AWARD YEAR
2015
CATEGORY
Community
GOALS
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
KEYWORDS
Fire extinguisher, Instantaneous, chemical reaction
COUNTRY
Singapore
DESIGNED BY
Eason Chow Wai Tung, National University Of Singapore
WEBSITE
https://www.behance.net/gallery/12170049/FireArc-Instantaneous-Fire-Extinguisher
FireArc Instantaneous Fire Extinguisher
An instantaneous fire extinguisher that activates by chemical reaction upon use.
In the event of an outbreak of fire, the availability of a fully operational fire extinguisher is crucial. However, due to the lack of maintenance and the limited lifespan of a pressurised fire extinguisher, there is a possibility that it might fail in times of need. With regards to fire safety, we should not take chances. Chancing upon the idea of using chemical reaction to inflate a lifejacket which is another object related to safety, the idea of using a simple twisting action and the creation of an instant chemical reaction such as bicarbonate salts and acid to produce a massive amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) can be incorporated to streamline the use of the fire extinguisher. As the substance used is stored separately in a non-pressurized form before use and only mixed when in need, the FIREARC extinguisher offers an expiry date far exceeding the conventional pressurized CO2 fire extinguishers.