Steam turbine - Revision history

Gatetman: Mention 1:10 water:steam conversion ratio, and the relevant heat capacity is steam not water. Also the heat energy does not need to come from burnable fuel (and usually doesn't).

2025-04-16T19:44:37Z

Mention 1:10 water:steam conversion ratio, and the relevant heat capacity is steam not water. Also the heat energy does not need to come from burnable fuel (and usually doesn't).

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	Each steam turbine takes a maximum input of 60 units of 500°C [[steam]] per second and outputs 5.82MW of electricity; the 5.8MW listed on the tooltip is rounded.		Each steam turbine takes a maximum input of 60 units of 500°C [[steam]] per second and outputs 5.82MW of electricity; the 5.8MW listed on the tooltip is rounded.

	* [[Heat exchanger]] ~~heats 15°C~~ [[water]] to ~~500°C~~ [[steam]];		* [[Heat exchanger]] converts [[water]] to [[steam]] at a 1:10 ratio, and heats it from 15°C to 500°C;
	* It takes 0.2 kJ of [[Fuel\|~~burner~~]] energy to raise 1 ~~water~~ 1°C;		* It takes 0.2 kJ of [[Fuel\|heat]] energy to raise 1 steam 1°C;
	* Steam is consumed by steam turbines at a rate of 60 units per second;		* Steam is consumed by steam turbines at a rate of 60 units per second;
	* (500°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units/s = 5820 kJ/s, or 5.82 MW.		* (500°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units/s = 5820 kJ/s, or 5.82 MW.

Twisted Code: can also be used with heating tower now.

2025-03-04T22:55:35Z

can also be used with heating tower now.

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	The '''steam turbine''' consumes [[steam]] to create electric energy. It is usually used together with [[heat exchanger]]s and a [[nuclear reactor]].		The '''steam turbine''' consumes [[steam]] to create electric energy. It is usually used together with [[heat exchanger]]s and a [[nuclear reactor]] or [[heating tower]]{{SA}}.

	While designed for the 500°C steam of a nuclear reactor, turbines can still be connected to [[boiler]]s for use in conventional 165°C steam power. At this mode, the steam turbine acts equal to two separate [[steam engine]]s, producing 1800 kW and consuming 60 steam/sec. However, actual power production is based on the temperature of the steam, not the building itself. This means that using a steam turbine is no more fuel-efficient than using two steam engines. Unless saving space within a large build, it is not necessary to use the more costly turbines for boiler steam.		While designed for the 500°C steam of a nuclear reactor, turbines can still be connected to [[boiler]]s for use in conventional 165°C steam power. At this mode, the steam turbine acts equal to two separate [[steam engine]]s, producing 1800 kW and consuming 60 steam/sec. However, actual power production is based on the temperature of the steam, not the building itself. This means that using a steam turbine is no more fuel-efficient than using two steam engines. Unless saving space within a large build, it is not necessary to use the more costly turbines for boiler steam.

Redjard: /* Power output */ unit fix

2024-11-15T04:59:29Z

Power output: unit fix

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	* Steam is consumed by steam turbines at a rate of 60 units per second;		* Steam is consumed by steam turbines at a rate of 60 units per second;
	* (500°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units/s = 5820 kJ/s, or 5.82 MW.		* (500°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units/s = 5820 kJ/s, or 5.82 MW.
	* On the other hand, the calculation for the Boiler-generated steam is: (165°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units = 1800 kW, or 1.8 MW.		* On the other hand, the calculation for the Boiler-generated steam is: (165°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units/s = 1800 kJ/s, or 1.8 MW.

	== History ==		== History ==

Redjard: /* Power output */ unit fix

2024-11-15T04:58:56Z

Power output: unit fix

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	* It takes 0.2 kJ of [[Fuel\|burner]] energy to raise 1 water 1°C;		* It takes 0.2 kJ of [[Fuel\|burner]] energy to raise 1 water 1°C;
	* Steam is consumed by steam turbines at a rate of 60 units per second;		* Steam is consumed by steam turbines at a rate of 60 units per second;
	* (500°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units = 5820 kW, or 5.82 MW.		* (500°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units/s = 5820 kJ/s, or 5.82 MW.
	* On the other hand, the calculation for the Boiler-generated steam is: (165°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units = 1800 kW, or 1.8 MW.		* On the other hand, the calculation for the Boiler-generated steam is: (165°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units = 1800 kW, or 1.8 MW.

Иeulo: small text changes

2020-10-26T12:01:55Z

small text changes

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	The '''steam turbine''' consumes [[steam]] to create electric energy. It is usually used together with [[heat exchanger]]s and a [[nuclear reactor]].		The '''steam turbine''' consumes [[steam]] to create electric energy. It is usually used together with [[heat exchanger]]s and a [[nuclear reactor]].

	While designed for the 500°C steam of a nuclear reactor, turbines can still be connected to [[boiler]]s for use in conventional 165°C steam power. At this mode, the steam turbine acts equal to two separate [[~~Steam~~ engine~~\|steam engines~~]], producing 1800 kW and consuming 60 steam/sec. However, actual power production is based on the temperature of the steam, not the building itself. This means that using a steam turbine is no more fuel-efficient than using two steam engines. Unless saving space within a large build, it is not necessary to use the more costly turbines for boiler steam.		While designed for the 500°C steam of a nuclear reactor, turbines can still be connected to [[boiler]]s for use in conventional 165°C steam power. At this mode, the steam turbine acts equal to two separate [[steam engine]]s, producing 1800 kW and consuming 60 steam/sec. However, actual power production is based on the temperature of the steam, not the building itself. This means that using a steam turbine is no more fuel-efficient than using two steam engines. Unless saving space within a large build, it is not necessary to use the more costly turbines for boiler steam.

	== Power output ==		== Power output ==

	Each ~~Steam~~ turbine takes a maximum input of 60 units of 500°C [[steam]] per second and outputs 5.82MW of electricity; the 5.8MW listed on the tooltip is rounded.		Each steam turbine takes a maximum input of 60 units of 500°C [[steam]] per second and outputs 5.82MW of electricity; the 5.8MW listed on the tooltip is rounded.

	* [[Heat exchanger]] heats 15°C [[water]] to 500°C [[steam]];		* [[Heat exchanger]] heats 15°C [[water]] to 500°C [[steam]];
	* It takes 0.2 kJ of [[Fuel\|burner]] energy to raise 1 water 1°C;		* It takes 0.2 kJ of [[Fuel\|burner]] energy to raise 1 water 1°C;
	* Steam is consumed by steam turbines at a rate of 60 units ~~of water~~ per second;		* Steam is consumed by steam turbines at a rate of 60 units per second;
	* (500°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units = 5820 kW, or 5.82 MW.		* (500°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units = 5820 kW, or 5.82 MW.
	* On the other hand, the calculation for the Boiler-generated steam is: (165°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units = 1800 kW, or 1.8 MW.		* On the other hand, the calculation for the Boiler-generated steam is: (165°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units = 1800 kW, or 1.8 MW.

Bilka: shorter link

2020-04-29T14:52:59Z

shorter link

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	== History ==		== History ==
	{{history\|0.18.18\|		{{history\|0.18.18\|
	* Adjusted [[~~Steam_engine\|~~steam engine]] and turbine collision boxes so player can walk between two steam engines.}}		* Adjusted [[steam engine]] and turbine collision boxes so player can walk between two steam engines.}}

	{{History\|0.15.0\|		{{History\|0.15.0\|

Jon8RFC: /* History */ added to history

2020-04-29T05:17:20Z

History: added to history

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	== History ==		== History ==
			{{history\|0.18.18\|
			* Adjusted [[Steam_engine\|steam engine]] and turbine collision boxes so player can walk between two steam engines.}}

	{{History\|0.15.0\|		{{History\|0.15.0\|
	* Introduced}}		* Introduced}}

Dumpy: /* Power output */

2019-03-02T10:15:22Z

Power output

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	* Steam is consumed by steam turbines at a rate of 60 units of water per second;		* Steam is consumed by steam turbines at a rate of 60 units of water per second;
	* (500°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units = 5820 kW, or 5.82 MW.		* (500°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units = 5820 kW, or 5.82 MW.
	* ~~The~~ calculation for the Boiler-generated steam is: (165°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units = 1800 kW.		* On the other hand, the calculation for the Boiler-generated steam is: (165°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units = 1800 kW, or 1.8 MW.

	== History ==		== History ==

Dumpy: /* Power output */

2019-03-02T10:14:39Z

Power output

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	* [[Heat exchanger]] heats 15°C [[water]] to 500°C [[steam]];		* [[Heat exchanger]] heats 15°C [[water]] to 500°C [[steam]];
	* It takes 0.~~2kJ~~ of [[Fuel\|burner]] energy to raise 1 water 1°C;		* It takes 0.2 kJ of [[Fuel\|burner]] energy to raise 1 water 1°C;
	* Steam is consumed by steam turbines at a rate of 60 water/s;		* Steam is consumed by steam turbines at a rate of 60 units of water per second;
	* (~~500~~ - 15) × 0.2 × 60 = ~~5820kW~~, or 5.~~82MW~~.		* (500°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units = 5820 kW, or 5.82 MW.
			* The calculation for the Boiler-generated steam is: (165°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units = 1800 kW.

	== History ==		== History ==

Techhead7890: tweaks regarding steamengine comparison

2019-02-13T13:52:09Z

tweaks regarding steamengine comparison

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	The '''steam turbine''' consumes [[steam]] to create electric energy. It is usually used together with [[heat exchanger]]s and a [[nuclear reactor]].		The '''steam turbine''' consumes [[steam]] to create electric energy. It is usually used together with [[heat exchanger]]s and a [[nuclear reactor]].

	While designed for the 500°C steam of a nuclear reactor, turbines can still be connected to [[boiler]]s for use in conventional 165°C steam power. At this mode, the steam turbine acts ~~like~~ two separate [[Steam engine\|steam engines]], producing 1800 kW and consuming 60 steam/sec. However, actual power production is based on the temperature of the steam, not the building itself. This means that using a steam turbine is no more fuel-efficient than using two steam engines, so it~~'s generally~~ not ~~recommended~~ to use the ~~much~~ more ~~expensive~~ turbines ~~with~~ boiler steam~~, unless space saving is a concern~~.		While designed for the 500°C steam of a nuclear reactor, turbines can still be connected to [[boiler]]s for use in conventional 165°C steam power. At this mode, the steam turbine acts equal to two separate [[Steam engine\|steam engines]], producing 1800 kW and consuming 60 steam/sec. However, actual power production is based on the temperature of the steam, not the building itself. This means that using a steam turbine is no more fuel-efficient than using two steam engines. Unless saving space within a large build, it is not necessary to use the more costly turbines for boiler steam.

	== Power output ==		== Power output ==