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| − | The generator | + | {{Block |
| − | It | + | |blockname=Generator |
| − | + | |requirements=[[Gas_turbine]], [[Steam_turbine]], or another Generator | |
| + | |image=Generator | ||
| + | |poweredby=Shaft Power | ||
| + | |type=Single | ||
| + | |stackable=Yes | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | == 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. | ||
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| + | ==lights== | ||
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| + | The generator has lights along the side. | ||
| + | * Red: generator is drawing power | ||
| + | * Green: Generator is providing power. | ||
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| + | == Efficiency == | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:00, 26 April 2020
Generator
| 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.
