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Evaluation of the Methods to Determine Constituents of Bulk Commercial Explosives used in the Mining Industry
By Kush Patel
This paper presents methods currently available for the evaluation of bulk explosives and discusses the results of the evaluation of bulk explosives using each of the methods. Through the preliminary
Feb 1, 2020
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TNT Equivalence and Fragmentation Mechanisms of High Pressure Gas Fracturing Technique
By Baohua Guo, Xuelin Yang, Tingkan Lu, Hailin Sun
The work presented in this paper mainly involves two parts. Firstly, the fundamental characteristics of the high pressure carbon dioxide gas fracturing technique (CO2 technique), including, a proposed
Jan 1, 2017
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Flyrock Elimination Program Part 2: Profilers and Boretracks
By Eric Roller, Elliott Giles
All flyrock incidents have the potential to result in injuries or fatalities that can result in loss of company reputation, license to operate with clients, and bear the exposure to high cost liabilit
Jan 1, 2012
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The Explosives Industry and Governmental Nexus
By Rhys Baker, Tim O’Brien, Joshua M. Hoffman
This paper discusses this division of power as it relates to the explosives industry. Each branch is responsive to the public and the processes through which each promulgates regulation and legislatio
Feb 1, 2020
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Numerical Modelling and Electronic Initiation to Assist Blasting in Heavily Jointed Rock
By Andrew Theobald, Peter Dare-Bryan, Trevor Byers
The use of advanced modelling techniques and the timing flexibility of electronic initiation systems allows for unprecedented control over blast outcomes as shown in several complex blasting problems
Jan 1, 2010
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The Possibility of use of the Electronic Initiation Systems in Slovene Mining Industry
By Julijan Bratun, Joze Kortnik
Production of technical stone is an important economic branch in Slovenia. In 2009, we had 95 dolomite quarries, 27 limestone and 6 silicates quarries, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs. T
Jan 1, 2011
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Initial Selection of Explosive Materials for the Explosives Terrorism Risk Assessment
By Rachel E. Gooding, George C. Emmett, David R. Bradley
The United States (U.S.) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Directorate of Science and Technology (S&T) is using a probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) approach to evaluate the risks from terrorist
Jan 1, 2017
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Mitigation and Management of Blast Generated Fume in Eastern Australia
By Muamer Medusalic, Kim Henley, Lucas Bottomley
The period from 2009 to 2012 has witnessed a large rise in the number of blast-generated fume events in Eastern Australia, where highly visible oxides of nitrogen (NOx) are produced from coal mine bla
Jan 1, 2012
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Methodologies for Fines Control in Blasting Operations related to Porphyry Cu Supergene Materials
By Diego Quezada, Carlos Munoz, Marco Arellano
It is well-know that the presence of fine materials in mining has a direct impact on the plant processes with a great influence in the total amount of ore production and recovery. In Cu mining heap le
Jan 1, 2010
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Track and Trace (T&T) of Regulated Material
By Paulo Cesar Pavan
T&T or Traceability, is a concept of generating, storing and on demand providing information about all traceable items in the supply chain
Jan 1, 2019
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Believe it or Not: My Summer Internship as an Explosive Company Tech Rep
By Jacqueline Berendzen
Summer internships are a great way for students to explore different career paths in the industry and get first hand experiences with potential employers. As a junior in mining and explosive engineeri
Jan 1, 2010
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"More than Track and Trace – New Advantages of Track and Trace Software for CivilExplosives"
By Frank Hirthammer
"Nowadays, security in the lifecycle of explosives is more important than ever. Terror attacks all over theworld pushed the EU to decree a Commission Directive for the identification and traceability
Jan 1, 2017
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Journal: 100 Years / Illinois Powder Manufacturing Company Catalog issued May 1, 1909
By Robert Hopler
RBH Note: The Illinois Powder Manufacturing Company was established in 1907 and was acquired in 1957 by American Cyanamid. The latter company left the explosives business in 1969.
Jan 1, 2010
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RF Hazards to Electric Detonators – The New IME SLP-20
By David Leidel, Beth Shimer, James Stuart
Periodically, the Institute of Makers of Explosives Safety Library Publications are reviewed, edited and updated to reflect recent technical developments, new commercial explosive products and new reg
Jan 1, 2012
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Preventing Blast Damage to Underground Infrastructure from Open Pit Operations
By C. Liley
Open cut blasting at the Ernest Henry mine has the potential to cause damage to nearby underground workings. This paper is a case study of the blast vibration management project which was conducted to
Jan 1, 2012
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Journal: 100 Years / The founding of the Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) Chicago, 1913
By Robert Hopler
After the disbanding of the Gunpowder Trust Association in 1904, the Association of Independent Powder and Dynamite Manufacturers was formed, followed in May of 1906 by the formation of the Associatio
Jan 1, 2014
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Journal: 100 Years / Arms & Explosives London October, 1909
By Robert Hopler
Testing Stations Abroad At the Seventh International Congress of Applied Chemistry, Drs. Mente and Will communicated a paper on the above subject. All large coal-getting countries employ testing stati
Jan 1, 2010
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Underwater Blast Pressures From A Confinded Rock Removal During The Miami Harbor Deepening Project
By Terri Jordan, Gregory Hempen, Thomas Keevin
Water-borne blast pressures from confined blasts were recorded as part of a submerged blasting program in Florida for channel deepening. The blasting was confined within the rock floor by stemming. Sh
Jan 1, 2007
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Geospatial Modelling Methods to Incorporate Subdrill in Powder Factor Calculation and Mine to Mill Analytics
By Stephen Mansfield
In open-pit mining operations, the drill and blast processes have a significant impact on the downstream operational performance of crushing and grinding of ores and recovery of metal. The blast patte
Feb 6, 2023
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The Truth About Signature Hole Method
By Thierry Bernard
Since the signature hole method principle has been described in the 80's, there has always been a lot of controversy about it. The theory is easy to understand but when it comes to apply it for predic
Jan 1, 2012