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DIFFERENTIAL ENERGY Applied to Improve Fragmentation
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For the purpose of the test, the same blast parameters
were kept in order to compare the performance of bulk
emulsion only. Moreover, it was possible to introduce
ΔE next to 1070G blend in the same blast. Four different
segments of the product, with different densities, were
introduced into the boreholes. This reduced the density
from 1.20 to 1.14 g/cc.

CASE STUDY

DIFFERENTIAL ENERGY™ APPLIED TO IMPROVE
FRAGMENTATION
 PROJECT SUMMARY RESULTS
OPTIMIZING FRAGMENTATION TO IMPROVE IMPROVEMENT IN FRAGMENTATION AND
FOR DOWNSTREAM OPERATIONS REDUCTION IN POWDER FACTOR
This limestone quarry in the Laurentian region in Quebec, Following the trial shot, a fragmentation analysis using
Canada uses a 1070G blend-like product, with an average WipWare tools was conducted to quantify changes, if any,
density of 1.20 g/cc, for most of its operation. A pattern of in order to compare the 2 products; ΔE vs 1070G blend.
3.96 x 4.27 m, on 102 mm diameter, 2.1 m stemming, 0.15 Based on numerous picture analysis, it was determined
to 0.3 m of subdrill, bench height varies from 10.7 to 17 m that ΔE helped to increase coarser material (150-500 mm)
yields somewhat satisfactory results. by 3%, while reducing the fines by 1.1%, as the client
 requested. Furthermore, it was determined the ΔE helped
The client would like to improve the fragmentation by reduce the explosive load per meter of blast hole by 5%.
reducing fines and getting more material in the 150 to 500
mm size. Moreover, a different supplier is servicing the pit
since its opening, more than a few decades ago.

TECHNOLOGY APPLIED
DIFFERENTIAL ENERGY APPLIED TO IMPROVE
FRAGMENTATION
Dyno Nobel proposed conducting a trial shot using its
DIFFERENTIAL ENERGY product; ΔE.

CASE STUDY

 NEXT STEPS
PUTTING THE RIGHT ENERGY IN THE RIGHT
PLACE
More testing is necessary to better predict the adequate
segment densities in order to optimize the fragmentation
as well as modifying blasting parameters to better
distribute the energy throughout the shot. Even though
the client was satisfied with Dyno Nobel’s product, it was
said that no immediate change in supplier will be made
because of existing contractual obligations.

The client was satisfied with Dyno Nobel’s product and
committed to giving special consideration to Dyno Nobel’s
DIFFERENTIAL ENERGY product in the future due to the
improved results and lesser cost.

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its affiliates as to the applicability of any procedures to any particular situation or circumstance or as to the completeness or accuracy of any
information contained herein, and, to the full extent permitted by law, Dyno Nobel expressly disclaims any liability arising from the use of this
document or the information contained herein. User assumes sole responsibility for all results and consequences. © 2020 Dyno Nobel
About Us
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Dyno Nobel is a leading supplier of industrial explosives and blasting services to the mining, quarrying, seismic and construction industries. Dyno Nobel is the market leader in North America – the largest explosives market in the world – and the second largest supplier in Australia – the third largest explosives market in the world.

Dyno Nobel was purchased in 2008 by Incitec Pivot Limited (ASX – IPL)  an ASX Top 50 company. Incitec Pivot is a chemical manufacturer supplying agricultural fertilizers and industrial chemicals for Australian and international markets.

Dyno Nobel employs more than 3,000 people and has 34 manufacturing facilities in Australia, Canada, the U.S., Indonesia, Mexico, South America, Europe and Papua New Guinea. Dyno Nobel is renowned for its excellent safety performance and as a provider of innovative explosive products and services, which together deliver groundbreaking performance for its customer.

Dyno Nobel has a unique history and an unrivaled Tradition of Practical Innovation .
NONEL® LP 1.4B
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NONEL® LP nonelectric delay detonators consist of a length of yellow shock tube with a High Strength detonator attached to one end and the other end sealed (a blue J-hook is affixed near the sealed end for easy connection to detonating cord) designed to provide in-hole delay time for underground (non-coal) and special construction blasting applications.

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FIRELINE X-RAY SERVICES
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X-RAY SERVICES Technical
 Information
For ®
 Oil Field Detonating Cords
 Properties

Dyno Nobel’s X-Ray Services
 • Our technology ensures the highest reliability

• X-Ray provides additional assurance to our existing
 quality inspection program

• Single source for all of your detonating cord X-Ray needs

• Customer oriented, quick turnaround time
Product Description
For those applications that require an extra level of assurance,
 • X-Ray results are interpreted by in-house specialists and
Dyno Nobel offers turn-key X-Ray services for all of its FIRELINE products.
 available upon request
Shown above is an example X-Ray of a spool of FIRELINE Oil Field
detonating cord. • A copy of the X-Ray can be sent with the shipment upon
 request

• X-Ray are archived for 10 years

• All sizes and explosives types of FIRELINE can be X-Rayed

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Ground Vibration Prediction
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Calculator: Ground Vibration Prediction
Explosive Engineers Guide blast-design calculator. Fields:
 - Distance to Seismograph (parameter, m)
 - Explosive Charge Per Delay (parameter, kg)
 - H or K Factor (parameter)
 - Attenuation Value (a-b) (parameter)
 - (result, mm/sec)
DIFFERENTIAL ENERGY Yields Excellent Results
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CASE STUDY

DIFFERENTIAL ENERGY® YIELDS EXCELLENT
RESULTS

BACKGROUND
TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY ARE
A BIG CHALLENGE FOR THIS QUARRY
Quarries in this Western U.S. area have been utilizing
the TITAN® XL1000 technology with end of hose gassing
for several years but have never tried the capabilities of
DIFFERENTIAL ENERGY loading.
Training and equipment reliability have been the biggest
challenges for this distribution channel. Customers
are unaware of technology because of the lack of
understanding and confidence of blasters and operators.

TECHNOLOGY APPLIED 3. Much to their surprise, blasters have noticed:
TITAN DIFFERENTIAL ENERGY GASSING • A 10% reduction in powder was accomplished while
TECHNOLOGY MAY BE THE SOLUTION achieving an equivalent or better blasting result.

DIFFERENTIAL ENERGY was introduced to a single • Holes were loaded based on pounds, not bobbing
customer in this market area. Training of the blaster the hole as in the past. This proved to be much
 more accurate and holes were never stemmed prior
and the operator, in conjunction with a new and more
 to gassing completion as they often were before.
reliable operating system, has provided a basis of
moving forward. • Explosive column height actually grew 8 to 9 feet.

RESULTS NEXT STEPS
DIFFERENTIAL ENERGY YIELDS EXCELLENT ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND SUPPORT
RESULTS
 As confidence grows with existing technology, the site will
Initial test and shot results showed: develop target customers who could benefit from the use
 of DIFFERENTIAL ENERGY.
1. Muck profile appeared to be flatter and very suitable
 for the use of smaller front end loaders used to Additional training and support is planned for this
 excavate material. customer in the near future. Most of the end customers
 pay this distribution company on a per ton basis so utilizing
2. Rock distribution throughout the entire muck pile is
 DIFFERENTIAL ENERGY has the potential to significantly
 more uniform with significant reduction in oversized
 improve margins for this company.
 material.

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its affiliates as to the applicability of any procedures to any particular situation or circumstance or as to the completeness or accuracy of any
information contained herein, and, to the full extent permitted by law, Dyno Nobel expressly disclaims any liability arising from the use of this
document or the information contained herein. User assumes sole responsibility for all results and consequences. © 2020 Dyno Nobel
DigiShot® Detonator Precision Improves Cast and Lowers Overburden Removal for Large Scale Mining Operations
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DigiShot electronic detonators were used to confirm that accurate delay timing provided by precision electronic detonators correlates to improved explosive performance and an associated increase in effective overburden cast.

The benefit of increased cast volumes is substantial cost savings from reduced re-handling, reduced dozer and dragline time and quicker exposure of coal for extraction. Results of cast blasts in large western U.S. coal mines have shown a significant increase in effective cast, resulting in cost savings that more than compensated for the cost of using a value-added electronic initiation system.

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DYNOMINER Advance
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DELIVERING TITAN® 7000 SAFELY & EFFICIENTLY TO YOUR HORIZONTAL MINING APPLICATIONS

Additional DYNOMINER ADVANCE Configurations:
DYNOMINER ADVANCE M DYNOMINER ADVANCE PV DYNOMINER ADVANCE APS DYNOMINER ADVANCE SPV
• Modular design allows easy decontamination • Operated with mine air or from carrier • Simple diaphragm pump operation • Stand alone, air operated units designed for shaft
 for carrier maintenance • Operation similar to ANFO pressure vessels • Powered by mine air sinking applications
• Gassing* and string loading settings for with or without a carrier • Basic and low cost for various underground • Manifold with 4 ports that can be operated
 decoupled loading in perimeter holes or • Dual Loading hoses available operations simultaneously for fast loading times
 varying energy across pattern • No water lubrication required
 • Solid sensitized only (i.e., single density) • Solid sensitized only (i.e., single density)
• EC300 DynoLogix control system with full • Full coupling produces excellent breakage and
 • Emulsion capacity: up to 1,400 kg (3,080 lbs) • Emulsion capacity: 818 kg (1,800 lbs)
 reporting wall control
• Retract head fitted in basket with secondary • No pumps or moving parts
 control panel and Remtron remote
 • Solid sensitized only (i.e., single density)
• Kovatera MC100G carrier with elevated work
 • Emulsion capacity: custom built to Galloway
 platform
 dimensions
• Dimensions: 711 x 240 x 277 cm
 (280” x 94.5” x 109”)
• Loaded weight: 12,727 kg (28,000 lbs)
• Emulsion capacity: 1,272 kg (2,800 lbs)

* Gassing option requires MHSA approval in USA 04-2020
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DYNOMINER ADVANCE
• Dyno Nobel’s horizontal development loading suite with the ability to load diameters
 45 – 65 mm (1.75 – 2.5”)
• String loading options to allow decoupled loading in perimeter holes or density
 modification through chemical sensitization (gassing)* varying energy across pattern
• Automated hose retract head fitted in basket with secondary control panel and
 Remtron remote
• Custom designs adaptable to wide range of OEM carriers (Getman, MacLean, Normet, etc.)
• Closed loop EC300 DynoLogix™ control system with full reporting capability or simpler

®
 open loop EC04 control system available
• Removable cassette design allows for easier carrier maintenance
• Double pump option available for blast cycle efficiency
• Electric/Hydraulic power supplied from carrier
Folleto general
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180 YEARS OF PRACTICAL INNOVATIONS

Our revolutionary technological developments have shaped the modern explosives industry more than any other initiative in history.

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Improving Cast and Saving Time and Money for Big Mines
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Results of cast blast in large western U.S. coal mines have shown a significant increase in effective cast, resulting in cost savings that more than compensated for the cost of using a value-added electronic initiation system.

Improving Cast and Saving Time and Money for Big Mines
Highwall Stability Improvement through Less Blast Vibration and Displacement
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DynoConsult® was able to provide this operator with the technical support needed to develop a modified drilling and blasting program which reduced near-field vibration impact on the highwall. The modified blast design also provided productivity gains by minimizing shovel tramming time and decreasing the downtime associated with blasting operations.

Highwall Stability Improvement through Less Blast Vibration and Displacement
Multiple Hole Configuration Test Shot for Optimum Firing Time and Vibration Protection
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In order to ensure vibration levels will be below the required level, a detailed Signature Hole Analysis was performed on a series of 5 holes with different loading configurations. This will allow the mine to achieve optimum firing times while also building a database for vibration predictions site specific to approaching neighboring houses.

Multiple Hole Configuration Test Shot for Optimum Firing Time and Vibration Prediction
PRIMACORD®
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PRIMACORD®

El cordón detonante es un accesorio de voladura formado por un núcleo central de explosivo (PETN) recubierto por una serie de fibras sintéticas y una cubierta exterior de plástico coloreado, que conforman en conjunto un cordón flexible, resistente a la tracción e impermeable. De acuerdo a sus características físicas, se clasifican en dos grandes grupos:

Hoja de Datos Técnicos

HDS
Increased Blast Size leads to 50% Blasting Cycle Efficiency Improvement at Cracow
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Electronic detonation has transformed production efficiency at Newcrest’s underground Cracow Mine in central Queensland. Increased accuracy allowed firing of much larger blasts. The production benefits were tangible and the system reduced exposure of charge crews to the hazards of working next to a stope void.

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ELECTRIC SUPER STARTER™
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ELECTRIC SUPER STARTER™ is an instant electric detonator housed in a plastic bunch block, facilitating easy connection to both shock tube and detonating cord.

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DIFFERENTIAL ENERGY™ in Quarry Blasting
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The ground a this quarry is seamy in places creating situations where blends can migrate into the cracks. In some areas the bottom of the face contains very hard material with very soft/easy to break material in the middle of the hole. The quarry is in close proximity to neighbors so NOx and vibration are important considerations.

DIFFERENTIAL ENERGY in Quarry Blasting
Comparison of fragmentation results by varying time between top and bottom Primers
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Comparison of Fragmentation Results by
 Varying Time Between Top & Bottom Primers

Background
STUDY CONDUCTED TO FIND OPTIMAL
DELAY TIMING FOR THIS GRANITE QUARRY
Dyno Nobel has been providing shot service to a granite
crushed stone quarry in the Eastern U.S. utilizing TITAN
SME and DigiShot® detonators.
This quarry was the subject of a timing study in 2016.
Time between holes in a row was varied to arrive at
the optimal delay timing. A second project has been
undertaken to also study the effect on fragmentation by
varying the timing between top and bottom primers.
The challenge on any study of this sort is control over
the variables such as burden, spacing, powder factor,
geology changes, etc. In this case, there was good
control over the layout and loading to address these
variables.
The bench that was chosen is 750 feet wide and in a
consistent geology. That allows a large sampling area
for best analysis.

Technology Applied

DYNOCONSULT EXPERTS WERE ABLE
TO CONTROL VARIABLES AND ANALYZE
RESULTS WITH FRAGMENTATION SOFTWARE

All blasts were laid out by Dyno Nobel personnel on
the same burden and spacing. Elevation bench marks
were utilized to ensure that holes were drilled to correct
depths. The same product was used on all shots to Results
maintain consistent powder factors. All front row holes
were Boretracked and burden was measured with a 3D PRELIMINARY RESULTS ARE IN
laser.
The timing between holes in a row and time between Two blasts have been completed on this study thus far;
rows were kept consistent. The only variable was timing one with both top and bottom timed at 0 ms apart and the
between top and bottom primers. second one timed with the top primer delayed 1 ms after
 the bottom primer. Although the fragmentation analysis
Cast was measured by use of markers placed on floor in is not yet completed, preliminary results indicate 70 feet
front of blast. The muck pile fragmentation results were more cast when the time between the two primers was
analyzed with fragmentation software. 0 ms.

Disclaimer This case study is provided for informational purposes only. No representation or warranty is made
 or intended by DYNO NOBEL INC. / DYNO NOBEL ASIA PACIFIC PTY LIMITED or its affiliates as to the
 applicability of any procedures to any particular situation or circumstance or as to the completeness or accuracy
 of any information contained herein. User assumes sole responsibility for all results and consequences.
 ©2017 Dyno Nobel
DIFFERENTIAL ENERGY™ Yields Excellent Results
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A 10% reduction in powder was accomplished at this mine while achieving an equivalent or better blasting result.

DIFFERENTIAL ENERGY Yields Excellent Resutls
Improved Digability, Reduced Vibration in Truck Shovel Operation
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The close proximity of both power lines and railroad tracks caused this mine to adopt blast designs that did not result in optimum digging rates for shovels. Use of scaled distance calculations required multiple decking that did nothing to aid in digability while having marginal impact on vibration at key structures. The use of SHA (Signature Hole Analysis) and electronic detonators allowed the mine to dial in optimum timing sequences regardless of the number of holes per delay, resulting in reduced vibration and better digging rates allowing for faster removal of overburden.

Improved Digability, Reduced Vibration in Truck Shovel Operation
Electric Initiation
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Electric Super

The SP series features 26 precise “short period” millisecond delays. The LP series features 19 “long period” delays.

Legwire Color – SP & LP Series:
SP copper wire (single) = yellow & turquoise
SP copper wire (duplex) = turquoise
SP copper clad iron (single) = orange & orange
LP copper wire (single) = red & yellow

Delay Periods
SP Series Nominal Firing Time (msec)
LP Series Nominal Firing Time (msec)

0
5

1
25
25

2
50
200

3
75
400

4
100
600

5
125
800

6
150
1000

7
175
1200

8
200
1400

9
225
1600

10
250
1900

11
275
2200

12
300
2500

13
325
2900

14
350
3300

15
375
3800

16
400
4400

17
425
5100

18
450

19
475

20
500

22
550

24
600

26
650

28
700

30
750

Electric Super Coal

Designed to meet MSHA requirements in underground coal mining.

Delay Periods
Coal Series Nominal Firing Time (msec)
Legwire Color

1
25
both white

2
100
both pink

3
175
both light blue

4
250
both orange

5
325
white & dark green

6
400
both gold

7
500
both red

8
600
both light green

9
700
light blue & white

10
800
pink & orange

11
900
light blue & orange

12
1000
light blue & pink

Electric Super Seismic

A high strength, instant delay detonator designed to initiate seismic explosives used in geophysical exploration. Copper legwire color is yellow.

Electric Super Starter

An instant delay, electric detonator in a plastic bunch block for easy connection to both shock tube and detonating cord.  Single copper legwire is yellow & turquoise.

Average Resistance (ohms)

Legwire Length (feet)
Legwire Length (meters)
Electic Super Sp & LP
Electic Super Coal
Electric Super Seismic
Electric Super Starter

8
2.4

12
3.6
1.92

1.2
1.92

14
4.2

4.3

16
4.8
2.03

20
6.1
2.14

24
7.3
2.25

1.4

30
9.1
2.4

35
10.7

1.65

40
12.2
2.66

45
13.7

1.85

55
16.8

2.05

60
18.3
3.19

65
19.8

2.25

75
22.8

2.5

85
25.9
3.85

2.7

100
30.2

3

120
36.6

3.4

160
48.8

4.25

Copper Wire Average Resistance (ohms)

Average Wire Gauge
1000 ft

12
1.59

14
2.52

16
4.02

18
6.38

20
10.15

21
13.26

22
16.14

23
21.09

24
25.67
NONEL® MS Series
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NONEL MS Series

NONEL MS Heavy Duty Series

Delay period (ms)

Clip colour

Nominal firing time (ms)

Time between delays (ms)

1

Red

25

25

2

Blue

50

25

3

Brown

75

25

4

Orange

100

25

5

Aqua

125

25

6

Gold

150

25

7

Lime Green

175

25

8

Pink

200

25

9

Dark Green

225

25

10

Purple

250

25

11

Light Blue

275

25

12

Light Green

300

25

13

Mauve

325

25

14

Mustard

350

25

15

Crimson

375

25

16

Yellow

400

25

17

Dark Blue

425

25

18

Green

450

25

19

Orange

475

25

20

White

500

25

21

Rubine Red

550

50

22

Grey

600

50

23

Black

650

50

24

Brown

700

50

25

Red

750

50

26

Blue

800

50

27

Brown

900

100

28

Orange

1000

100

Packaging

Winding Configuration

Length (m)

Units per case

Standard

Heavy Duty

4.8

200

Coiled

n/a

6.0

150

Coiled

Coiled

7.2

150

Coiled

Coiled

9.0

120

Figure 80

Figure 80

12.0

90

Figure 80

Figure 80

15.0

75

Figure 80

Figure 80

18.0

60

Figure 80

Figure 80

24.0

40

n/a

Figure 80

30.0

30

n/a

Spooled

36.0

30

n/a

Spooled

45.0

30

n/a

Spooled

60.0

30

n/a

Spooled

80.0

30

n/a

Spooled

NONEL® tube:

Standard

Heavy Duty

Colour

Red

Orange

Diameter

3.0mm

Detonator

# 12 Strength
Reducing Costs of Retrieving Low Alkali Aggregtes in New York Quarry
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DynoConsult ® saved this New York Quarry $.15 per ton without increasing the amount of explosive product.

Reducing Costs of Retrieving Low Alkali Aggregates in NY Quarry