F H Clews (4 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Softcover, light shelf wear. Not ex. library. 133 pages. Contents clean, tight and bright. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Softcover, light shelf wear. Not ex. library. 133 pages. Contents clean, tight and bright. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable. 1st Edition. VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: Heavy Clay Technology by F.H. Clews Summary: Heavy Clay Technology by F. H. Clews is a classic reference on the manufacture of structural clay products such as bricks, roofing tiles, sewer pipes, drainage pipes, and other heavy clay goods. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the heavy clay industry, covering the entire production process from raw clay extraction to finished fired products. 1. Clay Materials and Their Properties • Types of clays used in heavy clay products. • Mineralogical and chemical composition of clays. • Effects of impurities, moisture content, plasticity, shrinkage, and particle size. • Methods for testing and evaluating raw materials. 2. Clay Winning and Preparation • Quarrying and extraction methods. • Storage and weathering of clay. • Crushing, grinding, screening, and blending operations. • Techniques for achieving consistent raw material quality. 3. Forming Processes • Extrusion and wire-cut brick manufacture. • Pressing and moulding methods. • Production techniques for pipes, tiles, and special structural products. • Machinery used in shaping clay bodies. 4. Drying Technology • Principles of moisture removal. • Causes of drying defects such as cracking, warping, and distortion. • Design and operation of drying chambers and tunnel dryers. • Control of temperature, humidity, and airflow. 5. Firing and Kiln Operations • Physical and chemical changes during firing. • Fuel types and combustion systems. • Operation of intermittent and continuous kilns, including tunnel kilns. • Temperature control and firing schedules. • Effects of firing conditions on product quality. 6. Product Quality and Defects • Common manufacturing defects and their causes. • Methods for quality control and testing. • Strength, durability, porosity, and dimensional accuracy. • Troubleshooting production problems. 7. Plant Design and Economics • Factory layout and workflow. • Material handling systems. • Production efficiency and cost considerations. • Mechanization and modernization of brickworks. Author: F.H. Clews Publisher: The British Ceramic Research Association. Stoke on Trent Year Published: 1955 Edition: 1st Edition Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: Dimensions: 25cm x 15.5cm Notes: Previous owner inscription on front end sheet SKU: VSS / 268 / H / 7458 / 5738 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable Book condition: Good. Handling marks, marks, bumps, rubbing, fading, toning Binding: Intact Pages: 328 pages. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover, second edition; surplus library copy with the usual stampings; r eference number written on spine; fading and shelf wear to exterior; scrape at top edge of cover; in good condition with clean text, firm binding. No dust jacket.