Boiler - Revision history

Gweneph: Fixed energy calculations to account for using a tenth the water.

2025-05-27T13:34:21Z

Fixed energy calculations to account for using a tenth the water.

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	The '''boiler''' uses [[fuel]] to convert [[water]] into [[steam]] at 165°C suitable for use in a [[steam engine]]. It has two water connectors on opposite ends and passes water through to adjacent equipment such as other boilers. The boiler features a single output for the steam it produces. It only consumes fuel as it creates steam. Boilers used in conjunction with [[offshore pump]]s and steam engines are a vital part of early [[power production\|power generation]].		The '''boiler''' uses [[fuel]] to convert [[water]] into [[steam]] at 165°C suitable for use in a [[steam engine]]. It has two water connectors on opposite ends and passes water through to adjacent equipment such as other boilers. The boiler features a single output for the steam it produces. It only consumes fuel as it creates steam. Boilers used in conjunction with [[offshore pump]]s and steam engines are a vital part of early [[power production\|power generation]].

	For each unit of water, 10 units of steam are produced. Inserting one [[coal]] (4 MJ) into a boiler then using the resulting steam in a steam engine will supply 4 MJ of energy to an electrical system. It costs 30 kJ to heat 1 unit of water to steam at 165°C, so one boiler will produce 60 steam per second.		For each unit of water, 10 units of steam are produced. Inserting one [[coal]] (4 MJ) into a boiler then using the resulting steam in a steam engine will supply 4 MJ of energy to an electrical system. It costs 300 kJ to heat 1 unit of water to into 10 steam at 165°C, so one boiler will produce 60 steam per second.

	[[Inserter]]s can insert fuel into boilers. However, using powered inserters to move fuel into a boiler can be problematic should fuel become unavailable: if no power is being produced, then powered inserters fueling a boiler cannot operate. Using at least one [[burner inserter]], which uses fuel and not electricity, ensures that at least one inserter is available to restart a single boiler. Inserters can also remove fuel from boilers, allowing inserters to move fuel down a chain of boilers.		[[Inserter]]s can insert fuel into boilers. However, using powered inserters to move fuel into a boiler can be problematic should fuel become unavailable: if no power is being produced, then powered inserters fueling a boiler cannot operate. Using at least one [[burner inserter]], which uses fuel and not electricity, ensures that at least one inserter is available to restart a single boiler. Inserters can also remove fuel from boilers, allowing inserters to move fuel down a chain of boilers.

Bilka: link power production page with ratio calculation instead of just stating it here

2025-01-21T16:26:59Z

link power production page with ratio calculation instead of just stating it here

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	{{Languages}}{{:Infobox:Boiler}}		{{Languages}}{{:Infobox:Boiler}}

	The '''boiler''' uses [[fuel]] to convert [[water]] into [[steam]] at 165°C suitable for use in a [[steam engine]]. It has two water connectors on opposite ends and passes water through to adjacent equipment such as other boilers. The boiler features a single output for the steam it produces. It only consumes fuel as it creates steam. Boilers used in conjunction with [[offshore pump]]s and steam engines are a vital part of early power generation.		The '''boiler''' uses [[fuel]] to convert [[water]] into [[steam]] at 165°C suitable for use in a [[steam engine]]. It has two water connectors on opposite ends and passes water through to adjacent equipment such as other boilers. The boiler features a single output for the steam it produces. It only consumes fuel as it creates steam. Boilers used in conjunction with [[offshore pump]]s and steam engines are a vital part of early [[power production\|power generation]].

	For each unit of water, 10 units of steam are produced. Inserting one [[coal]] (4 MJ) into a boiler then using the resulting steam in a steam engine will supply 4 MJ of energy to an electrical system. It costs 30 kJ to heat 1 unit of water to steam at 165°C, so one boiler will produce 60 steam per second.		For each unit of water, 10 units of steam are produced. Inserting one [[coal]] (4 MJ) into a boiler then using the resulting steam in a steam engine will supply 4 MJ of energy to an electrical system. It costs 30 kJ to heat 1 unit of water to steam at 165°C, so one boiler will produce 60 steam per second.

	[[Inserter]]s can insert fuel into boilers. However, using powered inserters to move fuel into a boiler can be problematic should fuel become unavailable: if no power is being produced, then powered inserters fueling a boiler cannot operate. Using at least one [[burner inserter]], which uses fuel and not electricity, ensures that at least one inserter is available to restart a single boiler. Inserters can also remove fuel from boilers, allowing inserters to move fuel down a chain of boilers.		[[Inserter]]s can insert fuel into boilers. However, using powered inserters to move fuel into a boiler can be problematic should fuel become unavailable: if no power is being produced, then powered inserters fueling a boiler cannot operate. Using at least one [[burner inserter]], which uses fuel and not electricity, ensures that at least one inserter is available to restart a single boiler. Inserters can also remove fuel from boilers, allowing inserters to move fuel down a chain of boilers.


	~~=== Optimal Ratios ===~~

	~~1 [[offshore pump]] + 180 [[Electric mining drill]]s > 200 boilers > 400 [[steam engine]]s. (Total of 360 MW)~~

	== History ==		== History ==

Bilka: Use line from official changelog for history

2025-01-21T16:21:35Z

Use line from official changelog for history

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	== History ==		== History ==
	{{History\|2.0.0\|		{{History\|2.0.7\|
	* ~~Decreased water use by 10x, changing the water:steam ratio from~~ 1~~:1 to 1:~~10.}}		* 1 Water will now produce 10 Steam in boilers/heat exchangers.}}

	{{history\|0.15.10\|		{{history\|0.15.10\|

Iridium235: Added optimal ratios ( 1 offshore pump + 180 Electric mining drills > 200 boilers > 400 steam engines. (Total of 360 MW))

2024-12-15T06:43:47Z

Added optimal ratios ( 1 offshore pump + 180 Electric mining drills > 200 boilers > 400 steam engines. (Total of 360 MW))

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	[[Inserter]]s can insert fuel into boilers. However, using powered inserters to move fuel into a boiler can be problematic should fuel become unavailable: if no power is being produced, then powered inserters fueling a boiler cannot operate. Using at least one [[burner inserter]], which uses fuel and not electricity, ensures that at least one inserter is available to restart a single boiler. Inserters can also remove fuel from boilers, allowing inserters to move fuel down a chain of boilers.		[[Inserter]]s can insert fuel into boilers. However, using powered inserters to move fuel into a boiler can be problematic should fuel become unavailable: if no power is being produced, then powered inserters fueling a boiler cannot operate. Using at least one [[burner inserter]], which uses fuel and not electricity, ensures that at least one inserter is available to restart a single boiler. Inserters can also remove fuel from boilers, allowing inserters to move fuel down a chain of boilers.


			=== Optimal Ratios ===

			1 [[offshore pump]] + 180 [[Electric mining drill]]s > 200 boilers > 400 [[steam engine]]s. (Total of 360 MW)

	== History ==		== History ==

Yorven: fixed red link

2024-12-14T22:47:38Z

fixed red link

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	{{Languages}}{{:Infobox:Boiler}}		{{Languages}}{{:Infobox:Boiler}}

	The '''boiler''' uses [[fuel]] to convert [[water]] into [[steam]] at 165°C suitable for use in a [[steam engine]]. It has two water connectors on opposite ends and passes water through to adjacent equipment such as other boilers. The boiler features a single output for the steam it produces. It only consumes fuel as it creates steam. Boilers used in conjunction with [[offshore ~~pumps~~]] and steam engines are a vital part of early power generation.		The '''boiler''' uses [[fuel]] to convert [[water]] into [[steam]] at 165°C suitable for use in a [[steam engine]]. It has two water connectors on opposite ends and passes water through to adjacent equipment such as other boilers. The boiler features a single output for the steam it produces. It only consumes fuel as it creates steam. Boilers used in conjunction with [[offshore pump]]s and steam engines are a vital part of early power generation.

	For each unit of water, 10 units of steam are produced. Inserting one [[coal]] (4 MJ) into a boiler then using the resulting steam in a steam engine will supply 4 MJ of energy to an electrical system. It costs 30 kJ to heat 1 unit of water to steam at 165°C, so one boiler will produce 60 steam per second.		For each unit of water, 10 units of steam are produced. Inserting one [[coal]] (4 MJ) into a boiler then using the resulting steam in a steam engine will supply 4 MJ of energy to an electrical system. It costs 30 kJ to heat 1 unit of water to steam at 165°C, so one boiler will produce 60 steam per second.

OzzyCallooh: Grammar improvements and more utility for new players

2024-12-13T22:20:45Z

Grammar improvements and more utility for new players

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	{{Languages}}{{:Infobox:Boiler}}		{{Languages}}{{:Infobox:Boiler}}

	The '''boiler''' ~~is used~~ to convert [[water]] into [[steam]]~~. When [[fuel]]ed it converts feed water into steam~~ at 165°C~~, matching the maximum temperature of the~~ [[steam engine]]. ~~Boilers have 2~~ water connectors~~, allowing them to pass~~ water through to ~~other~~ adjacent equipment~~, but~~ only 1 steam ~~connector for output~~.		The '''boiler''' uses [[fuel]] to convert [[water]] into [[steam]] at 165°C suitable for use in a [[steam engine]]. It has two water connectors on opposite ends and passes water through to adjacent equipment such as other boilers. The boiler features a single output for the steam it produces. It only consumes fuel as it creates steam. Boilers used in conjunction with [[offshore pumps]] and steam engines are a vital part of early power generation.

	10 ~~unit~~ of steam is produced ~~for each unit of water~~. ~~A single unit of~~ [[coal]] (~~4MJ~~) ~~fed~~ into a boiler ~~and~~ then ~~utilised~~ in a steam engine will ~~result in 4MJ~~ of energy ~~added~~ to an electrical system. It costs ~~30kJ energy~~ to heat 1 unit of water to steam at 165°C, so one boiler will produce 60 steam per second.		For each unit of water, 10 units of steam are produced. Inserting one [[coal]] (4 MJ) into a boiler then using the resulting steam in a steam engine will supply 4 MJ of energy to an electrical system. It costs 30 kJ to heat 1 unit of water to steam at 165°C, so one boiler will produce 60 steam per second.

	[[Inserter]]s can insert ~~and remove~~ fuel ~~from~~ boilers. ~~This allows~~ to ~~chain multiple boilers with~~ inserters, ~~each~~ inserter ~~taking~~ fuel from ~~one boiler and placing it into the next~~.		[[Inserter]]s can insert fuel into boilers. However, using powered inserters to move fuel into a boiler can be problematic should fuel become unavailable: if no power is being produced, then powered inserters fueling a boiler cannot operate. Using at least one [[burner inserter]], which uses fuel and not electricity, ensures that at least one inserter is available to restart a single boiler. Inserters can also remove fuel from boilers, allowing inserters to move fuel down a chain of boilers.

	== History ==		== History ==

Redjard: /* History */

2024-11-08T02:57:08Z

History

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	== History ==		== History ==
			{{History\|2.0.0\|
			* Decreased water use by 10x, changing the water:steam ratio from 1:1 to 1:10.}}

	{{history\|0.15.10\|		{{history\|0.15.10\|
	* Steam became a separate resource, boilers now produce steam rather than high temperature water that is displayed as steam		* Steam became a separate resource, boilers now produce steam rather than high temperature water that is displayed as steam

Mefisto1029: 1unit of water to 10steam

2024-10-24T21:13:10Z

1unit of water to 10steam

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	The '''boiler''' is used to convert [[water]] into [[steam]]. When [[fuel]]ed it converts feed water into steam at 165°C, matching the maximum temperature of the [[steam engine]]. Boilers have 2 water connectors, allowing them to pass water through to other adjacent equipment, but only 1 steam connector for output.		The '''boiler''' is used to convert [[water]] into [[steam]]. When [[fuel]]ed it converts feed water into steam at 165°C, matching the maximum temperature of the [[steam engine]]. Boilers have 2 water connectors, allowing them to pass water through to other adjacent equipment, but only 1 steam connector for output.

	1 unit of steam is produced for each unit of water. A single unit of [[coal]] (4MJ) fed into a boiler and then utilised in a steam engine will result in 4MJ of energy added to an electrical system. It costs 30kJ energy to heat 1 unit of water to steam at 165°C, so one boiler will produce 60 steam per second.		10 unit of steam is produced for each unit of water. A single unit of [[coal]] (4MJ) fed into a boiler and then utilised in a steam engine will result in 4MJ of energy added to an electrical system. It costs 30kJ energy to heat 1 unit of water to steam at 165°C, so one boiler will produce 60 steam per second.

	[[Inserter]]s can insert and remove fuel from boilers. This allows to chain multiple boilers with inserters, each inserter taking fuel from one boiler and placing it into the next.		[[Inserter]]s can insert and remove fuel from boilers. This allows to chain multiple boilers with inserters, each inserter taking fuel from one boiler and placing it into the next.

Bilka: removed forum link from boiler chaining note

2021-06-22T09:03:55Z

removed forum link from boiler chaining note

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	1 unit of steam is produced for each unit of water. A single unit of [[coal]] (4MJ) fed into a boiler and then utilised in a steam engine will result in 4MJ of energy added to an electrical system. It costs 30kJ energy to heat 1 unit of water to steam at 165°C, so one boiler will produce 60 steam per second.		1 unit of steam is produced for each unit of water. A single unit of [[coal]] (4MJ) fed into a boiler and then utilised in a steam engine will result in 4MJ of energy added to an electrical system. It costs 30kJ energy to heat 1 unit of water to steam at 165°C, so one boiler will produce 60 steam per second.

	~~== Interaction with inserters ==~~		[[Inserter]]s can insert and remove fuel from boilers. This allows to chain multiple boilers with inserters, each inserter taking fuel from one boiler and placing it into the next.

	[[Inserter]]s can ~~place (~~fuel~~) items into~~ boilers, ~~but can also remove items~~ from ~~them. See [http://www.factorioforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6008&start=30#p64343 this post]~~ and ~~follow ups~~.

	== History ==		== History ==

Иeulo: whitespace

2020-11-03T05:47:30Z

whitespace

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	{{Languages}}		{{Languages}}{{:Infobox:Boiler}}
	{{:Infobox:Boiler}}

	The '''boiler''' is used to convert [[water]] into [[steam]]. When [[fuel]]ed it converts feed water into steam at 165°C, matching the maximum temperature of the [[steam engine]]. Boilers have 2 water connectors, allowing them to pass water through to other adjacent equipment, but only 1 steam connector for output.		The '''boiler''' is used to convert [[water]] into [[steam]]. When [[fuel]]ed it converts feed water into steam at 165°C, matching the maximum temperature of the [[steam engine]]. Boilers have 2 water connectors, allowing them to pass water through to other adjacent equipment, but only 1 steam connector for output.