Li, X. , Lucas, M. and Harkness, P. (2018) Full and half-wavelength ultrasonic percussive drills. IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control, 65(11), pp. 2150-2159. (doi: 10.1109/TUFFC.2018.2867535)
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Abstract
Ultrasonic-percussive drills are a leading technology for small rock drilling applications where power and weight-on-bit are at a premium. The concept uses ultrasonic vibrations to excite an oscillatory motion in a free-mass, which then delivers impulsive blows to a drilling-bit. This is a relatively complex dynamic problem involving the transducer, the free-mass, the drilling-bit and, to a certain extent, the rock surface itself. This paper examines the performance of a full-wavelength transducer compared to a half-wavelength system, which may be more attractive due to mass and dimensional drivers. To compare the two approaches, three-dimensional finite element models of the ultrasonic-percussive stacks using full and half wavelength ultrasonic transducers are created to assess delivered impulse at similar power settings. In addition, impact-induced stress levels are evaluated to optimize the design of drill tools at a range of internal spring rates before, finally, experimental drilling is conducted. The results suggest that full-wavelength systems will yield much more effective impulse but, interestingly, their actual drilling performance was only marginally better than half-wavelength equivalents.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Lucas, Professor Margaret and Harkness, Professor Patrick and Li, Dr Xuan |
| Authors: | Li, X., Lucas, M., and Harkness, P. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy |
| Journal Name: | IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control |
| Publisher: | IEEE |
| ISSN: | 0885-3010 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1525-8955 |
| Published Online: | 28 August 2018 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2018 IEEE |
| First Published: | First published in IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control 65(11): 2150-2159 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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