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This book talks about various ceramic clusters in the world. Book explains the various types of energies, kilns, fuels, data analysis techniques, equipment required, efficiency calculations techniques, used in ceramic industries along with case studies. It has covered the classification of ceramics in a very simple way. Authors have put their practical research studies into their case studies of kilns for ceramic table wares, porcelain insulators, electrical porcelain, traditional building bricks kilns, glass beads making and infrared cooking stove. Cases are well covered before and after modifications and improvements in thermal efficiency. Calculations methods are very well explained so that anybody in industry can himself take up the project of thermal efficiency improvement in his plant. Photographs are self-explanatory. Kiln furniture designs and refractories used are very well explained comparing before and after modifications. Drying also needs thermal energy in ceramic industries and how to improve the drying process is also very well explained by the authors. This book in itself proves a excellent guide to the students of Material Science, Ceramic Engineering and the Ceramic Industries.