FprEN 13763-15

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2021
Eksplozivi za civilno uporabo - Detonatorji in zakasnilniki - 15. del: Ugotavljanje
sposobnosti iniciranja
Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 15: Determination of equivalent
initiating capability
Explosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Zünder und Verzögerungselemente - Teil 15:
Bestimmung der Zündstärke
Explosifs à usage civil - Détonateurs et relais - Partie 15 : Détermination de la capacité
d'amorçage équivalente
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 13763-15
ICS:
71.100.30 Eksplozivi. Pirotehnika in Explosives. Pyrotechnics and
ognjemeti fireworks
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 13763-15
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2021
ICS 71.100.30 Will supersede EN 13763-15:2004
English Version
Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and detonating cord
relays - Part 15: Determination of equivalent initiating
capability
Explosifs à usage civil - Détonateurs et relais pour Explosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Zünder und
cordeau détonant - Partie 15: Détermination de la Sprengschnurverbinder - Teil 15: Bestimmung der
capacité d'amorçage équivalente Zündstärk
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Principle . 6
5 Apparatus . 6
5.1 Underwater initiating capability test . 6
5.2 Functioning test at high and low temperatures . 7
6 Preparation and handling of test samples and test pieces . 9
6.1 Handling of test samples . 9
6.2 Underwater initiating capability test . 9
6.3 Functioning test at high and low temperatures . 9
7 Procedure . 10
7.1 Underwater initiating capability test . 10
7.1.1 General. 10
7.1.2 Initiating of reference detonators . 10
7.1.3 Initiating of test detonators . 10
7.2 Functioning test at high and low temperatures . 10
7.2.1 General. 10
7.2.2 Test at (20 ± 5) °C . 11
7.2.3 High temperature test . 11
7.2.4 Low temperature test . 11
8 Expression of result . 11
8.1 Equivalent shock pressure peak and rise time . 11
8.2 Equivalent bubble energy . 11
8.3 Functioning test at high and low temperatures . 12
9 Test report . 12
Annex A (normative) Specifications for reference detonators . 13
Annex B (informative) Examples of results from underwater testing . 17
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
safety requirements of Directive 2014/28/EU relating to the making available on the
market and supervision of explosives for civil uses aimed to be covered . 19
Bibliography . 20

prEN 13763-15:2021 (E)
European foreword
This document (prEN 13763-15:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 321
“Explosives for civil uses”, the secretariat of which is held by UNE.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 13763-15:2004.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
a) Clause 1, Scope, has been updated:
1) clarifying the types of detonators included: electric detonators, non-electric detonators and
electronic detonators;
2) it is now specified that this document applies to explosives for civil uses;
b) in Clause 5, Apparatus, a profilometer has been added;
c) Clause 6, Procedure, has been revised;
d) Clause 8, Expression of results, has been added;
e) Annex A, Range of applicability of the test method, has been removed;
f) Annex ZA has been updated.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request (M/562) annexed to the Commission
Implementing Decision C(2019)6634 final as regards Explosives for civil uses given to CEN by the
European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports Essential Safety
requirements of Directive 2014/28/EU.
For relationship with Directive 2014/28/EU, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
EN 13763, Explosives for civil uses — Detonators and detonating cord relays, is currently composed with
the following parts:
— Part 1: Requirements
— Part 2: Verification of thermal stability
— Part 3: Determination of sensitiveness to impact
— Part 4: Determination of resistance to abrasion of leading wires and shock tubes
— Part 5: Determination of resistance to cutting damage of leading wires and shock tubes
— Part 6: Determination of resistance to cracking in low temperatures of leading wires
— Part 7: Determination of the mechanical strength of leading wires, shock tubes, connections, crimps and
closures
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— Part 8: Determination of resistance to vibration
— Part 9: Determination of resistance to bending of detonators
— Part 11: Determination of drop resistance of detonators and relays
— Part 12: Determination of resistance to hydrostatic pressure
— Part 13: Determination of resistance of electric detonator to electrostatic discharge
— Part 15: Determination of equivalent initiating capability
— Part 16: Determination of delay accuracy
— Part 17: Determination of no-fire current of electric detonators
— Part 18: Determination of series firing current of electric detonators
— Part 19: Determination of firing pulse of electric detonators
— Part 20: Determination of total resistance of electric detonators
— Part 21: Determination of flash-over voltage of electric detonators
— Part 22: Determination of capacitance, insulation resistance and insulation breakdown of leading wires
— Part 23: Determination of the shock-wave velocity of shock tube
— Part 24: Determination of the non-conductivity of shock tube
— Part 25: Determination of transfer capacity of relay and coupling accessories
— Part 26: Definitions, methods and requirements for devices and accessories for reliable and safe function
of detonators and relays
— Part 27: Definitions, methods and requirements for electronic initiation system
prEN 13763-15:2021 (E)
Introduction
General
When detonated, the explosive charge of detonators must provide enough initiating capability to initiate
the explosive or a detonating cord/shock tube, with which they are intended to be used.
In the test procedure described in this document, the output performance of a test piece is compared with
a reference of known characteristics and mass of charge. This document describes two tests: an
underwater initiating capability test and a functioning test at low and high temperatures.
Underwater initiating capability
This test is based on the principle that the detonation of an explosive charge under water generates a
spherical shock-wave and a volume of gas, which expands and then collapses as the bubble rises through
the water. The shock-wave and the volume of gas bear a finite relationship to the energy released. Thus,
by measuring:
— the shock-wave pressure; and
— the time interval between the shock-wave pressure peak and the first collapse of the gas bubble,
and calculating the parameters proportional to:
— equivalent shock energy; and
— equivalent bubble energy,
the energy output of the test detonators can be compared with the energy output of the reference
detonator to which the manufacturer claims equivalence.
Functioning test at high and low temperatures
This test checks that the energy output of the detonators does not vary when they are initiated at high
and low temperatures, by initiating detonators in contact with aluminium witness plates at ambient, high
and low temperatures and comparing the depths of indentations made in the plates.
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1 Scope
This document specifies a method of determining the equivalent initiating capability of electric
detonators, non-electric detonators and electronic detonators.
This document specifies a functioning test (after storage) at high and low temperatures.
This document is not applicable to surface connectors or detonating cord relays.
This document applies to explosives for civil uses.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 573-3:2019, Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Chemical composition and form of wrought products -
Part 3: Chemical composition and form of products
prEN 13857-1:2021, Explosives for civil uses — Part 1: Terminology
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in prEN 13857-1:2021 apply.
4 Principle
The test piece is subject to an underwater initiating capability test where equivalent shock pressure peak
and rise time and equivalent bubble energy are calculated. The test piece is subject to a functioning test
at high and low temperatures. The depth of indentation in each of the witness plates are measured. In
both the underwater initiating capability test and fu
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