AbstractThe present invention is directed to a static kiln for burning, in a continuous manner, refractory articles. The kiln consists of a flat hearth which may be disposed horizontally or at an acute angle from the horizontal. The hearth is lined with rotatable ceramic ware so that the refractory articles may pass across the ware from the feed end to the discharge end of the kiln by rotation of the ware with a minimum of friction. Additionally, the invention is directed to methods for burning refractory articles utilizing the above apparatus.
