Challenges for implementing advanced blasting technology in India

摘要

With the development of new explosives systems and initiation devices, blast design and execution techniques, the blasting process has now become more efficient and safer than before. The innovative practices in the area of drilling, new bulk loading of explosives and initiation systems, performance measurement and the evaluation of blast outcome and productivity need to be adopted in Indian mines. Blasting operations cause several adverse environmental effects and may result in safety problems. This paper gives examples of predicted parameters and changes which can be made before blasting to control adverse environmental impacts.