A finite-element simulation system for analyzing the ceramic drying process is developed. This system consists of 3 parts : preprocessor, analyzer, and post-processor. The pre-processor creates 3-dimensional ceramics, makes finite-element models, and prepares input for the analyzer. The analyzer computes temperature, moisture content, residual stress, displacement, etc. during the drying process using the information from the finite-element model, material properties, and boundary conditions provided by the pre-processor. In the post-processor, the analyzer's results are visualized to help designer's evaluation of the drying of the ceramic.

Keywords: Ceramic drying process, Finite-element simulation, Pre-processor, Post-processor, Analyzer