Measurement of in hole VOD of

Explosives column
VOD
Explosive velocity, also known as detonation velocity or velocity of detonation (VoD), is
the velocity at which the shock wave front travels through a detonated explosive. In other
words "VOD is the velocity or rate of propagation of chemical decomposition/reaction."

Velocity of Detonation (VOD) is an important measure characteristics parameter of

explosive material. The performance of explosive invariably depends on the velocity of
detonation. The power/ strength of explosive to cause fragmentation of the solid structure
determine the efficiency of the Blast performed. It is an established fact that measuring
velocity of detonation gives a good indication of the strength and hence the performance of
the explosive.
HANDITRAP
Handitrap from MREL are based on resistance wire continuous VOD system, some of them
can also use probe rod. In this method constant current is passed through a resistive wire
pair which gets shortened continuously due to detonation. The rate of voltage drop gives
VOD.
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HANDITRAP II SETTING-UP PROCEDURE