Speci c energy is the measure which connects the operating parameters of a machine with the characteristics of the rock in which the machine works and is equal to the total work required to break a unit volume of the rock. It is assumed that in machines with the same or similar rock breaking mechanics used for di erent purposes (e.g. cutting and drilling of rocks), there is a signi cant dependence on their speci c energy values. In the exploitation of dimension stone a chain saw and a rotary drill are often used, i.e. the machines for rock cutting or rock drilling whereas their mechanics of rock breaking are very similar. In order to determine the dependence of the speci c energy of rock cutting on the speci c drilling energy, preliminary laboratory tests were carried out on a linear cutting machine and a laboratory drilling rig with simulated cutting of rocks with a chain saw, and drilling by rotary drilling rig. The analysis of the measurement results has provided the guidelines for the continuation of laboratory testing, i.e. eld testing.
A method based on extensive laboratory and field measurements was developed to determine the dependence of specific rock cutting energy (SEc) on specific drilling energy (SEd) for machines with different operating and design characteristics and similar breaking mechanics. Laboratory measurements were performed on a linear rock cutting device and a laboratory drill, using a measurement system to measure electrical power and cutting forces using force/torque transducers. Field power consumption measurements were performed on a chainsaw cutting machine and a hydraulic rotary drill under real working conditions in the dimension stone quarries. The analysis of the measured results confirmed the strong dependence of the specific rock cutting energy on the specific drilling energy and confirmed that laboratory devices can be used to simulate actual rock cutting and drilling process. In addition, the results are applicable in the dimension stone exploration and exploitation phase in order to assess and reduce energy consumption by optimizing the operating parameters of the chain cutter and/or the hydraulic rotary drill.
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