Whither Water Power? a Direction for the Future, Based on the Past

Abstract

This paper discusses recent uses for waterjets at pressure, examining the higher-pressure applications such as small-hole and "around-the-corner" drilling for methane drainage; the use of waterjets on roadheaders and augers to improve performance, and on TBM's. The benefits of the introduction of this tool into the Dimension stone industry as a means of quarrying granite, and its use in sculpting is also covered. The paper will also make reference to its use in finding landmines as this relates to the sub-soil recovery of artifacts.

Meeting Name

National Association of Mining Organizations' Conference

Department(s)

Mining Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1366-2511

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2004 Peak District Mines Historical Society, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2004

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