Kiln

Kiln Basics and History: Etymology of the word “kiln” from Old English and Latin roots Uses of kilns for pottery making and ceramic manufacture Evolution of kiln types from ancient pitfired kilns to modern electric and retort kilns Chinese kiln technology advancements in pottery firing Various types of kilns like continuous, intermittent, shuttle, and traditional kilns Modern Kiln Technologies: Introduction of electric kilns in the 20th century for smallerscale use Efficiency improvements with kilns like the feller kiln and microwaveassisted firing Wooddrying kilns using steam, dehumidification, and solar energy Microwave kilns designed for use in standard microwave ovens Vacuum and radio frequency kilns for faster wood drying Wood Drying and Firewood Kilns: Conventional wooddrying kilns and their drying times and temperature ranges Various wood drying technologies like dehumidification and solar kilns Economic considerations of wood drying technologies Kilndried firewood benefits for economic reasons Impact of firewood quality on kiln operation and burning efficiency Types of Kilns and Operation: Different types of kilns such as saggar, shuttle, bell, tunnel, and roller kilns Operation of kilns with computerized controls and pyrometric cones for temperature regulation Limitations and considerations for microwave kilns and hardwood conventional kilns Reversing fan directions in kilns for even drying Importance of quality firewood for efficient kiln operation Additional Resources and References: Various references and resources for kiln design and operation External links to further information on kilns and firing structures Specific references to books like ‘The Potter’s Dictionary of Materials and Techniques’ Links to resources on Wiktionary, Wikimedia Commons, and historical dictionaries Information on kilndried firewood heating, regulations, and guidelines for firewood quality