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Research Status and Prospects of High-Voltage Pulse Plasma Rock-Fracturing Technology

Authors :
Yuanyuan Zhang
Jin Wang
Qilong Xue
Jiawei Liu
Hufeng Li
Song Fang
Source :
Applied Sciences, Vol 14, Iss 16, p 7261 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

With the continuous development of the geological engineering field, high-voltage electric pulse plasma rock-fracturing technology has become a research hotspot in recent years. It is now widely recognized that this fracturing technology has many application prospects and great economic benefits. Through the research process of this technology, it has proven to be an efficient and new type of rock-fracturing technology, which overcomes the problems of high cost, low efficiency, high safety risk, and serious pollution associated with traditional rock-fracturing technology. Also, it has unique advantages in terms of protecting the environment and reducing damage to the surrounding buildings. This paper reviews the research history of plasma shock wave influencing factors and pulsed discharge plasma rock-fracturing technology, summarizes the research on this technology from the perspectives of the mechanism of high-voltage electric pulse plasma rock fracturing and practical application, and discusses the feasibility of this technology when applied to the field of tunnel boring as well as the future development direction. This technology can be better used in the tunnel-boring field, which can greatly improve the tunnel-boring efficiency, but at present, the research on plasma rock-fracturing-assisted tunnel boring is still in the laboratory research stage, which lacks systematic research equipment and judging indexes, and the follow-up should focus on improving the systematic research capabilities of the plasma rock-fracturing-assisted tunnel-boring equipment, and systematically and comprehensively carry out research on rock-fracturing by plasma-assisted excavation equipment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20763417
Volume :
14
Issue :
16
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Applied Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.1b0825c90cad44f0b051ad693c6ae809
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/app14167261