New Innovations in Fire Extinguisher Technology for the Infrastructure Sector

The infrastructure industry seeks constant innovation to enhance safety elements particularly in fire suppression and prevention systems. Modern fire extinguisher innovations have led to more advanced fire suppression solutions that specifically address projects' modern needs while guaranteeing operational safety.

Top Fire Extinguisher Types that Use New-Age Technology

Here are a few fire extinguisher types that have brought new-age innovations to the sector.

1. Water Fire Extinguishers-

● They come with specific water capacities in liters, i.e. 9 liters and so on.

● They should ideally adhere to IS:15683 and ISI norms while being nitrogen-pressurized with controllable discharge mechanisms and pressure gauges.

● Other components include a discharge hose and nozzle in addition to epoxy polyester powder coating.

● They can spray water at higher pressure for cooling and smothering flames, while helping extinguish Class A fires more effectively.

2. Dry Chemical Powder Fire Extinguishers-

● They smother the fire more effectively, cutting off oxygen access and interrupting the combustion chemical reaction to extinguish the fire.

● They come with specialized powders such as MAP (monoammonium phosphate), which can be expelled from the extinguisher upon activation of the same.

● This powder creates a layer on the fuel, building a barrier which keeps oxygen from reaching the fire. It also hinders the chemical combustion reaction, thereby hindering the ability of the fire to spread.

● They may be effective against Class A, B, and C fires.

3. Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers-

● They are mostly for Class F (kitchen) fires and create a soapy blanket of foam on the burning fat/oil surface. This helps suppress vapors that are flammable and cools the fire to combat any chances of re-ignition.

● They come with a special extinguishing agent which can react with the burning fat or oil upon being sprayed, to create this foam blanket. Once it forms, it covers the surface, preventing flammable vapor releases and cutting off the supply of oxygen to the fire.

● This foam also ensures a cooling impact, quickly lowering the burning oil temperature below the ignition point, thereby helping to extinguish the fire further.

4. Automatic Modular Powder Fire Extinguishers-

Automatic modular powder fire extinguishers work by automatically sensing any fire and then discharging a pressurized powder extinguishing agent.

This is done once the pre-set temperature is reached, thereby helping smother the flames effectively.

The extinguishers can activate automatically upon exposure to fire, unlike portable ones which may need to be operated manually.

A heat-sensitive element is usually utilized and this expands and then breaks upon exposure to a specific temperature, thereby triggering a discharge.

There is a dry powder extinguishing agent that can smother the fire by creating a barrier between the oxygen and fuel in this case.

These are extinguishers that are more suitable for hazardous or enclosed zones, including machinery spaces, storage zones, electrical rooms, etc.

Concluding Notes

To sign off, it can be said that numerous fire extinguisher types are now available for consumers across segments and diverse fire safety requirements. You should check out these high-tech and innovative extinguishers and their key features thoroughly before making a final decision.