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+ | |blockname=Generator | ||
+ | |requirements=[[Gas_turbine]], [[Steam_turbine]], or another Generator | ||
+ | |image=Generator | ||
+ | |poweredby=Shaft Power | ||
+ | |type=Single | ||
+ | |stackable=Yes | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | It | + | == 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. |
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.