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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. | |||
== 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]] heats 15°C [[water]] to 500°C [[steam]]; | |||
* 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; | |||
* (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. | |||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Nuclear power]] | * [[Power production#Nuclear power|Power production]] | ||
* [[Heat pipe]] | |||
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/factorio/comments/67xgge/nuclear_ratios/ Nuclear ratios] | |||
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Revision as of 10:15, 2 March 2019
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500 °C |
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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.
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 heats 15°C water to 500°C steam;
- It takes 0.2 kJ of burner energy to raise 1 water 1°C;
- 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.
- 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
- 0.15.0:
- Introduced