, Concepts of molecular weight, Degree of polymerization, Orientation and Crystallinity, Characteristics of fibre forming polymer.
Unit 2
UNIT II Introduction to methods of fibre formation by melt spinning, dry spinning, & wet spinning, Polyethylene terepthalate fibre (PET) – History of development, Brief manufacturing process, Polymer production by DMT & PTA route, Chips drying, physical & chemical properties of polyester fibres, applications.
Unit 3
UNIT III Polyamide Fibres – History of development, Different types of polyamide fibres, Nylon polymer production by continuous polymerization in VK Tube, Manufacturing of Nylon 6 fibre by melt spinning, Properties of nylon 6 fibre, Polymer production of Nylon 66, Nylon 66- fibre formation by melt spinning, Physical & chemical properties and, applications.
Unit 4
UNIT IV Polyacrylonitrile fibres, Polyurethane fibres brief manufacturing process by wet and dry spinning, physical and chemical properties of acrylic fibres & its applications, Properties of polyethylene fibre, Type of polypropylene (PP), Properties of polypropylene fibre. Introduction of High Performance fibres.
Unit 5: References
UNIT V Introduction to regenerated fibre, Raw material for viscose rayon, Manufacturing sequence of viscose fibre, Steeping and pressing, Cutting and shredding, Ageing, Xanthation of sodium cellulose, Mixing and filtration, Ripening, Wet spinning of viscose rayon, Introduction to Acetate, Triacetate fibres and Lyocell fibres. References: 1.Textile Fibres – Vol.-I by VA Shenai, Sevak Publications, Bombay, 1971. 2.Textile Fibres – H V S Murthy, Textile Association Publication, 1995. 3.A Text book of Fibre Science and Technology by S.P. Mishra, New age International (p) limited, 2000. 4.Hand book of Textile Fibres Vol. I & II by Gorden & Cook, Merrrow Publication Ltd,England 5. Man Made Fibres – RW Moncrieff, Heywood Books.
BTT403 Reference Books
- Study of constructional details of draw-frame and its components .
- Driving arrangement and calculation of speeds, draft and production of D/F.
- Processing of Material on Draw frame and effect of different process parameters on performance.
- Study of constructional details of speed frame & its components
- Driving arrangement and calculation of Draft , twist , speed and production of speed Frame.
- Processing of material on speed frame and effect of process parameters on performance.
- Study of construction details sliver lap and ribbon lap / Unilap machine and its components.
- Driving arrangement and calculation of draft , speed and production of sliver lap and ribbon lap /
- Processing of material and effect of process parameters on performance of sliver lap and ribbon
- Study of construction details of comber and its components
- Driving arrangement and calculation pertaining to draft . noil , combing efficiency , nep removal
- Processing of material and effect of process parameters on comber performance .
Frequently Asked Questions about BTT403
What is the syllabus of BTT403 Textile Fibre-II?
The AKTU BTT403 Textile Fibre-II syllabus is divided into 5 units: References. 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 BTT403?
BTT403 Textile Fibre-II has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 2-1-0 and 3 credits.
Is BTT403 the same subject as KTT403?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BTT403 and KTT403 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BTT403 taught in?
BTT403 Textile Fibre-II is taught in Semester 4 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BTT403 worth?
BTT403 Textile Fibre-II carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 2-1-0.
Where can I download BTT403 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 BTT403?
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 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 Textile Technology Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.