A numerical investigation into key factors controlling hard rock excavation via electropulse stimulation

Electropulse stimulation provides an energy-efficient means of excavating hard rocks through repeated application of high voltage pulses to the rock surface. As such, it has the potential to confer significant advantages to mining and drilling operations for mineral and energy resources. Nevertheles...

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Main Authors: Daniel Vogler, Stuart D.C. Walsh, Martin O. Saar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1674775520300421