BLASTING, Volume. 42, Issue 1, 151(2025)

Research on Rock Fracturing Technology based on Liquid Oxygen Energy Storage

LEI Zhen1, WANG Yan-bing2,3、*, FU Dai-rui2, HUANG Zhe-hang2, and ZHANG Chen4
Author Affiliations
  • 1Institute of Mining Engineering, Guizhou University of Technology, Guiyang 550003, China
  • 2School of Mechanics and Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
  • 3State Key Laboratory for Tunnel Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
  • 4Guizhou Jinjian Construction Engineering Company Limited, Guiyang 550000, China
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    As rock-breaking technology advances, the limitations of traditional explosive methods are increasingly evident. The liquid oxygen energy storage method, a new non-explosive technique, presents an uncertain blasting mechanism and scientific challenges that must be addressed. Field vibration tests were conducted to analyze the variation trends and the decay characteristics of peak vibration velocities in particles to further characterize the liquid oxygen energy storage rock-breaking blasts and address the challenges of applying empirical methods on-site. Additionally, indoor small-scale blasting experiments were performed to identify key parameters for small liquid oxygen charges. The experimental results reveal that the liquid oxygen energy storage effectively fractures rocks while maintaining low dust and noise levels. Peak particle vibration velocities at 3 m, 6 m, and 10 m under single blast conditions were 3.04, 1.24, and 0.62 cm/s, respectively. The small-scale charge tests reveal that for the liquid oxygen charge to detonate successfully and effectively fracture the rock, appropriate inflation time and pressure are required to prevent detonation and other issues. Increased inflation time and pressure lead to more significant adsorption of liquid oxygen by the charge's absorbent, facilitating saturation and enhancing detonation probability. Overall, the liquid oxygen energy storage method stands out due to its low vibration, environmental friendliness, and non-polluting nature, marking a significant potential advancement in engineering blasting.

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    LEI Zhen, WANG Yan-bing, FU Dai-rui, HUANG Zhe-hang, ZHANG Chen. Research on Rock Fracturing Technology based on Liquid Oxygen Energy Storage[J]. BLASTING, 2025, 42(1): 151

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    Received: May. 19, 2024

    Accepted: Mar. 21, 2025

    Published Online: Mar. 21, 2025

    The Author Email: Yan-bing WANG (wangyanbing@cumtb.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3963/j.issn.1001-487x.2025.01.018

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