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'''Liquids''' <small>(''[[Liquids#Notes|note]]'')</small> are non-solid [[items]] | '''Liquids''' <small>(''[[Liquids#Notes|note]]'')</small> are non-solid [[items]], examples including water and oil. | ||
==Behavior== | ==Behavior== | ||
Liquids can only exist inside [[pipe]]s and certain buildings, meaning they cannot be carried by the player, moved using [[inserters]], dropped on the ground, or even dumped in a lake. 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 | |||
Liquids can only exist inside [[pipe]]s and certain buildings, meaning they cannot be carried by the player, moved using [[inserters]], dropped on the ground, or even dumped in a lake. 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 input of a [[steam engine]]. | |||
== Types == | == Types == | ||
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| {{imagelink|lubricant|Lubricant}} || Converted from [[Heavy Oil]]. Used mainly to create [[Express transport belt]]s and [[Engine]]s. | | {{imagelink|lubricant|Lubricant}} || Converted from [[Heavy Oil]]. Used mainly to create [[Express transport belt]]s and [[Engine]]s. | ||
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== Machines == | == Machines == | ||
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| {{imagelink|chemical-plant|Chemical plant}} || Changes liquid to other forms as well as crafting some recipes that require liquids. | | {{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 | | {{imagelink|pumpjack|Pumpjack}} || Extracts [[Crude oil]] from Oil fields. | ||
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| {{imagelink|boiler|Boiler}} || When [[fuel|fueled]] increases the temperature of water flowing through. | | {{imagelink|boiler|Boiler}} || When [[fuel|fueled]] increases the temperature of water flowing through. | ||
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== Piping == | == Piping == | ||
''This | <!--''This section should explain: link to liquid stacks, pipe window and how to get information out of it (animations would be handy), pipes and their max. throughput, link to maximum length of pipes, difference between pipe and pipe to ground, storage tank and its special connections and comparing to pipes (is nothing than a big pipe), pump and max. throughput (how much needed), small pump, how to make short connections, long distance piping, refreshing the pressure for more throughput, how to pump equal amounts of liquids in two directions...'' --> | ||
''Piping'' is the most common way to move liquids in factorio. | ''Piping'' is the most common way to move liquids in factorio. | ||
Key entities used in piping and general liquid/gas handling: | Key entities used in piping and general liquid/gas handling: | ||
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==Flow mechanics== | ==Flow mechanics== | ||
{{Main|Liquids/Pipe physics}} | {{Main|Liquids/Pipe physics}} | ||
All | All types of liquid have the same properties, like their fluidity, density, and heat capacity. | ||
==Using water to generate power== | ==Using water to generate power== | ||
{{Main|Liquids/Hot | {{Main|Liquids/Hot|Power Production}} | ||
Liquids can be used to generate power. | Liquids can be used to generate power. | ||
==Oil processing== | ==Oil processing== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Oil processing}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Water was the first liquid to be added to the game. In [[Version0.9|v0.9]] the [[ | |||
Water was the first liquid to be added to the game. In [[Version0.9|v0.9]] the [[oil processing]] system, and therefore new liquids, including crude oil and petroleum gas, were added. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Liquids/Hot|Hot liquids]] | * [[Liquids/Hot|Hot liquids]] | ||
* [[Liquids/Pipe physics|Pipe physics]] | * [[Liquids/Pipe physics|Pipe physics]] | ||
==Notes== | ==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. | #"Fluids" is the proper term for the concept this article is about, as it explains the properties and uses of both liquids and gases. | ||
{{C|Liquid network}} | {{C|Liquid network}} | ||
Revision as of 23:53, 14 January 2017
Liquids (note) are non-solid items, examples including water and oil.
Behavior
Liquids can only exist inside pipes and certain buildings, meaning they cannot be carried by the player, moved using inserters, dropped on the ground, or even dumped in a lake. 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 input of a steam engine.
Types
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Used in creating electricity and used in combination with other liquids. |
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Extracted from Oil Fields by Pumpjacks and can be converted to Petroleum Gas, Light Oil, and Heavy Oil. |
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Converted from Crude Oil. Used to create various items. |
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Converted from Crude Oil. Used to create various items. Can be converted into Petroleum Gas. |
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Converted from Crude Oil. Can be converted to Light Oil and Lubricant. |
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Converted from Sulfur, Iron Plates, and Water. Can be used to create various items. |
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Converted from Heavy Oil. Used mainly to create Express transport belts and Engines. |
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. |
Piping
Piping is the most common way to move liquids in factorio.
Key entities used in piping and general liquid/gas handling:
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Used to direct the flow of water. |
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Used to cross other pipes or belts. |
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Stores liquids for later use. |
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Provides Water extracted from a lake. |
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Moves fluids from its input to its output when powered and prevents the opposite from happening always. |
Pressure and throughput
Liquid will move in pipes from high pressure to low pressure. The pressure of a liquid in a pipe can be seen through the pipe window. A pipe with high pressure will show itself nearly full, a pipe with low pressure will show a small trickle of the liquid.
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, Power Production
Liquids can be used to generate power.
Oil processing
- Main article: 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
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.