Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System
System Overview
Kitchen Fire Safety & Technology
Kitchen fires are some of the fiercest and most difficult fires to fight because cooking oils burn at extremely high temperatures. Aurex kitchen fire suppression systems are equipped & ready to protect commercial and residential kitchens. The wet chemical agent extinguishes cooking oil fires safely and rapidly without causing secondary collateral damage.
| Brand Name | AUREX |
|---|---|
| System Type | Wet Chemical / Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression |
| Extinguishing Agent | Wet Chemical (Cooking Oil Specific) |
| Cylinder Material | Stainless Steel (SS) Cylinder Body |
| Cylinder Capacities | 6 kg, 9 kg, 12 kg, 15 kg, 18 kg, & 21 kg |
| Actuation Voltage | 24 VDC Solenoid / Automatic Detection |
| Fire Class | Class K / Class F (Cooking Oils and Fats) |
| Detection Method | LHS (Linear Heat Sensing) Cable / Fusible Links |
| LHS Cable Burst Temp | Operates / Activates at 138°C (UL Listed) |
| Delivery Pipe Material | Seamless Stainless Steel (SS) Tube |
| Fittings Standard | SS Ferrule Fittings & Compression Accessories |
| Cleanliness | Localized spray, no collateral flooding damage |
| Valve Configuration | Indirect Low Pressure (ILP) Valve with Solenoid |
System Components & Spares
Constructed using food-grade Stainless Steel cylinders, robust solenoid-controlled valves, high-temp linear heat sensing cables, and specialized SS distribution nozzles.
Key System Features
Operating Mechanism (Saponification)
The wet chemical agent is a specially formulated potassium-based solution. When sprayed onto the hot cooking fat or oil, it reacts chemically to form a soapy foam layer on top of the oil (saponification). This foam blankets the oil, cuts off the oxygen supply, and cools the cooking oil below its flashpoint, permanently preventing re-ignition.
Typical Applications
Wet chemical systems are required in modern commercial cookhouses to protect fryers, range tops, griddles, woks, and the exhaust hood/plenum ductwork.