Before buying a kiln, several questions must be answered by the kiln buying team, plant management and marketing groups to arrive at a positive result.

Kiln Connection: Tunnel Kiln Energy Considerations

March 1, 2001

By Ralph Ruark

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The dramatic change in energy costs means that we all have to rethink our energy conservation strategy.

The Kiln Community at ceramitec

February 1, 2001

By Ralph Ruark

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Senior Technical Editor Ralph Ruark connected with kiln engineers from around the world at ceramitec 2000.

Kiln Connection: Where Does The Energy Go?

January 3, 2001

By Ralph Ruark

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Understanding what happens to the fuel that you pay for when you fire your kilns will enable you to make informed decisions when you are asked—or told—to reduce the energy consumption of your firing systems.

Kiln Connection: Developing An Energy Strategy

October 26, 2000

By Ralph Ruark

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Several traditional energy programs exist, including alternative fuel systems, conservation of fuel through kiln adjustment, and retrofit modifications that improve operating efficiency. This month's column covers alternative fuel sources.

Kiln Connection: Glaze Defects Got you in the Pits?

September 18, 2000

By Ralph Ruark

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Identifying where in the kiln pitting happens will help determine what to do about the problem.

Information Equals Dramatically Improved Results

August 6, 2000

By Ralph Ruark

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Knowing what makes a defect occur is important, and being able to relate it to a particular firing condition is crucial. Multiple, well-monitored kilns can be used to discover the origination of firing defects scientifically, by analyzing the differences in atmosphere conditions, circulation and temperature.

Kiln Connection: Making the Connection

July 21, 2000

By Ralph Ruark

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It is a genuine pleasure to introduce a new bimonthly column here at CI—The Kiln Connection—and I couldn’t be more pleased to be its author.

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