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== Description == | == Description == | ||
A machine that converts solid fuel to energy. It generates up to 20 kW per [[tick|game-tick]] (40 kJ/s). | A machine that converts solid fuel to energy. It generates up to 20 kW per [[tick|game-tick]] (40 kJ/s). | ||
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''¹ The machine has a minimum runtime of 3 seconds. Burning one unit of charcoal (stack size = 1) generates a total of 120 kJ (33.3 Wh).'' | ''¹ The machine has a minimum runtime of 3 seconds. Burning one unit of charcoal (stack size = 1) generates a total of 120 kJ (33.3 Wh).'' | ||
== Generation == | == Generation == | ||
This generator outputs energy dependent on the demand, up to 20kW. In particular, it can be connected to a [[Cable Coil|cable coil]] if the demand is up to 5kW. Higher demand requires a [[Cable_Coil_(Heavy)|heavy cable coil]]. Demands lower than 20kW result in an energy loss, as this generator burns fuel at a constant rate independent of the demand. The generator should therefore be one of the first things to automate, either with [[logic]] chips or [[IC10]] code. A simple guide for [[Automated_Coal_Generator|automating the generator]] with logic is available. | |||
This generator outputs energy dependent on the demand, up to 20kW. In particular, it can be connected to a [[Cable Coil|cable coil]] if the demand is up to 5kW. Higher demand requires a [[Cable_Coil_(Heavy)|heavy cable coil]]. Demands lower than 20kW result in an energy loss, as this generator burns fuel at a constant rate independent of the demand. The generator should therefore be one of the first things to automate, either with [[logic]] chips or [[IC10]] code. | |||
== Energy storage == | |||
This generator fully charges a [[Station Battery|station battery]] (with a [[Cable_Coil_(Heavy)|heavy cable coil]]) with the following: | This generator fully charges a [[Station Battery|station battery]] (with a [[Cable_Coil_(Heavy)|heavy cable coil]]) with the following: | ||
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''¹ Burning charcoal efficiently (stack size = 1) reduces this value to 30 units.'' | ''¹ Burning charcoal efficiently (stack size = 1) reduces this value to 30 units.'' | ||
== Waste == | == Waste == | ||
This generator exhaust gases to its surroundings as follows: | This generator exhaust gases to its surroundings as follows: | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Portable Generator]] | * [[Portable Generator]] | ||
* [[Gas Fuel Generator]] | * [[Gas Fuel Generator]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:41, 8 March 2026
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| Recipe | |
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| Created With | Electronics Printer, Fabricator |
| Cost | 50x Iron, 10x Copper |
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| Operation | |
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| Power Usage | 20 kW generated |
| Prefab Hash | 1293995736 |
| Prefab Name | StructureSolidFuelGenerator |
| Construction | |
| Placed with | Kit (Solid Generator) |
| Placed on | Large Grid |
| Stage 1 | |
| Deconstruction | |
| Deconstructed with | Hand Drill |
Description
A machine that converts solid fuel to energy. It generates up to 20 kW per game-tick (40 kJ/s).
| Fuel | Time to burn | Total energy (per Unit burnt) |
|---|---|---|
| Coal | 5 s | 200 kJ (55.5 Wh) |
| Charcoal | 1 s ¹ | 40 kJ (11.1 Wh) ¹ |
| SolidFuel | 10 s | 400 kJ (111 Wh) |
¹ The machine has a minimum runtime of 3 seconds. Burning one unit of charcoal (stack size = 1) generates a total of 120 kJ (33.3 Wh).
Generation
This generator outputs energy dependent on the demand, up to 20kW. In particular, it can be connected to a cable coil if the demand is up to 5kW. Higher demand requires a heavy cable coil. Demands lower than 20kW result in an energy loss, as this generator burns fuel at a constant rate independent of the demand. The generator should therefore be one of the first things to automate, either with logic chips or IC10 code. A simple guide for automating the generator with logic is available.
Energy storage
This generator fully charges a station battery (with a heavy cable coil) with the following:
| Fuel | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coal | 18 units |
| Charcoal | 90 units ¹ |
| SolidFuel | 9 units |
¹ Burning charcoal efficiently (stack size = 1) reduces this value to 30 units.
Waste
This generator exhaust gases to its surroundings as follows:
| Fuel | Carbon Dioxide | Pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Coal | 10 mol | 3 mol |
| Charcoal | 3 mol | 3 mol |
| SolidFuel | 5 mol | 20 mol |