MANGANESE
WORKSHOP ON OPTIMUM UTILIZATION OF
EXPLOSIVES
&
BLASTING TECHNIQUES.
Venue: MOIL Training Centre, Wahitola , Munsar Mine.
Date: November 16, 2006
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Time |
Programme |
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09.30 – 10.00 |
Inauguration |
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10.00 – 10.15 |
TEA |
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10.15 – 11.45 |
Technical Session ICommercial Explosives and Blast Initiation systems, with special reference to Electronic Detonators |
|
11.45 – 12.00 |
TEA |
|
12.00 – 13.30 |
Technical Session II Blasting Concepts: Optimum Blasting, Effect of Rock and Explosive properties on Blast results, Blast Design, Drillhole Patterns & Initiation Sequences |
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13.30 – 14.15 |
LUNCH |
|
14.15 –15.45 |
Technical Session III Blasting Safety: Safety Precautions during Blasting and Handling, Transport & Storage of explosive materials – Case Studies, DOs & DONTs |
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15.45 – 16.00 |
TEA |
|
16.00 – 17.00 |
Q&A, followed by Valedictory |
Technical Session I
Introduction to Commercial Explosives:
Historical Developments
Types of Explosives and their Classification
Important Properties & Their Effects on Blasting
Products of GULF OIL Corporation Limited
Introduction to Blast Initiation Systems
Historical Developments
Types of Initiation Systems and their Classification
Important Properties / Features
Products of GULF OIL Corporation Limited
“e-DET” Electronic Detonators from GULF OIL Corporation Limited
Product details, Application Possibilities and experiences in Indian Mines
Technical Session II
BLASTING
Optimum Blasting Concepts
Blast Geometry & Design Guidelines
Drillhole Patterns & Initiation Sequences
Effects of Rock Properties on Blast results
Findings of Applied Research in Blasting
Technical Session III
SAFETY
Safety precautions during Handling, Transport and Storage of explosives
Causes of Accidents with some Case Studies
Dos & DONTs