Energizer ISOTTA0 pages

ENERGY SOURCE FOR SEISMICS
APPLICATIONS

TECHNICAL FEATURES

• Seismic refraction
• Shallow seismic reflection
• Determination of " elastic-dynamic" parameters

Classification
Barrel material
Cartridge type
Accessories supplied
Generated waves

OPERATING PRINCIPLE
AND METHODS
When the use of the mallet for energizing will no longer be
sufficient to reach the required exploration depth, and it will
not be possible to employ explosives, the seismic energizer
could turn out to be the winning solution. This equipment,
classified by the Italian Ministry of the Interior as a "worktool", is exempted from the regulations which are governing
the possession and use of firearms and may thus be
employed without the need to apply for the licence to carry
weapons.
Essentially made up of a stainless steel cylindric body of
tubular shape, the energizer has a front section that maybe
unscrewed (cartridge chamber), apt to contain 8-bore blank
cartridge, or of industry type (easily found in every gunshop).
This cartridge chamber is without barrel, thus permitting the
axial ejection of the energy wave, caused by the explosion
of the cartridge, generating waves of type "p" (longitudinal)
and type "s" (transversal). For a correct and safe use of the
instrument, it will be necessary to make a borehole in the
ground to a depth of 30-40 cm using the hand-operated
auger which is supplied together with the instrument.
Thereafter you proceed with the charging of the energizer:
two safety lock systems are to be inserted (plug lock and
plug), the cartridge chamber unscrewed, the cartridge
inserted and the chamber itself finally tightened. The
cylindrical body shall then be fit to the anchor plate without
being looked, the energizer inserted to a depth of about 35
cm in the borehole made in the ground, without bringing
the opening of the cartridge chamber in contact with the
bottom of the borehole. Finally, operating on the special
lever, the energizer clamp shall be locked.
The two lock systems may now be removed; both the feet
are to be put on only one of the clamp arms and, turning
the back towards the energizer, you shall strike on the
rubber detonation terminal.Remove everything from the
ground after the energization, unscrew the cartridge chamber,
expel the cartridge case, insert the two safety locks, and
you may then go on inserting another cartridge preparing
yourself to repeat every operation from the beginning when
moving to the next shot point.

Work-tool
Stainless steel
8-bore cartridges for industry use
Auger for pre-hole
Anchor plate
Transport bag
P (longitudinal), S (transversal)