UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DEL
ALTIPLANO - PUNO
FACULTAD DE INGENIERIA DE MINAS
ESCUELA PROFESIONAL DE INGENIERÍA DE
MINAS
“Blasting rocks with carbon dioxide¨
PRESENTADO POR:
KENEDY DARWIN QUISPE QUIZANA COD:221132
2024
PUNO-P
Blasting rocks with carbon dioxide
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This carbon dioxide rock blasting system is an innovative
technique u Blasting rocks wit sed In the mining and construction
industry to fragment large masses of rocks Efficient and safe way.
and safe way.And unlike traditional methods that use explosives
and dynamite, this system It uses carbon dioxide to generate the
energy needed for fragmentation. In this process, CO2 is stored at
high pressure in special containers, which They are placed inside
the earth through perforations, and once released, the CO2
Expands rapidly, creating pressure strong enough to break The
rocks in small pieces.
One of the main advantages of the carbon dioxide rock blasting
system Is its ability to significantly reduce the environmental
impact and risks to the security And, unlike traditional explosives,
CO2 does not produce toxic emissions or generate Hazardous
waste.
In addition, since there is no detonation, the risk of accidents and
collateral damage is minimized.
Another important advantage is the precision and control offered
by this method, since Here operators can precisely adjust the
amount of CO2 injected and the pressure Applied, which allows
the technique to be adapted to different types of rock and
geological conditions.
This results in more selective and efficient demolition, with less
damage to structures Surrounding areas and less waste of
material.
Furthermore, since it cannot produce harmful emissions or
hazardous waste, this method is more Sustainable and compatible
with environmental conservation practices.
In addition, its combination of efficiency, safety and
environmental benefits makes it Make them an attractive option
for large projects that require a careful approach And responsible
for the manipulation and fragmentation of the rock.