Method of drilling using pulsed electric drilling
US7530406B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB02C2019/183
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention provides for pulsed powered drilling apparatuses and methods. A drilling apparatus is provided comprising a bit having one or more sets of electrodes through which a pulsed voltage is passed through a mineral substrate to create a crushing or drilling action.
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