Generator

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Generator
Generator.png
Block type: Single
Powered by: Shaft Power
Requirements for operation: Gas_turbine, Steam_turbine, or another Generator
Stackable: Yes (64)


Usage

The generator works almost exactly the same way as the heat turbine does, only it converts the motion from a rotating shaft into electricity rather than heat moving through a turbine. It also has the ability to convert back, to keep the voltage and rotation speed in check. If possible, avoid allowing electricity to pass back into the generator unless a spin-up is intended since dramatic losses will occur.

lights

The generator has lights along the side.

  • Red: generator is drawing power
  • Green: Generator is providing power.


Efficiency

When converting electricity into shaft power, only 75% of the power actually goes into creating motion. The other way around, converting shaft power to electricity, is 95% efficient.