Acoustic Fire Suppression Enters the Market

A commercial acoustic fire suppression system that uses infrasound waves to stop kitchen fires has been launched. The technology leverages low-frequency sound waves to manipulate gas behavior, effectively starving the…

The system's developers claim that it can be an effective alternative to traditional fire suppression methods, such as sprinkler systems. However, the extent of its capabilities and limitations is still unclear.

The system generates infrasound waves, which according to the company, can extinguish fires. The technology works by producing sound waves with frequencies lower than 20 Hz, which are below the range of human hearing.…