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Apparatus and method for supplying electrical power to an electrocrushing drill

US8567522B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2012
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B10/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus and method for controlling power delivered to a pulsed power system which includes a command charge switch for controlling when power produced by a primary power system is fed into a cable. The command charge switch also controls the power delivered to the pulsed power system in a bottom hole assembly.

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