Fine-Water-Mist Multiple-Orientation-Discharge Fire Extinguisher
TBMG-6679
01/01/2010
- Content
A fine-water-mist fire-suppression device has been designed so that it can be discharged uniformly in any orientation via a high-pressure gas propellant. Standard fire extinguishers used while slightly tilted or on their side will not discharge all of their contents. Thanks to the new design, this extinguisher can be used in multiple environments such as aboard low-gravity spacecraft, airplanes, and aboard vehicles that may become overturned prior to or during a fire emergency. Research in recent years has shown that fine water mist can be an effective alternative to Halons now banned from manufacture.
- Citation
- "Fine-Water-Mist Multiple-Orientation-Discharge Fire Extinguisher," Mobility Engineering, January 1, 2010.