Innovative Tunnel Boring Technologies and Plasma Technology for Environmental and Cost Efficiency

The chapter delves into the advancements in tunnel boring technologies in Europe and the US, highlighting challenges in traditional methods and introducing a new plasma technology that transforms rock into sand and gravel. It explores the use of plasma tunnel boring machines for extracting magma from the earth's crust, discussing reactions of different rock types and the potential applications of plasma for underground construction. The chapter also covers the development process of a tunnel boring robot for energy transmission, addressing challenges like spoil removal, magma, tunnel lining, cooling systems, and innovative geothermal drilling approaches.