Research Status and Prospects of High-Voltage Pulse Plasma Rock-Fracturing Technology
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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.
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OpenAlex topics: Geotechnical and Geomechanical Engineering · High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior · Advanced materials and composites
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School of Engineering and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
Funding
Research and Demonstration of intelligent equipment for Green low-carbon plasma rock Breaking Construction
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