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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. | ||
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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]] | * [[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| | * 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. | ||
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Steam turbine |
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Fluid storage volume |
200 |
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Resistances |
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Stack size |
10 |
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Dimensions |
3×5 |
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Maximum temperature |
500 °C |
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Mining time |
0.3 |
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Internal name |
steam-turbine |
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The steam turbine consumes steam to create electric energy. It is usually used together with heat exchangers and a nuclear reactor or heating tower
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While designed for the 500°C steam of a nuclear reactor, turbines can still be connected to boilers for use in conventional 165°C steam power. At this mode, the steam turbine acts equal to two separate 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
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 converts water to steam at a 1:10 ratio, and heats it from 15°C to 500°C;
- It takes 0.2 kJ of heat energy to raise 1 steam 1°C;
- 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.
- 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
- 0.18.18:
- Adjusted steam engine and turbine collision boxes so player can walk between two steam engines.
- 0.15.0:
- Introduced
See also
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