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Generator unit
Revision as of 12:20, 9 March 2023 by Askannon (talk | contribs) (→Heat Generation values for T1 and T3 generators were not concord with the heat mechanics page or the values in the SSC)
This page contains information for individual generator unit parts, for information on multi-part assembled generators see: Generator (Assembly).
Generators are one of the most important parts of a spaceship, as they convert fuel into electrical energy in an efficient process. They are extremely modular, and can be configured into complexes of many different shapes and sizes - however, for each adjacent generator, the heat output is also increased.
Basic Usage
- NOTE! tier 1 generator parts are not compatible with Tier 2 or 3.
- Tier 2 and tier 3 parts are compatible.
- Receives Processed Fuel from the fuel chamber and converts it to Power.
- This process also generates Heat.
- NOTE! The generators will constantly consume Processed fuel, wasting excess Power unless their ConversionRateLimit is modified via YOLOL.
- There are six connectors, one on each side.
- Other modules can be attached to the connectors.
- Generators produce heat proportional to their unit rate.
- For every adjacent generator unit or fuel chamber, extra heat will be generated.
- See heat mechanics for more info.
- T1 and T2 units produce 1000 units of electricity per second, if enough fuel is available, T3 units can produce 1250 units of electricity per second.
- One fuel rod can support three generator units, or 3000 (3750 for T3) units of electricity per second, without enhancement.
- An enhanced generator unit will generate more power. See enhancers for more info.
Types
Tier 1 generator
Size 96×96×96 cm
Mass 4,625.7 kg
Volume 464.89 kv
Corrosion resistance 385
Primary material Bastium
Input / Output
Electric output 1,000 e/s
Heat generation 80 per second
Fuel input 25 per second (processed)
Modular interfaces 6
Composition
Tier 2 generator
Size 96×96×96 cm
Mass 4,495.5 kg
Volume 464.89 kv
Corrosion resistance 395
Primary material Aegisium
Input / Output
Electric output 1,000 e/s
Heat generation 90 per second
Fuel input 25 per second (processed)
Modular interfaces 6
Composition
Tier 3 generator
Size 96×96×96 cm
Mass 4,081.7 kg
Volume 464.89 kv
Corrosion resistance 535
Primary material Ymrium
Input / Output
Electric output 1,250 e/s
Heat generation 100 per second
Fuel input 25 per second (processed)
Modular interfaces 6
Composition
Device fields
| YOLOL field | Description | Range |
|---|---|---|
| ElectricityProduction | Amount of electricity the generator unit is currently producing per second | 0 - |
| HeatProduction | Amount of heat the generator unit is currently producing per second | 0 - |
| GeneratorUnitRateLimit | Upper limit for conversion rate for this generator unit | 0 - 100 |
| GeneratorUnitRate | Current conversion rate for this generator unit, expressed as a percentage. | 0 - 100 |
| GeneratorUnitStoredHeat | Amount of heat currently stored in the generator unit | 0 - 1500 |
| GeneratorUnitMaxStoredHeat | Maximum amount of heat that can be stored in the generator unit | 1500 |
To learn more about how to use fields, consult these wiki pages: