Khaberni - In an innovation that could change the face of home safety, Sonic Fire Tech has developed a revolutionary technology capable of extinguishing fires using sub-audible sound waves, as a safe and effective alternative to traditional water or chemical-based sprinkler systems.
How does "sound" work as a fire extinguisher?
The technology, co-founded by former NASA space engineer Jeff Broder, is based on a simple scientific principle; fire requires three elements: heat, fuel, and oxygen. These devices emit low-frequency sound waves (20 Hz or less) that oscillate oxygen molecules faster than the fuel can absorb them, leading to the isolation of oxygen and immediate extinguishment of the chemical reaction without leaving any residue.
Goodbye to the damages of water and chemicals
This technology is distinguished for being "inaudible" to the human ear, and it surpasses the flaws of current systems; traditional water sprinklers can cause significant damage to furniture and electrical appliances, and may even worsen situations in cases of oil and grease fires in kitchens.
In contrast, sound devices offer smart solutions that can be integrated into home decor, and operate through self-sensing sensors to detect and extinguish fires at their inception.
Despite the success of preliminary tests, including experiments conducted by the San Bernardino County Fire Department using portable devices, researchers indicate that this technology is currently effective for dealing with small and confined fires, making it ideal for homes and kitchens, while it still faces challenges in applying to forest fires or large-scale disasters due to the challenges of scaling up sound waves.
