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Bilka: typos

2025-02-09T19:05:20Z

typos

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	* Steam is the only pre-[[Space Age]] fluid that cannot be stored in [[barrel]]s.		* Steam is the only pre-[[Space Age]] fluid that cannot be stored in [[barrel]]s.
	* Assuming perfect efficiency of boilers and heat exchangers, the thermal energy content of steam implies that one unit represents 47.9g of water, meaning a full tank contains 1195 kg of steam.		* Assuming perfect efficiency of boilers and heat exchangers, the thermal energy content of steam implies that one unit represents 47.9g of water, meaning a full tank contains 1195 kg of steam.
	* Because burner devices are not permitted on [[~~Space~~ platform]]s{{SA}}, and acid neutralization is [[Vulcanus]]-exclusive, the only way to get steam on platforms (either for power or liquefaction) is with [[heat exchanger]]s ~~power~~ by [[nuclear reactor]]s		* Because burner devices are not permitted on [[space platform]]s{{SA}}, and acid neutralization is [[Vulcanus]]-exclusive, the only way to get steam on platforms (either for power or liquefaction) is with [[heat exchanger]]s powered by [[nuclear reactor]]s
	* 500°C steam in a pipe will still freeze on [[Aquilo]]{{SA}}~~, despite being more than hot enough to thaw snow~~.		* 500°C steam in a pipe will still freeze on [[Aquilo]]{{SA}}.

	== History ==		== History ==

Bilka: /* History */ 2.0.0 -> 2.0.7

2025-02-05T12:04:07Z

History: 2.0.0 -> 2.0.7

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	== History ==		== History ==

	{{history\|2.0.0\|		{{history\|2.0.7\|
	* Changed the water:steam ratio from 1:1 to 1:10 in all boilers/heat exchangers.}}		* Changed the water:steam ratio from 1:1 to 1:10 in all boilers/heat exchangers.}}

Tertius3: added unit

2025-01-29T16:50:16Z

added unit

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	* Assuming perfect efficiency of boilers and heat exchangers, the thermal energy content of steam implies that one unit represents 47.9g of water, meaning a full tank contains 1195 kg of steam.		* Assuming perfect efficiency of boilers and heat exchangers, the thermal energy content of steam implies that one unit represents 47.9g of water, meaning a full tank contains 1195 kg of steam.
	* Because burner devices are not permitted on [[Space platform]]s{{SA}}, and acid neutralization is [[Vulcanus]]-exclusive, the only way to get steam on platforms (either for power or liquefaction) is with [[heat exchanger]]s power by [[nuclear reactor]]s		* Because burner devices are not permitted on [[Space platform]]s{{SA}}, and acid neutralization is [[Vulcanus]]-exclusive, the only way to get steam on platforms (either for power or liquefaction) is with [[heat exchanger]]s power by [[nuclear reactor]]s
	* ~~500c~~ steam in a pipe will still freeze on [[Aquilo]]{{SA}}, despite being more than hot enough to thaw snow.		* 500°C steam in a pipe will still freeze on [[Aquilo]]{{SA}}, despite being more than hot enough to thaw snow.

	== History ==		== History ==

Iridium235: /* Trivia */ Added aquilo Trivia

2025-01-23T00:39:23Z

Trivia: Added aquilo Trivia

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	* Assuming perfect efficiency of boilers and heat exchangers, the thermal energy content of steam implies that one unit represents 47.9g of water, meaning a full tank contains 1195 kg of steam.		* Assuming perfect efficiency of boilers and heat exchangers, the thermal energy content of steam implies that one unit represents 47.9g of water, meaning a full tank contains 1195 kg of steam.
	* Because burner devices are not permitted on [[Space platform]]s{{SA}}, and acid neutralization is [[Vulcanus]]-exclusive, the only way to get steam on platforms (either for power or liquefaction) is with [[heat exchanger]]s power by [[nuclear reactor]]s		* Because burner devices are not permitted on [[Space platform]]s{{SA}}, and acid neutralization is [[Vulcanus]]-exclusive, the only way to get steam on platforms (either for power or liquefaction) is with [[heat exchanger]]s power by [[nuclear reactor]]s
			* 500c steam in a pipe will still freeze on [[Aquilo]]{{SA}}, despite being more than hot enough to thaw snow.

	== History ==		== History ==

DataCpt: Added links where their exclusion seemed wrong

2025-01-21T02:32:14Z

Added links where their exclusion seemed wrong

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	The amount of energy contained in steam is linearly proportional to its temperature (minus 15°C ambient temperature). The energy storage of steam is exactly ''200 joule / unit / degree Celsius'', so every degree increase in temperature of a single unit of fluid requires exactly 200 joules.		The amount of energy contained in steam is linearly proportional to its temperature (minus 15°C ambient temperature). The energy storage of steam is exactly ''200 joule / unit / degree Celsius'', so every degree increase in temperature of a single unit of fluid requires exactly 200 joules.

	In all cases, steam produced in ~~boilers~~ is 165°C and steam from heat ~~exchangers~~ or [[acid neutralisation]]{{SA}} is 500°C. Higher temperature steam equates to a higher energy density of the same number of units of steam. Steam suffers no thermal losses sitting or flowing through [[pipe]]s or [[storage tank]]s; the energy put into water to create steam is the same amount of energy you get back out from it since both steam engines and turbines are 100% efficient.		In all cases, steam produced in [[boiler]]s is 165°C and steam from [[heat exchanger]]s or [[acid neutralisation]]{{SA}} is 500°C. Higher temperature steam equates to a higher energy density of the same number of units of steam. Steam suffers no thermal losses sitting or flowing through [[pipe]]s or [[storage tank]]s; the energy put into water to create steam is the same amount of energy you get back out from it since both steam engines and turbines are 100% efficient.

	For example, a storage tank that holds 25000 units of Steam at 165°C contains:		For example, a storage tank that holds 25000 units of Steam at 165°C contains:
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	<pre style="width: 68%;padding-right: 0em;">(200 J / unit / °C) * 25000 units * (500°C − 15°C) = 2 425 000 000 joules = 2.425 GJ</pre>		<pre style="width: 68%;padding-right: 0em;">(200 J / unit / °C) * 25000 units * (500°C − 15°C) = 2 425 000 000 joules = 2.425 GJ</pre>

	If the temperature of the steam is lower than the steam engine or turbine can handle, then the power output will be lower than optimal, but no energy will be wasted. However, if the temperature of the steam exceeds the maximum temperature of the steam engine or turbine, then the power output is capped at maximum, and the extra energy in the steam is wasted. Other than this difference, either steam engines or turbines can be used to generate power off of steam from any source.		If the temperature of the steam is lower than the [[steam engine]] or [[steam turbine]] can handle, then the power output will be lower than optimal, but no energy will be wasted. However, if the temperature of the steam exceeds the maximum temperature of the steam engine or turbine, then the power output is capped at maximum, and the extra energy in the steam is wasted. Other than this difference, either steam engines or turbines can be used to generate power off of steam from any source.

	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==

Bilka: /* See Also */ capitalisation

2025-01-16T11:03:34Z

Alfonse: Typo

2024-12-12T21:01:38Z

Typo

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	{{Languages}}		{{Languages}}
	{{:Infobox:Steam}}		{{:Infobox:Steam}}
	'''Steam''' is a [[fluid system\|gas]] created by heating water in a [[boiler]] or [[heat exchanger]], or through [[acid ~~neutralization~~]]{{SA}}. After being distributed via [[pipe]]s, steam can be used to generate electricity via [[steam engine]]s and [[steam turbine]]s. Steam is also used in [[coal liquefaction]] in [[oil refinery\|oil refineries]]. Since steam is a fluid, it can be stored in a [[storage tank]].		'''Steam''' is a [[fluid system\|gas]] created by heating water in a [[boiler]] or [[heat exchanger]], or through [[acid neutralisation]]{{SA}}. After being distributed via [[pipe]]s, steam can be used to generate electricity via [[steam engine]]s and [[steam turbine]]s. Steam is also used in [[coal liquefaction]] in [[oil refinery\|oil refineries]]. Since steam is a fluid, it can be stored in a [[storage tank]].

	== Power generation ==		== Power generation ==

Alfonse: Space Age notations. Also, many SA fluids cannot be barreled.

2024-12-12T21:01:21Z

Space Age notations. Also, many SA fluids cannot be barreled.

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	{{Languages}}		{{Languages}}
	{{:Infobox:Steam}}		{{:Infobox:Steam}}
	'''Steam''' is a [[fluid system\|gas]] created by heating water in a [[boiler]] or [[heat exchanger]]. After being distributed via [[pipe]]s, steam can be used to generate electricity via [[steam engine]]s and [[steam turbine]]s. Steam is also used in [[coal liquefaction]] in [[oil refinery\|oil refineries]]. Since steam is a fluid, it can be stored in a [[storage tank]].		'''Steam''' is a [[fluid system\|gas]] created by heating water in a [[boiler]] or [[heat exchanger]], or through [[acid neutralization]]{{SA}}. After being distributed via [[pipe]]s, steam can be used to generate electricity via [[steam engine]]s and [[steam turbine]]s. Steam is also used in [[coal liquefaction]] in [[oil refinery\|oil refineries]]. Since steam is a fluid, it can be stored in a [[storage tank]].

	== Power generation ==		== Power generation ==
	The amount of energy contained in steam is linearly proportional to its temperature (minus 15°C ambient temperature). The energy storage of steam is exactly ''200 joule / unit / degree Celsius'', so every degree increase in temperature of a single unit of fluid requires exactly 200 joules.		The amount of energy contained in steam is linearly proportional to its temperature (minus 15°C ambient temperature). The energy storage of steam is exactly ''200 joule / unit / degree Celsius'', so every degree increase in temperature of a single unit of fluid requires exactly 200 joules.

	In all cases, steam produced in boilers is 165°C and steam from heat exchangers ~~and~~ [[acid neutralisation]] is 500°C. ~~This higher~~ temperature equates to a higher energy density of the same number of units of steam~~, meaning: higher temperature, more energy per volume~~. Steam suffers no thermal losses sitting or flowing through [[pipe]]s or [[storage tank]]s; the energy put into water to create steam is the same amount of energy you get back out from it since both steam engines and turbines are 100% efficient.		In all cases, steam produced in boilers is 165°C and steam from heat exchangers or [[acid neutralisation]]{{SA}} is 500°C. Higher temperature steam equates to a higher energy density of the same number of units of steam. Steam suffers no thermal losses sitting or flowing through [[pipe]]s or [[storage tank]]s; the energy put into water to create steam is the same amount of energy you get back out from it since both steam engines and turbines are 100% efficient.

	For example, a storage tank that holds 25000 units of Steam at 165°C contains:		For example, a storage tank that holds 25000 units of Steam at 165°C contains:
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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	* The fill meter on steam storage tanks fills from the top instead of from the bottom.		* The fill meter on steam storage tanks fills from the top instead of from the bottom.
	* Steam is the only fluid that cannot be stored in [[barrel]]s.		* Steam is the only pre-[[Space Age]] fluid that cannot be stored in [[barrel]]s.
	* Assuming perfect efficiency of boilers and heat exchangers, the thermal energy content of steam implies that one unit represents 47.9g of water, meaning a full tank contains 1195 kg of steam.		* Assuming perfect efficiency of boilers and heat exchangers, the thermal energy content of steam implies that one unit represents 47.9g of water, meaning a full tank contains 1195 kg of steam.
			* Because burner devices are not permitted on [[Space platform]]s{{SA}}, and acid neutralization is [[Vulcanus]]-exclusive, the only way to get steam on platforms (either for power or liquefaction) is with [[heat exchanger]]s power by [[nuclear reactor]]s

	== History ==		== History ==

	{{history\|2.0.0\|		{{history\|2.0.0\|
	* Changed the water:steam ratio from 1:1 to 1:10 in all boilers.}}		* Changed the water:steam ratio from 1:1 to 1:10 in all boilers/heat exchangers.}}

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

Auraseer: Removed incorrect statement (petroleum gas is also non-liquid)

2024-11-13T11:36:03Z

Removed incorrect statement (petroleum gas is also non-liquid)

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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	* The fill meter on steam storage tanks fills from the top instead of from the bottom.		* The fill meter on steam storage tanks fills from the top instead of from the bottom.
	* Steam is the only non-liquid fluid in Factorio.
	* Steam is the only fluid that cannot be stored in [[barrel]]s.		* Steam is the only fluid that cannot be stored in [[barrel]]s.
	* Assuming perfect efficiency of boilers and heat exchangers, the thermal energy content of steam implies that one unit represents 47.9g of water, meaning a full tank contains 1195 kg of steam.		* Assuming perfect efficiency of boilers and heat exchangers, the thermal energy content of steam implies that one unit represents 47.9g of water, meaning a full tank contains 1195 kg of steam.

Thrawcheld: /* Trivia */ mass of a unit of steam based on its thermal energy content

2024-11-12T17:17:11Z

Trivia: mass of a unit of steam based on its thermal energy content

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	* Steam is the only non-liquid fluid in Factorio.		* Steam is the only non-liquid fluid in Factorio.
	* Steam is the only fluid that cannot be stored in [[barrel]]s.		* Steam is the only fluid that cannot be stored in [[barrel]]s.
			* Assuming perfect efficiency of boilers and heat exchangers, the thermal energy content of steam implies that one unit represents 47.9g of water, meaning a full tank contains 1195 kg of steam.

	== History ==		== History ==

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	* Introduced as separate fluid. Previously it counted as Water, with a >100 temperature.}}		* Introduced as separate fluid. Previously it counted as Water, with a >100 temperature.}}

	== See ~~Also~~ ==		== See also ==
	* [[Fluid system]]		* [[Fluid system]]
	* [[Electric system]]		* [[Electric system]]