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=Introduction= | =Introduction= | ||
The Thermo-Electric Generator (TEG) is an atmospherics-based generator that operates on the simple principle of cold air loop plus hot air loop equals power. As long as the set-up is appropriate, the TEG's output will scale up and can make anywhere between almost no power to enough power to satisfy the energy draw of 1000 space stations. | The Thermo-Electric Generator (TEG) is an atmospherics-based generator that operates on the simple principle of cold air loop plus hot air loop equals power. As long as the set-up is appropriate, the TEG's output will scale up and can make anywhere between almost no power to enough power to satisfy the energy draw of 1000 space stations. | ||
=How to Set Up the TEG= | =How to Set Up the TEG= | ||
This is a basic setup that will yield estimately 600-800kW which is enough to charge most of the SMES. | This is a basic setup that will yield estimately 600-800kW which is enough to charge most of the SMES. | ||
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'''<span style="color:red">The IceMeta Station is set up differently, follow the guide here instead.</span>''' | |||
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Some of the main differences in this setup: | |||
*The injector in the burn mix chamber needs to be manually turned on and set to max output. | |||
*The filter for the burn mix chamber is flipped, so you need to filter O2 and Plasma instead. | |||
*The last step can easily accidentally introduce the hot loop into the cold loop if not careful. | |||
*Due to the outside not being space, the cold loop may eventually warm up from the waste output. This can be remedied by adding some freezers to the cold loop before setting up. | |||
Adjusted steps: | |||
#Screwdriver and wrench the circulators and generator to release them from the ground. | |||
#At '''point 1''', move the circulators and generator to the positions shown, alt-click the circulators to rotate them to the correct orientation. | |||
#Wrench the circulators and generator into place. | |||
#Using a multitool, change the mode of the circulators to the correct mode for each side (''1 tap = cold, 2 taps = hot''). | |||
#Screwdriver shut the circulators and the generator. | |||
#Wrench the center generator to complete the engine assembly. | |||
#At '''point 2''', wrench down all of the CO2 cannisters. | |||
#At '''points 3, 4 and 5''', turn on the pumps and max them. | |||
#At '''point 6''', turn on the filter. | |||
#At '''points 7 and 8''', turn on the pumps and max them. | |||
#At '''point 9''', set the mixer to a burn mix, turn on the mixer to max pressure. ''(The nodes are coloured to determine which node is which gas - normally '''Node 1 = Green = Plasma''', a default mix would be 60/40 oxygen/plasma, different ratios alter heat output and gas production'')''.'' (''NOTE: burn mix is tested to last nearly 50 minutes if you empty both tanks).'' | |||
#At '''point 10''', put on a hardsuit and internals, go out the airlock to the south and click on the injector shown. Turn it on and max output. | |||
#At '''point 11''', press the top button to close the blast doors to the burn mix chamber. | |||
#Once some gasses have entered the chamber, press the bottom button at point 11 to ignite the mix. | |||
#At '''point 12''', turn on and set the filter to filter O2 and Plasma. Then turn on the valve just north of the filter. | |||
#At '''point 13''', wrench down both of the CO2 canisters. | |||
#At '''points 14, 15 and 16''', turn on the pumps and max them. | |||
#Once pressure/heat builds up in the hot loop ''(Indicated by the gas flow meter on the hot loop flashing)'' and the burn mix is over 30,000C ''(view the gas flow meter above the burn chamber)'': | |||
##Un-wrench the canisters at '''point 2''' | |||
##Turn '''off''' the pump at '''point 3''' | |||
##Turn '''on''' the valves at '''points 17 & 18'''. | |||
#It will take some time for the power to build up. | |||
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#{{anchor|step one}}Screwdriver and wrench the circulators and generator to release them from the ground. | #{{anchor|step one}}Screwdriver and wrench the circulators and generator to release them from the ground. | ||
#At '''point 1''', move the circulators and generator to the positions shown, alt-click the circulators to rotate them to the correct orientation. | #At '''point 1''', move the circulators and generator to the positions shown, alt-click the circulators to rotate them to the correct orientation. | ||
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#Once pressure/heat builds up in the hot loop ''(Indicated by the gas flow meter on the hot loop flashing)'' and the burn mix is over 30,000C ''(view the gas flow meter above the burn chamber)'', turn '''on''' the valves at '''points 17 and 18'''. | #Once pressure/heat builds up in the hot loop ''(Indicated by the gas flow meter on the hot loop flashing)'' and the burn mix is over 30,000C ''(view the gas flow meter above the burn chamber)'', turn '''on''' the valves at '''points 17 and 18'''. | ||
#It will take some time for the power to build up. | #It will take some time for the power to build up. | ||
=TEG Fundamentals= | =TEG Fundamentals= | ||
The Thermo-Electric Generator is a simple engine. This engine uses hot and cold gas, (''hot and cold sides of the circulators'') to generate energy. To make more power, you will need to scale the hot and cold gasses and maintain the temperature difference between them. The limiting factor being how the engine is set up and having too great of a difference in gas temperature. A great difference in temperature can overpower the other circulator, preventing power generation. However, an unmodified engine will usually lead you into the biggest, most common problem: clogs. | The Thermo-Electric Generator is a simple engine. This engine uses hot and cold gas, (''hot and cold sides of the circulators'') to generate energy. To make more power, you will need to scale the hot and cold gasses and maintain the temperature difference between them. The limiting factor being how the engine is set up and having too great of a difference in gas temperature. A great difference in temperature can overpower the other circulator, preventing power generation. However, an unmodified engine will usually lead you into the biggest, most common problem: clogs. | ||