UNDERGROUND MINING METHOD AND SYSTEM

There is disclosed a system for drilling holes underground within an underground environment. The system includes drilling means having a drilling face for drilling a shaft underground. The system further includes cyclonic filter means operatively associated with the drilling means for drawing, by s...

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Main Author ENGLAND, J. RICHARD
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
Published 14.11.2000
Edition5
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Summary:There is disclosed a system for drilling holes underground within an underground environment. The system includes drilling means having a drilling face for drilling a shaft underground. The system further includes cyclonic filter means operatively associated with the drilling means for drawing, by suction, debris produced during a drilling procedure. A shroud is mounted directly adjacent the drilling face such that a distance between the shroud and the drilling face is non-variable. A debris removal device is connected to the shroud for communication with the cyclonic filter means.
Bibliography:Application Number: CA19902024625