An electric-pulse fracturing device for hard roof of coal mine based on a self-sealing water bag and an using method thereof are provided. The device includes a power switch, a charging power supply, a current limiting protection resistor, an energy storage capacitor and a high-voltage electric pulse switch connected in sequence. The energy storage capacitor is connected with an end of a gas gap switch, an other end of the gas gap switch is connected with an assembled self-sealing water bag high-voltage electric pulse electrode structure through a high-voltage cable, and the electrode structure is fixed through an assembly rod. The self-sealing water bag high-voltage electric pulse electrode structure includes a self-sealing water bag and an electrode structure capable of focusing shock wave energy, and the number of the self-sealing water bag high-voltage electric pulse electrode structure depends on fracturing effect.

An electric-pulse fracturing device for hard roof of coal mine based on a self-sealing water bag and an using method thereof are provided. The device includes a power switch, a charging power supply, a current limiting protection resistor, an energy storage capacitor and a high-voltage electric pulse switch connected in sequence. The energy storage capacitor is connected with an end of a gas gap switch, an other end of the gas gap switch is connected with an assembled self-sealing water bag high-voltage electric pulse electrode structure through a high-voltage cable, and the electrode structure is fixed through an assembly rod. The self-sealing water bag high-voltage electric pulse electrode structure includes a self-sealing water bag and an electrode structure capable of focusing shock wave energy, and the number of the self-sealing water bag high-voltage electric pulse electrode structure depends on fracturing effect.

A system and apparatus for plasma blasting comprises a borehole, with a novel blast probe, the probe comprising a high voltage electrode and a ground casing tube with a ground and/or electrode deflector. The ground and/or electrode deflector focuses a plasma blast through openings in the probe, directing the blast force away from the ends of the probe, wherein at least a portion of the high voltage electrode and the ground electrode are submerged in the blast media. The blasting media comprises water alone or in combination with other materials. The robust blast probe permits the aiming of the blast outside of the probe.

A system and apparatus for plasma blasting comprises a borehole, with a novel blast probe, the probe comprising a high voltage electrode and a ground casing tube with a ground and/or electrode deflector. The ground and/or electrode deflector focuses a plasma blast through openings in the probe, directing the blast force away from the ends of the probe, wherein at least a portion of the high voltage electrode and the ground electrode are submerged in the blast media. The blasting media comprises water alone or in combination with other materials. The robust blast probe permits the aiming of the blast outside of the probe.

A system and apparatus for plasma blasting comprises a borehole, with a novel blast probe, the probe comprising a high voltage electrode and a ground casing tube with a ground and/or electrode deflector. The ground and/or electrode deflector focuses a plasma blast through openings in the probe, directing the blast force away from the ends of the probe, wherein at least a portion of the high voltage electrode and the ground electrode are submerged in the blast media. The blasting media comprises water alone or in combination with other materials. The robust blast probe permits the aiming of the blast outside of the probe.

A system and apparatus for plasma blasting comprises a borehole, with a novel blast probe, the probe comprising a high voltage electrode and a ground casing tube with a ground and/or electrode deflector. The ground and/or electrode deflector focuses a plasma blast through openings in the probe, directing the blast force away from the ends of the probe, wherein at least a portion of the high voltage electrode and the ground electrode are submerged in the blast media. The blasting media comprises water alone or in combination with other materials. The robust blast probe permits the aiming of the blast outside of the probe.

Systems, devices, and methods for a microwave energy applicator. The applicator may define an internal channel having one or more longitudinal ridges inside the channel configured to focus energy. The ridges may be moveable. A reflector may be located near an exit of the applicator. In some embodiments, the applicator may define a channel having a decrease in cross-sectional area with a dielectric filler therein, acting to transition from a lower to a higher permittivity material. The various embodiments of the applicator may be attached to a waveguide, which may be an articulable robotic arm having rotatable waveguide segments attached with a microwave generator. The applicator may alter an energy level of microwaves travelling therethrough, for example, to concentrate the energy for application at a rock face in a mine site.

A method and apparatus for using Electro-Magnetic Radiation (EMR) to thermally fracture/melt and/or vaporize geologic material in narrow vein mining operations including explosive installation preparation, safety rock bolting operations, drifting, expanding raises and winzes, and stope mining. A thermal fracturing Scanhead directs a beam of predetermined diameter and power across a work surface causing stress fracturing and also to cause the rock to melt and/or vaporize to a predetermined depth. Spalled chips removed from the work surface are collected and transported for further processing.

A method and apparatus for using Electro-Magnetic Radiation (EMR) to thermally fracture/melt and/or vaporize geologic material in narrow vein mining operations including explosive installation preparation, safety rock bolting operations, drifting, expanding raises and winzes, and stope mining. A thermal fracturing Scanhead directs a beam of predetermined diameter and power across a work surface causing stress fracturing and also to cause the rock to melt and/or vaporize to a predetermined depth. Spalled chips removed from the work surface are collected and transported for further processing.

An electric-pulse fracturing device for hard roof of coal mine based on a self-sealing water bag and an using method thereof are provided. The device includes a power switch, a charging power supply, a current limiting protection resistor, an energy storage capacitor and a high-voltage electric pulse switch connected in sequence. The energy storage capacitor is connected with an end of a gas gap switch, an other end of the gas gap switch is connected with an assembled self-sealing water bag high-voltage electric pulse electrode structure through a high-voltage cable, and the electrode structure is fixed through an assembly rod. The self-sealing water bag high-voltage electric pulse electrode structure includes a self-sealing water bag and an electrode structure capable of focusing shock wave energy, and the number of the self-sealing water bag high-voltage electric pulse electrode structure depends on fracturing effect.