New concept for novel fire extinguisher in space

18 Apr 2019

Vacuum Extinguish Method (VEM): A Fire Extinguisher in Space Environments

A research team at Toyohashi University of Technology has developed a new concept of fire extinguishing, named Vacuum Extinguish Method. VEM is based on the "reverse" operation of the conventional fire extinguishing procedure; It sucks the combustion products, even flame and the firing source itself into a vacuum chamber to clean up the firing zone. This concept is advantageous for space use, as it prevents the spread of harmful combustible products throughout the enclosed cabin.

Full text: New concept for novel fire extinguisher in space
TUT website: Press release