Fragmentation analysis using digital image processing and empirical model (KuzRam): a comparative study

The rock fragmentation reflects the degree of control blasting. Despite accuracy screening analysis to determine size distribution blasted rocks, this technique remains complex and long because large volume rocks. digital image processing method can overcome these constraints speed. Our uses empirical model KuzRam numerical (Digital processing) through two software’s (WipFrag Split-Desktop) analyze particle rocks fragmented by explosives in Jebel Medjounes limestone quarry. is based on photography pile analyzed using techniques. objective work evaluate compare results obtained for each blast from methods discuss similarities differences among them. Three different blasts with same design were methods. result gave idealistic due heterogeneity structure rocks; although, be used an initial evaluation design. For better efficiency explosion, we proposed a new indicator factor order fragment produced estimated ideal incorporating parameters factor. Both gives close more Split-Desktop software. improve reduce crushing costs studied career.