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The '''steam turbine''' consumes [[steam]] to create electric energy. It is usually used together with [[heat exchanger]]s and a [[nuclear reactor]]. | The '''steam turbine''' consumes [[steam]] to create electric energy. It is usually used together with [[heat exchanger]]s and a [[nuclear reactor]]. | ||
While designed for the 500°C steam of a nuclear reactor, turbines can still be connected to [[boiler]]s for use in conventional 165°C steam power, | While designed for the 500°C steam of a nuclear reactor, turbines can still be connected to [[boiler]]s for use in conventional 165°C steam power. At this mode, the steam turbine acts equal to two separate [[steam engine]]s, producing 1800 kW and consuming 60 steam/sec. However, actual power production is based on the temperature of the steam, not the building itself. This means that using a steam turbine is no more fuel-efficient than using two steam engines. Unless saving space within a large build, it is not necessary to use the more costly turbines for boiler steam. | ||
== Power output == | == Power output == | ||
Each | Each steam turbine takes a maximum input of 60 units of 500°C [[steam]] per second and outputs 5.82MW of electricity; the 5.8MW listed on the tooltip is rounded. | ||
* [[Heat exchanger]] heats 15°C [[water]] to 500°C [[steam]]; | * [[Heat exchanger]] heats 15°C [[water]] to 500°C [[steam]]; | ||
* It takes 0. | * It takes 0.2 kJ of [[Fuel|burner]] energy to raise 1 water 1°C; | ||
* Steam is consumed by steam turbines at a rate of 60 | * Steam is consumed by steam turbines at a rate of 60 units per second; | ||
* ( | * (500°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units = 5820 kW, or 5.82 MW. | ||
* On the other hand, the calculation for the Boiler-generated steam is: (165°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units = 1800 kW, or 1.8 MW. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
{{history|0.18.18| | |||
* Adjusted [[steam engine]] and turbine collision boxes so player can walk between two steam engines.}} | |||
{{History|0.15.0| | {{History|0.15.0| | ||
* Introduced}} | * Introduced}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Nuclear power]] | * [[Power production#Nuclear power|Power production]] | ||
* [[Heat pipe]] | |||
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/factorio/comments/67xgge/nuclear_ratios/ Nuclear ratios] | * [https://www.reddit.com/r/factorio/comments/67xgge/nuclear_ratios/ Nuclear ratios] | ||
{{ProductionNav}} | {{ProductionNav}} | ||
{{C|Energy}} | {{C|Energy}} | ||
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Fluid storage volume |
200 |
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Health |
300 |
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Fire: 0/70% |
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Stack size |
10 |
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Dimensions |
3×5 |
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Power output |
5.82 MW |
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Maximum temperature |
500 °C |
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Fluid consumption |
60/s |
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Mining time |
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steam-turbine |
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The steam turbine consumes steam to create electric energy. It is usually used together with heat exchangers and a nuclear reactor.
While designed for the 500°C steam of a nuclear reactor, turbines can still be connected to boilers for use in conventional 165°C steam power. At this mode, the steam turbine acts equal to two separate steam engines, producing 1800 kW and consuming 60 steam/sec. However, actual power production is based on the temperature of the steam, not the building itself. This means that using a steam turbine is no more fuel-efficient than using two steam engines. Unless saving space within a large build, it is not necessary to use the more costly turbines for boiler steam.
Power output
Each steam turbine takes a maximum input of 60 units of 500°C steam per second and outputs 5.82MW of electricity; the 5.8MW listed on the tooltip is rounded.
- Heat exchanger heats 15°C water to 500°C steam;
- It takes 0.2 kJ of burner energy to raise 1 water 1°C;
- Steam is consumed by steam turbines at a rate of 60 units per second;
- (500°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units = 5820 kW, or 5.82 MW.
- On the other hand, the calculation for the Boiler-generated steam is: (165°C - 15°C) × 0.2 kJ × 60 units = 1800 kW, or 1.8 MW.
History
- 0.18.18:
- Adjusted steam engine and turbine collision boxes so player can walk between two steam engines.
- 0.15.0:
- Introduced
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