Initiation systems

1. Importance of initiation systems in blasting – 10 min

2. Chronology of development of initiating devices – 10min

3. Initiation system

3.1 Safety fuse and plain detonators – 20 min

3.2. Detonating cord – 40min

3.3 Electric detonators – 90 min

3.3.1 Instantaneous electric detonator

3.3.2 Delay electric detonator

3.3.3 Hazards – 30 min

3.4 Non-electric detonators – 90 min

3.5 Electronic detonators – 30 min

3.6 Wireless detonators – 10 min

4. Safety – 60 min