CarnDu is working with other in the pyrotechnics industry on a practical study of the sensitivity of electric igniters to various stimuli:-
Friction
Impact
Static
The study will provide practical information (rather than academic ignition energy values at this stage) of a large variety of electric igniters used in the fireworks, theatrical and other pyrotechnic industries.
Details are available via a dedicated blog
Thanks are due to the funding bodies for this research
Explosives Industry Group
British Pyrotechnists Association
The Event Suppliers Association
CarnDu Ltd 