Rock Fracturing
Electric pulsed fragmentation
Rock Fracturing
Electric pulsed fragmentation
Strengthened by the experience of designing and developing pulsed power systems, ITOPP has developed mining industry applications, such as fracturing and selective fragmentation of minerals as well as for the treatment of drain clogging phenomena.
These solutions offer significant cost savings and provide safer working environments by eliminating the need for pyrotechnics. In addition, these devices do not require the use of any chemicals and are therefore more respectful of the environment.
Selective fragmentation
ITOPP Electro Pulsed Crushing System (EPCS) uses shockwaves generated by electric discharge to selectively fragment the ore. This innovative technology allows the liberation of valuable components from the feed material without overgrinding.
- Selective fragmentation to improve downstream processes
- Better recovery of valuable minerals without damaging them
- High efficiency in applications requiring high purity
The EPCS is composed of a conveyor system with 5 processing bowls, allowing a continuous treatment. It can fracture ore down to a size of 100 µm and can process between 10 and 400 kilograms in an 8-hour day. The EPCS requires only one operator and is ideal for laboratory or semi-industrial applications.
Fragmentation
Current fragmenting techniques of large blocks of rock present many constraints and restrictions due to the use of explosives. ITOPP offers solutions based on electrical impulses that achieve similar effects to explosives without the inherent risks and constraints generated by the use of dynamite, such as pollution and long wait times.
Drain Cleaning with a High-Voltage Electro Pulse System
ITOPP has developed cutting-edge, electro-pulse cleaning equipment designed to clean drains with high voltage precision. This system is especially useful in situations where other conventional methods may not be effective.
- Breaks hard rocks or dense clogs of hard-to-fracture materials, such as calcite, iron/manganese hydroxide or biofilm,
- Enables access to and treatment of hard-to-reach areas.
