A Fundamental Test for Parameter Evaluation

Author

David A. Summers, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
J. G. Blaine

Editor(s)

Rakowski, Z.

Abstract

The use of high pressure water as a tool to cut and mine material is becoming more common. However, there is no good model to predict the required performance of a jet system. In order to develop a standard method of evaluating projected performance, a specialized piece of equipment has been developed. A short series of traversing tests is used to identify the operational parameters for the jets to effectively cut the material. From this experimental series it is possible to define a system for effectively removing material, and to determine a production rate for a given waterjet system. The operation of the system is demonstrated using an example. -Authors

Recommended Citation

D. A. Summers and J. G. Blaine, "A Fundamental Test for Parameter Evaluation," Proceedings of Geomechanics 1993 (1993, Ostrava, Czech Republic), Geomechanics 1993, Sep 1994.

Meeting Name

Geomechanics 1993 (1993: Sep. 28-30, Ostrava, Czech Republic)

Department(s)

Mining Engineering

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1994 Geomechanics 1993, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

30 Sep 1994