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DISCUSSION<br />

NAME: David Summers<br />

COMPANY: Universitv of Missouri - Rolla<br />

QUESTION: "What are the nozzle diameters?"<br />

ANSWER: The rotating drilling head has 4 nozzles altogether; 2 nozzles are of 1.5 mm<br />

diameter, and are jetting in forward direction, and the other 2 nozzles of 1.2 mm diameter<br />

are jetting backwards. In addition 2 nozzles of 1.2 mm diameter are incorporated in the<br />

slide as backfire nozzles. In total: 6 nozzles.<br />

NAME: W. C. Cooley<br />

COMPANY: Terraspace, Inc.<br />

QUESTION: "If a drill were trapped in the coal, and later mined through, would it<br />

damage the longwall miner?"<br />

ANSWER:Most probably; however, it is a minor damage, since only the drill head is of<br />

hardened material.<br />

NAME: Michael Hood<br />

COMPANY: University of California, Berkeley<br />

QUESTION: 1. "Is this a production unit or is it still in prototype testing?<br />

ANSWER: A series of 10 pieces has been manufactured and delivered. At the same<br />

time, continuous tests are being made in order to optimize the product.<br />

QUESTION 2. "How much does the unit cost?"<br />

ANSWER: COAL DRILLING NOZZLE: With short guide block and drilling head<br />

Type IV, suitable for a working pressure of 400 bars and a water capacity of approx. 100<br />

l/min., complete with reaction jets. Nozzle is ready to be connected to VHP hose ID 13:<br />

Price: DM 2,682.--<br />

Accessories:<br />

Protective Tube equipped with socket piece for diversion of water ID 50:<br />

PRICE<br />

one splash guard on the drill hole, and one on the hose entrance: DM 802 80<br />

ID 13 - 15 m long, 420 bars, mining design DM 256. -<br />

Foot Valve<br />

complete, 2 x M 22 x 1 5 DM 1,594 70<br />

Union Stem<br />

M 22 x1.5 DM 27.80<br />

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