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In the ever-evolving world of clay brick manufacturing, one truth remains constant: the quality of the final product is only as good as the raw material behind it. Among the many factors influencing clay performance, Particle Size Distribution (PSD) stands as one of the most critical-and least understood-elements shaping workability, strength, drying behaviour, and firing outcomes. This book, the second volume in the Clays for the Brick Maker series, is written with a clear mission: to demystify PSD and make it accessible and actionable for brickmakers, lab technicians, plant managers, and engineers working in the field. While the subject of particle gradation is often buried in academic texts or lab reports, this manual aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice-between the lab bench and the factory floor.

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About the Author - Kannan V K Kannan V K is a seasoned Ceramic Engineer with over 29 years of comprehensive experience in the Heavy Clay & Ceramics Industry. A recognized expert in the field of clay bricks & vitrified clay pipes, his career spans a wide spectrum of functions including production, quality assurance, plant management, R&D, and greenfield project execution. He holds an M.Tech in Ceramic Engineering and has held senior leadership roles, including Plant Manager at Wienerberger India, where he was instrumental in commissioning and operating one of the most advanced greenfield brick manufacturing units in the country. Kannan also served as Chief Ceramic Manager at Kia Lim Berhad, Malaysia's largest brick manufacturer, where he was responsible for four brick plants with a combined production capacity of 1500 TPD. In this role, he led cross-functional technical teams, optimized plant performance, & implemented process improvements across diverse operations. In 2017, he founded Heavy Clay Technologies - a specialized research, training, & technical advisory firm, actively associated with leading OEMs from Spain, Italy, and India. A technical consulting firm that brings cutting-edge European technology to brick manufacturers across the globe. His global assignments have taken him to Belgium, Holland, Morocco, Phillipines & Malaysia, where he successfully led technical teams, optimized manufacturing processes, developed New Products & implemented state-of-the-art automation in brick plants. Kannan's expertise covers the entire brick production chain-from raw material analysis and clay preparation to forming, drying, firing, and quality control. Known for his hands-on approach, deep technical knowledge, and commitment to training and capability building, he currently advises numerous brick plants worldwide to improve efficiency, sustainability, and product quality.

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