Generator

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.