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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.