Technical Articles
Below is a selection of technical articles by Marc Ward covering many aspects of kiln design, burner troubleshooting, gas pressure, safety systems, propane tanks, etc.
Altitude Firing: Some Considerations
BASO Valve: New One Not Working
BTU Requirements for Various Kilns
Blaming Burners for Kiln Problems
Blower Sizes for Forced Air Burners
Capacity Ratings on Valves, Pipes, Etc.
Ceramic Fiber: Some Thoughts
Commercial Kilns vs. Site-Built Kilns
Converting Electric Kilns to Gas
Controllers for Gas Kilns
Debunking Myths: Candleing & More
Draft and Its Importance
Economy vs Efficiency
Firing Rates: What's Fast? What's Slow?
Flame Rectification: How Does a Flame Rod Work?
Gas Pressure: The Basics
Heat Work: What Cones Really Measure
Infrared Energy and Raku Kiln Sizes
Inspectors and How to Work With Them
Kiln Assumptions
LP Tank Sizes for Various Kiln Sizes
Orifices: Messing Around With Them
Pilots: Standing and Intermittent
Pressure & Volume: How They Relate
Pressure Gauges: What They Are Telling You
Propane Tank Freeze Up
Regulators and How They Work
Safety Systems: A Brief Overview
Safety Systems and Risk Management
Thermocouples (2 articles)
Valves: Types Used for Burners