Research Article

Design Optimization and Performance Analysis of the Pneumatic DTH Hammer with Self-Propelled Round Bit

Table 4

Technical parameters of the novel DTH hammer in comparison with other DTH hammers.

Type of DTH hammerNovel hammer (Φ105 mm)Valve hammer (Φ89 mm)Valveless hammer (Φ89 mm)RC hammer (Φ108 mm)Rock drill (Φ75 mm)

Impact energy (J)76113210165>70
Frequency (Hz)281619.218>33
Pressure (MPa)1.20.631.051.0
Air consumption (m3/min)3.1894.55<3.5