Slurry Shield 3.14 m MTS 3000 TBM

Machine description:

The Slurry Shield 3.14 m MTS3000 TBM is a specialized tunneling machine by MTS, manufactured in Germany in 2010. With an outer diameter of 3090 mm and an excavation diameter of 3140 mm, equipped with mixed ground cutting wheel. Powered by a 650kW and measuring 75 m in length, this machine efficiently employs a slurry excavation mode to advance through challenging geological condition, including soil, rock, and water, making it versatile for various tunneling applications. The technology and functionality of slurry TBMs make them well-suited for these challenging environments, due to several key features and advantages:

• Slurry Circulation: Utilizes a mixture of water and bentonite to balance pressure and support excavation.
• Earth Pressure Control: Maintains stable pressure to prevent surface settlement.
• Versatility: Effective for various ground conditions, including soft soils and mixed ground.
• Cutterhead Design: Equipped with Cone Crusher, Disk Cutter, Knife, Scraper and fishtail.
• Efficient Excavation: Allows continuous tunneling with efficient muck removal.
• Environmental Benefits: Reduces dust and noise pollution compared to conventional methods.
• Real-time Monitoring: Equipped with systems to monitor excavation parameters.