Mass production has started for fire extinguishers using the chemical solution developed by a company in Konya. After a 3-year R&D process at a company in Konya, extinguishers using the chemical solution obtained can quickly intervene in electric battery fires.

A team of 10, including chemical, industrial, and mechanical engineers, worked to provide a rapid and effective response to fires in electric vehicles.

After a 3-year R&D study in the laboratories of Sakarya University, the engineers produced a chemical solution that can extinguish long-lasting lithium battery fires in a short time.

Ferhat Bozkurt, an industrial engineer and businessperson leading the team, stated that it is difficult to extinguish lithium battery fires worldwide with existing methods. Bozkurt noted that about 80 tons of water are used for cooling during electric vehicle fires and said, "This situation reveals the urgent need for a solution. We set out to minimize this risk. The most striking feature of the fire extinguishing agent we developed is that it reduces flaming lithium batteries from 1000 degrees to below 50 degrees in a short time. We completely cut off the fire’s reaction. This capability is currently a rare feature worldwide."

Testing and development activities are being carried out based on demands

Bozkurt pointed out that product testing is being conducted in cooperation with the fire departments of Istanbul and Ankara, and after successful results, new field trials are planned with some fire departments in Europe, America, and China.

Emphasizing that the product developed with the support of Sakarya University is an important example of university-industry cooperation, Bozkurt said, "Academics also played an active role in the studies conducted at Sakarya University's fire laboratories. We produce in Konya but also conduct testing and development activities at different universities according to incoming demands."

They collaborate with electric car brands

Bozkurt emphasized that the new solution has potential not only for fire intervention but also for fire prevention, stating that some electric vehicle manufacturers have started R&D studies to completely prevent fires by coating batteries with this substance.

Bozkurt informed that the product will be available soon in companies selling all kinds of firefighting equipment.

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