Revised SOP for enlistment of products of explosive manufacturers in

CIL’s approved product list of Explosives and Accessories.

A. Background:

CIL is the largest consumer of commercial explosives in India. The procurement of explosives
and accessories in CIL is done through a centralized tendering process for all the subsidiaries
of CIL.

CIL maintains an approved product list of explosives and accessories as per specific
requirements of mines of CIL. To participate in the tendering process of explosives and
accessories, for the prospective bidders, it is a prerequisite to get their product
included/enlisted in the CILs approved product list. In order to broaden its vendor base, CIL
allows manufacturers to include/enlist their products in CIL approved product list following
specific guidelines/SOP. This SOP provides the guidelines for the inclusion of the new
products of explosive and accessories manufacturers to CIL approved list.

B. Process of New Product inclusion/enlistment:

1. Only explosives and accessories products that are enlisted in CIL’s approved product list
shall be eligible for consideration for procurement.
2. Procurement of Explosives by Subsidiaries: In exceptional cases, if a Subsidiary has
been permitted to procure Explosives directly, it shall procure only the items that are on
CIL’s approved Product List.
3. For inclusion of new explosives and accessories products in CIL’s approved product list,
the PESO authorized explosives manufacturers shall apply to ED (Prod.), CIL along with
the notarized copies of documents mentioned in Annexure- A with copy to GM (Prod.),
CIL. (Copy of Annexure – A enclosed)

The applications for enlistment can be made in any month of the year*. However, in the
year when tenders for regular Rate Contracts are published, in such cases:
(i) The applications for enlistment of Bulk Explosives should be received by the
month of April of the same calendar year (i.e., tender publishing year) and
(ii) The applications for Cartridge Explosives and Accessories should be received by
the month of January month of the same year as above (i.e., tender publishing
year).
If any application received beyond this period for relevant product/ year, the same will be
considered after the conclusion of the relevant tender.

For this purpose advertisement on CIL’s website will be published suitably 6-8 months in
advance, so that the exercise is completed before closing date of the concerned tender.

*Note: Regular Rate Contracts are normally for 2 year period and the current/ ongoing
RC is from 2023-25 i.e., in this case the year means 2025.

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4. The application made by the manufacturer shall be initially examined by the Production
Division associated with MM and the Finance Division for shortfall of documents if any.

5. After the receipt of complete documents, approval of DT, CIL shall be taken for
processing the application and for constitution of a multi- disciplinary committee
consisting of one executive each from Production Division, MM Division, Finance
Division, CIL and Blasting Division, CMPDI.
6. The committee constituted as above will physically inspect the explosives manufacturers’
plant/factory/silo/support plant and will verify the documents submitted by the
manufacturers/applicant with that of the original ones. The committee shall assess the
infrastructure and financial capability of the firm and clearly recommend the same in the
inspection report for further processing for field trials and tests.
7. The committee/team will then submit the inspection report of the explosive plant /factory
visit to ED (Production), CIL / GM (Prod), CIL.
8. Based on the report/recommendations of the committee and if agreed by ED(Prod),CIL
/GM(prod), CIL, as the case may be, communication will be sent to the explosive
manufacturers through email/letter to contact GM/HOD (Business Development), CMPDI
for further field trial and testing. A copy of this communication will also be sent to GM
(Blasting) CMPDI by ED (Prod.), CIL /GM (Prod.), CIL, as the case may be.
9. Upon receipt of the communication from CIL as above, the manufacturer shall contact
GM/HOD (Business Development) CMPDI and shall pay the requisite fee amount for test
and trial of their products as prescribed by CMPDI. All the communications made to the
manufacturer/applicant by CMPDI shall also be marked to ED (Production), CIL, GM
(Prod.), CIL and GM (Blasting), CMPDI.
10. Upon receipt of communication from GM/HOD (Business Development) CMPDI regarding
the compliance by manufacturer/applicant, GM (Blasting), CMPDI shall identify a suitable
mine for field test and trial of the product in consultation with GM/HOD of
Production/Explosives Dept. of CIL & Subsidiary Companies.

GM (Blasting), CMPDI shall communicate the name of the mine to the

manufacturer/applicant along with the conditions/ statutory requirements to be followed
during the test & trial process. It will be the responsibility of Explosive manufacturers to
make available the requisite quantity of new product and services at the trial-blasting site,
free of cost.
11. After the completion of field test and trial of the new products, GM (Blasting), CMPDI will
submit the report to ED (Prod.), CIL / GM (Prod.), CIL with recommendation as “The
Product ………… is Recommended/Not recommended for use in Mines of CIL”. A copy
of the report shall also be sent to the applicant by CMPDI.
12. Based on the recommendation of CMPDI, the new product will be included/enlisted in
CIL’s approved Product list of explosives, with the approval of Director (Technical), CIL.
Accordingly, the communication shall also be sent to the manufacturer/applicant and the
date of communication shall be considered as date of enlistment in CIL’s approved
product list.
13. If the new product tested is not recommended by CMPDI for use in mines of CIL, then
the manufacturer/applicant can apply for retest of the same product within 30 days of the
receipt of the test report giving details of results of tests. The application shall be made

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 to ED (Prod.), CIL with a copy to GM (Blasting), CMPDI and retest shall be allowed only
once with the approval of competent authority. Application for retest received beyond 30
days will not be accepted and in such cases, the applicant needs to apply afresh and all
above procedures will be followed.

If considered for retest, the below mentioned procedure shall be followed:

a) Further document verification and plant inspection is not required if the application is
made within 30 days of the recommendation of CMPDI.
b) The requisite documents like PESO licenses and DGMS certificates, if required, shall
be submitted during the retest for ascertaining the validity of certificates/ licenses.
c) Complete field trials and tests to be conducted afresh as per SOP, without any
bearing on the earlier tests & trials. The selection of the mine for retest will be at the
discretion of the CIL/CMPDI, considering the extant statutory provisions.
d) Fees as prescribed by CMPDI shall be submitted for retest of the products by the
applicant. The product and services for retest shall be supplied free of cost by the
applicant at the assigned and communicated mine.
e) After such retest, a fresh report shall be submitted by CMPDI and procedures listed
at Points -10, 11 & 12 will be complied.
14. In case of enlistment of Bulk explosives products, the manufacturing plants including
Silos/support plant attached to mother plant/main plant should also be considered for the
site inspection. For new entrants/applicants of bulk explosives, the details of
Silos/support plant shall be included with the application for bulk explosives. While
communicating the product approval to the applicant, the details of Plant/Silos/Support
Plant should also be mentioned. Only such approved Plants/ Silos/support plant shall be
considered during the tender evaluation. The documents related to existing
Plants/Silos/support plant or additions of Plants/Silos/support plant, as the case may be,
shall be submitted while renewal/relisting of the products.

C. Relisting/Renewal of approved products-

15. All the manufacturers of the products appearing on CIL’s approved product list, shall
submit the documents as per SOP every four years from the date of
enlistment/renewal/relisting, as the case may be, for renewal/re-listing of the products in
CIL’s approved product list.
16. If any new Plant/Silos/support plant have been undertaken during the intervening period,
the same need to be submitted with renewal/relisting application and all such new
additions will be inspected by duly constituted committee and after recommendation, the
product shall continue to be in the CIL’s approved Product list. The continuation of the
product in the CIL’s approved Product list will be communicated to the manufacturer post
approval.
17. No fresh test & trials of the product will be conducted in renewal/relisting cases as above.
Only the relisted products during the last four years as above, shall be considered during
the tender evaluation.
18. In the cases, where the authorization of the product has been suspended due to any
reasons, the manufacturers shall immediately inform regarding the same.
And
In the cases, where the authorization of the product has been withdrawn by PESO/DGMS

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 in the intervening period of re-enlistment on account of Indian and other Standards
Revisions incorporating various changes including testing and quality control systems or
any other reasons, then in such cases, fresh application and complete procedure for
enlistment of product will be applicable.
19. Permission of DGMS is required to be submitted if the plant/factory/silo/support plant is
located in the premises of mine.
20. Financial and commercial documents are to be excluded if the firm applies for enlistment
of another product in the same financial year. However, other documents shall be
submitted along with the application and the inspection of the team shall be as per the
documents submitted in this case.
21. SOP for field trials and tests of the explosives and accessories product is enclosed as
Annexure – B.
22. The product approval granted for enlistment/renewal/relisting, as the case may be, in CIL’s
approved product list, among others shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the
Explosive Act’ 1884 and allied legislations, Mines Act, 1952 and allied legislations, DGMS
Circulars, guidelines, instructions, etc. issued there under. The explosives product
enlisted/renewed/relisted, as the case may be, in CIL’s approved product list, may be
withdrawn, if at any point of time, it is observed that the manufacturer has concealed any
information which has resulted in contravention of the aforesaid statutory stipulations or
the information shared for enlistment/renewal/relisting, as the case may be, as per
relevant annexure, is fabricated/forged/manipulated.
23. The amended approved SOP for product enlistment/re-enlistment supersedes all the
earlier approved SOPs of CIL for product enlistment of explosives and accessories.
24. In case of any dispute arises on the provisions of the SOP, the interpretation and decision
of the Director (Technical), CIL will be final. Further, any proposed
changes/addition/modification/revision in the SOP/guidelines will be effected with the
approval of the Director (Technical), CIL.
25. CIL reserves the right to alter, amend or withdraw partly or fully any of the provisions of
the SOP/guidelines, as and when needed

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 Annexure - A
List of Documents for enlistment/re-enlistment of Explosives & Accessories
Products

Sl. List of Documents Remarks

no
1 Name of the Firm/Company/Organization
2 (a) Address of Head/Registered office
(b) Phone no
(c) Fax no
(d)Location of Factory/Plant/Silos/Support For new entrants-details of
Plants with details manufacturing facility /Silos/Support Plants shall be
included, only the inspected
/Silos/Support Plants shall be
considered during the Tender
evaluation.
(e) Details of Contact Persons
1. Name:
Mobile no:
Email id:
2. Name:
Mobile no:
Email id:
3 Name of the product applied/request
for enlistment/renewal/re-enlistment
4 License/Approval of CCE/PESO All licenses of Product
/Factory/Plant /Silos/Support plant
with latest updation and validity to
be submitted
5 Production capacity as per PESO/CCE License
6 Factory Layout with detail of plant/silo/support Valid PESO approved Factory
plant & machinery duly approved by PESO layout should contain the details of
PESO license manufacturing
details, plant details and the details
of explosives products.
7 Test report of PESO for the product applied
8 Authorization of PESO for manufacturing the Final authorization to be submitted.
product applied. (Authorizations for trial
manufacturing shall not be
considered)
9 Lab test reports of CIMFR To be submitted for Accessories and
for explosives used in UG mines.

10 DGMS approval of the product, if any.

DGMS permission if the factory/plant/silo

11 /support plant is located in the premises of the
mine.
EC/PC should clearly mention the
12 Environment/Pollution Clearance Explosives product category in
the certificate.

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Sl. List of Documents Remarks
no
Facility of transportation of explosives (with Explosives vans and BMDs details
13 documentary evidence of PESO approval, RC, with statutory documents
fitness certificate, PUC and Insurance)
All the details of the plant and
14 Plant & Machinery facilities for quality testing
of product Machinery with the details of
quality testing being done.
List of Quality testing employees, their Complete list
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qualification and experience
List of Mining Personnel’s ,their qualification Complete list
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and experience
Product Literature and Technical Data sheet of
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the product applied
Production of the product applied , in last 3
18
years including current year, as applicable
List of Existing Customer, if any, for the product
19
applied , order copies, supply proof and
performance certificate by Customer
Municipality Tax/ Panchayat Tax All applicable to be submitted
20
Electric Bill/Lease Rent Documents
Facility for Alternative Source of Power
21
Supply/Back up source of supply (with relevant
documentary evidence)
The applied product should
22 ISO certificate
be mentioned in the
certificate
Certificate of Incorporation along with
23
Memorandum and Articles of Association (in case
of companies)
Partnership Deed and extracts from Registrar of
24
firms. If available ( in case of partnership firms)
25 Udyam Certification in case of MSME’s

26 Copy of GST Registration

27 Copy of PAN no

28 Audited Balance sheet & P&L A/c for the last

three years, as applicable
Proforma for Bankers Certificate
29 Present Credit facility with Bank(Banker’s
Certificate) Enclosed as Annexure – A(1)

30 Sanctioned Credit Limit Certified by the banker.

Certificate from banker regarding regularity of
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repayment of loan
Whether Banker is ready to provide sufficient loan
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for the business for expansion of present
project/starting of new project (Banker’s
Certificate)

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 Annexure - A (1)

PROFORMA FOR BANKER CERTIFICATE

(To be submitted on the banker’s letterhead)

ED (Production)
CIL, Kolkata

Subject: Financial credibility certificate in respect of M/s………………………… (Name of the firm with
address) for the purpose of enlistment of a new product of explosives and accessories with Coal
India Limited, Kolkata.

Sir/Madam,

This is to certify that M/s ………………………… (Name of the firm with address) are maintaining
Current/Saving Account No……………………with this bank branch for the last ……………….. Years. The
firm has been provided with a credit limit of Rs………………………..

This is certified that the regularity in repayment of loan by the firm is satisfactory.

This is further certified that the bank is ready to provide sufficient loans for business expansion of
the present project/starting of a new project.

Yours faithfully

( )

Designation with seal

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 Annexure - B

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

FOR EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF NEW CORD RELAY DURING
BLASTING TRIALS BY CMPDI IN MINES OF COAL INDIA LIMITED

The steps to be followed during performance evaluation of new Cord Relay supplied by any
manufacturer during blasting trials are enumerated below:

1) Verification of Necessary Documents submitted by the manufacturer pertaining to

● Valid Manufacturing License of the product granted by PESO
● DGMS Permission, if applicable
● Product Literature

2) Taking up the matter with the concerned subsidiary requesting to provide suitable mine /
mines for carrying out the field trials where Cord Relay of other manufacturers are already in
use so that, the performance of new Cord Relay product can be comparatively assessed with
the performance of existing Cord Relay used by the mines where Blasting trials will be
conducted. Testing should be carried out in all possible scenarios viz. dry face condition,
watery face condition containing mud and broken rock.

3) Quantity to be tested
A minimum quantity of 300 No’s is to be supplied free of cost by the manufacturer for carrying
out Blasting trials. A minimum of 6 to 7 rounds of blasting trials are required for evaluation of
a new product of Cord Relay.

4) The following Technical Parameters should be examined on the surface before putting it to
actual blasting trials to ascertain the quality of the new product. The test results of the new
product must lie within the limiting range in respect of all technical parameters specified in
the Running contract under the head “Technical parameters for Random Testing”.

If any of the test results falls outside the range, the product shall not be recommended for
use in the mines of Coal India Limited and if re-testing is required for the failed product, the
procedure as specified in “Revised SOP for inclusion of new products of Explosive
manufacturers in CIL approved product list of Explosives & Accessories” shall be followed.

a. Verification of Physical Condition:

By visual inspection of the new product of Cord Relay.

b. Transmission Test:
Under this test, a minimum quantity of 25 No’s of Cord Relay should be connected in series
using detonating fuse / cord and fired. All the 25 No’s of Cord Relay should be fired without
any misfire.

c. Delay Timing Test:

The delay timing should be determined by firing the Cord Relay after connecting it with the
Digital Delay timer to precisely determine the delay time.

d. Quantities to be Tested:

For each batch, only one Cord Relay shall be tested.

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 e. Sensitivity:
The sensitivity test should be determined by firing the cord relays in different lines (either in
the main line or in the branch line) with a detonating fuse. All Cord- relays shall fire.

The test results of the new product of Cord Relay shall be properly documented and should
be duly signed by representative of mine, representative of respective manufacturer and
representative of CMPDI and shall be enclosed in the Final report as Annexure-I.

There should not be any Misfire during blasting trials. If there takes place any Misfire during
blasting trials, the product should not be recommended for use in the mines of Coal India
Limited and if re-testing is required for the failed product, the procedure as specified in
“Revised SOP for inclusion of new products of Explosive manufacturers in CIL approved
product list of Explosives & Accessories” shall be followed.

5) Records of blasting trials should be properly documented along with observations, if any and
should be duly signed by representative of mine, representative of respective manufacturer
and representative of CMPDI and should be enclosed in the Final Report as Annexure-II.

Checklist to be followed during Blasting trials of

New Cord Relay

SI.
Particulars Yes No
No.

Necessary documents i.e., License of the product granted by

1 PESO and DGMS permission, if applicable, were available and
examined.
Blasting trial were carried out in all possible scenarios viz. dry
2 face/ hole condition, watery face / hole condition containing
mud and broken rock.

A Minimum Quantity of 300 No's of New Cord Relay was

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supplied free of cost by the manufacturer.

4 A minimum of 6 - 7 rounds of Blasting trials were conducted.

5 Physical Conditions of the Cord Relay were examined.

6 Transmission Test of New Cord Relay was carried out.

7 Delay Time Test of New Cord Relay was carried out.

8 Sensitivity Test of New Cord Relay was carried out.

9 Were there any misfire observed during blasting trials?

Record of Blasting trials was properly documented along with
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observations.

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 Annexure – I

TEST RESULTS OF NEW CORD RELAY

1 Name of the manufacturer :

2 Name of the product :
3 Batch no. / Case no. :
4 Date of manufacturing :
5 Date of sampling :
6 Date of testing :
Name of mine / magazine from
7 :
where samples were drawn

8 Test Conducted Specified limit as per RC Results Remarks

(i) Physical Condition Shall be good

(ii) Transmission Test As per 4 (b) of SOP
± 5 ms as specified by
(iii) Delay Timing Test
manufacturer
(iv) Sensitivity Test As per 4 (e) of SOP

9. Final result:

Signature of Signature of Signature of Cord Relay

CMPDI Representative Mine Representative Manufacturer

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 Annexure–II

RECORD OF BLASTING TRIAL OF NEW CORD RELAY

Blasting Trial no:

SI.
Particulars
no.
A Details of Mine
1 Name of mine :
2 Bench :
3 Nature of strata :
4 Face condition :
5 Date of blasting trial :
B Blast Geometry
1 Pattern of holes :
2 Dia. of holes (mm) :
3 Average depth of holes (m) :
4 Average burden (m) :
5 Average spacing (m) :
6 No. of holes :
7 No of rows
C Volume Of Block
1 Average height (m) :
2 Average width (m) :
3 Average length (m) :
4 Total volume of block (m3) :
5 In-situ Powder Factor (m3 /kg) :
D Explosives
1 Type and Quantity of Explosive,
Manufacturer, Batch no. & Date of
Manufacturing :
2 Type & Quantity of cast booster,
Manufacturer, Batch no. & Date of
Manufacturing :
3 Charge per hole (kg) :
4 Charge per round (kg) :
5 Type of stemming material used :
6 Height of stemming column (m) :
E Blasting Accessories Used
1 Type of Cord Relay used :
Name of Manufacturer
Batch No. / Case No.
Date of Manufacturing
2 No. of Cord relay used :
3 Delay :
4 Type & Detail of detonator used :
5 Length of DF used :
6 Detail of DF used
Name of Manufacturer
Batch No. / Case No.
Date of Manufacturing
F Evaluation of Blasting Performance
1 Fragmentation :
2 No. & volume of boulder (m3) :
3 Percentage of boulders :

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 4 Volume of toe (m3) :
5 Muck-pile profile :
6 Throw :
7 Ease of digging :
8 Misfire (if any) :

G Sketch Showing the Pattern of Holes, Placement of Cord Relay and

Sequence of Delay

Sketch Showing the Pattern of Holes, Placement of Cord Relay

and Sequence of Delay

Signature of Signature of Signature of Cord Relay

CMPDI Representative Mine Representative Manufacturer

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 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
FOR EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF NEW BULK EXPLOSIVE DURING
BLASTING TRIALS BY CMPDI IN MINES OF COAL INDIA LIMITED

The steps to be followed during performance evaluation of New Bulk explosives supplied by any
manufacturer during blasting trials are enumerated below:

1) Verification of Necessary Documents submitted by the manufacturer pertaining to

● Valid Manufacturing License of the product granted by PESO
● DGMS Permission, if applicable
● Product Literature

2) Taking up the matter with the concerned subsidiary requesting to provide suitable mine /
mines for carrying out the field trials where bulk explosives are already in use so that the
performance of new bulk explosives can be comparatively assessed with the performance
of existing bulk explosives used by the mines where blasting trials will be conducted. Testing
should be carried out in all possible scenarios viz. dry hole condition, watery hole condition
containing mud and broken rock. The bulk explosives should be used in mine having bench
height at least up to 9m, so that the explosives can be loaded in blast holes as top and bottom
charge column. The Cast Booster (Emulsion) or Cast Booster (PETN/TNT) may be used,
however the Cast Booster (Emulsion) should be preferably used during blasting trials, if
available in mine.

3) Quantity to be tested

A minimum quantity of 30 MT shall be supplied free of cost by the manufacturer for carrying
out blasting trials. A minimum of 6 to 7 rounds of blasting trials are required for evaluation of
new product of bulk explosives.

4) The following Technical Parameters should be examined on the surface under unconfined
condition before putting it to actual blasting to ascertain the quality. The test results of the
new product must lie within the limiting range in respect of all technical parameters specified
in the Running contract under the heading “Technical parameters for Random Testing”.

If any of the test results falls outside the range, the product shall not be recommended for
use in the mines of Coal India Limited and if re-testing is required for the failed product, the
procedure as specified in “Revised SOP for inclusion of new products of Explosive
manufacturers in CIL approved product list of Explosives & Accessories” shall be followed.

a. Verification of Physical Condition:

By visual inspection of Bulk explosives.

b. Velocity of Detonation (VOD)

● Fresh
● After 24 hrs.- Sleepage

Velocity of detonation should be determined with a Digital / Electronic VOD meter under
unconfined conditions.

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 c. Density of Explosive
● Fresh
● After 24 hrs Sleepage
Density of the explosive should be determined by the water displacement method.

d. Booster Sensitivity (BS)

● Fresh
● After 24 hrs. Sleepage

The sensitivity of the explosive should be checked by employing a 100g cast booster along
with the bulk explosive encapsulated in cartridge form to perform the test.

The procedure of testing is given in appendix-1

The test results of the new product shall be properly documented and should be duly signed
by representative of mine, representative of respective manufacturer and representative of
CMPDI and shall be enclosed in the final report as Annexure-I.

5) Blast design and Initiation patterns should be suggested by the technical representatives of
the manufacturer according to Hardness of the strata and height of the bench. Hardness of
the strata of the corresponding bench is determined with dedicated instruments.

6) Performance evaluation of new explosive should be ascertained on the basis of blast

performance achieved during blasting trials by observing Powder Factor, Fragmentation,
Throw, Muck-pile profile, Percentage of oversized boulders w.r.t. loading equipment
deployed at the bench. A new explosive must meet the Benchmark Powder Factor (BMPF)
criterion set by Subsidiary/Coal India Limited for the mine/patch/bench/method of production,
as the case may be.

After each blasting trial the mucking operation should be observed and analyzed using Digital
Image Analysis Technique. There should not be any Misfire during blasting trials. If there
takes place any Misfire during blasting trials. During the trial period the electronic counter,
which is an integral part of the BMD system must function accurately and reliably. Any
malfunctioning in the electronic counter will lead to termination of the blasting trials and the
product should not be recommended for use in the mines of Coal India Limited the product
should not be recommended for use in the mines of Coal India Limited and if re-testing is
required for the failed product, the procedure as specified in “Revised SOP for inclusion of
new products of Explosive manufacturers in CIL approved product list of Explosives &
Accessories” shall be followed.

In order to determine the actual / exact quantity of explosives loaded / poured into all the
blast holes during charging operation, the following methodology should be practiced during
blasting trials.

a) The Pump truck / BMD vehicle should be weighed at the weigh bridge of the
respective mine before charging operation and after completion of charging operation
in presence of the representative of mine, representative of respective manufacturer
and representative of CMPDI to ascertain the quantity of the explosives consumed
during charging operation and after completion of charging operation. The difference
of the weighment before charging operation and after completion of charging
operation will indicate the explosives quantity used during the charging operation.
While finalizing the Weight of the Explosive, the water left in the water tank shall also
be deducted.

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 b) The counter fitted to the body of the BMD vehicle should be checked before start of
the charging operation and at the end of charging operation during each blasting trial.
The difference in the counter reading showing the cumulative quantity discharged
from the pump truck / loaded into all the blast holes should be computed accurately.

c) The total quantity of explosives consumed during the charging operation will be the
Higher value obtained by observing the methodology mentioned at point no. a) and
b) and should be used for determination of the powder factor. This methodology will
be applicable only during introduction of new bulk explosives product.

In order to record the explosives quantity along with the accessories consumed during
charging operation during blasting trial, the loading sheet appearing at Annexure-II
should be used.

7) Blasting trials record should be properly documented along with observations, if any and
should be duly signed by representative of mine, representative of respective manufacturer
and representative of CMPDI and should be enclosed in the final report as Annexure-III.

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 Check List to be followed during Blasting trials of
New Bulk Explosive

SI.
Particulars Yes No
No.

Necessary documents i.e., License of the product granted by PESO

1
and DGMS permission, if applicable, were available and examined.

Blasting trial were carried out in all possible scenarios viz. dry face /
2 hole condition, watery face / hole condition containing mud and broken
rock.

3 Bulk explosive was used at bench height at least up to 9m.

A Minimum Quantity of 30 MT of New Bulk Explosive was supplied

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free of cost by the manufacturer.

5 A minimum of 6 - 7 rounds of Blasting trials were conducted.

6 Physical Conditions of the New Bulk Explosive were examined.

VOD of both the fresh sample and after sleepage sample of the New
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bulk explosive were measured under unconfined conditions.

Densities of both the fresh sample and after sleepage sample of the
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explosive were measured.
Booster-sensitivity of both the fresh sample and after sleepage
9
Sample of the explosive were examined.
10 Hardness of strata was measured by any dedicated instruments.
Powder factor, fragmentation, throw, muck pile profile and percentage
11 of oversized boulder w.r.t. loading equipment were observed during
mucking operation.
12 Were there any misfires observed during blasting trials?

13 Was the counter of the BMD vehicle / pump-truck working satisfactorily?

Was the blasting trial record properly documented along with
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observation?

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 Annexure-I
TEST RESULTS OF NEW BULK EXPLOSIVE
1. Name of the manufacturer:
2. Name of the product:
3. Colour of product:
4. Sample no.:
5. Date of sampling:
6. Date of testing:
7. Type of density modifier:
8. Name of mines/magazines
from where samples were
drawn:

Specified limit
9. Test Conducted Results Remarks
as per RC
(i) Physical Condition Shall be Good
Velocity of a) Fresh ≥3500
(ii) detonation b) After
(m/sec) ≥3500
sleepage
a) Fresh 1.15 ± 0.05
Density
(iii) b) After
(g/cc) 1.15 ± 0.05
sleepage
As per 4 (d) of
a) Fresh SOP
Booster
(iv)
sensitivity b) After As per 4 (d) of
sleepage SOP

10. Final result:

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 Annexure–III

RECORD OF BLASTING TRIAL OF NEW BULK EXPLOSIVE

Blasting Trial no:

SI.
Particulars
no.
A Details of Mine
1 Name of mine :
2 Bench :
3 Nature of strata :
4 Face condition :
5 Date of blasting trial :
B Blast Geometry
1 Pattern of holes :
2 Dia of holes (mm) :
3 Average depth of holes (m) :
4 Average burden (m) :
5 Average spacing (m) :
6 No. of holes :
7 No of rows
C Volume Of Block
1 Average height (m) :
2 Average width (m) :
3 Average length (m) :
4 Total volume of block (m3) :
5 Powder Factor (m3 /kg) :
D Explosives
1 Type of explosive :
Name of Manufacturer :
Pump Truck No. :
2 Type & Quantity of cast booster :
Detail of cast Booster (Manufacture,
3.
Batch no, date of manuf.)
4 Charge per hole (kg) :
5 Charge per round (kg) :
6 Type of stemming material used :
7 Height of stemming column (m) :
Blasting Accessories Used (with all the
E details, like manufacturer, batch no., date of
manufacturing etc.)
1 Type of Initiation System used :
2 No. of Nonel / Cord relay used :
3 Delay :
4 Type of detonator used :
5 Length of DF used :
F Evaluation of Blasting Performance
1 Fragmentation :
2 No. & volume of boulder (m3) :
3 Percentage of boulders :
4 Volume of toe (m3) :
5 Muck-pile profile :
6 Throw :
7 Ease of digging :
8 Misfire (if any) :

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G Sketch Showing the Pattern of Holes, Placement of Nonel / Cord Relay /
Electronic Detonator/DF and Sequence of Delay

Sketch Showing the Pattern of Holes, Placement of Nonel /

Cord Relay / Electronic Detonator/DF and Sequence of Delay

H Section of Holes Showing the Charge Distribution and the Height of Stemming
Column

Section of Holes Showing the Charge Distribution and the

Height of Stemming Column

Signature of Signature of Signature of Explosive

CMPDIL Representative Mine Representative Manufacturer

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 Appendix–1

1. STEPS TO MEASURE VOD OF BULK EXPLOSIVES WITH DIGITAL/ ELECTRONIC VOD

METER

a. Take the Bulk Explosives of unknown VOD into the 83 mm poly lay flat tube in a cartridge
form.
b. Take a pair of twisted cables (Preferably Green and Red). Green cable as Start Probe and
Red Cable as Stop Probe and keep both the probes (Start & Stop Probe) in open circuit as
shown in figure. (enclosed)
c. Now tie two of these cables to bulk explosives cartridge at a distance of 10cm/15 cm/20 cm
(Probe Distance) as per given figure.
d. After Binding cables on Explosive sample, measure the distance between the cables and
make sure that the distance should not increase or decrease as per the distance set for the
Explosive sample to be tested.
e. There will be 2 ends for Start Probe (Green) and 2 ends for Stop Probe (Red) as shown in
Figure.
f. Take a 3 core (Preferably one green, one red and one black) Cable (1.5mm Square copper
wire) in required length to safeguard Operator and instrument (Preferably 100m)
g. One end of the Start Probe (Green) and One End of the Stop Probe (Red Cables) are to be
joined and make 4 cores to 3 core
h. The Probes taken from cartridge (Start, Stop and Common) are to be connected to 100m, 3
core cable (Green to Green, Red to Red and remaining Green and Red to Black)
i. Other end of the 3-core cable has to be connected to the Digital/ Electronic VOD Meter, Start
probe to Start Pin, Stop Probe to Stop Pin and Common Probe to Common Pin. By this, the
total circuit will be in open condition.
j. Now put on the unit by pressing the “ON” button and input the required data to the Digital/
Electronic VOD meter.
k. Finally, the Bulk Explosive Sample has to be connected with the Nonel /Detonating Fuse with
cast Booster to initiate it.
l. The cast Booster has to be inserted into the Bulk sample towards the start probe (Green
Probe) and to be inserted in such a fashion that the Cast Booster should not be very near to
the start probe (a little far from it) and the other end of the detonator will be connected to
Exploder.
m. Now, press the Test Button on the unit.
n. After taking proper shelter, blaster shall initiate the sample.
o. After blasting the result will be displayed on the screen.

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 p. Note down the reading of measured VOD shown in the screen in presence of Manufacturer’s
Representatives and subsidiary’s representatives.
q. After testing of VOD by Digital/Electronic VOD meter, the display result shall be captured by
screenshot.

2. PRECAUTIONS

a. In case of misfire wait at least for 10 min.

b. In case of incomplete detonation, collect all fragments of the explosives.
c. In case of no reading or error in the instrument, repeat the VOD measurement exercise.

3. MEASUREMENT OF DENSITY OF BULK EXPLOSIVE BY WATER DISPLACEMENT

METHOD

a. Take a well graduated beaker of 500-1000 ml volume preferably.

b. Fill the water up to the 100 ml mark preferably in the beaker.
c. Measure the weight of the beaker plus water by a reliable and duly calibrated weighing
machine.
d. Take a pinch of Bulk explosives sample and measure the mass using a duly calibrated
weighing machine and drop the explosives sample into the beaker containing water.

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 e. Also measure the volume of water displaced by explosives sample. Divide the mass of
explosives sample (in gm) by the volume of explosives sample (in ml) to obtain density. The
generalized formula is mentioned below.
Density of explosives sample (ρ) in gm/cc = m / v
Where,
m= mass of explosives sample (in gm)
v= volume of explosives sample (in ml)

4. MEASUREMENT OF BOOSTER/CAP SENSITIVITY (BS)

The explosive sample was collected in a poly lay flat tube of 83mm dia. from the BMD
vehicle in the field. The Bulk explosive sample should fire with 100 gm cast booster
(PETN)/ 150gm cast booster (Emulsion) in bulk explosive sample encapsulated in
cartridge form.

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 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
FOR EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF NEW NON-PERMITTED LARGE DIA (NPLD)
EXPLOSIVE DURING BLASTING TRIALS BY CMPDI IN MINES OF COAL INDIA LIMITED

The steps to be followed during performance evaluation of new NPLD explosives supplied by any
manufacturer during trial Blasting are enumerated below:

1) Verification of Necessary Documents submitted by the manufacturer pertaining to

● Valid Manufacturing License of the product granted by PESO
● DGMS Permission, if applicable
● Product Literature

2) Taking up the matter with the concerned subsidiary requesting to provide suitable mine/
mines for carrying out the field trial where NPLD explosives are already in use so that the
performance of new NPLD explosives can be comparatively assessed with the performance
of existing NPLD explosives used by the mines where trial Blasting will be conducted. Testing
should be carried out in all possible scenarios viz. dry hole condition, watery hole condition
containing mud and broken rock. The NPLD Explosives should be used in mines having
bench height at least up to 9m so that the explosives can be loaded in blast holes as top and
bottom charge column. Drilling, blasting and initiation patterns should be technically
suggested by the technical representatives of the manufacturer. The cartridge should contain
the weight as claimed by the manufacturer.

3) Quantity to be tested
A minimum of 30 MT of NPLD Column Explosive & 10 MT of NPLD Booster Explosive shall
be supplied free of cost by the manufacturer for carrying out blasting trials. A minimum of 6
to 7 rounds of blasting trials are required for evaluation of new product of NPLD Explosives.

4) The following Technical Parameters should be examined on the surface under unconfined
condition before putting it to actual blasting to ascertain the quality. The test results of the
new product must lie within the limiting range in respect of all technical parameters specified
in the Running contract under the heading “Technical parameters for Random Testing”.

If any of the test results falls outside the range, the product shall not be recommended for
use in the mines of Coal India Limited and if re-testing is required for the failed product, the
procedure as specified in “Revised SOP for inclusion of new products of Explosive
manufacturers in CIL approved product list of Explosives & Accessories” shall be followed.

a. Verification of Physical Condition: By visual inspection of NPLD Explosives.

b. Velocity of Detonation (VOD)

Velocity of Detonation should be determined with Digital / Electronic VOD meter under
unconfined conditions.

c. Density of Explosive
Density of Explosive should be determined by Water Displacement Method.

d. Air Gap Sensitivity (AGS): Air Gap sensitivity is checked by maintaining a gap of 2 cm
between the donor and receiver cartridge. In order to Pass the AGS test, the receiver
cartridge should be able to get initiated in the specific gap of 2 cm from the donor cartridge.

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 e. Cap Sensitivity & Booster Sensitivity
Cap Sensitivity should be ascertained by firing the cartridge with Electric / Electronic
Detonator. The Column Explosive cartridge shall be able to get initiated by Booster cartridge
with Detonator inserted within, when initiated.

The procedure of testing is given in appendix-1

The test results of the new product shall be properly documented and should be duly signed
by representatives of mine officials, respective manufacturer’s representatives and CMPDI
representatives and shall be enclosed in the Final report as Annexure-I.

5) Blast Design and Initiation patterns should be suggested by the technical representatives of
the Manufacturer according to Hardness of the strata and Height of the Bench. Hardness of
the strata of Blasting Bench is determined with dedicated instruments.
6) Performance Evaluation of new explosive should be ascertained on the basis of blast
performance achieved during trial blasting by observing Powder Factor, Fragmentation,
Throw, Muck pile Profile, Percentage of oversized boulders w.r.t. loading equipment
deployed at the bench. A new explosive must meet the benchmark Powder Factor criterion
set by Subsidiary/Coal India Limited for the mine/patch/bench/method of production, as the
case may be.

After each last the mucking operation should be observed and analyzed using Digital Image
Analysis Technique. There should not be any Misfire during trial blasting. If there takes place
any Misfire during blasting trial, the product should not be recommended for use in the mines
of Coal India Limited and if re-testing is required for the failed product, the procedure as
specified in “Revised SOP for inclusion of new products of Explosive manufacturers in CIL
approved product list of Explosives & Accessories” shall be followed.

In order to determine the actual / exact quantity of explosives loaded / poured into all the
blasting trial records should be properly documented along with observations, if any and
should be duly signed by representatives of mine officials, representative of respective
manufacturer and representatives of CMPDI and should be enclosed in the final report as
Annexure-II.
-----x-----

Checklist to be followed during Blasting trials of

New NPLD Booster / Column Explosive

SI. No. Particulars Yes No

Necessary documents i.e., license of the product granted by

1 PESO, and DGMS permission, if applicable, were available and
examined at the time of blasting trial

Blasting trial was carried out in all possible scenarios viz. dry
2 hole condition, watery hole condition containing mud and
broken rock.

3 NPLD Explosive was used at bench height at least upto 9 m.

Was the cartridge containing the weight as claimed by the
4
manufacturer?

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 A minimum of 30 MT of NPLD Column Explosive & 10 MT of
NPLD Booster Explosive was supplied free of cost by the
5
manufacturer.

6 A minimum of 6 to 7 rounds of blasting trials were conducted.

7 Physical conditions of the cartridge were examined.

8 Velocity of detonation of the explosive was measured.

9 Density of the explosive was measured.

10 Air-gap sensitivity of the explosive was examined.

11 Cap-sensitivity of explosive was examined.

12 Booster Sensitivity of explosive was examined.

Powder factor, fragmentation, throw, muck pile profile and

13 percentage of oversized boulder w.r.t. loading equipment were
observed during mucking operation.

14 Was there any misfire observed during blasting trial?

Blasting trial record was properly documented along with
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observation.

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 Annexure – I (a)

TEST RESULTS OF NEW NPLD BOOSTER EXPLOSIVE

1 Name of the manufacturer :

2 Name of the product :
3 Batch no. / Case no. :
4 Date of manufacturing :
5 Date of sampling :
6 Date of testing :
Name of mine / magazine from
7 :
where samples were drawn

Specified limit as
8 Test Conducted Results Remarks
per RC
(i) Physical Condition Shall be good
(ii) Velocity of detonation (m/sec) ≥4000
(iii) Density (g/cc) 1.15 ± 0.05
As per 4 (d) of
(iv) Air Gap Sensitivity Test
SOP
As per 4 (e) of
(v) Cap Sensitivity Test
SOP

9. Final result:

Sign. of CMPDI Sign. of Mine Sign. of Explosive

Representative Representative Manufacturer

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 Annexure – I (b)

TEST RESULTS OF NEW NPLD COLUMN EXPLOSIVE

1 Name of the manufacturer :

2 Name of the product :
3 Batch no. / Case no. :
4 Date of manufacturing :
5 Date of sampling :
6 Date of testing :
Name of mine / magazine from
7 :
where samples were drawn

Specified limit as
8 Test Conducted Results Remarks
per RC
(i) Physical Condition Shall be good
(ii) Velocity of detonation (m/sec) ≥3500
(iii) Density (g/cc) 1.15 ± 0.05
As per 4 (d) of
(iv) Air Gap Sensitivity Test
SOP
As per 4 (e) of
(v) Booster Sensitivity Test
SOP

9. Final result:

Sign. of CMPDI Sign. of Mine Sign. of Explosive

Representative Representative Manufacturer

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 Annexure–II
RECORD OF BLASTING TRIAL OF NEW NPLD EXPLOSIVE

Blasting Trial no:

SI.
Particulars
no.
A Details of Mine
1 Name of mine :
2 Bench :
3 Nature of strata :
4 Face condition :
5 Date of blasting trial :
B Blast Geometry
1 Pattern of holes :
2 Dia of holes (mm) :
3 Average depth of holes (m) :
4 Average burden (m) :
5 Average spacing (m) :
6 No. of holes :
7 No of rows :
C Volume Of Block
1 Average height (m) :
2 Average width (m) :
3 Average length (m) :
4 Total volume of block (m3) :
5 Powder Factor (m3 /kg) :
D Explosives
1 Type & Quantity of Column Explosive :
Name of Manufacturer :
Batch No. / Case No. :
Date of Manufacturing :
2 Type & Quantity of Booster Explosive :
Name of Manufacturer :
Batch No. / Case No.
Date of Manufacturing
3 Charge per hole (kg) :
4 Charge per round (kg) :
5 Type of stemming material used :
6 Height of stemming column (m) :
Blasting Accessories Used (with all the
E details, like manufacturer, batch no., date of
manufacturing etc.)
1 Type of Initiation System used :
2 No. of Nonel / Cord relay used :
3 Delay :
4 Type of detonator used :
5 Length of DF used :
F Evaluation of Blasting Performance
1 Fragmentation :
2 No. & volume of boulder (m3) :
3 Percentage of boulders :
4 Volume of toe (m3) :
5 Muck-pile profile :
6 Throw :
7 Ease of digging :
8 Misfire (if any) :

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G Sketch Showing the Pattern of Holes, Placement of Nonel / Cord Relay /DF
Electronic Detonator and Sequence of Delay

Sketch Showing the Pattern of Holes, Placement of Nonel /DF

Cord Relay / Electronic Detonator and Sequence of Delay

H Section of Holes Showing the Charge Distribution and the Height of Stemming
Column

Section of Holes Showing the Charge Distribution and the

Height of Stemming Column

Signature of Signature of Signature of Explosive

CMPDI Representative Mine Representative Manufacturer

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 Appendix-1
1. STEPS TO MEASURE VOD OF NPLD BOOSTER/ PRIME WITH DIGITAL/ ELECTRONIC
VOD METER

a. Take the NPLD BOOSTER/ PRIME of unknown VOD.

b. Take a pair of twisted cables (Preferably Green and Red). Green cable as Start Probe and
Red Cable as Stop Probe and keep both probes (Start & Stop Probe) in open circuit as
shown in figure (enclosed).
c. Now tie two of these cables to NPLD BOOSTER/ PRIME explosives cartridge at a distance
(Exactly) of 10cm/15 cm/20 cm (Probe Distance) as per given figure
a. After binding cables on the NPLD BOOSTER/ PRIME cartridge, measure the distance
between the cables and make sure that the distance should not increase or decrease as per
the distance set for the explosive sample to be tested.
d. There will be 2 ends for Start Probe (Green) and 2 ends for Stop Probe (Red) as shown in
Figure.
e. Take a 3 core (Preferably one green, one red and one black) Cable (1.5mm Square copper
wire) in required length to safeguard Operator and instrument (Preferably 100m)
f. One end of the Start Probe (Green) and one end of the Stop Probe (Red Cables) are to be
joined and make 4 cores to 3 cores.
g. The Probes taken from NPLD BOOSTER/ PRIME explosives (Start, Stop and Common) are
to be connected to 100m, 3 core cables (Green to Green, Red to Red and remaining Green
and Red to Black).
h. Other end of the 3-core cable has to be connected to the Digital/ Electronic VOD Meter, Start
probe to Start Pin, Stop Probe to Stop Pin and Common Probe to Common Pin. By this, the
total circuit will be in open condition.
i. Now put on the unit by pressing the “ON” button and input the required data to the Digital/
Electronic VOD meter.
j. Finally, the NPLD Booster/Prime cartridge has to be connected with the Nonel/ Detonating
Fuse to initiate it.
k. The Nonel/ Detonating Fuse has to be inserted into the NPLD Booster/ Prime cartridge
towards the start probe (Green Probe) and to be inserted in such a fashion that the Nonel/
Detonating Fuse should not be very near to the start probe (a little far from it) and the other
end of the detonator will be connected to Exploder.
l. Now press the Test Button on the Unit.
m. After taking proper shelter, the blaster shall initiate the sample.
n. After blasting, the result will be displayed on the screen.

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 o. Note down the reading of measured VOD shown in the screen in presence of Manufacturer’s
Representatives and subsidiary’s representatives.
p. After testing of VOD by Digital/Electronic VOD meter, the display result shall be captured by
screenshot.

2. STEPS TO MEASURE VOD OF NPLD COLUMN WITH DIGITAL/ ELECTRONIC VOD

METER

b. Take the NPLD (COLUMN) of unknown VOD and one Booster/Prime NPLD explosives for
initiation of NPLD column explosives
c. Take a pair of twisted cables (Preferably Green and Red). Green cable as Start Probe and
Red Cable as Stop Probe and keep both probes (Start & Stop Probe) in open circuit as
shown in figure. (enclosed).
d. Now tie two of these cables to NPLD Column explosives cartridge at a distance (Exactly) of
10cm/15 cm/20 cm (Probe Distance) as per given figure.
e. After binding cables on the NPLD Column cartridge, measure the distance between the
cables and make sure that the distance should not increase or decrease as per the distance
set for the explosive sample to be tested.
f. There will be 2 ends for Start Probe (Green) and 2 ends for Stop Probe (Red) as shown in
Figure.
g. Take a 3 core (Preferably one green, one red and one black) Cable (1.5mm Square copper
wire) in required length to safeguard the Operator and instrument (Preferably 100m).
h. One end of the Start Probe (Green) and one end of the Stop Probe (Red Cables) are to be
joined and make 4 cores to 3 cores.

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i. The Probes taken from NPLD Column cartridges (Start, Stop and Common) are to be
connected to 100m, 3 core cable (Green to Green, Red to Red and remaining Green and
Red to Black).
j. Other end of the 3-core cable has to be connected to the Digital/ Electronic VOD Meter, Start
Probe to Start Pin, Stop Probe to Stop Pin and Common Probe to Common Pin. By this, the
total circuit will be in open condition.
k. Now put on the unit by pressing the “ON” button and input the required data to the Digital/
Electronic VOD meter.
l. Finally, the NPLD Column cartridge has to be kept in close contact with NPLD Booster/ Prime
to initiate it.
m. The Nonel/ detonating Fuse has to be inserted into the NPLD Booster/ Prime cartridge.
n. Now press the Test Button on the Unit.
o. After taking proper shelter, the blaster shall initiate the sample.
p. After blasting, the result will be displayed on the screen.
q. Note down the reading of measured VOD shown in the screen in presence of Manufacturer’s
Representatives and subsidiary’s representatives.
r. After testing of VOD by Digital/Electronic VOD meter, the display result shall be captured by
screenshot.

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3. MEASUREMENT OF DENSITY OF NPLD (BOOSTER/COLUMN) EXPLOSIVE BY WATER
DISPLACEMENT METHOD

a. Take a well graduated beaker of 500-1000 ml volume preferably.

b. Fill the water up to the 100 ml mark preferably in the beaker.
c. Measure the weight of the beaker plus water by a reliable and duly calibrated weighing
machine.
d. Take a pinch of NPLD booster/column explosives sample and measure the mass using a
duly calibrated weighing machine and drop the explosives sample into the beaker containing
water.
e. Also measure the volume of water displaced by explosives sample. Divide the mass of
explosives sample (in gm) by the volume of explosives sample (in ml) to obtain density. The
generalized formula is mentioned below.
Density of explosives sample (ρ) in gm/cc = m / v
Where,
m= mass of explosives sample (in gm)
v = volume of explosives sample (in ml)

4. MEASUREMENT OF AIR GAP SENSITIVITY

Air gap sensitivity was checked by maintaining a gap of 2 cm for emulsion explosives
between the donor and receiver cartridge. In order to pass the AGS the receiver cartridge
should get initiated in the specified gap of 2 cm for emulsion explosives from the donor
cartridge.

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 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
FOR EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF NEW PERMITTED SMALL DIA (PSD) DURING
BLASTING TRIALS BY CMPDI IN MINES OF COAL INDIA LIMITED

The steps to be followed during performance evaluation of new PSD explosives supplied by any
manufacturer during trial Blasting are enumerated below:

1) Verification of Necessary Documents submitted by the manufacturer pertaining to

● Valid Manufacturing License of the product granted by PESO
● Lab Test Results of CIMFR, Dhanbad
● DGMS Permission, if applicable
● Product Literature

2) Taking up the matter with the concerned subsidiary requesting to provide suitable mine/
mines for carrying out the field trial where PSD explosives are already in use so that the
performance of new PSD explosives can be comparatively assessed with the performance
of existing PSD explosives used by the mines where blasting trials will be conducted. Testing
should be carried out in all possible scenarios viz. dry hole condition, watery hole condition
containing mud and broken rock. The cartridge should contain the weight as claimed by the
manufacturer. In case of any permitted explosive product having valid PESO and DGMS
approval for degree one and included under the proven list of CIL for degree one gassiness,
it should not be treated as new product for evaluating the performance of explosive if there
is no change in the chemical composition. In case of any change / modification / alteration in
the chemical composition of the product or introduction of any new formulation duly approved
by PESO and DGMS, it should be treated as new product.

3) Quantity to be tested
Minimum 200 Kg shall be supplied free of cost by the manufacturer for carrying out blasting
trials. A minimum of 15 to16 rounds of blasting trials are required for evaluation of a new
product of Permitted Small Dia. Explosive (PSD).

4) The following Technical Parameters should be examined on the surface under unconfined
condition before putting it to actual blasting to ascertain the quality. The test results of the
new product must lie within the limiting range in respect of all technical parameters specified
in the Running contract under the heading “Technical parameters for Random Testing”.

If any of the test results falls outside the range, the product shall not be recommended for
use in the mines of Coal India Limited and if re-testing is required for the failed product, the
procedure as specified in “Revised SOP for inclusion of new products of Explosive
manufacturers in CIL approved product list of Explosives & Accessories” shall be followed.

a. Verification of Physical Condition: By visual inspection of PSD Explosives.

b. Velocity of Detonation (VOD):

Velocity of Detonation should be determined with Digital / Electronic VOD meter under
unconfined condition.

c. Density of Explosive
Density of Explosive should be determined by Water Displacement Method.

d. Air Gap Sensitivity (AGS):

Air Gap sensitivity should be checked by maintaining a gap of 2 cm between the donor and
receiver cartridge. In order to Pass the AGS the receiver cartridge should be initiated in the
specific gap of 2 cm from the donor cartridge.

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 e. Continuity of Detonation (COD):
Continuity of detonation should be checked by rolling the cartridge inside a manila paper and
a train of 1m length of explosive column is fired with electric / electronic detonator. For
passing the continuity of detonation (COD) the entire explosive column should get fired.

f. Cap-Sensitivity:
Cap-sensitivity should be ascertained by firing the cartridge with electric / electronic
detonator.

g. Water Resistance Test:

Waterproofness should be ascertained by immersing the cartridge in the bucket full of water
after making small holes in the cartridge in all directions with a pin. Then the same shall be
taken out after 24 hrs. and fired with an electric / electronic detonator.

The procedure of testing is given in appendix-1

The test results of the new product shall be properly documented and should be duly signed
by representative of mine, representative of respective manufacturer and representatives of
CMPDI and shall be enclosed in the final report as Annexure-I.

5) Post Detonation Fume Characteristics

After Blasting, the post detonation fumes like CO and NO should be measured in terms of
PPM. As per DGMS safety standards, the CO and NO should not exceed 50 PPM and 5
PPM respectively after 5 minutes of blasting trials at the working place.

6) Performance Evaluation of new explosives should be ascertained on the basis of blast

performance achieved during blasting trial by observing Benchmark powder factor (BMPF).
A new explosive must meet the BMPF criterion set by Coal India Limited.

Then after each blasting trial, the mucking operation should be observed and analyzed using
Digital Image Analysis Technique. There should not be any Misfire during trial blasting. If
there takes place any Misfire during blasting trial, the product should not be recommended
for use in the mines of Coal India Limited and if re-testing is required for the failed product,
the procedure as specified in “SOP for inclusion of new products of Explosive
manufacturers in CIL approved product list of Explosives & Accessories” shall be
followed.

7) In order to determine the actual / exact quantity of explosives loaded into all the blasting
trials, the records should be properly documented along with observations, if any and should
be duly signed by representatives of mine officials, representatives of respective
manufacturer and representatives of CMPDI and should be enclosed in the final report as
Annexure-II.

-----x----

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 Checklist to be followed during Blasting trials of
New Permitted Small Dia. (PSD) Explosive

SI.
Particulars Yes No
No.

Necessary documents i.e., License of the product granted by

1 PESO, Lab Test Result of CIMFR, Dhanbad and DGMS
permission, if applicable, were available and examined.
Blasting trial were carried out in all possible scenarios viz. dry
2 face / hole condition, watery face / hole condition containing
mud and broken rock.
Was the cartridge containing the weight as claimed by the
3
manufacturers?
A minimum of 200 Kg of the PSD Explosive was supplied free
4
of cost by the manufacturer.
A minimum of 15 to 16 rounds of blasting trials were
5
conducted.
6 Physical condition of the explosive cartridges was examined.

7 Velocity of detonation of the explosive was measured.

8 Density of the explosive was measured.

9 Air-gap sensitivity of the explosive was examined.

10 Continuity of detonation of the explosive was examined.

11 Cap-sensitivity of the explosive was examined.

12 Water Resistance was examined.

Post detonation fume characteristics of the explosive was
13
examined.
Was the performance evaluated during the blasting trials by
14
observing the powder factor?
15 Was there any misfire observed during blasting trials?
Blasting trials record was properly documented along with
16
observations.

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 Annexure – I

TEST RESULTS OF NEW PERMITTED SMALL DIA. (PSD) EXPLOSIVE

1 Name of the manufacturer :

2 Name of the product :
3 Batch no. / Case no. :
4 Date of manufacturing :
5 Date of sampling :
6 Date of testing :
Name of mine / magazine from
7 :
where samples were drawn

Specified limit as
8 Test Conducted Results Remarks
per RC
Slurry / Emulsion
(i) Physical Condition
type
(ii) Velocity of detonation (m/sec) 3500 ± 400
(iii) Density (g/cc) 1.15 ± 0.05
As per 4 (d) of
(iv) Air gap Sensitivity Test
SOP
As per 4 (e) of
(v) Continuity of Detonation Test
SOP
As per 4 (f) of
(vi) Cap-Sensitivity Test
SOP
As per 4 (g) of
(vii) Water Resistance Test
SOP

9. Final result:

Sign. of CMPDI Sign. of Mine Sign. of Explosive

Representative Representative Manufacturer

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 Annexure–II

RECORD OF BLASTING TRIAL OF

NEW PERMITTED SMALL DIA. (PSD) EXPLOSIVE

Blasting Trial no:

SI.
Particulars
no.
A Details of Mine
1 Name of mine :
2 Date of blasting trial :
3 Name and thickness of seam :
4 Nature of strata :
5 Degree of gassiness :
6 Nature of coal :
7 Face condition :
8 Type of working :
9 Dimensions of working face
:
(W m X H m)
B Blast Geometry
1 Pattern of holes :
Working Face where Blasting trial
2 :
Conducted
3 Dia of holes (mm) :
4 Average Length of holes (m) :
5 No. of holes :
6 No of rows
C Explosives
1 Name & Type of PSD explosive :
Name of Manufacturer
Batch No. / Case No. :
Date of manufacturing :
2 Type of detonator used :
3 Charge per hole (kg) :
4 Charge per round (kg) :
D Blasting Accessories Used
1 Detail of detonator used :
Name of Manufacturer
Batch No. / Case No.
Date of manufacturing
2 Delay :
E Evaluation of Blasting Performance
1 Total volume of face blasted (cu.m) :
2 Yield per detonator (Te) :
3 Pull obtained :
4 In-situ powder factor (Te/kg) :
5 In-situ detonating factor (Te/det) :
6 CO (PPM) :
7 NO (PPM) :
8 Misfire (if any) :

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F Sketch Showing the Pattern of Holes, Placement of Detonator and Sequence of
Delay

Sketch Showing the Pattern of Holes, Placement of Detonator

and Sequence of Delay

Signature of Signature of Signature of Explosive

CMPDI Representative Mine Representative Manufacturer

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 Appendix-1

1. STEPS TO MEASURE VOD OF PERMITTED SMALL DIAMETER (PSD) CARTRIDGE

WITH DIGITAL/ ELECTRONIC VOD METER

a. Take the PSD explosives of unknown VOD and roll the PSD explosive samples inside a
manila paper and make a train of 1 m length of PSD explosive of unknown VOD to the testing
site.
b. Take a pair of twisted cables (Preferably Green and Red). Green cable as Start Probe and
Red Cable as Stop Probe and keep both probes (Start & Stop Probe) in open circuit as
shown in figure (enclosed).
c. Now tie two of these cables to PSD explosives at a distance (Exactly) of 10cm/15 cm/20 cm
(Probe Distance) as per given figure.
d. After binding cables on PSD explosives, measure the distance between the cables and make
sure that the distance should not increase or decrease as per the distance set for the
explosive sample to be tested.
e. There will be 2 ends for Start Probe (Green) and 2 ends for Stop Probe (Red) as shown in
Figure.
f. Take a 3 core (Preferably one green, one red and one black) Cable (1.5mm Square copper
wire) in required length to safeguard Operator and instrument (Preferably 100m)
g. One end of the Start Probe (Green) and one end of the Stop probe (Red Cables) are to be
joined and make 4 cores to 3 cores.
h. The Probes taken from PSD explosives (Start, Stop and Common) are to be connected to
100m, 3 core cables (Green to Green, Red to Red and remaining Green and Red to Black).
i. Other end of the 3-core cable has to be connected to the Digital/ Electronic VOD Meter, Start
Probe to Start Pin, Stop probe to Stop Pin and Black to Common Pin. By this, the total circuit
will be in open condition.
j. Now put on the unit by pressing the “ON” button and input the required data to the Digital/
Electronic VOD meter.
k. Finally, the PSD explosives have to be connected with the Nonel/ Detonating Fuse to initiate
it.
l. The Nonel/ Detonating Fuse has to be inserted into the PSD explosives towards the Start
probe (Green Probe) and to be inserted in such a fashion that the Nonel/ Detonating Fuse
should not be very near to the start probe (a little far from it) and the other end of the detonator
will be connected to Exploder.
m. Now press the Test Button on the Unit.
n. After taking proper shelter, the blaster shall initiate the sample.

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o. After blasting, the result will be displayed on the screen.
p. Note down the reading of measured VOD shown in the screen in presence of Manufacturer’s
Representatives and subsidiary’s representatives.
q. After testing of VOD by Digital/Electronic VOD meter, the display result shall be captured by
screenshot.

2. MEASUREMENT OF DENSITY OF PSD EXPLOSIVE BY WATER DISPLACEMENT

METHOD

a. Take a well graduated beaker of 500-1000 ml volume preferably.

b. Fill the water up to the 100 ml mark preferably in the beaker.
c. Measure the weight of the beaker plus water by a reliable and duly calibrated weighing
machine.
d. Take a pinch of PSD explosives sample and measure the mass using a duly calibrated
weighing machine and drop the explosives sample into the beaker containing water.
e. Also measure the volume of water displaced by explosives sample. Divide the mass of
explosives sample (in gm) by the volume of explosives sample (in ml) to obtain density. The
generalized formula is mentioned below.
Density of explosives sample (ρ) in gm/cc = m / v
Where,
m= mass of explosives sample (in gm)
v = volume of explosives sample (in ml)

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3. MEASUREMENT OF AIR GAP SENSITIVITY

Air gap sensitivity was checked by maintaining a gap of 2 cm for emulsion explosives
between the donor and receiver cartridge. In order to pass the AGS the receiver cartridge
should get initiated in the specified gap of 2 cm for emulsion explosives from the donor
cartridge.
4. MEASUREMENT OF CONTINUATION OF DETONATION

Take the PSD explosives and roll the PSD explosive samples inside a manila paper and
make a train of 1 m length of PSD explosive. 1m of Permitted sample should be initiated with
No. 6/8 strength Detonator.

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 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
FOR EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF NEW CAST BOOSTER DURING BLASTING
TRIALS BY CMPDI IN MINES OF COAL INDIA LIMITED

The steps to be followed during performance evaluation of new Cast booster supplied by any
manufacturer during blasting trials are enumerated below:
1) Verification of Necessary Documents submitted by the manufacturer pertaining to
● Valid Manufacturing License of the product granted by PESO
● DGMS Permission, if applicable
● Product Literature

2) Taking up the matter with the concerned subsidiary requesting to provide suitable mine /
mines for carrying out the field trials where Cast booster is already in use so that the
performance of new Cast booster can be comparatively assessed with the performance of
Cast booster used by the mines where blasting trials will be conducted. Testing should be
carried out in all possible scenarios viz. dry hole condition, watery hole condition containing
mud and broken rock. The cartridge should contain the weight as claimed by the
manufacturer.

3) Quantity to be tested
Minimum 60 kg of Cast Booster (PETN / TNT) or 60 kg of Cast Booster (Emulsion) is to be
supplied free of cost by the manufacturer for carrying out blasting trials. A minimum of 6 to 7
rounds of blasting trials are required for evaluation of the new product of Cast booster.

4) The following Technical Parameters should be examined on the surface under unconfined
condition before putting it to actual blasting to ascertain the quality. The test results of the
new product must lie within the limiting range in respect of all technical parameters specified
in the Running contract under the heading “Technical parameters for Random Testing”.

If any of the test results falls outside the range, the product shall not be recommended for
use in the mines of Coal India Limited and if re-testing is required for the failed product, the
procedure as specified in “Revised SOP for inclusion of new products of Explosive
manufacturers in CIL approved product list of Explosives & Accessories” shall be followed.

a. Verification of Physical Condition:

By visual inspection of Cast booster.

b. Velocity of Detonation (VOD):

Velocity of detonation should be determined with a Digital / Electronic VOD meter under
unconfined conditions.

c. Cap-sensitivity: The sensitivity of the Cast booster should be checked by employing cast
booster along with the bulk explosive encapsulated in cartridge form to perform the test.
When initiated the Cast Booster shall get initiated & it shall in turn be able to detonate the
Bulk Explosive cartridge.

d. Water Resistance: At first the cast booster shall be immersed in water for 24 hours, it
should be able to get fired when fired with electric / electronic detonator.

The procedure of testing is given in appendix-1

There should not be any Misfire during trial blasting. If there takes place any Misfire during
trial blasting, the product should not be recommended for use in the mines of Coal India

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 Limited and if re-testing is required for the failed product, the procedure as specified in
“Revised SOP for inclusion of new products of Explosive manufacturers in CIL approved
product list of Explosives & Accessories” shall be followed.

5) Trial Blast records should be properly documented along with observations, if any and should
be duly signed by representatives of mine, representatives of respective manufacturer and
representative of CMPDI and should be enclosed in the final report as Annexure-II.

Check List to be followed during Blasting trials of

New Cast Booster (PETN/TNT) / Cast Booster (Emulsion)

SI.
Particulars Yes No
No.

Necessary documents i.e., License of the product granted by

1 PESO, Lab Test Result of CIMFR, Dhanbad and DGMS
permission, if applicable, were available and examined.

Blasting trials were carried out in all possible scenarios viz. dry
2 face / hole condition, watery face / hole condition containing
mud and broken rock.
Was the Cast booster containing the weight as claimed by the
3
manufacturers?
A minimum quantity Cast Booster (as mentioned below) was
supplied free of cost by the manufacturer.
4
Cast Booster (PETN / TNT): 60 Kg
Cast Booster (Emulsion) : 60 Kg
5 A minimum of 6 to 7 rounds of blasting trials were conducted.

6 Physical conditions of the Cast booster were examined.

7 Velocity of detonation of the Cast booster was measured.

8 Density of the Cast booster was measured.

9 Cap-sensitivity of the Cast booster was examined.

10 Water resistance of the Cast booster was examined.

11 Was there any misfire observed during blasting trials?

Blasting trials record was properly documented along with
12
observations.

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 Annexure – I (a)

TEST RESULTS OF NEW CAST BOOSTER (PENT/TNT)

1 Name of the manufacturer :

2 Name of the product :
3 Batch no. / Case no. :
4 Date of manufacturing :
5 Date of sampling :
6 Date of testing :
Name of mine / magazine from
7 :
where samples were drawn

Specified limit as
8 Test Conducted Results Remarks
per RC
(i) Physical Condition Shall be good
(ii) Velocity of detonation (m/sec) ≥ 6000
(iii) Density (g/cc) 1.50 – 1.60
As per 4 (d) of
(iv) Cap-Sensitivity Test
SOP
As per 4 (e) of
(vii) Water Resistance Test
SOP

9. Final result:

Sign. of CMPDI Sign. of Mine Sign. of Cast Booster

Representative Representative Manufacturer

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 Annexure – I (b)

TEST RESULTS OF NEW CAST BOOSTER (EMULSION)

1 Name of the manufacturer :

2 Name of the product :
3 Batch no. / Case no. :
4 Date of manufacturing :
5 Date of sampling :
6 Date of testing :
Name of mine / magazine from
7 :
where samples were drawn

Specified limit as
8 Test Conducted Results Remarks
per RC
(i) Physical Condition Shall be good
(ii) Velocity of detonation (m/sec) ≥ 4800
(iii) Density (g/cc) 1.15 – 1.25
As per 4 (d) of
(iv) Cap-Sensitivity Test
SOP
As per 4 (e) of
(vii) Water Resistance Test
SOP

9. Final result:

Sign. of CMPDI Sign. of Mine Sign. of Cast Booster

Representative Representative Manufacturer

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 Annexure–II
RECORD OF BLASTING TRIAL OF NEW CAST BOOSTER

Blasting Trial no:

SI.
Particulars
no.
A Details of Mine
1 Name of mine :
2 Bench :
3 Nature of strata :
4 Face condition :
5 Date of blasting trial :
B Blast Geometry
1 Pattern of holes :
2 Dia of holes (mm) :
3 Average depth of holes (m) :
4 Average burden (m) :
5 Average spacing (m) :
6 No. of holes :
7 No of rows
C Explosives
1 Name & Type of Explosive Charge :
2 Type of Cast Booster :
Name of Manufacturer :
Batch No. / Case No. :
Date of Manufacturing :
3 Percentage of Cast Booster :
4 Charge Per Hole (kg) :
5 Charge Per Round (kg)
6 Total Quantity of Bulk Explosive (Kg)
7 Detail of Bulk explosive
Name of Manufacturer
Truck No.
D Blasting Accessories Used
1 Type of Initiation System used :
2 No. of Nonel / Cord relay used :
3 Delay :
4 Type of detonator used :
5 Length of DF used :
E Evaluation of Blasting Performance
1 Fragmentation :
2 Muck-pile profile :
3 Throw :
4 Misfire (if any) :

F Sketch Showing the Pattern of Holes, Placement of Nonel / Cord Relay /

DF/Electronic Detonator and Sequence of Delay

Sketch Showing the Pattern of Holes, Placement of Nonel /

Cord Relay / DF/ Electronic Detonator and Sequence of
Delay

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G Section of Holes Showing the Charge Distribution and the Height of Stemming
Column

Section of Holes Showing the Charge Distribution and the

Height of Stemming Column

Signature of Signature of Signature of Cast

CMPDI Representative Mine Representative Booster Manufacturer

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 Appendix-1

1. STEPS TO MEASURE VOD OF CAST BOOSTER WITH DIGITAL/ ELECTRONIC VOD

METER

a. Take the Cast Booster of unknown VOD and roll the Cast Booster samples inside a manila
paper and make a train of 1 m length of Cast Booster of unknown VOD to the testing site.
b. Take a pair of twisted cables (Preferably Green and Red). Green cable as Start Probe and
Red Cable as Stop Probe and keep both probes (Start & Stop Probe) in open circuit as
shown in figure (enclosed).
c. Now tie two of these cables to Cast Booster at a distance (Exactly) of 10cm/15 cm/20 cm
(Probe Distance) as per given figure.
d. After binding cables on cast Booster samples, measure the distance between the cables and
make sure that the distance should not increase or decrease as per the distance set for the
sample to be tested.
e. There will be 2 ends for Start Probe (Green) and 2 ends for Stop Probe (Red).
f. Take a 3 core (Preferably one green, one red and one black) Cable (1.5mm Square copper
wire) in required length to safeguard Operator and instrument (Preferably 100m)
g. One end of the Start Probe (Green) and one end of the Stop Probe (Red Cables) are to be
joined and make 4 cores to 3 core.
h. The Probes taken from Cast Booster (Start, Stop and Common) are to be connected to
100m, 3 core cable (Green to Green, Red to Red and remaining Green and Red to Black).
i. Other end of the 3-core cable has to be connected to the Digital/ Electronic VOD Meter, Start
Probe to Start Pin, Stop Probe to Stop Pin and Black to Common Pin. By this, the total circuit
will be in open condition.
j. Now put on the unit by pressing “ON” button and input the required data to the Digital/
Electronic VOD meter.
k. Finally, the Cast Booster has to be connected with the Nonel/ detonating Fuse to initiate it.
l. The Nonel/ Detonating Fuse has to be inserted into the Cast Booster towards the start probe
(Green Probe) and to be inserted in such a fashion that the Nonel/ Detonating Fuse should
not be very near to the start probe (a little far from it) and the other end of the detonator will
be connected to Exploder.
m. Now press the Test Button on the Unit.
n. After taking proper shelter, blaster shall initiate the sample.
o. After blasting the result will be displayed on the screen.
p. Note down the reading of measured VOD shown in the screen in presence of Manufacturer’s
Representatives and subsidiary’s representatives.

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q. After testing of VOD by Digital/Electronic VOD meter, the display result shall be captured by
screenshot.

2. MEASUREMENT OF WATER RESISTANCE

Water resistance is ascertained by firing the cast booster with detonator after immersing it in
water.

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 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
FOR EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF
NEW DETONATING FUSE DURING
BLASTING TRIALS BY CMPDI IN MINES OF COAL INDIA LIMITED

The steps to be followed during performance evaluation of new Detonating Fuse (DF) supplied by
any manufacturer during Blasting trials are enumerated below:

1) Verification of Necessary Documents submitted by the manufacturer pertaining to

● Valid Manufacturing License of the product granted by PESO
● DGMS Permission, if applicable
● Product Literature

2) Taking up the matter with the concerned subsidiary requesting to provide suitable mine /
mines for carrying out the field trials where Detonating Fuse (DF) of other manufacturers is
already in use so that the performance of new Detonating Fuse product can be comparatively
assessed with the performance of existing Detonating Fuse used by the mines where
Blasting trials will be conducted. Testing should be carried out in all possible scenarios viz.
dry face / hole condition, wet face / hole condition containing mud and broken rock.

3) Quantity to be tested
A minimum length of 5000 m is to be supplied free of cost by the manufacturer for carrying
out Blasting trials. A minimum of 6 to 7 rounds of blasting trials are required for evaluation of
new product of Detonating Fuse.

4) The following technical parameters should be examined on the surface under unconfined
condition before putting it to actual blasting to ascertain the quality. The test results of the
new product must lie within the limiting range in respect of all technical parameters specified
in Running Contract under the head “Technical parameters for Random Testing”.

If any of the test results falls outside the range, the product shall not be recommended for
use in the mines of Coal India Limited and if re-testing is required for the failed product, the
procedure as specified in “Revised SOP for inclusion of new products of Explosive
manufacturers in CIL approved product list of Explosives & Accessories” shall be followed.

a. Verification of Physical Condition:

By visual inspection of Detonating Fuse.

b. Diameter:
The nominal diameter of the detonating fuse when measured as prescribed in 3.2 of IS -
6609 should be within 4.5 to 5.5 mm.

c. Velocity of Detonation (VOD):

Velocity of Detonation should be determined with Digital / Electronic VOD meter under
unconfined conditions.
d. Transmission of Detonation:
When tested as prescribed in 3.7 of IS - 6609, there shall be no failure of detonating fuse
either in the main line or in the branch line.

The procedure of testing is given in appendix-1

There should not be any Misfire during trial blasting. If there takes place any Misfire during
blasting trials, the product should not be recommended for use in the mines of Coal India

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 Limited and if re-testing is required for the failed product, the procedure as specified in
“Revised SOP for inclusion of new products of Explosive manufacturers in CIL approved
product list of Explosives & Accessories” shall be followed.

5) Records of blasting trials should be properly documented along with observations, if any and
should be duly signed by representative of mine, representative of respective manufacturer
and representative of CMPDI and should be enclosed in the Final Report as Annexure II.

Checklist to be followed during Blasting trials of

New Detonating Fuse

SI.
Particulars Yes No
No.

Necessary documents i.e., License of the product granted by

1 PESO, and DGMS permission, if applicable, were available and
examined.
Blasting trials were carried out in all possible scenarios viz. dry
2 face / hole condition, watery face / hole condition containing
mud and broken rock.

A Minimum of 5000 m of New Detonating Fuse was supplied

3
free of cost by the manufacturer.

4 A minimum of 6 - 7 rounds of Blasting trials were conducted.

Physical Conditions of the New Detonating Fuse was
5
examined.
6 Diameter of the New Detonating Fuse was measured.
Velocity of detonation of the New Detonating Fuse was
7
measured.
Transmission of detonation of the New Detonating Fuse was
8
examined.
9 Was there any misfire observed during blasting trials?
Blast trials record was properly documented along with
10
observations.

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 Annexure – I

TEST RESULTS OF NEW DETONATING FUSE

1 Name of the manufacturer :

2 Name of the product :
3 Batch no. / Case no. :
4 Date of manufacturing :
5 Date of sampling :
6 Date of testing :
Name of mine / magazine from
7 :
where samples were drawn

Specified limit as
8 Test Conducted Results Remarks
per RC
(i) Physical Condition Shall be good
(ii) Nominal Diameter (mm) 4.5 - 5.5
(iii) Unconfined VOD (m/sec) ≥ 6000
As per 4(d) of
(iv) Transmission of Detonation
SOP

9. Final result:

Sign. of CMPDI Sign. of Mine Sign. of Detonating Fuse

Representative Representative Manufacturer

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 Annexure–II

RECORD OF BLASTING TRIAL OF NEW DETONATING FUSE

Blasting Trial no:

SI.
Particulars
no.
A Details of Mine
1 Name of mine :
2 Bench :
3 Nature of strata :
4 Face condition :
5 Date of blasting trial :
B Blast Geometry
1 Pattern of holes :
2 Dia of holes (mm) :
3 Average depth of holes (m) :
4 Average burden (m) :
5 Average spacing (m) :
6 No. of holes :
7 No of rows :
C Explosives
1 Name & Type of Explosive Charge :
2 Total Qty. of explosive used (Kg) :
Name of Manufacturer
Truck No.
3 Charge Per Hole (kg) :
4 Charge Per Round (kg) :
5 Type of Cast Booster :
Name of Manufacturer
Batch No. / Case No.
Date of Manufacturing
6 Percentage of Booster :
7 Cap-Sensitive (Kg) :
8 Non Cap-Sensitive (kg) :
D Blasting Accessories Used
1 Type of Initiation System used :
2 No. of Nonel / Cord relay used :
3 Delay :
4 Type of detonator used :
5 Type of Detonating Fuse used :
Name of Manufacturer :
Batch No. / Case No. :
Date of Manufacturing :
6 Length of DF used :
E Evaluation of Blasting Performance
1 Fragmentation :
2 Muck-pile profile :
3 Throw :
4 Misfire (if any) :

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 F Sketch Showing the Pattern of Holes, Placement of Nonel / DF/ Cord Relay /
Electronic Detonator and Sequence of Delay

Sketch Showing the Pattern of Holes, Placement of Nonel / DF/

Cord Relay / Electronic Detonator and Sequence of Delay

G Section of Holes Showing the Charge Distribution and the Height of Stemming
Column

Section of Holes Showing the Charge Distribution and the

Height of Stemming Column

Signature of Signature of Signature of Detonating

CMPDI Representative Mine Representative Fuse Manufacturer

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 Appendix-1

1. STEPS TO MEASURE VOD OF DETONATING FUSE WITH DIGITAL/ ELECTRONIC VOD

METER

a. Take Detonating Fuse of minimum length of 2 meters of unknown VOD.

b. Take a pair of twisted cables (Preferably Green and Red). Green cable as Start Probe and
Red Cable as Stop Probe and keep both probes (Start & Stop Probe) in closed circuit as
shown in figure (enclosed).
c. Mark two points on the detonating fuse at the distance of 1 meter with the help of a measuring
tape and marker.
d. Now tie two of these cables to Detonating Fuse at a distance (Exactly) of 1m (Probe
Distance) as per given figure.
e. After binding cables on Detonating Fuse samples, measure the distance between the Probe
and make sure that the distance should not increase or decrease as per the distance set for
the sample to be tested.
f. Tie the break-wire/ Bobbin wire at these two marked ends separately in such a way that the
start loop is near the detonator end.
g. Crimp the No. 6/8 detonator (CDD/CED/ Electronic Detonator) to the detonating fuse as
shown in figure and end of the detonator wire shall be connected with Fire cable.
h. After making sure the site is ready for blasting, Power ON the main unit by putting the key
switch to ON. Press Reset (Green) button. Confirm ready messages are displayed on the
screen. If not attend to the problem as shown on the display. Refer Error message. Once all
is OK, recheck site is ready for the test. Press the Test (Red) button. Within 3-4 second firing
impulse would be given to ED which will initiate the shock tube and subsequently the delay
detonator. VOD of the detonating fuse will be displayed on the screen.
i. Note down the reading of measured VOD shown in the screen in presence of Manufacturer’s
Representatives and subsidiary’s representatives.

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2. MEASUREMENT OF DIAMETER

The nominal diameter of the detonating fuse was measured by Vernier calipers. The Dia.
Detonating fuse should lie within limit as per RC of CIL.

3. MEASUREMENT OF TRANSMISSION OF DETONATION

The Detonating Fuse is laid down as a main line and branching is laid at different angles from
the main line by making a loop (as prescribed in 3.7 of IS-6609 (Part I-1972)). When fire, there
shall be no failure in DF either in the main line or in the branch line.

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 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
FOR EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF NEW NONEL DURING
BLASTING TRIALS BY CMPDI IN MINES OF COAL INDIA LIMITED

The steps to be followed during performance evaluation of new NONEL supplied by any
manufacturer during trial Blasting are enumerated below:

1) Verification of Necessary Documents submitted by the manufacturer pertaining to

● Valid Manufacturing License of the product granted by PESO
● DGMS Permission, if applicable
● Product Literature

2) Taking up the matter with the concerned subsidiary requesting to provide suitable mine /
mines for carrying out the field trials where NONEL of other manufacturers are already in use
so that, the performance of new NONEL product can be comparatively assessed with the
performance of existing NONEL used by the mines where trial Blasting will be conducted.
Testing should be carried out in all possible scenarios viz. dry hole condition, watery hole
condition containing mud and broken rock. NONEL should be used to provide designed delay
time as Inter- deck delay, inter-hole delay and inter-row delay during trial blasting.

3) Quantity to be tested
A minimum of 5500 m of length or 600 No’s of quantity, whichever is larger, is to be supplied
free of cost by the manufacturer for carrying out Blasting trials. A minimum of 6 to 7 rounds
of blast are required for evaluation of the new product of NONEL.

4) The following Technical Parameters should be examined on the surface under unconfined
condition before putting it to actual blasting to ascertain the quality. The test results of the
new product must lie within the limiting range in respect of all technical parameters specified
in the Running contract under the head “Technical parameters for Random Testing”.

If any of the test results falls outside the range, the product shall not be recommended for
use in the mines of Coal India Limited and if re-testing is required for the failed product, the
procedure as specified in “Revised SOP for inclusion of new products of Explosive
manufacturers in CIL approved product list of Explosives & Accessories” shall be followed.

a. Verification of Physical Condition:

By visual inspection of NONEL.

b. Strength Test:

The Strength test should be determined by the lead plate method. The test procedure
followed should be in accordance with requirements as laid down in IS: 6609 of 1973. After
the blast the dent / crater produced on the lead plate should correspond to at least C.3 class.

c. Series Firing Test:

In Series Firing test a minimum of 10 No’s. of NONEL should be connected in series

connection and then shall be fired with the help of an Electric/Electronic Detonator. To pass
the test, all the NONEL shall get fired successfully when initiated.

d. Delay Timing Test:

The delay timing should be determined by firing the NONEL after connecting it with the Digital
Delay timer.

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 e. Load Test:
Load Test should be carried out to determine the capability of the shock tube to withstand
dynamic load while charging explosives in a shot hole. Two 125 mm cartridges each weighing
6.25 kg should be tied along with shock tube and kept on hanging for 15 minutes. It should
be then brought out and the shock tube should be examined for any physical deformity such
as cracks, elongation etc. If it is found in order, then above tested shock tube should be fired
on the surface.

The test results of the new product shall be properly documented and should be duly signed
by representatives of mine officials, respective manufacturer’s representatives and CMPDI
representatives and shall be enclosed in the Final report as Annexure I.

There should not be any Misfire during trial blasting. If there takes place any Misfire during
trial blasting, the product should not be recommended for use in the mines of Coal India
Limited and if re-testing is required for the failed product, the procedure as specified in
“Revised SOP for inclusion of new products of Explosive manufacturers in CIL approved
product list of Explosives & Accessories” shall be followed.

5) Trial Blast records should be properly documented along with observations, if any and should
be duly signed by representatives of mine, representatives of respective manufacturer and
representative of CMPDI and should be enclosed in the Final Report as Annexure-II.

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 Checklist to be followed during Blasting trials of
New Nonel

SI.
Particulars Yes No
No.

Necessary documents i.e., License of the product granted by

1 PESO and DGMS permission, if applicable, were available and
examined.
Blasting trial were carried out in all possible scenarios viz. dry
2 face / hole condition, watery face / hole condition containing
mud and broken rock.

A Minimum of 5500 m of length or 600 No’s of quantity were

3
supplied free of cost by the manufacturer.

4 A minimum of 6 to 7 rounds of Blasting trials were conducted.

5 Physical conditions of the NONEL were examined.

6 Strength test of the NONEL was carried out.

7 Series Firing Test of the NONEL was carried out.

8 Delay time of the NONEL was measured.

9 Load Test of the NONEL was carried out.

10 Were there any misfire observed during Blasting trials?

Record of Blasting trials were properly documented along with
11
observations.

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 Annexure – I

TEST RESULTS OF NEW NONEL

1 Name of the manufacturer :

2 Name of the product :
3 Batch no. / Case no. :
4 Date of manufacturing :
5 Date of sampling :
6 Date of testing :
Name of mine / magazine from
7 :
where samples were drawn

8 Test Conducted Specified limit as per RC Results Remarks

(i) Physical Condition Shall be good

(ii) Strength Test As per 4(b) of SOP
(iii) Series Firing Test As per 4(c) of SOP
+ 10ms for long Delay
(iv) Delay Timing Test
+ 5ms for connector
(v) Load Test As per 4 (e) of SOP

9. Final result:

Sign. of CMPDI Sign. of Mine Sign. of Nonel

Representative Representative Manufacturer

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 Annexure–II

RECORD OF BLASTING TRIAL OF NEW NONEL

Blasting Trial no:

SI.
Particulars
no.
A Details of Mine
1 Name of mine :
2 Bench :
3 Nature of strata :
4 Face condition :
5 Date of blasting trial :
B Blast Geometry
1 Pattern of holes :
2 Dia of holes (mm) :
3 Average depth of holes (m) :
4 Average burden (m) :
5 Average spacing (m) :
6 No. of holes :
7 No of rows :
C Explosives
1 Name & Type of Explosive Charge :
2 Total Qty.& Type of explosive used
:
(Kg) (with manufacturing detail)
3 Charge Per Hole (kg) :
4 Charge Per Round (kg) :
5 Type of Cast Booster (Name of
manufacturer, Batch no. & Date of
manufacturing) :
6 Percentage of Booster :
7 Cap-Sensitive (Kg) :
8 Non Cap-Sensitive (kg) :
D Blasting Accessories Used
1 Type of Initiation System used :
2 Type of Nonel used
Name of Manufacturer
Batch No. / Case No.
Date of Manufacturing :
3 Delay Intervals of DTH Used (ms) :
4 Delay Intervals of TLD Used (ms) :
5 No's & Length (m) of NONEL used :
6 Length of DF used :
E Evaluation of Blasting Performance
1 Fragmentation :
2 No. & volume of boulder (m3) :
3 Percentage of boulders :
4 Volume of toe (m3) :
5 Muck-pile profile :
6 Throw :
7 Ease of digging :
8 Misfire (if any) :

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F Sketch Showing the Pattern of Holes, Placement of Nonel and Sequence of
Delay

Sketch Showing the Pattern of Holes, Placement of Nonel and

Sequence of Delay

Signature of Signature of Signature of Nonel

CMPDI Representative Mine Representative Manufacturer

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 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
FOR EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF
NEW ELECTRONIC DETONATOR DURING
BLASTING TRIALS BY CMPDI IN MINES OF COAL INDIA LIMITED

The steps to be followed during performance evaluation of new Electronic Detonator supplied by
any manufacturer during blasting trials are enumerated below:

1) Verification of Necessary Documents submitted by the manufacturer pertaining to

● Valid Manufacturing License of the product granted by PESO
● Lab Test Results of CIMFR, Dhanbad, if applicable (This is required when the
Electronic Detonators are used for Underground purpose only)
● DGMS Permission, if applicable
● Product literature

2) Taking up the matter with the concerned subsidiary through CIL requesting to provide
suitable mine / mines for carrying out the field trial where Electronic Detonator of other
manufacturers is already in use so that the performance of new Electronic Detonator product
can be comparatively assessed with the performance of existing Electronic Detonator used
by the mines where Blasting trials will be conducted. Testing should be carried out in all
possible scenarios viz. dry hole condition, watery hole condition containing mud and broken
rock. Electronic Detonator should be used to provide designed delay time during trial
blasting.

3) Quantity to be tested

A minimum quantity of 500 No’s is to be supplied free of cost by the manufacturer for carrying
out Blasting trials. A minimum of 6 to 7 rounds of blasting trials are required for evaluation of
a new product of Electronic Detonator.

4) The following Technical Parameters should be examined on the surface under unconfined
conditions before putting it to actual blasting trials to ascertain the quality. The test results of
the new product must lie within the limiting range in respect of all technical parameters
specified in the Running contract under the heading “Technical parameters for Random
Testing”.

If any of the test results falls outside the range, the product shall not be recommended for
use in the mines of Coal India Limited and if re-testing is required for the failed product, the
procedure as specified in “Revised SOP for inclusion of new products of Explosive
manufacturers in CIL approved product list of Explosives & Accessories” shall be followed.

a. Verification of Physical Condition:

By visual inspection of Electronic Detonator.

b. Strength of Detonators (by Lead Plate Method)

The Strength test should be determined by the lead plate method. The test procedure
followed should be in accordance with requirements as laid down in the following procedure.

When the detonators are subjected to the test as prescribed in 4.6 of IS 6609 (Part 3), the
general electronic detonators shall produce dent on the lead plate corresponding to at least
C-3 class [4.6.3.3 of IS 6609 (Part 3)]

Whereas, permitted electronic detonators shall produce dent on the lead plate corresponding

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 to at least B-3 class [4.6.3.3 of IS 6609 (Part 3)].

c. Parallel Firing Test:

In Parallel Firing test a minimum quantity of 10 No’s of Electronic Detonator should be
subjected to firing current. The test procedure should be in accordance with requirements as
laid down in IS: 6609 of 1973. To pass the test, all the Electronic Detonator should be fired
successfully.

d. Delay Timing Test:

The delay timing (reference delay timing) should be determined by firing the Electronic
Detonator after connecting it Blaster and measuring the reference delay timing with Digital
Delay timer.

e. Snatch Test:
When subjected to the snatch test as prescribed in 4.3 of IS 6609 (Part 3), the detonators
shall not fire when a jerk is applied to the lead wires.

f. Drop Test
When subjected to a drop test as prescribed in 4.2 of IS 6609 (Part 3), none of the detonators
shall detonate on impact and after the test, each tested sample shall be checked again for
its firing characteristic. All detonators shall be functional after the drop test.

g. Water Resistance Test:

The Water Resistance test should be determined by the procedure in accordance with
requirements as laid down in the following procedure.

The 10 No’s Electronic Detonators shall be immersed in water continuously for 24 hours.
Then they shall be subjected to the firing test, when tested all the Electronic Detonators shall
be able to fire without fail

h. Safety Features Test:

As the Electronic Detonators are supplied with Connectors, bus wires, Logger and Blaster,
hence the connected accessories should be visually checked for the following features-

i. Connectors should have good quality and effective contact with bus wire.
ii. Bus-wires should be good strength to not snapped during blasting
iii. Logger and blaster should be Password protected access
iv. Fire cap is not charged until the “Pre-Fire” command is sent
v. Built in automatic defuse feature
vi. Detection and alert of short circuit events
vii. On field self-diagnostic tests
viii. Detonator attendance verification prior to blasting

Logger should have facility to transfer the log events with Hole ID, Delay Timing either
through Bluetooth or any data transfer protocol.

The test results of the new product shall be properly documented and should be duly signed
by representative of mine, representative of respective manufacturer and representative of
CMPDI and shall be enclosed in the Final Report as Annexure-I.

There should not be any Misfire during trial blasting. If there takes place any Misfire during
blasting trials, the product should not be recommended for use in the mines of Coal India
Limited and if re-testing is required for the failed product, the procedure as specified in

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 “Revised SOP for inclusion of new products of Explosive manufacturers in CIL approved
product list of Explosives & Accessories” shall be followed.

5) Records of blasting trials should be properly documented along with observations, if any and
should be duly signed by representative of mine, representative of respective manufacturer
and representative of CMPDI and should be enclosed in the Final Report as Annexure-II.

Checklist to be followed during Blasting trials of

New Electronic Detonator (ED)

SI. No. Particulars Yes No

Necessary documents i.e., License of the product granted

by PESO, Lab Test Result of CIMFR (for u/g product only),
1
Dhanbad and DGMS permission, if applicable, were
available and examined at the time of Blasting trials.
Blasting trials were carried out in all possible scenarios viz.
2 dry hole condition, watery hole condition containing mud
and Broken rock.
A Minimum of 500 No’s of quantity was supplied free of
3
cost by the manufacturer.
A minimum of 6 to 7 rounds of Blasting trials were
4
conducted.
Physical conditions of the Electronic Detonator were
5
examined.
6 Strength Test of the Electronic Detonator was carried out.
Parallel Firing Test of the Electronic Detonator was carried
7
out.
8 Delay time of the Electronic Detonator was measured.

9 Snatch Test of the Electronic Detonator was carried out.

10 Drop Test of the Electronic Detonator was carried out.

Water Resistance Test of the Electronic Detonator was
11
carried out.
12 Were there any misfires observed during blasting trials?
Record Blasting trials were properly documented along
13
with observation.

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 Annexure – I

TEST RESULTS OF ELECTRONIC DETONATOR (ED)

1 Name of the manufacturer :

2 Name of the product :
3 Batch no. / Case no. :
4 Date of manufacturing :
5 Date of sampling :
6 Date of testing :
Name of mine / magazine from
7 :
where samples were drawn

8 Test Conducted Specified limit as per RC Results Remarks

(i) Physical Condition Shall be good

(ii) Strength Test As per 4(b) of SOP
(iii) Parallel Firing Test As per 4(c) of SOP
As specified by
(iv) Delay Timing Test
manufacturer
Up to 1000ms ± 2ms
Above 1000ms ± 0.2%
(v) Snatch Test As per 4 (e) of SOP
(vi) Drop Test As per 4 (f) of SOP
(vii) Water Resistance Test As per 4 (h) of SOP

9. Final result:

Sign. of CMPDI Sign. of Mine Sign. of Electronic

Representative Representative Detonator Manufacturer

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 Annexure–II

RECORD OF BLASTING TRIAL OF NEW ELECTRONIC DETONATOR

Blasting Trial no:

SI.
Particulars
no.
A Details of Mine
1 Name of mine :
2 Bench :
3 Nature of strata :
4 Face condition :
5 Date of blasting trial :
B Blast Geometry
1 Pattern of holes :
2 Dia of holes (mm) :
3 Average depth of holes (m) :
4 Average burden (m) :
5 Average spacing (m) :
6 No. of holes :
7 No of rows :
C Explosives
1 Name & Type of Explosive Charge :
2 Total Qty. of explosive used (Kg) :
3 Charge Per Hole (kg) :
4 Charge Per Round (kg) :
5 Type of Cast Booster :
Name of Manufacturer
Batch No. / Case No.
Date of Manufacturing
6 Percentage of Booster :
7 Cap-Sensitive (Kg) :
8 Non Cap-Sensitive (kg) :
D Blasting Accessories Used
1 Type of Initiation System used :
2 Type of Electronic Detonator used
Name of Manufacturer
Batch No. / Case No.
Date of Manufacturing :
3 Delay Intervals of ED Used (ms) :
E Evaluation of Blasting Performance
1 Fragmentation :
2 No. & volume of boulder (m3) :
3 Percentage of boulders :
4 Volume of toe (m3) :
5 Muck-pile profile :
6 Throw :
7 Ease of digging :
8 Misfire (if any) :

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F Sketch Showing the Pattern of Holes, Placement of Electronic Detonator and
Sequence of Delay

Sketch Showing the Pattern of Holes, Placement of Electronic

Detonator and Sequence of Delay

Signature of Signature of Signature of Electronic

CMPDI Representative Mine Representative Detonator Manufacturer

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