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July
1998 Column- What are the considerations for a firing cycle to burn
out carbonaceous materials, but still optimize speed?
- Does it make sense
to use the kiln to preheat or dry the ware at the start of firing?
- What
is the number one firing tip for reducing waste (from rejects)?
August
1998 Column- What are the important considerations with burner location
in a kiln?
- What are hot and old spots in a kiln and how can they be
controlled?
September
1998 Column- In the July issue you said that kilns should not be used
as dryers,
but what about the common practice of using waste heat for drying?
- From pyrometric cones to computerized controllers and everything in
between,
there are more options then ever for controlling a kiln.
It seems
each type must have its place and purpose.
Can you discuss them and how
they are best used? - When is it time to automate firing, at what level
of production?
October
1998 Column- How can the proper air to gas ratio be determined and
set?
- What is flame impingement and what problems does it create?
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What type of measurement systems are available and what are their different
benefits?
November
1998 ColumnWhat are some of the special issues related to fast firing?
December
1998 ColumnWhat are some of the special issues related to fast firing?
January
1999 ColumnWhat causes cracks in roofing tile?
February
1999 ColumnHow can a manufacturer best determine the overall design
of a firing cycle?
March
1999 ColumnWhat are sweep fire and pulse fire and what is the difference
between them?
April
1999 Column What is carbon burnout, and how can it be avoided?
May
1999 Column What is carbon burnout, and how can it be avoided?(continued)
June
1999 ColumnDo you have any tips for improving furnace yield based on
furnace operation?
July
1999 ColumnWhat is "Complete Oxidation?
August
1999 ColumnWhat is a good preventative maintenance schedule?
October
1999 ColumnWhat is the difference between incineration and after burning?
November
1999 ColumnWhat is a good preventative maintenance schedule for refractories?
February
2000 columnWhat are the Relative Merits of high velocity, low velocity and aspirator type burners?
June 2000 Column What are the Causes of Cooling dunts
October 2000 Column How do You Determine When Drying is Complete?
July 2001 On Line Principles of Drying
May 2002 ColumnCutting Your Firing Losses
May 2003 ColumnEnsuring Uniform Drying
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