Orica has launched Advanced Vibration Management (AVM) software that links blast design, modelling and measurement to conserve sensitive structures.

“Vibration management is critical to many sites’ ongoing licence to operate and can instantly stop the operation if not effectively controlled,” Orica vice-president – digital solutions Raj Mathiravedu said.

“The release of AVM is driven by these needs and is the latest tool resulting from our continued investment in developing intelligent and autonomous modelling systems that enable our customers to make informed productivity improvement decisions.”

AVM is designed to accurately predicts blast vibration, enabling maximum productivity while minimising risk to nearby critical structures.

When used in conjunction with the BlastIQ suite, it allows customers to seamlessly link blast designs, drilled actuals and vibration measurements, and uses sophisticated modelling to accurately predict blasting outcomes.

Orica described the AVM software as offering a step change in vibration and airblast management by using cloud computing architecture to deliver reliable and timely data across multiple measurement points throughout the operation. 

AVM is now available globally for mining and quarrying operations. More information on Advanced Vibration Management can be found at orica.com/AVM.

Below: AVM offers detailed analysis for each monitoring point to visualise the predicted vibration and airblast result.