Scientists have discovered a new sighting that engrosses electricity as a fire extinguisher. If it gets successful than fire fighting would be made easy. Zap of electric current would help to extinguish fire, thus risk of soaking and damaging while extinguishing the fire will be minimized.

The study was conducted by Ludovico Cademartiri, and his co- worker. They found that electricity can affect the shape of flames, making flames bend, twist, turn, flicker, and even snuff. He while attending the 24st National Meeting of American Chemical Society revealed these facts and said we were on regular research on this trait of current.

He said that “Our research has shown that by applying huge electric fields we can hold back flames very quickly. We’re very thrilled with the results of this comparatively unknown area of research.

Prior to this research fire fighting was based on old traditional use of water, foam, powder and other substances. This new machinery and finding can put off fire remotely, without bringing material to the flame as fire can be concealed from distance. On the other hand it has boosted the thought of green development as it saves tones of water.

The basic working of the research goes these ways

The equipment is connected to a potent electrical amplifier to a wand-like probe. This device is used to shoot sunbeams of electricity at an unwrapped flame. As the beam come in contact of fire it extract out and flame completely snuffs out.

Construction of Devices

The electric fire extinguisher has a 600-watt amplifier. It is portable and can be easily carried by hand. The working in the machine is off course very complex and there are lot many principles working simultaneously. The flame generate carbon particle called soot. This soot comes in action of electric field and thus flame gets stabilized and finally cools down. Combustion works here.

The researcher also said that this device can be used as a tool to make path for firefighters. It can be easily used to enter a fire or create an exit in fire hit area.

As a result, the technology could potentially perk up controlled combustion, counting automobile engines, power plants, and welding.