The formula to calculate the desired time fuse length (DL) is:
DL=(TLTT)×DT
Where:
Let's say the test length is 10 inches, the test time is 5 seconds, and the desired time is 20 seconds. Using the formula:
DL=(105)×20
We get:
DL=40
So, the desired time fuse length (DL) is 40 inches.