NEW Blasting Technique

PowerDeck Concept
By
R. Frank Chiappetta
Explosive Applications Engineer
Blasting Analysis International, Inc
Allentown, PA USA.

Objectives

Reduce Explosive Consumption

Eliminate Subgrade Drilling
Improve Fragmentation
Lower Ground Vibrations
Reduce Fines

Single Hole Control Tests

Instrumentation
Borehole Inspection Camera
TDR Based VOD Recorder
High-Speed Video Camera
Digital Fragmentation Analysis
Conventional & Laser Surveying
Digital Seismographs
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High-Speed Video

Full Scale Shots

Fragmentation Results

Normal

PowerDeck

Combined Images

23

37

Minimum Size

2.5 in

2.1 in

P20 Size

2.9

2.1

P50 Size

6.5

4.9

P80 Size

11.3

8.9

Top Size

25.1

24.9

Fragmentation Results

PowerDeck shot reduced fragmentation by:

P20 Size

24 %

P50 Size

25 %

P80 Size

21 %

Proven Benefits Worldwide

Eliminates or reduces subgrade drilling.
Reduces explosive consumption 10-50%
Reduces ground vibrations 10-75%
Increases fragmentation using less
explosives.
Decreases Fines

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Proven Benefits Worldwide

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Decreases operating costs for:

Crusher

liners
Electrical consumption
Excavation, haulage and processing equipment

Increases productivity and profitability.

Blasting Analysis International, Inc

NEW Blasting Technique

PowerDeck Concept
By
R. Frank Chiappetta
Explosive Applications Engineer

Blasting Analysis International, Inc

Allentown, PA USA.