Feb 07
Reader Submitted: An Instinctive Fire-Extinguisher Redesign That's Easy to Use During Emergencies
Posted in: UncategorizedSenik is a low-cost, technologically innovative fire extinguisher that was born out of a desire to make fire safety accessible to low-income settlements in India. It challenges the age-old design and presents a solution that is instinctive to use even in situations of extreme emergency, especially for users who are unaware of and untrained to use existing solutions.
Every aspect of the system has been designed to meet the constraints of low cost, accessibility and sustainability. It is a reusable system that combines water-mist fire suppression technology with a rapid gas generating chemical.
Scale Prototype
Credit: Abhishek Kumar Nirala
System Overview
The mechanism is fitted within a hard ABS body, and parts can be easily refitted
Chemical Technology
Chemical reaction that powers the mist-based fire suppression
Final Product View
Nozzle Design
The design is based on the venturi principle and took careful adjustments with 3-D printed prototypes to reach optimal engineering factors
Ergonomics & Usability
Usability was given prime importance and had to adhere to functionality
Mode of Operation
Credit: Logo Design: Sneha Sankar
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