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A Review of Wireless Electronic Detonator Systems

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DOI: 10.23977/acss.2025.090118 | Downloads: 33 | Views: 583

Author(s)

Zhang Wenyi 1,2, Xie Quanmin 1,3, Jia Yongsheng 1,3

Affiliation(s)

1 State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430056, China
2 Hubei Key Laboratory of Blasting Engineering, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430056, China; Jiangsu Police Institute, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210031, China
3 Hubei Key Laboratory of Blasting Engineering, Jianghan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430056, China

Corresponding Author

Xie Quanmin

ABSTRACT

This review examines the evolution and impact of wireless electronic detonator systems in blasting engineering. Detonators have been pivotal in explosives technology since their invention in 1865, and the introduction of wireless electronic detonators marks a significant advancement. These systems enhance operational safety and flexibility, particularly in challenging environments where wiring is impractical. The article categorizes wireless detonation systems into three main types. The first type uses radio frequency bands but requires exposed antennas to maintain connectivity, complicating automation. The second type ensures safer, quicker operations through wireless communication between devices and control consoles, yet still relies on wired detonator connections. The third type represents a breakthrough with completely wireless operations, utilizing high-power longwave communication to penetrate the ground. However, these systems are complex and expensive, limiting widespread adoption. Despite their benefits, wireless detonator systems face challenges like signal stability and high costs. Ongoing advancements in wireless technology and cost reduction are essential for broader implementation. As the technology matures, wireless detonator systems are poised to revolutionize blasting operations, enhancing safety, efficiency, and automation capabilities in mining, construction, and demolition industries. The future holds promising developments that will further integrate these systems into mainstream blasting practices, driven by continuous technological improvements and increased operator experience.

KEYWORDS

Wireless Blasting, Mining Technology, Wireless Electronic Detonator, Time Synchronization

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Zhang Wenyi, Xie Quanmin, Jia Yongsheng, A Review of Wireless Electronic Detonator Systems. Advances in Computer, Signals and Systems (2025) Vol. 9: 131-136. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/acss.2025.090118.

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