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HeliGungir: /* History */ Circuit network connection

2026-09-30T14:39:59Z

History: Circuit network connection

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	== History ==		== History ==
			{{History\|2.1.7\|
			* Boilers and heat exchangers can be connected to the circuit network.}}

	{{History\|2.0.7\|		{{History\|2.0.7\|
	* 1 Water will now produce 10 Steam in boilers/heat exchangers.}}		* 1 Water will now produce 10 Steam in boilers/heat exchangers.}}

Bilka: Simplify

2026-08-15T19:04:12Z

Simplify

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	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. On larger power grids a single burner may not be satisfactory to restart the grid since inserter will spin very slowly due to lack of electrical satisfaction, and won't be able to input coal to one section fast enough before the previous section runs out again, thus never achieving proper uptime or a successful restart.		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. On larger power grids a single burner may not be satisfactory to restart the grid since inserter will spin very slowly due to lack of electrical satisfaction, and won't be able to input coal to one section fast enough before the previous section runs out again, thus never achieving proper uptime or a successful restart.

	~~== Calculations ==~~		A single boiler requires a piece of coal roughly every ~2.2... seconds (4/1.8), or 0.45 coal/second. Higher density fuels adjust consumption accordingly (wood is consumed twice as fast, solid fuel 3 times slower, etc). A single full yellow belt of coal (15 coal/second) can supply 60MW of power, feeding ~33.3... boilers.

	A single boiler requires a piece of coal roughly every ~2.2... seconds (4/1.8), or 0.45 coal/second. Higher density fuels adjust consumption accordingly (wood is consumed twice as fast, solid fuel 3 times slower, etc)

	A single full yellow belt of coal (15 coal/second) can supply 60MW of power, feeding ~33.3... boilers.

	~~A single stack of coal stores 200MJ, while a full steam storage tank stores 750MJ, making chests the highest density energy buffer solution~~

	== History ==		== History ==

Bilka: Removed tip that is also unrelated

2026-08-15T19:02:56Z

Removed tip that is also unrelated

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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. 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. Inserters can also remove fuel from boilers, allowing inserters to move fuel down a chain of boilers.

	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. On larger power grids a single burner may not be satisfactory to restart the grid since ~~Inserters~~ will spin very slowly due to lack of electrical satisfaction, and won't be able to input coal to one section fast enough before the previous section runs out again, thus never achieving proper uptime or a successful restart. Other good restart solutions: keeping an emergency chest of coal nearby for easy manual restart (recommended), or for an automated option you can utilized the circuit network. The circuit network can't be connected to boilers or steam engines directly, so to read the necessary information will require a storage tank of steam, or an accumulator. Once you detect a failure state, you can either enable a fleet of backup burner inserters which are otherwise disabled (leaving these enabled is inefficient and not recommended), or you could use a power switch to temporarily isolate the local power grid to avoid the throughput problems mentioned above. These solutions can also be combined.		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. On larger power grids a single burner may not be satisfactory to restart the grid since inserter will spin very slowly due to lack of electrical satisfaction, and won't be able to input coal to one section fast enough before the previous section runs out again, thus never achieving proper uptime or a successful restart.

	== Calculations ==		== Calculations ==

GregFirehawk: Added some calculations and adjusted tip

2026-05-24T03:23:44Z

Added some calculations and adjusted tip

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	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.		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. Inserters can also remove fuel from boilers, allowing inserters to move fuel down a chain of boilers.

			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. On larger power grids a single burner may not be satisfactory to restart the grid since Inserters will spin very slowly due to lack of electrical satisfaction, and won't be able to input coal to one section fast enough before the previous section runs out again, thus never achieving proper uptime or a successful restart. Other good restart solutions: keeping an emergency chest of coal nearby for easy manual restart (recommended), or for an automated option you can utilized the circuit network. The circuit network can't be connected to boilers or steam engines directly, so to read the necessary information will require a storage tank of steam, or an accumulator. Once you detect a failure state, you can either enable a fleet of backup burner inserters which are otherwise disabled (leaving these enabled is inefficient and not recommended), or you could use a power switch to temporarily isolate the local power grid to avoid the throughput problems mentioned above. These solutions can also be combined.

			== Calculations ==

			A single boiler requires a piece of coal roughly every ~2.2... seconds (4/1.8), or 0.45 coal/second. Higher density fuels adjust consumption accordingly (wood is consumed twice as fast, solid fuel 3 times slower, etc)

			A single full yellow belt of coal (15 coal/second) can supply 60MW of power, feeding ~33.3... boilers.

			A single stack of coal stores 200MJ, while a full steam storage tank stores 750MJ, making chests the highest density energy buffer solution

	== History ==		== 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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	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 ==