Blasting Software Solutions in Asian Country

Blasting is one operation which impinges on efficiency of entire operation. However, there is no integrated software available which takes care of all aspects of blasting- design blasts according to mine plan, collect data after drilling has been carried out(as there is often difference in designed and actual drilled hole locations in the field), predict blast results in terms of fragmentation, flyrock, ground and air vibrations and wave front reinforcement. By using new technology, in an integrated manner the drill and blasting team can alter the blast charging, initiation sequence and tie-up just before the blast in the field to improve results. An Integrated SBLASTING IT solution ties multiple aspects of the blasting operation together with data collection before, during and after a blast such as blast parameters, individual hole charging, initiation pattern, videos, photographs, vibration records for analysis/reporting.
We have completed variety of projects for improving Blasting, Blast Information, Pattern Estimation, Predictability, Efficiency, Safety, and Sustainability throughout the mining sector. All modules are designed with purpose to simplify mining workflow process and save time.
Our solution provide some unique characteristics beneficial for Mining Industry:
Complete solutions for all aspects of Blasting - Blast design, Blast Management and Blast optimization.
Predictors for Various aspects of mining operations.
Cloud Hosted SaaS capability.
Mobility solution for Android and iPhone/iPad.
Advanced Data Analytics.

WHY TECHNOLOGY IS NEEDED IN MINING SECTOR?

CURRENT SCENARIO:
Outlook for mining and infrastructure construction industry is difficult.
Global competition is forcing operators to minimize the overall mining/project cost.
Mines/Projects have to ensure compliance with strict regulatory regime and face increasing public outcry against damage to environment.

WHY TECHNOLOGY NEEDED?

FOR BLAST DESIGN:
Innovative techniques to design and execution of blasting systems are needed. Good new explosives products and initiating devices available. Detailed blast design is needed according to face conditions and desired results.

FOR BLAST RECORD:
Blast related data are recorded on a prescribed format either in the form of hard copy/soft copy. BLAST INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM is required to retrieve, analysis, edit, add & search any blast record data i.e. ANALYTICAL/REPORTING TOOL.

FOR CONTROLLING BLAST EFFECTS:
Use of down the hole delays and accurate electronic delays have given some control. However, variation in timing delays is causing problems for industry Use of GPS controlled drills, bore hole deviation tracker and appropriate design tools would further reduce incidence of flyrock accidents.

COST REDUCTION IN CEMENT ORGANISATION BY THE USE OUR BLASTING SOLUTIONS:

Two limestone open pit mines are using initial formats webbased/ desktop modules of predictors and data gathering. These mines use the solution before a blast is carried out, actual drilled hole locations are measured and predictors are used to check fragmentation results, vibration and flyrock distance and if necessary explosive charge loading, delay, initiation sequence are altered for controlling environmental impacts. The use of this has improved safety, improved environmental impact and reduced drilling and blasting costs. In one year there has been improvements and cost reduction.

CASE STUDY OF FIRST CEMENT COMPANY: INITIAL STATE:
Drilling diameter 100mm-115mm. A set of about 25 holes is blasted at a time. Bench height varies between 6m and 10.5 m Explosive used is ANFO and initiator used are Excel or Raydet.

IMPROVEMENTS AFTER USING OUR SOLUTIONS:
Almost for a decade rock breakage of limestone powder factor was improved from 6.5 t/kg to 15 tons/kg. Drill factor was maintained around 75 tons/m. Analysis indicated and powder factor was changed to 13.8 t/kg. Crusher productivity increased from 932 tons/hour to 1369 t/hour. Reduced ground vibration to 4mm/s. Controlling fly rock and dust. Reducing costs by 50%.
The cloud based computing system allows for storage and retrieval of all blast related data as well as the ability to mine the data. For predicting results clients should login to a website that stores all the system's monitoring data. After login blasting predictors page will open from that user can check seismic data and corresponding blasting logs available in an organised, sortable manner. They can calculate air vibration, ground vibration, wave reinforcement etc and can generate numerous graphs to view historical trend analyses that can help identify areas of the pit that may require a change in blast design before serious problems arise. Compliance graphics allow for at-a-glance feedback on how a blasting program conforms to applicable ground vibration and air overpressure limits. If away from the office and computer, a smart phone app is available which allows access to data using your Android or iPhone.

MOBILE SOLUTIONS:

Availability of smart phone and tablets has made it possible to have mobility solution for all aspects of blast field data capture which enables further analysis. A single blasting event can generate vast amount of data. Blast data falls under category of unstructured data which in turn requires efficient data management tools. This data when churned using powerful Big data tools delivers useful statistics and insights. Data analytics is no longer an option; it is a necessity for safe, efficient and environmentally controlled blasting operation. Use of Mobile devices makes it easier to collect data on site and it mainstream in many places where mobile workforce is present. Use of these devices would be ideal in the field for Drill and Blast personnel. They would get the required capability of collecting on-site-blasting details. As part of the technology solution a Mobile App has been developed.

OUR PRESTIGIOUS CLIENTS:

Institutions
CTAE, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur
National Institute of Technology (Raipur)
Central Mine of Planning & Design Institute, Ranchi
Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Jai Narian Vyas University, Jodhpur
Federation University, Australia
Organizations
Aditya Cement, Rajasthan
Vasavadatta Cement, Karnataka,
Hindustan Zinc Limited, Rajasthan
Vikram Cement, Madhya Pradesh
J. K.Cement, Rajasthan
Lafarge Umiam Mining, Meghalaya
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Maharashtra