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Liquids can only exist inside [[pipe]]s and certain buildings, meaning they cannot be carried by the player, moved using [[inserters]], or dropped on the ground. They are counted in continuous fractions, rather than discrete integers. Liquids can be silently destroyed by removing buildings or pipes, mixing types of liquid, or at the output of a [[steam engine]]. | Liquids can only exist inside [[pipe]]s and certain buildings, meaning they cannot be carried by the player, moved using [[inserters]], or dropped on the ground. They are counted in continuous fractions, rather than discrete integers. Liquids can be silently destroyed by removing buildings or pipes, mixing types of liquid, or at the output of a [[steam engine]]. | ||
== Machines == | |||
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| {{imagelink|oil-refinery|Oil refinery}} || Converts [[Crude oil]] into [[Heavy oil]], [[Light oil]], and [[Petroleum gas]]. | |||
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| {{imagelink|chemical-plant|Chemical plant}} || Changes liquid to other forms as well as crafting some recipes that require liquids. | |||
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| {{imagelink|pumpjack|Pumpjack}} || Extracts [[Crude oil]] from [[Oil field]]s. | |||
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| {{imagelink|boiler|Boiler}} || When [[fuel|fueled]] increases the temperature of water flowing through. | |||
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| {{imagelink|steam-engine|Steam engine}} || Uses heated water to generate [[Electric system|electricity]]. | |||
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==Flow mechanics== | ==Flow mechanics== | ||
{{Main|Liquids/Pipe physics}} | {{Main|Liquids/Pipe physics}} | ||
Revision as of 08:34, 5 September 2016
Liquids (note) are non-solid items like water and oil.
Behavior
Liquids can only exist inside pipes and certain buildings, meaning they cannot be carried by the player, moved using inserters, or dropped on the ground. They are counted in continuous fractions, rather than discrete integers. Liquids can be silently destroyed by removing buildings or pipes, mixing types of liquid, or at the output of a steam engine.
Machines
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Converts Crude oil into Heavy oil, Light oil, and Petroleum gas. |
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Changes liquid to other forms as well as crafting some recipes that require liquids. |
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Extracts Crude oil from Oil fields. |
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When fueled increases the temperature of water flowing through. |
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Uses heated water to generate electricity. |
Flow mechanics
- Main article: Liquids/Pipe physics
All types of liquid have the same properties, like their fluidity, density, and heat capacity.
Using water to generate power
- Main articles: Liquids/Hot, Electricity/Generator, Power Production
Liquids can be used to generate power.
Oil processing
- Main article: Liquids/Oil processing
History
Water was the first liquid to be added to the game. In v0.9 the oil processing system, and therefore new liquids, including crude oil and petroleum gas, were added.
See also
- Liquids/Tutorials
- Liquids/Machines
- Liquids/Piping
- Liquids/Throughput
- Oil processing
- Hot liquids
- Pipe physics
Notes
- "Fluids" is the proper term for the concept this article is about, as it explains the properties and uses of both liquids and gases.