Courses
Book your teaching course on heavy clay technology in Australia
Our teaching courses in heavy clay technology are designed for all levels of participation and are designed to give heavy clay industry professionals in Australia a solid grounding in all aspects of heavy clay processes. Below you can find details for each of our courses, run by highly qualified professionals with years of experience.
HEAVY CLAY TECHNOLOGY 1 – FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
3 Full Days
Course Conveners:
- Mr Keith Sherwood
- Dr Owen Standard
Course Program:
Day 1
1) Course Introduction
2) Introductory Chemistry and Fundamental Chemical Reactions Related to Clay
3) Mining, Raw Materials and their Characterisation
4) Clay Preparation
Day 2
5) Extrusion Principles and Problems
6) Stiff and Soft Extrusion
7) Clay Forming
8) Drying Principles
Day 3
9) Heavy Clay Dryers
10) Firing Principles, Problems, and Colour Formation
11) Basic Kiln Design and Operation
12) Course Summary
HEAVY CLAY TECHNOLOGY 2 – ADVANCED PRINCIPLES
3 Full Days
Course Conveners:
- Mr Keith Sherwood
- Dr Owen Standard
Course Program:
Day 1
1) Quality Control of Clays
2) Formulation of Heavy Clay Products
3) Drying Psychrometry and Calculations
4) Drying Sensitivity
5) Aspects of Dryer design
Day 2
6) Dryers – Case Studies
7) Stiff Extrusion – Pugsealer & Extruder Performance
8) Formulation of Engobes and Glazes
9) Combustion Principles and Calculations
Day 3
10) Flue Gas Analysis
12) Combustion Systems for Kilns and Dryers
13) Kiln Firing Schedules
14) Kiln Case Studies
15) Fast Firing