Forecasting End-Uses of Nonwovens by Integrating Measured Data and Human Expertise

Abstract

This paper, which deals with the forecasting of nonwovens end-uses, is divided in two parts. The first part presents optimized methods for measuring the structures of nonwovens. The raw data are extracted directly from 3D images of the accurate topographic surfaces of the materials and also from other instruments. Next, data analysis techniques are applied to select relevant structural parameters and forecast the expected end-uses of nonwovens. Relevant physical features are selected by integrating measured data and the knowledge of experts. The effectiveness of these methods has been shown through a number of nonwoven products designed for filtration.

Citation

Koehl, L., Chen, T., Vroman, P. and Zeng, X. (2005), "Forecasting End-Uses of Nonwovens by Integrating Measured Data and Human Expertise", Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, Vol. 9 No. 2, pp. 16-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/RJTA-09-02-2005-B003