Experimental-numerical method for evaluation of energy consumption in percussive drilling of granite

Wei Yao, Mikko Hokka

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Abstract

Most geothermal energy is found in hot and dry rock (HDR), and the total resources distributed at depths of 3-10 km are 20.9×106 EJ. Most HDR projects are developed in granite formations and understanding and control of the energy consumption in percussive drilling of granite is essential. Thus, the impact energy is dissipated in various processes including fracture of the granite, kinetic energy of the particles, and heat. This study presents a numerical-experimental method to evaluate the energy consumption in percussive drilling process. The method uses particle flow code (PFC2D) and experiments using a modified Hopkinson pressure bar system. Optical high-speed and infrared cameras were used to record the impact process during the dynamic drilling process. The velocity of fragments was estimated by the high-speed images and the instantaneous temperature change during the impact was observed from infrared images. Preliminary results are given in this study indicating that the proposed numerical and experimental methodologies can be used to investigate the energy consumption during percussive drilling. The preliminary results presented in this paper are part of a larger work in progress, and more work needs be carried out to obtain the energy consumption of the drilling process under different loading and boundary conditions.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDYMAT 2021 - 13th International Conference on the Mechanical and Physical Behaviour of Materials under Dynamic Loading
EditorsF. Gálvez Díaz-Rubio, D.A. Cendón Franco
PublisherEDP Sciences
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Sept 2021
Publication typeA4 Article in conference proceedings
EventInternational Conference on the Mechanical and Physical Behaviour of Materials under Dynamic Loading - Madrid, Spain
Duration: 20 Sept 202124 Sept 2021

Publication series

NameEPJ Web of Conferences
PublisherEDP Sciences
Volume250
ISSN (Print)2101-6275
ISSN (Electronic)2100-014X

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on the Mechanical and Physical Behaviour of Materials under Dynamic Loading
Country/TerritorySpain
CityMadrid
Period20/09/2124/09/21

Keywords

  • Percussive drilling
  • Energy consumption
  • Fracture
  • high-speed images
  • Impact energy

Publication forum classification

  • Publication forum level 1

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