SIST EN 13631-16:2004

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 16: Detection and measurement of toxic gases

This document specifies a method for determination of the quantity of nitrogen oxides and carbon oxides produced by the detonation of explosives for use in underground works.

Explosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Sprengstoffe - Teil 16: Nachweis und Messung von toxischen Schwadenbestandteilen

Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Menge an Stickstoff- und Kohlenstoffoxiden fest, die durch die Detonation von Sprengstoffen zur Verwendung für untertägige Arbeiten entstehen.

Explosifs a usage civil - Explosifs - Partie 16: Détection et mesurage des gaz toxiques

Le présent document décrit une méthode de détermination de la quantité d’oxydes d’azote et d’oxydes de
carbone produits par la détonation des explosifs utilisés en travaux souterrains.

Eksplozivi za civilno uporabo – Razstreliva – 16. del: Odkrivanje in merjenje strupenih plinov

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2004
• ICS: 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks
• Technical Committee: IEKS - Explosives
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Nov-2004
• Due Date: 01-Nov-2004
• Completion Date: 01-Nov-2004
• Directive: 2014/28/EU - Directive 2014/28/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market and supervision of explosives for civil uses
• Directive: 2015-01-1448 - Pravilnik o tehničnih in varnostnih zahtevah, obrazcih ter evidencah za eksplozive in pirotehnične izdelke
• Directive: 93/15/EEC - Council Directive 93/15/EEC of 5 April 1993 on the harmonization of the provisions relating to the placing on the market and supervision of explosives for civil uses
• Mandate: M/055 - Standardization mandate to CEN for explosives for civil uses
• Ref Project: EN 13631-16:2004 - Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 16: Detection and measurement of toxic gases

Overview

SIST EN 13631-16:2004 is a European standard developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) that focuses on the detection and measurement of toxic gases produced by the detonation of high explosives used in civil applications, particularly in underground works. This standard specifies a reliable method to quantify nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2) and carbon oxides (CO, CO2) released during explosive detonations. Measuring these toxic gases is critical to ensuring environmental safety and occupational health in mining, tunneling, and other subterranean construction environments.

Key Topics

• Scope and Purpose
  The standard defines procedures for determining the amounts of nitrogen and carbon oxides generated when high explosives detonate in confined underground spaces.

• Testing Apparatus

  • Blast Chamber: A robust, gas-tight chamber of at least 15 m³ volume with efficient gas mixing and sampling ports.
  • Gas Analysis Equipment: Continuous monitoring systems for measuring CO, CO2, NO, and NO2 concentrations, such as infrared analyzers for carbon oxides and chemiluminescent analyzers for nitrogen oxides.
  • Gas Extraction System: Air pumps and flow meters to sample gases while preventing moisture condensation and loss of sample integrity.
  • Steel Tube: Thick-walled steel tubes used to contain explosives during detonation tests.

• Test Specimens and Procedure
  The test involves detonating cartridges or bulk explosives confined within specified tubes, followed by gas sampling over 20 minutes to measure toxic gas concentrations. Special attention is given to ensuring the accuracy and reproducibility of measurements, including performing three separate tests per explosive sample.

• Data Analysis
  The initial concentrations of nitrogen oxides require extrapolation methods due to secondary reactions occurring post-detonation. Final results report toxic gas volumes normalized to litres per kilogram of explosive at standard temperature and pressure.

• Reporting Requirements
  Test reports must align with EN ISO/IEC 17025 standards and include detailed information such as blast chamber conditions, cartridge dimensions, initiation methods, and quantitative gas measurement outcomes.

Applications

SIST EN 13631-16:2004 serves as a cornerstone standard for industries dealing with civil engineering projects involving underground blasting, such as:

• Mining Operations
  Ensuring the safety of miners by monitoring toxic gases generated during blasting activities.

• Tunnel Construction
  Assessing environmental impact and maintaining air quality control in confined tunnel spaces.

• Civil Infrastructure Development
  Evaluating explosive products to comply with safety and environmental regulations in large-scale underground works.

• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Assessment
  Providing a standardized method to certify explosive products against EU directives, enhancing occupational health standards and environmental protection.

Related Standards

SIST EN 13631-16:2004 is part of a comprehensive series of standards on high explosives for civil use, including:

• EN 13631-1: Requirements for explosives
• EN 13631-10: Verification of the means of initiation
• EN 13631-2: Determination of thermal stability
• EN 13631-3: Sensitiveness to friction
• EN 13631-4: Sensitiveness to impact
• EN 13631-5: Resistance to water
• EN 13631-6: Resistance to hydrostatic pressure
• EN 13631-7: Safety and reliability at extreme temperatures

Additionally, it relates to:

• EN ISO/IEC 17025: General requirements for laboratory competence and testing reliability.
• EU Directive 93/15/EEC: Addresses essential safety requirements for explosive materials, with this standard offering presumption of conformity within its scope.

Summary

SIST EN 13631-16:2004 provides a standardized, scientifically rigorous approach to detecting and measuring hazardous nitrogen and carbon oxides released during the detonation of high explosives in underground civil engineering contexts. By implementing this standard, industries can enhance workplace safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and minimize environmental risks associated with toxic gas emissions from blasting operations. Its integration with broader high explosives standards and EU safety directives emphasizes its vital role in the responsible use of explosives for civil purposes.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 16: Detection and measurement of toxic gasesEksplozivi za civilno uporabo – Razstreliva – 16. del: Odkrivanje in merjenje strupenih plinovExplosifs a usage civil - Explosifs - Partie 16: Détection et mesurage des gaz toxiquesExplosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Sprengstoffe - Teil 16: Nachweis und Messung von toxischen SchwadenbestandteilenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13631-16:2004SIST EN 13631-16:2004en71.100.30ICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 13631-16:200401-november-2004

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13631-16August 2004ICS 71.100.30English versionExplosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 16: Detectionand measurement of toxic gasesExplosifs à usage civil - Explosifs - Partie 16: Détection etmesure des gaz toxiques az toxiquesExplosivstoffe für zivile Zwecke - Sprengstoffe - Teil 16:Nachweis und Messung von toxischenSchwadenbestandteilenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 June 2004.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13631-16:2004: E

Range of applicability of the test method.6 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 93/15 EEC.7

Part 1: Requirements EN 13631-2
Part 2: Determination of thermal stability of explosives EN 13631-3
Part 3: Determination of sensitiveness to friction of explosives EN 13631-4
Part 4: Determination of sensitiveness to impact of explosives EN 13631-5
Part 5: Determination of resistance to water EN 13631-6
Part 6: Determination of resistance to hydrostatic pressure EN 13631-7
Part 7: Determination of safety and reliability at extreme temperatures EN 13631-10
Part 10: Verification of the means of initiation EN 13631-11
Part 11: Determination of transmission of detonation prEN 13631-12 Part 12: Specification of boosters with different initiating capability EN 13631-13
Part 13: Determination of density EN 13631-14
Part 14: Determination of velocity of detonation prEN 13631-15
Part 15: Calculation of
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