GB2618173A - A hydraulic plasma stone blaster probe - Google Patents
A hydraulic plasma stone blaster probe Download PDFInfo
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- GB2618173A GB2618173A GB2217664.8A GB202217664A GB2618173A GB 2618173 A GB2618173 A GB 2618173A GB 202217664 A GB202217664 A GB 202217664A GB 2618173 A GB2618173 A GB 2618173A
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
- E21C—MINING OR QUARRYING
- E21C37/00—Other methods or devices for dislodging with or without loading
- E21C37/18—Other methods or devices for dislodging with or without loading by electricity
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05H—PLASMA TECHNIQUE; PRODUCTION OF ACCELERATED ELECTRICALLY-CHARGED PARTICLES OR OF NEUTRONS; PRODUCTION OR ACCELERATION OF NEUTRAL MOLECULAR OR ATOMIC BEAMS
- H05H1/00—Generating plasma; Handling plasma
- H05H1/24—Generating plasma
- H05H1/48—Generating plasma using an arc
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an improvement and optimization tool for a plasma stone blaster instrument. In an embodiment, the instrument comprises a co-centric high voltage earth electrode, an insulator as the electric separator, and an earth electrode so that the parts of the earth electrode and high-voltage electrode have the ability to adjust the distance between them for different applications. The instrument is supported by a high voltage energy storage and a related generator, which create an electric arc in an even environment by creating a high voltage between two electrodes and passing the high current. The electric arc created by the high voltage electrode and earth electrode are in a fluid environment with controlled dimensions, which can create strong shockwaves and destroy the surrounding solid environment. The arrangements of these two electrons and the distance adjusted between them, as well as, created mechanical resistance and the system is designed for decreasing impacts lead to the increased lifetime of the probe against impacts. Also, the instrument limits the fluid volume and increases the pressure transferred to the environment. One of the advantages of the present disclosure is the use of fluid material with favorable density and elastic coefficient, which improves the efficiency of the process as an optimum energy transporter.
Claims (4)
1. A plasma stone blaster apparatus comprising: a high voltage probe; and a coaxial system, associated with the high voltage probe, wherein the coaxial system comprises: a plurality of high voltage electrodes; an earth electrode; and an insulator as an electric separator; wherein the high voltage probe is configured to create an electric arc in a selected environment by creating a high voltage between the plurality of high voltage electrodes and the earth electrode in a fluid media.
2. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the insulator is located between the at least one of the plurality of high voltage electrodes and the earth electrode.
3. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 2, wherein the insulator is designed with a curve for increasing a pressure surface and directing the at least one of the plurality of high voltage electrodes against a shock wave impact.
4. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 2, wherein the insulator and the high voltage electrode are designed to create a uniform curvature as means for dispersing and increasing the pressure surface against the shock wave impact. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a tip of the plurality of high voltage electrodes is hardened for a higher strength. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the each of the plurality of high voltage electrodes are separated by a junction comprising a thread or other suitable connection means. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 1, wherein a surface of the earth electrode, nearing a probe tip, comprises a thread configured to supply a uniform circular bulge for creating the electric arc. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 1, wherein a lower surface of the earth electrode, nearing the probe tip, comprises a thread configured to facilitate a wire connection, through the plurality of high voltage electrodes. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 1, wherein the lower surface of the earth electrode, nearing the probe tip, comprises a thread configured to facilitate a cartridge connection to the probe tip. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 1, wherein the tip of the high voltage electrode is designed as a broad plane and a screw for creating a uniform structure of receiving impact and facilitating favorable distribution of the electric arc from the high voltage electrode. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 10, wherein the broad plane comprises at least one bulgy spot for directing the electric arc resulting from a potential difference. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 10, wherein an end surface of the high voltage electrode comprises the broad plane and the screw configured to resist against the shock wave impact and maintain a uniform design for the high voltage electrode. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 1, wherein a thin and a flexible insulator is placed along a direction of the high voltage electrode configured to cause damping and decreased impact of the shock. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 13, wherein a coaxial flexible insulator of different material and different toughness is configured on the tip of the high voltage electrode to resist against the impact and corrosion. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 14, wherein the coaxial flexible insulator is placed to make junctions tougher and decrease extent of impact to the junctions at an upper tip of the high voltage electrode and on a top surface of a fixing part associated with the coaxial flexible insulator. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 1, wherein an epoxy resin or a similar fixer is used between the plurality of high voltage electrodes and the insulator and between the insulator and the earth electrode. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 1, wherein a thread or any interchangeable means is placed at the end surface of the earth electrode to facilitate change in the distance of the high voltage electrode tip from a body, wherein the thread configured to decrease or increase the distance between the earth electrode and the high voltage electrode, causing a change in a length of the electric arc. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 1, wherein the upper part of the earth electrode body comprises a flexible and a adjustable conical part configured to limit and bar cavity area while transferring the shock wave, wherein the conical part is held and fixed to the earth electrode utilizing a large screw. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a damper structure for decreasing the shock wave, wherein the damper structure comprises two series of four columns and three floors, preferably with an insulator material. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 19, wherein the damper structure is connected to a earth electrode holder adjuster on a first floor. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 19, wherein the columns of the damper structure comprise an insulator or an insulated metal to create a favorable insulation against a high current of the high voltage electrode and to avoid an excess arc. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 21, wherein a second floor with the insulator material comprises indentations for connecting the damper columns, wherein a insulator shield is placed around a column junction. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 22, wherein the second floor with the insulator material further comprising at least one pathway for placing a geode column and a spring for connecting to a next floor. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 19, wherein the damper structure comprises cavities larger than a geode diameter on a third floor, wherein the cavities configured to transfer the guide acting as the holder and a reflector of the shock wave to a spring. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 19, wherein the third floor of the damper structure comprises at least one cavities for fixing the plane using welding or other connector means to the plane. The plasma stone blaster apparatus of claim 1, wherein the high voltage probe and the damper structure create an integral and comprehensive structure that has a higher strength to impacts and has capability of controlling the electric arc distance.
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| PCT/IB2021/059159 WO2023057791A1 (en) | 2021-10-06 | 2021-10-06 | A hydraulic plasma stone blaster probe |
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Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| US5573307A (en) * | 1994-01-21 | 1996-11-12 | Maxwell Laboratories, Inc. | Method and apparatus for blasting hard rock |
| US20190186249A1 (en) * | 2018-03-20 | 2019-06-20 | Petram Technologies, Inc. | Precision Utility Mapping and Excavating Using Plasma Blasting |
| CN111119739A (en) * | 2020-01-13 | 2020-05-08 | 中国地质大学（武汉） | A high-voltage electric pulse drill bit and rock-breaking experimental device |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| US5573307A (en) * | 1994-01-21 | 1996-11-12 | Maxwell Laboratories, Inc. | Method and apparatus for blasting hard rock |
| US20190186249A1 (en) * | 2018-03-20 | 2019-06-20 | Petram Technologies, Inc. | Precision Utility Mapping and Excavating Using Plasma Blasting |
| CN111119739A (en) * | 2020-01-13 | 2020-05-08 | 中国地质大学（武汉） | A high-voltage electric pulse drill bit and rock-breaking experimental device |
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