The existence of an interlayer or internal surface displayed meaningful wave distortions, delays, reflections, and decreasing amplitude. Exploding bridgewire detonator system new version youtube. Crack and shock propagation through the interlayer in soda. The greatest advantage of ebw detonators for oilfield use is the fact that they are extremely insensitive to accidental initiation. Navy has an interest in researching the movement of obstacles in shallow water due to an explosive detonation. Rp2 ebw detonator pn 1674379 the rp2 is a high precision exploding bridgewire detonator manufactured by risi which features close tolerance electrode spacing, precise bridgewire attachment, high quality loading sleeves and a rigidly controlled crystallization process of the petn explosive and loading operation. View enhanced pdf access article on wiley online library html view download pdf for offline viewing. Pdf this is the second paper of three papers describing the studies to identify the initiating mechanisms in exploding bridgewire ebw detonators. A view on the functioning mechanism of ebw detonators part 2.
If your requirements require a more customization, our expert engineering staff can provide creative design solutions which. European bike week, an annual event held at the faaker see in carinthia, austria for fans of motorbikes. The explosives are far from safe, and by doing so your life is at risk. However, this is a complicated phenomenon and must therefore be split. Codeknacker gegen codemacher pdf the dettonator of current, time to bridgewire burst and the transient voltage across the bridgewire at burst have enabled the determination of the energy detonato in. Non electronic detonators and new blasthole loading techniques you decide author. Rp502 economy ebw detonator pn 1887410 d ownload a s pdf. Detonator 40 supports 2d graphics, directx 9, opengl 1. Jun 19, 2019 download citation on researchgate the powerful placebo placebos have doubtless been used for centuries by wise physicians as well henry k. A detonator, frequently a blasting cap, is a device used to trigger an explosive device. Detonators can be chemically, mechanically, or electrically initiated, the latter two being the most common. For safety, axxis offers full twoway communication between the blasting box and detonators.
The delay number is indicated on the white bundle tape. The expansion speed of the bridgewire at burst as a function of input energy has been measured using. For safety, axxis offers full twoway communication. Relationship between exploding bridgewire and spark. Comparison of this laser initiated data to an explodingbridgewire ebw provides insight into the mechanism of initiation of detonation in lowdensity petn by the plasma source. Jul 09, 1996 an ebw detonator is typically activated by a specialized firing circuit, which should be capable of discharging a detonating current of about 1500 volts and 800 amperes in a time of about 1 microsecond.
An empirical model of detonator electrical performance which describes the resistance of the exploding bridgewire ebw or exploding foil initiator efi or slapper as a function of energy, deposition will be described. View and download peavey detonator operating manual online. The rp explosive is contained in a thick stainless steel case which is crimped onto the plastic head. We describe a new method for the scabbling of concrete surfaces using a thin layer of explosive material sprayed onto the surfaces. Image from the explodingbridgewire detonator patent.
Oct 03, 2019 initialism of explodingbridgewire detonator. A view on the functioning mechanism of ebw detonatorspart. It is one of the safest initiation systems available. The ebw and the slapper detonator are the safest known ew of detonators, as only a very highcurrent fastrise pulse can successfully trigger them. The ebw and the slapper detonator are the safest known types of detonators, as only a very highcurrent fastrise pulse can successfully trigger them. Developing pacsci emc products for you mean 100% guided support from concept to installation in the field through our comprehensive inhouse capabilities. Alternating current activated firing circuit for ebw. Exploding bridgewire ebw detonators are similar to hotwire initiators except that the explosive in contact with the wire cannot be ignited by the wire. The initiation mechanism of the detonator has also been put forward. Download limit exceeded you have exceeded your daily download allowance.
Jul 17, 2019 the efi detonator is similar to the design of a ebw in that a thin foil is exploded by the discharge of a high voltage capacitor. Oil field explodingbridgewire ebw detonator test youtube. The function and lost times of slapper and ebw detonators were compared to one another to allow the credibility of a shock initiation. A view on the functioning mechanism of ebw detonators part 3. While not as common as the more familiar hot wire initiators, ebws and efis have definite advantages in certain applications. Delay electric detonator a delay electric detonator is a type of electric detonator that has a time lag in seconds before detonation. Instead of heating up the explosive, the ebw detonator wire is heated so quickly by the high firing current that the wire actually vaporizes and explodes due to electric resistance. Computer modeling of electrical performance of detonators. Ds delay electric detonator ds delay electric detonator is set to an interval of several deciseconds. Smd technology over 4kv pulse voltage operation over 10mw pulse in shortcircuit operation voltage level control. Development of insitu surface area analysis for detonators. The commercial use of explosives uses electrical detonators or the capped fuse which is a length of safety fuse to which an ordinary detonator has been joined.
A view on the functioning mechanism of ebw detonatorspart 3. Aug 23, 2005 we present data on the development of the design for a workhorse laser detonator that provides enhanced safety over existing exploding bridgewire detonators ebws. Dec 09, 20 this video shows psemcs oil field explodingbridgewire ebw detonator test in slow motion. Generally, ebw firing circuits are activated by a power source having a much lower average voltage and current than the detonating current. In order to assess performance an exploding bridgewire ebw header is attached to the prepared detonator body, see fig. The expansion speed of the bridgewire at burst as a function of input. Since that time, 40 years ago, the placebo effect has been considered a. The accumulation area of ebw detonator, threshold initiation phenomenon and its judgment and functional relation between real and visional detonation velocities have been investigated.
Exploding bridge wire detonators ebw and exploding foil initiators efi which were originally developed for military applications, have found numerous uses in the non. Laterally of the load rod alignment guide is a socket for an exploding bridge wire ebw detonator or an exploding foil initiator efi. Explosive bridgewire or ebw detonators use a higher voltage electric charge and a very thin bridgewire. The 1e30, 1e31, 1e33, and se1n detonators were investigated in three voltage waveforms, nominally 110, 208, and 440 v. The function and lost times of slapper and ebw detonators were.
The rp2 is a high precision exploding bridgewire detonator manufactured by risi which. Dinegar abstract a hghtemperature resistant exploding bridgewire detonator is described. Pdf a view on the functioning mechanism of ebw detonators. Ads are fired in a similar manner to ebws except the charge voltage is often slightly. Meanwhile, the combustion energy of black powder is used mainly for fireworks to delight the eyes of spectators. While ebw and efi initiators are inherently less susceptible to accidental detonation during. As with the ebw detonator, petn is often used as the ip. Our ebw s contain a lead free explosive clcp functioned with an ecosse px1 firing set and are used. The lower end of the outer housing tube 12 is operatively opened and closed by a nose plug 40. This has been demonstrated using recent experimental data taken with the. If your requirements require a more customization, our expert engineering staff can provide creative design solutions which can be tested and prototyped on our premises.
A large range of ids, virtually eliminating the chance of duplicate ids on a blast pattern. The explosive is btx, which shows no exotherm below the melting point 263c, and is stable in vacuum stability tests at a temperature exposure of at least 175c for 90 days. Ebw rail company also known as ebw cargo, a private rail cargo company based in dachau, germany. The rp502 is an ebw detonator similar to the rp501 except it can be fabricated with any required lead length up to 100 ft. Fully programmable in one millisecond steps, offering the flexibility and precision to achieve challenging blast outcomes.
The rp2 is a high precision exploding bridgewire detonator manufactured by risi which features close tolerance. Aug 14, 2003 detonator 40 is the graphics driver for all nvidia graphics processing units gpus. Axxis was developed inhouse by bme and is a fully programmable, accurate and easytouse electronic delay detonator system. On the initiation mechanism in exploding bridgewire and. Professor william fourney department of mechanical engineering the u. Dynamic wave interaction and crack propagation in glass have been observed with the edge. Makeshift arsenal homemade explosives and improvised weapons version 1. Within the upper end of the outer housing barrel is an inner tubular housing for an electronic detonation cartridge having a relatively high discharge voltage, 5,000 v or more, for example. Since the ebw and efi detonation systems are, functionally, the same, hereafter and in the attached invention claims, reference to an ebw detonator is intended to include and encompass an efi. May 24, 2020 by admin no comments rp ebw detonator.
We also developed a new explosive mixture that could be applied with commercial spray painting equipment. Introduction fundamental to determining the initiation mechanism of an ebw detonator is an understanding of the processes by which the plasma, generated by the bridgewire explosion, interacts with the explosive to establish a detonation wave. It is the shock from the polymer disc hitting the explosive that. A view on the functioning mechanism of ebw detonators part 1. Underwater movement of obstacles due to explosive detonation alexander sergeevich tsarev, master of science, 2007 thesis directed by. Optical measurement of detonator initiation process. Ebws use a different physical mechanism than blasting caps, using more electricity delivered much more rapidly, and explode in a much more precise timing. Explosives detonators, which are inexpensive blasting material with great explosive energy, are useful for mining and construction of social infrastructure such as dams and tunnels. The first part of our record describes experiments that studied methods for the initiation of the sprayed explosive.
Employers should use this information as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make. Exploding bridgewire detonator, a device for detonating explosive charges. Pdf a view on the functioning mechanism of ebw detonators part. A view on the functioning mechanism of ebw detonators. Dimensions and output performance are the same as milspec hotwire initiators. This model features many parameters that can be adjusted to obtain a close fit to experimental data. Electronic detonators vs non electronic detonators and new. Beecher published the classic work entitled the powerful placebo. The explodingbridgewire detonator ebw, also known as exploding wire detonator is a type of detonator used to initiate the detonation reaction in explosive materials, similar to a blasting cap because it is fired using an electric current.