Research progress in electrical explosion shockwave technology for developing fossil energy

We evaluated the limitations of reservoir reform technology in fossil energy development, and proposed a novel reservoir stimulation technology based on repetitive strong shock waves caused by pulsed discharge.Meanwhile, we analyzed the principles of the three kinds of shock wave generation technologies, i.e., underwear pulsed discharge, underwater electrical wire explosion, and plasma-ignited energetic materials.Moreover, we discussed the influential mechanisms of the shock waves on reservoir and results of recent industrial applications, and proved the technical feasibility by theoretical calculations, laboratory experiments, and several related practices. It is concluded that plasma-ignited energetic materials may be utilized to produce stronger and controllable shock waves, helping to enhance the effects of reservoir stimulation.