Pressure pulse fracturing system

Details Pressure pulse fracturing system Pressure pulse fracturing system

2005-08-19

2011-12-27

Singh, Sunil (Department: 3672)

Boring or penetrating the earth

Boring by directly applying heat to fluidize or comminute

Electrically produced heat

Reexamination Certificate

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08083008

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides for an assembly for creating a pressure pulse in a liquid-filled cavity within a fracturable material such as a boulder wherein the primary energy storage element is disposed in a transducer at the boulder to improve the coupling of energy between the energy storage unit and the fluid in the boulder.

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