Abstract: The invention is concerned with the forming, drying and firing steps in brick manufacture. In accordance with the present invention there is a preheating step followed by a hot gas co-current drying. This is carried out in a tunnel with a conveyor.
Abstract: A method of drying green ceramic articles with a hot air stream in a drier, wherein the green articles, immediately or soon after entering the drier, are heated to 100.degree. C. while the moisture content thereof is maintained equal to that of the green articles at the beginning of heating step.