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Active Vent

2023-01-15T01:26:17Z

45.2.189.77: removing incorrect information

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<translate>

[[Category:Atmospherics]]
{{Itembox
| name = Active Vent
| image = [[File:ItemActiveVent.png]]
| createdwith = [[Hydraulic Pipe Bender]], [[Fabricator]]
| cost = 5g [[Iron]], 1g [[Gold]], 5g [[Copper]]
| stacks = 5
}}
{{Structurebox
| name = Active Vent
| power_usage = 100W
| image = [[File:StructureActiveVent.png]]
| placed_with_item = [[Kit (Active Vent)]]
| placed_on_grid = Small Grid
| decon_with_tool1 = [[Hand Drill]]
| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Active Vent)]]
}}

== Description == 
Active vents use power to move gas from and to pipes and the exterior. Its functionality depends on its mode:
* in "Outward mode" (switch in blue), the vent increases the external pressure (by moving gas from the pipes to the exterior) up to "PressureExternal", by default(*) equal to 101 kPa
* in "Inward mode" (switch in red), the vent decreases the external pressure (by moving gas from the exterior to the pipes) down to "PressureExternal", by default(*) equal to 0 kPa

"PressureExternal" and "PressureInternal" values should be modified programmatically via IC10 scripts, as they reset to default values on mode change. Values can be set through logic chips, if the value is modified after a mode change. Switching logic chips off then on will not modify values on the active vent, the values supplied to the chips must be altered for the values to be written.

(*) This is the reason why airlocks need an internal pressure of at least 100 kPa to work correctly. This behavior can also be inconvenient on worlds like Loulan whose atmosphere is well above 101kPa. Manually-operated "airlocks" for greenhouses can not pump back up to Loulan atmosphere during the exit cycle. If the pressure is already >101kPa the vent will have no effect, and if it is <101kPa the vent will stop when it reaches 101kPa.

To calculate the moles per tick, use the following equation:
n = (P * V) / (R * T)
(These do not take into account the constraints imposed by "PressureExternal" and "PressureInternal")

'''Note''': In order to get the proper units out of this calculation you need to either use kPa and L, or Pa and M3.

Where (Inward vent):
* P = Min(Room pressure, 10.1325 kPa)
* V = 8000 L
* n = Moles per tick
* R = Gas constant (8.3144)
* T = Room temperature

Where (Outward vent):
* P = Min(Pipe pressure, 10.1325 kPa)
* V = Pipe volume in L
* n = Moles per tick
* R = Gas constant (8.3144)
* T = Pipe temperature

'''Note''': The insert slot currently takes any item and seems to have no effect.

{{Data Network Header}}

=== Mode Values ===
These lists the values and meanings for the "Mode" property of the Active Vent.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Value !! Meaning
|-
| 0 || "Outward" mode (Pumping gas from the connected pipe network to the outside.)
|-
| 1 || "Inward" mode (Pumping gas from the outside to the connected pipe network.)
|-
| 2 || (Unknown)
|}

{{Data Parameters}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Parameter Name !! Data Type !! Description
|-
| Open || Boolean || Does not function.
|-
| Mode || Integer || Sets the Active Vent mode to the passed setting. (See [[#Mode_Values|Mode Values]])
|-
| PressureExternal || Float || Mode 0 maximum room pressure, Mode 1 minimum room pressure. Value is overwritten to 101.325 in Mode 0 and 0 in Mode 1 when mode is changed. The vent will still consume energy when pressure is reached.
|-
| PressureInternal || Float || Mode 0 minimum pipe pressure, Mode 1 maximum pipe pressure. Value is overwritten to 0 in Mode 0 and 50662.5 in Mode 1 when mode is changed. The vent will still consume energy when pressure is reached.
|-
| Lock || Boolean || Locks the Active Vent, when set to 1. Unlocks it, when set to 0.
|-
| Setting || Float || Does not function.
|-
| On || Boolean || Turns the Active Vent on, when set to 1. Turns it off, when set to 0.
|}

{{Data Outputs}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Output Name !! Data Type !! Description
|-
| Power || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is receiving power and is turned on. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| Open || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is open. (0 for no, 1 for yes) (Untested)
|-
| Mode || Integer || Returns the setting of the current mode of the Active Vent. (See [[#Mode_Values|Mode Values]])
|-
| Error || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is currently flashing an error. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| PressureExternal || Float || Returns the desired external pressure of the Active Vent.
|-
| PressureInternal || Float || Returns the desired internal pressure of the Active vent. (Untested)
|-
| Lock || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is locked. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| Setting || Float || Returns a range from 0.0 to 100.0. (Assumption) Returns the percentage amount of pumping throughput of the Active Vent.
|-
| Maximum || Integer || Returns 100. (Assumption) Returns the maximum throughput percentage of the Active Vent.
|-
| Ratio || Float || Returns a range from 0.0 to 1.0. (Assumption) Returns the percentage amount of pumping throughput of the Active Vent.
|-
| On || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is set to on. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| RequiredPower || Integer || Returns the current amount of power needed for the Active Vent.
|}
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Active Vent

2023-01-15T01:23:45Z

45.2.189.77:

<languages />
<translate>

[[Category:Atmospherics]]
{{Itembox
| name = Active Vent
| image = [[File:ItemActiveVent.png]]
| createdwith = [[Hydraulic Pipe Bender]], [[Fabricator]]
| cost = 5g [[Iron]], 1g [[Gold]], 5g [[Copper]]
| stacks = 5
}}
{{Structurebox
| name = Active Vent
| power_usage = 100W
| image = [[File:StructureActiveVent.png]]
| placed_with_item = [[Kit (Active Vent)]]
| placed_on_grid = Small Grid
| decon_with_tool1 = [[Hand Drill]]
| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Active Vent)]]
}}

== Description == 
Active vents use power to move gas from and to pipes and the exterior. Its functionality depends on its mode:
* in "Outward mode" (switch in blue), the vent increases the external pressure (by moving gas from the pipes to the exterior) up to "PressureExternal", by default(*) equal to 101 kPa
* in "Inward mode" (switch in red), the vent decreases the external pressure (by moving gas from the exterior to the pipes) down to "PressureExternal", by default(*) equal to 0 kPa

"PressureExternal" and "PressureInternal" values should be modified programmatically via IC10 scripts, as they reset to default values on mode change. Values can be set through logic chips, if the value is modified after a mode change. Switching logic chips off then on will not modify values on the active vent, the values supplied to the chips must be altered for the values to be written.

(*) This is the reason why airlocks need an internal pressure of at least 100 kPa to work correctly. This behavior can also be inconvenient on worlds like Loulan whose atmosphere is well above 101kPa. Manually-operated "airlocks" for greenhouses can not pump back up to Loulan atmosphere during the exit cycle. If the pressure is already >101kPa the vent will have no effect, and if it is <101kPa the vent will stop when it reaches 101kPa.

(**) Unwanted behavior can be corrected by storing desired pressure value to 'PressureExternal' on every loop. Example: 
s dActiveVentInterior PressureExternal rInteriorPressure 
s dActiveVentExterior PressureExternal rExteriorPressure

To calculate the moles per tick, use the following equation:
n = (P * V) / (R * T)
(These do not take into account the constraints imposed by "PressureExternal" and "PressureInternal")

'''Note''': In order to get the proper units out of this calculation you need to either use kPa and L, or Pa and M3.

Where (Inward vent):
* P = Min(Room pressure, 10.1325 kPa)
* V = 8000 L
* n = Moles per tick
* R = Gas constant (8.3144)
* T = Room temperature

Where (Outward vent):
* P = Min(Pipe pressure, 10.1325 kPa)
* V = Pipe volume in L
* n = Moles per tick
* R = Gas constant (8.3144)
* T = Pipe temperature

'''Note''': The insert slot currently takes any item and seems to have no effect.

{{Data Network Header}}

=== Mode Values ===
These lists the values and meanings for the "Mode" property of the Active Vent.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Value !! Meaning
|-
| 0 || "Outward" mode (Pumping gas from the connected pipe network to the outside.)
|-
| 1 || "Inward" mode (Pumping gas from the outside to the connected pipe network.)
|-
| 2 || (Unknown)
|}

{{Data Parameters}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Parameter Name !! Data Type !! Description
|-
| Open || Boolean || Does not function.
|-
| Mode || Integer || Sets the Active Vent mode to the passed setting. (See [[#Mode_Values|Mode Values]])
|-
| PressureExternal || Float || Mode 0 maximum room pressure, Mode 1 minimum room pressure. Value is overwritten to 101.325 in Mode 0 and 0 in Mode 1 when mode is changed. The vent will still consume energy when pressure is reached.
|-
| PressureInternal || Float || Mode 0 minimum pipe pressure, Mode 1 maximum pipe pressure. Value is overwritten to 0 in Mode 0 and 50662.5 in Mode 1 when mode is changed. The vent will still consume energy when pressure is reached.
|-
| Lock || Boolean || Locks the Active Vent, when set to 1. Unlocks it, when set to 0.
|-
| Setting || Float || Does not function.
|-
| On || Boolean || Turns the Active Vent on, when set to 1. Turns it off, when set to 0.
|}

{{Data Outputs}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Output Name !! Data Type !! Description
|-
| Power || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is receiving power and is turned on. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| Open || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is open. (0 for no, 1 for yes) (Untested)
|-
| Mode || Integer || Returns the setting of the current mode of the Active Vent. (See [[#Mode_Values|Mode Values]])
|-
| Error || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is currently flashing an error. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| PressureExternal || Float || Returns the desired external pressure of the Active Vent.
|-
| PressureInternal || Float || Returns the desired internal pressure of the Active vent. (Untested)
|-
| Lock || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is locked. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| Setting || Float || Returns a range from 0.0 to 100.0. (Assumption) Returns the percentage amount of pumping throughput of the Active Vent.
|-
| Maximum || Integer || Returns 100. (Assumption) Returns the maximum throughput percentage of the Active Vent.
|-
| Ratio || Float || Returns a range from 0.0 to 1.0. (Assumption) Returns the percentage amount of pumping throughput of the Active Vent.
|-
| On || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is set to on. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| RequiredPower || Integer || Returns the current amount of power needed for the Active Vent.
|}
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Active Vent

2023-01-15T01:21:26Z

45.2.189.77: format correction

<languages />
<translate>

[[Category:Atmospherics]]
{{Itembox
| name = Active Vent
| image = [[File:ItemActiveVent.png]]
| createdwith = [[Hydraulic Pipe Bender]], [[Fabricator]]
| cost = 5g [[Iron]], 1g [[Gold]], 5g [[Copper]]
| stacks = 5
}}
{{Structurebox
| name = Active Vent
| power_usage = 100W
| image = [[File:StructureActiveVent.png]]
| placed_with_item = [[Kit (Active Vent)]]
| placed_on_grid = Small Grid
| decon_with_tool1 = [[Hand Drill]]
| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Active Vent)]]
}}

== Description == 
Active vents use power to move gas from and to pipes and the exterior. Its functionality depends on its mode:
* in "Outward mode" (switch in blue), the vent increases the external pressure (by moving gas from the pipes to the exterior) up to "PressureExternal", by default(*) equal to 101 kPa
* in "Inward mode" (switch in red), the vent decreases the external pressure (by moving gas from the exterior to the pipes) down to "PressureExternal", by default(*) equal to 0 kPa

"PressureExternal" and "PressureInternal" values should be modified programmatically via IC10 scripts, as they reset to default values on mode change. Values can be set through logic chips, if the value is modified after a mode change. Switching logic chips off then on will not modify values on the active vent, the values supplied to the chips must be altered for the values to be written.

(*) This is the reason why airlocks need an internal pressure of at least 100 kPa to work correctly. This behavior can also be inconvenient on worlds like Loulan whose atmosphere is well above 101kPa. Manually-operated "airlocks" for greenhouses can not pump back up to Loulan atmosphere during the exit cycle. If the pressure is already >101kPa the vent will have no effect, and if it is <101kPa the vent will stop when it reaches 101kPa.

(**) Unwanted behavior can be corrected by storing desired pressure value to 'PressureExternal' on every loop. Example:
s dVentInterior PressureExternal rInteriorPressure
s dVentExterior PressureExternal rExteriorPressure

To calculate the moles per tick, use the following equation:
n = (P * V) / (R * T)
(These do not take into account the constraints imposed by "PressureExternal" and "PressureInternal")

'''Note''': In order to get the proper units out of this calculation you need to either use kPa and L, or Pa and M3.

Where (Inward vent):
* P = Min(Room pressure, 10.1325 kPa)
* V = 8000 L
* n = Moles per tick
* R = Gas constant (8.3144)
* T = Room temperature

Where (Outward vent):
* P = Min(Pipe pressure, 10.1325 kPa)
* V = Pipe volume in L
* n = Moles per tick
* R = Gas constant (8.3144)
* T = Pipe temperature

'''Note''': The insert slot currently takes any item and seems to have no effect.

{{Data Network Header}}

=== Mode Values ===
These lists the values and meanings for the "Mode" property of the Active Vent.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Value !! Meaning
|-
| 0 || "Outward" mode (Pumping gas from the connected pipe network to the outside.)
|-
| 1 || "Inward" mode (Pumping gas from the outside to the connected pipe network.)
|-
| 2 || (Unknown)
|}

{{Data Parameters}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Parameter Name !! Data Type !! Description
|-
| Open || Boolean || Does not function.
|-
| Mode || Integer || Sets the Active Vent mode to the passed setting. (See [[#Mode_Values|Mode Values]])
|-
| PressureExternal || Float || Mode 0 maximum room pressure, Mode 1 minimum room pressure. Value is overwritten to 101.325 in Mode 0 and 0 in Mode 1 when mode is changed. The vent will still consume energy when pressure is reached.
|-
| PressureInternal || Float || Mode 0 minimum pipe pressure, Mode 1 maximum pipe pressure. Value is overwritten to 0 in Mode 0 and 50662.5 in Mode 1 when mode is changed. The vent will still consume energy when pressure is reached.
|-
| Lock || Boolean || Locks the Active Vent, when set to 1. Unlocks it, when set to 0.
|-
| Setting || Float || Does not function.
|-
| On || Boolean || Turns the Active Vent on, when set to 1. Turns it off, when set to 0.
|}

{{Data Outputs}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Output Name !! Data Type !! Description
|-
| Power || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is receiving power and is turned on. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| Open || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is open. (0 for no, 1 for yes) (Untested)
|-
| Mode || Integer || Returns the setting of the current mode of the Active Vent. (See [[#Mode_Values|Mode Values]])
|-
| Error || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is currently flashing an error. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| PressureExternal || Float || Returns the desired external pressure of the Active Vent.
|-
| PressureInternal || Float || Returns the desired internal pressure of the Active vent. (Untested)
|-
| Lock || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is locked. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| Setting || Float || Returns a range from 0.0 to 100.0. (Assumption) Returns the percentage amount of pumping throughput of the Active Vent.
|-
| Maximum || Integer || Returns 100. (Assumption) Returns the maximum throughput percentage of the Active Vent.
|-
| Ratio || Float || Returns a range from 0.0 to 1.0. (Assumption) Returns the percentage amount of pumping throughput of the Active Vent.
|-
| On || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is set to on. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| RequiredPower || Integer || Returns the current amount of power needed for the Active Vent.
|}
</translate>

Active Vent

2023-01-15T01:20:39Z

45.2.189.77:

<languages />
<translate>

[[Category:Atmospherics]]
{{Itembox
| name = Active Vent
| image = [[File:ItemActiveVent.png]]
| createdwith = [[Hydraulic Pipe Bender]], [[Fabricator]]
| cost = 5g [[Iron]], 1g [[Gold]], 5g [[Copper]]
| stacks = 5
}}
{{Structurebox
| name = Active Vent
| power_usage = 100W
| image = [[File:StructureActiveVent.png]]
| placed_with_item = [[Kit (Active Vent)]]
| placed_on_grid = Small Grid
| decon_with_tool1 = [[Hand Drill]]
| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Active Vent)]]
}}

== Description == 
Active vents use power to move gas from and to pipes and the exterior. Its functionality depends on its mode:
* in "Outward mode" (switch in blue), the vent increases the external pressure (by moving gas from the pipes to the exterior) up to "PressureExternal", by default(*) equal to 101 kPa
* in "Inward mode" (switch in red), the vent decreases the external pressure (by moving gas from the exterior to the pipes) down to "PressureExternal", by default(*) equal to 0 kPa

"PressureExternal" and "PressureInternal" values should be modified programmatically via IC10 scripts, as they reset to default values on mode change. Values can be set through logic chips, if the value is modified after a mode change. Switching logic chips off then on will not modify values on the active vent, the values supplied to the chips must be altered for the values to be written.

(*) This is the reason why airlocks need an internal pressure of at least 100 kPa to work correctly. This behavior can also be inconvenient on worlds like Loulan whose atmosphere is well above 101kPa. Manually-operated "airlocks" for greenhouses can not pump back up to Loulan atmosphere during the exit cycle. If the pressure is already >101kPa the vent will have no effect, and if it is <101kPa the vent will stop when it reaches 101kPa.

(**) Unwanted behavior can be corrected by storing desired pressure value to 'PressureExternal' on every loop. Example:

s dVentInterior PressureExternal rInteriorPressure

s dVentExterior PressureExternal rExteriorPressure

To calculate the moles per tick, use the following equation:
n = (P * V) / (R * T)
(These do not take into account the constraints imposed by "PressureExternal" and "PressureInternal")

'''Note''': In order to get the proper units out of this calculation you need to either use kPa and L, or Pa and M3.

Where (Inward vent):
* P = Min(Room pressure, 10.1325 kPa)
* V = 8000 L
* n = Moles per tick
* R = Gas constant (8.3144)
* T = Room temperature

Where (Outward vent):
* P = Min(Pipe pressure, 10.1325 kPa)
* V = Pipe volume in L
* n = Moles per tick
* R = Gas constant (8.3144)
* T = Pipe temperature

'''Note''': The insert slot currently takes any item and seems to have no effect.

{{Data Network Header}}

=== Mode Values ===
These lists the values and meanings for the "Mode" property of the Active Vent.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Value !! Meaning
|-
| 0 || "Outward" mode (Pumping gas from the connected pipe network to the outside.)
|-
| 1 || "Inward" mode (Pumping gas from the outside to the connected pipe network.)
|-
| 2 || (Unknown)
|}

{{Data Parameters}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Parameter Name !! Data Type !! Description
|-
| Open || Boolean || Does not function.
|-
| Mode || Integer || Sets the Active Vent mode to the passed setting. (See [[#Mode_Values|Mode Values]])
|-
| PressureExternal || Float || Mode 0 maximum room pressure, Mode 1 minimum room pressure. Value is overwritten to 101.325 in Mode 0 and 0 in Mode 1 when mode is changed. The vent will still consume energy when pressure is reached.
|-
| PressureInternal || Float || Mode 0 minimum pipe pressure, Mode 1 maximum pipe pressure. Value is overwritten to 0 in Mode 0 and 50662.5 in Mode 1 when mode is changed. The vent will still consume energy when pressure is reached.
|-
| Lock || Boolean || Locks the Active Vent, when set to 1. Unlocks it, when set to 0.
|-
| Setting || Float || Does not function.
|-
| On || Boolean || Turns the Active Vent on, when set to 1. Turns it off, when set to 0.
|}

{{Data Outputs}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Output Name !! Data Type !! Description
|-
| Power || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is receiving power and is turned on. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| Open || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is open. (0 for no, 1 for yes) (Untested)
|-
| Mode || Integer || Returns the setting of the current mode of the Active Vent. (See [[#Mode_Values|Mode Values]])
|-
| Error || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is currently flashing an error. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| PressureExternal || Float || Returns the desired external pressure of the Active Vent.
|-
| PressureInternal || Float || Returns the desired internal pressure of the Active vent. (Untested)
|-
| Lock || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is locked. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| Setting || Float || Returns a range from 0.0 to 100.0. (Assumption) Returns the percentage amount of pumping throughput of the Active Vent.
|-
| Maximum || Integer || Returns 100. (Assumption) Returns the maximum throughput percentage of the Active Vent.
|-
| Ratio || Float || Returns a range from 0.0 to 1.0. (Assumption) Returns the percentage amount of pumping throughput of the Active Vent.
|-
| On || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is set to on. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| RequiredPower || Integer || Returns the current amount of power needed for the Active Vent.
|}
</translate>

Active Vent

2023-01-15T01:19:52Z

45.2.189.77:

<languages />
<translate>

[[Category:Atmospherics]]
{{Itembox
| name = Active Vent
| image = [[File:ItemActiveVent.png]]
| createdwith = [[Hydraulic Pipe Bender]], [[Fabricator]]
| cost = 5g [[Iron]], 1g [[Gold]], 5g [[Copper]]
| stacks = 5
}}
{{Structurebox
| name = Active Vent
| power_usage = 100W
| image = [[File:StructureActiveVent.png]]
| placed_with_item = [[Kit (Active Vent)]]
| placed_on_grid = Small Grid
| decon_with_tool1 = [[Hand Drill]]
| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Active Vent)]]
}}

== Description == 
Active vents use power to move gas from and to pipes and the exterior. Its functionality depends on its mode:
* in "Outward mode" (switch in blue), the vent increases the external pressure (by moving gas from the pipes to the exterior) up to "PressureExternal", by default(*) equal to 101 kPa
* in "Inward mode" (switch in red), the vent decreases the external pressure (by moving gas from the exterior to the pipes) down to "PressureExternal", by default(*) equal to 0 kPa

"PressureExternal" and "PressureInternal" values should be modified programmatically via IC10 scripts, as they reset to default values on mode change. Values can be set through logic chips, if the value is modified after a mode change. Switching logic chips off then on will not modify values on the active vent, the values supplied to the chips must be altered for the values to be written.

(*) This is the reason why airlocks need an internal pressure of at least 100 kPa to work correctly. This behavior can also be inconvenient on worlds like Loulan whose atmosphere is well above 101kPa. Manually-operated "airlocks" for greenhouses can not pump back up to Loulan atmosphere during the exit cycle. If the pressure is already >101kPa the vent will have no effect, and if it is <101kPa the vent will stop when it reaches 101kPa.

(**) Unwanted behavior can be corrected by storing desired pressure value to 'PressureExternal' on every loop. Example:
s dVentInterior PressureExternal rInteriorPressure
s dVentExterior PressureExternal rExteriorPressure

To calculate the moles per tick, use the following equation:
n = (P * V) / (R * T)
(These do not take into account the constraints imposed by "PressureExternal" and "PressureInternal")

'''Note''': In order to get the proper units out of this calculation you need to either use kPa and L, or Pa and M3.

Where (Inward vent):
* P = Min(Room pressure, 10.1325 kPa)
* V = 8000 L
* n = Moles per tick
* R = Gas constant (8.3144)
* T = Room temperature

Where (Outward vent):
* P = Min(Pipe pressure, 10.1325 kPa)
* V = Pipe volume in L
* n = Moles per tick
* R = Gas constant (8.3144)
* T = Pipe temperature

'''Note''': The insert slot currently takes any item and seems to have no effect.

{{Data Network Header}}

=== Mode Values ===
These lists the values and meanings for the "Mode" property of the Active Vent.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Value !! Meaning
|-
| 0 || "Outward" mode (Pumping gas from the connected pipe network to the outside.)
|-
| 1 || "Inward" mode (Pumping gas from the outside to the connected pipe network.)
|-
| 2 || (Unknown)
|}

{{Data Parameters}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Parameter Name !! Data Type !! Description
|-
| Open || Boolean || Does not function.
|-
| Mode || Integer || Sets the Active Vent mode to the passed setting. (See [[#Mode_Values|Mode Values]])
|-
| PressureExternal || Float || Mode 0 maximum room pressure, Mode 1 minimum room pressure. Value is overwritten to 101.325 in Mode 0 and 0 in Mode 1 when mode is changed. The vent will still consume energy when pressure is reached.
|-
| PressureInternal || Float || Mode 0 minimum pipe pressure, Mode 1 maximum pipe pressure. Value is overwritten to 0 in Mode 0 and 50662.5 in Mode 1 when mode is changed. The vent will still consume energy when pressure is reached.
|-
| Lock || Boolean || Locks the Active Vent, when set to 1. Unlocks it, when set to 0.
|-
| Setting || Float || Does not function.
|-
| On || Boolean || Turns the Active Vent on, when set to 1. Turns it off, when set to 0.
|}

{{Data Outputs}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Output Name !! Data Type !! Description
|-
| Power || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is receiving power and is turned on. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| Open || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is open. (0 for no, 1 for yes) (Untested)
|-
| Mode || Integer || Returns the setting of the current mode of the Active Vent. (See [[#Mode_Values|Mode Values]])
|-
| Error || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is currently flashing an error. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| PressureExternal || Float || Returns the desired external pressure of the Active Vent.
|-
| PressureInternal || Float || Returns the desired internal pressure of the Active vent. (Untested)
|-
| Lock || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is locked. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| Setting || Float || Returns a range from 0.0 to 100.0. (Assumption) Returns the percentage amount of pumping throughput of the Active Vent.
|-
| Maximum || Integer || Returns 100. (Assumption) Returns the maximum throughput percentage of the Active Vent.
|-
| Ratio || Float || Returns a range from 0.0 to 1.0. (Assumption) Returns the percentage amount of pumping throughput of the Active Vent.
|-
| On || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is set to on. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| RequiredPower || Integer || Returns the current amount of power needed for the Active Vent.
|}
</translate>

Active Vent

2023-01-15T01:12:04Z

45.2.189.77:

Active Vent

2023-01-15T00:53:43Z

45.2.189.77: Added information about pressure settings

<languages />
<translate>

[[Category:Atmospherics]]
{{Itembox
| name = Active Vent
| image = [[File:ItemActiveVent.png]]
| createdwith = [[Hydraulic Pipe Bender]], [[Fabricator]]
| cost = 5g [[Iron]], 1g [[Gold]], 5g [[Copper]]
| stacks = 5
}}
{{Structurebox
| name = Active Vent
| power_usage = 100W
| image = [[File:StructureActiveVent.png]]
| placed_with_item = [[Kit (Active Vent)]]
| placed_on_grid = Small Grid
| decon_with_tool1 = [[Hand Drill]]
| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Active Vent)]]
}}

== Description == 
Active vents use power to move gas from and to pipes and the exterior. Its functionality depends on its mode:
* in "Outward mode" (switch in blue), the vent increases the external pressure (by moving gas from the pipes to the exterior) up to "PressureExternal", by default(*) equal to 101 kPa
* in "Inward mode" (switch in red), the vent decreases the external pressure (by moving gas from the exterior to the pipes) down to "PressureExternal", by default(*) equal to 0 kPa

"PressureExternal" can only be modified programmatically via MIPS. It is set to its default values every time the mode switch is used and thus, when adjusting it in MIPS code, the Mode must be set before "PressureExternal" value.

(*) This is the reason why airlocks need an internal pressure of at least 100 kPa to work correctly. This behavior can also be inconvenient on worlds like Loulan whose atmosphere is well above 101kPa. Manually-operated "airlocks" for greenhouses can not pump back up to Loulan atmosphere during the exit cycle. If the pressure is already >101kPa the vent will have no effect, and if it is <101kPa the vent will stop when it reaches 101kPa.

To calculate the moles per tick, use the following equation:
n = (P * V) / (R * T)
(These do not take into account the constraints imposed by "PressureExternal" and "PressureInternal")

'''Note''': In order to get the proper units out of this calculation you need to either use kPa and L, or Pa and M3.

Where (Inward vent):
* P = Min(Room pressure, 10.1325 kPa)
* V = 8000 L
* n = Moles per tick
* R = Gas constant (8.3144)
* T = Room temperature

Where (Outward vent):
* P = Min(Pipe pressure, 10.1325 kPa)
* V = Pipe volume in L
* n = Moles per tick
* R = Gas constant (8.3144)
* T = Pipe temperature

'''Note''': The insert slot currently takes any item and seems to have no effect.

{{Data Network Header}}

=== Mode Values ===
These lists the values and meanings for the "Mode" property of the Active Vent.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Value !! Meaning
|-
| 0 || "Outward" mode (Pumping gas from the connected pipe network to the outside.)
|-
| 1 || "Inward" mode (Pumping gas from the outside to the connected pipe network.)
|-
| 2 || (Unknown)
|}

{{Data Parameters}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Parameter Name !! Data Type !! Description
|-
| Open || Boolean || Does not function.
|-
| Mode || Integer || Sets the Active Vent mode to the passed setting. (See [[#Mode_Values|Mode Values]])
|-
| PressureExternal || Float || Warning! Values written to an Active Vent, will be reset to 101.325 in mode 0 "Outward"(Blue), and 0 in mode 1 "Inward"(Red), when 'Mode' value is changed. When in mode 0 "Outward"(Blue), value restricts the maximum pressure in kPa the active vent will pump the room up to. When in mode 1 "Inward"(Red), value restricts the minimum pressure in kPa the active vent will pump the room down to. The vent will continue to consume energy when pressure is reached.
|-
| PressureInternal || Float || Warning! Values written to an Active Vent, will be reset to 0 in mode 0 "Outward"(Blue), and 50662.5 in mode 1 "Inward"(Red), when either 'Mode' or 'On' values are changed.
When in mode 0 "Outward"(Blue), value restricts the minimum pressure in kPa the active vent will pump the pipe network down to. When in mode 1 "Inward"(Red), value restricts maximum pressure in kPa the active vent will pump the pipe network up to. The vent will still consume energy when pressure is reached.
|-
| Lock || Boolean || Locks the Active Vent, when set to 1. Unlocks it, when set to 0.
|-
| Setting || Float || Does not function.
|-
| On || Boolean || Turns the Active Vent on, when set to 1. Turns it off, when set to 0.
|}

{{Data Outputs}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Output Name !! Data Type !! Description
|-
| Power || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is receiving power and is turned on. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| Open || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is open. (0 for no, 1 for yes) (Untested)
|-
| Mode || Integer || Returns the setting of the current mode of the Active Vent. (See [[#Mode_Values|Mode Values]])
|-
| Error || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is currently flashing an error. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| PressureExternal || Float || Returns the desired external pressure of the Active Vent.
|-
| PressureInternal || Float || Returns the desired internal pressure of the Active vent. (Untested)
|-
| Lock || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is locked. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| Setting || Float || Returns a range from 0.0 to 100.0. (Assumption) Returns the percentage amount of pumping throughput of the Active Vent.
|-
| Maximum || Integer || Returns 100. (Assumption) Returns the maximum throughput percentage of the Active Vent.
|-
| Ratio || Float || Returns a range from 0.0 to 1.0. (Assumption) Returns the percentage amount of pumping throughput of the Active Vent.
|-
| On || Boolean || Returns whether the Active Vent is set to on. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| RequiredPower || Integer || Returns the current amount of power needed for the Active Vent.
|}
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Helmet

2023-01-02T22:35:22Z

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[[Category:Suits]]
{{Itembox
| name = Space Helmet
| image = [[File:ItemSpaceHelmet.png]]
| maxpressure = 202.65 kPa
| volume = 3L
| createdwith = [[Fabricator]]; [[Tool Manufactory]]
| cost = 2g [[Copper]], 5g [[Gold]]

}}

==Description==
Paired with an [[EVA Suit]], it provides a contained, portable, pressurized, breathable environment need for protection against the vacuum of space.

The [[Space Helmet]] is the lighter of the two suit helmets available, with the other (much more expensive) one being the [[Hardsuit Helmet]].

==Usage==
Your helmet must be worn with a suitable suit to function properly. Your helmet functions can be accessed by pressing the Number ''''1'''' key. This will bring up a panel showing the helmet's settings, as follows:
* '''Open / Close Mask''' - Open and close the glass visor of the helmet, venting or enclosing your suit atmosphere ''(Keyboard shortcut - I)''
** '''Lock/Unlock Mask''' - Allow or prevent the opening of the visor (useful to avoid accidental opening)
** '''Light On / Off''' - Toggle the helmet's forward facing light on and off ''(Keyboard shortcut - L)''
** '''Flush''' - Expels helmet's (and suit's) current atmosphere and replenishes from the air tank.

The helmet's light draws power from your suit [[Battery_Cell|Battery]]. If damaged, your helmet can be patched by holding [[Duct Tape]] in your right hand and holding the right mouse button. The colour of an (unworn) helmet can be changed using [[Spray Paint]].

==Notes==
* '''Caution:''' An open helmet allows exposure to the conditions outside of the suit
* '''Caution:''' The helmet can withstand an external pressure difference of ~1Mpa, higher pressures will cause damage to the helmet.
* '''Caution:''' When flushing your helmet, your Stationeer's lungs will receive 0.16 points of damage.
* If you open the helmet in a contaminated, external environment (and lack [[Filter]]s to process the contaminants), '''Flush''' the helmet
* It is theoretically possible to mix [[EVA Suit]] elements and [[Hardsuit]] elements, although this is relatively uncommon
* Damaged helmets can be recycled (assuming you have a new one to use!)

Cryotube

2023-01-02T17:59:12Z

45.2.189.77: additional information

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[[Category:Machines]]
{{Itembox
| name = Kit (Cryotube)
| createdwith = [[Hydraulic Pipe Bender]] '''MK2'''
| cost = 10g [[Gold]], 10g [[Copper]], 10g [[Steel]]
}}
{{Structurebox
| name = Cryotube
| power_usage = 400W
| placed_with_item = [[Kit (Cryotube)]]
| placed_on_grid = Small Grid
| decon_with_tool1 = [[Hand Drill]]
| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Cryotube)]]
}}

== Description == 
Used to grow organs for players.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/544550/discussions/0/2592234299564035140/#c2592234299564086452| Steam Forums]
rocket2guns [developer] 2 Jul, 2017 @ 4:28am
Cybernetics for organs are certain, as we already have the heart and lungs as functional organs in the game. We are making these "growable" in cryotubes, but having organs able to be manufactured is also something we want to do.</ref>
as of 06/09/2020 I was able to enter a powered cryotube and "regrow" damage to my lungs.

Cryo tube appears to have one gas input and one power input and one data input. I have fed 10-20 C 80/20 oxygen nitrogen mix to the gas input. I have not spent enough time in there to see if this caused CO2 to "back mix" into my oxygen supply.

Since the Deep Miner/Centrifuge/Chute Update (9/20/22), the Cryotube's behavior appears to be that when filled with a gas, that gas will expel from the tube into the room when opened. It does not appear to backflow, nor does the player seem to convert the O2 to CO2, but that requires further testing. There is a single input for gas in the back, and it can accept either O2 or chilled N2O. Testing indicates that even while unpowered, the tube "freezes" a player in time, stopping hunger/thirst/etc. When powered and supplied with O2, it appears to heal the organs of living players. When powered and supplied with -150C N2O, it can revive a dead co-player in a multiplayer setting. If a living player enters the -150C N2O tube, they slowly die but stay "frozen" in the game, until the door is opened and the game recognizes the player has died.

As of V0.2.3761.18233, December 22, 2022 hotfix, cryotubes with any breathable atmosphere heals lung damage.

{{Data Network Header}}

{{Data Parameters}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Parameter Name !! Data Type !! Description
|-
| Open || Boolean || Opens the CryoTube, when set to 1. Closes it, when set to 0.
|-
| On || Boolean || Turns the CryoTube on, when set to 1. Turns it off, when set to 0.
|}

{{Data Outputs}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Output Name !! Data Type !! Description
|-
| Power || Boolean || Returns whether the CryoTube is turned on and receives power. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| Open || Boolean || Returns whether the CryoTube is open. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| Error || Boolean || Returns whether the CryoTube is flashing an error. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| On || Boolean || Returns whether the CryoTube is turned on. (0 for no, 1 for yes)
|-
| RequiredPower || Integer || Returns the current amount of power, required by the CryoTube, in watts.
|}

=== References === 
<references />

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Oxygen

2022-04-25T05:23:16Z

45.2.189.77: Correcting information

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[[Category:Gas]]

== About == 
[[Oxygen]], also known as O2, is the basic gas necessary for human survival. It is is released when smelting certain ore (such as [[Ore_(Gold)|gold]]) or by melting [[Ice_(Oxite)|Oxite]]. It is also produced by plants in [[Hydroponic_Tray|hydroponic trays]] or the [[Hydroponic_Station|hydroponics station]] when they photosynthesize.

Oxygen has a specific heat of 21.1 Joule / mol.

Pure oxygen auto-ignites at 100c when in atmosphere, at sufficient pressure(tested at 100kPa), and when a burnable object(such as ores) are present.

== Usage == 
The main usage is in sustaining your life, either in the ambient atmosphere when your helmet is open, or in your suit's oxygen tank. Aside from that it is used for combustion in the [[furnace]] and the [[Gas_Generator|gas generator]].

==Sources==
You can collect Oxygen from the following sources:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Source !! Amount
|-
| [[Ice_(Oxite)|Ice (Oxite)]] || 22.5 mol
|-
| [[Ore_(Gold)|Gold Ore]] || 0.2 mol
|-
| [[Ore_(Lead)|Lead Ore]] || 0.1 mol
|}

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Volatiles

2022-04-03T17:08:43Z

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[[Category:Gas]]

== About == 
[[Volatiles]] is a combustible gas, likely chloromethane or other chloride based organic compound, that can be used in combination with [[Oxygen]] as a [[Fuel]]. The main source of Volatiles on most planets is in the form of [[Ice (Volatiles)]] that can be mined on the surface. It is the breathing gas of the Zrillian species. Although the game commonly labels Volatiles as H2, a hydrogen pair molecule, the saved files list X gas as chlorine, meaning to produce carbon dioxide and chlorine, and water, as a byproducts, the compound must contain all three elements.

== Usage == 
Different ratios of Volatiles and Oxygen will produce different temperatures and pressures during combustion. Combustion will create a large amount of Heat, pressure, and [[Carbon Dioxide]]. This reaction is useful inside a [[Furnace]] for smelting ores and creating alloys, but can be catastrophic when inside a [[Canister]] or a room.
Currently as of version v0.1.1089.5513, it is labeled in the atmospheric analyzer as H2, but it is not Hydrogen.<ref>Stationeer's Discord https://discordapp.com/channels/276525882049429515/392785541411635201/393216103284998144</ref>. When burned, it produces heat, [[Pollutant]]s, and [[Carbon Dioxide]] in the following reaction:

2 [Volatiles] + 1 O2 → 3 X + 6 CO2 + Heat

This reaction is inconsistent with volatiles being simple hydrocarbons (too much CO2 is produced), but it may be consistent with more complex organic molecules. The reaction appears to only take place with specific quantities of gas, so Oxygen is often left over even when there is an excess of volatiles.

Volatiles have a specific heat of 20.4 Joule / mol.

==Sources== 
You can collect Hydrogen from the following sources:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Source !! Amount
|-
| [[Ice_(Volatiles)|Ice (Volatiles)]] || 22 mol
|}

Can be also obtainable by [[trading]].

== Notes == 
* Seems that a concentration of H2 greater than 6% in an atmosphere it is lethal to plants, keep attention on that designing a greenhouse, because [[Kit (Advanced Composter)|Advanced Composter]] will release H2 during the process.

== References == 
<References />

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Oxygen

2022-02-08T02:15:50Z

45.2.189.77: spell check

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[[Category:Gas]]

== About == 
[[Oxygen]], also known as O2, is the basic gas necessary for human survival. It is is released when smelting certain ore (such as [[Ore_(Gold)|gold]]) or by melting [[Ice_(Oxite)|Oxite]]. It is also produced by plants in [[Hydroponic_Tray|hydroponic trays]] or the [[Hydroponic_Station|hydroponics station]] when they photosynthesize.

Oxygen has a specific heat of 21.1 Joule / mol.

Pure oxygen auto-ignites at 100c when in atmosphere and at sufficient pressure(tested at 100kPa).

== Usage == 
The main usage is in sustaining your life, either in the ambient atmosphere when your helmet is open, or in your suit's oxygen tank. Aside from that it is used for combustion in the [[furnace]] and the [[Gas_Generator|gas generator]].

==Sources==
You can collect Oxygen from the following sources:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Source !! Amount
|-
| [[Ice_(Oxite)|Ice (Oxite)]] || 22.5 mol
|-
| [[Ore_(Gold)|Gold Ore]] || 0.2 mol
|-
| [[Ore_(Lead)|Lead Ore]] || 0.1 mol
|}

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Oxygen

2022-02-08T02:14:44Z

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[[Category:Gas]]

== About == 
[[Oxygen]], also known as O2, is the basic gas necessary for human survival. It is is released when smelting certain ore (such as [[Ore_(Gold)|gold]]) or by melting [[Ice_(Oxite)|Oxite]]. It is also produced by plants in [[Hydroponic_Tray|hydroponic trays]] or the [[Hydroponic_Station|hydroponics station]] when they photosynthesize.

Oxygen has a specific heat of 21.1 Joule / mol.

Pure oxygen auto-ignitess at 100c when atmosphere and at sufficient pressure(tested at 100kPa).

== Usage == 
The main usage is in sustaining your life, either in the ambient atmosphere when your helmet is open, or in your suit's oxygen tank. Aside from that it is used for combustion in the [[furnace]] and the [[Gas_Generator|gas generator]].

==Sources==
You can collect Oxygen from the following sources:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Source !! Amount
|-
| [[Ice_(Oxite)|Ice (Oxite)]] || 22.5 mol
|-
| [[Ore_(Gold)|Gold Ore]] || 0.2 mol
|-
| [[Ore_(Lead)|Lead Ore]] || 0.1 mol
|}

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Pipe Radiator

2022-01-25T14:15:48Z

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[[Category:Atmospherics]]
{{Itembox
| image = [[File:ItemPipeRadiator.png]]
| name = Kit (Radiator)
| createdwith = [[Hydraulic Pipe Bender]], [[Fabricator]]
| cost = 3g [[Gold]], 2g [[Steel]]
| stacks = 5
}}
{{Structurebox
| name = Pipe Radiator
| image = [[File:ItemPipeRadiator.png]]
| power_usage =
| placed_with_item = [[Kit (Radiator)]]
| placed_on_grid = Small Grid
| decon_with_tool1 = [[Wrench]]
| item_rec1 = [[Pipe Radiator]]
}}

==Description== 
Used to cool or warm the gasses within pipes.
*In an atmosphere the radiators will convert energy based on their temperature and the atmosphere.
**If the pipe has a higher temperature then they will transfer heat into the room.
**If the pipe has a lower temperature then they will receive heat from the room.
*Without an atmosphere they will radiate heat into space. Note that they will receive a little energy if the sun shines on them due to the solar constant (The ability for pipe radiators to absorb thermal energy in any environment in game is contested).

In layman's terms you can think of the radiator as a "valve for heat". It will allow heat (but no gases!) to be exchanged between the pipe it's attached to and the surrounding environment. This "valve" will work bidirectional (heat can flow in both directions). And heat will always flow from the hotter to the colder side.

Pipes without radiators are actually capable to exchange heat with their surroundings the same way on their own. But a radiator will greatly accelerate how fast this exchange will happen. And the effect of multiple radiators on the same pipe system will be cumulative. So you can speed up the transfer even more by placing more than one radiator on the same pipe system. The "shape" of the pipe system is not relevant, though. So a straight pipe with a certain amount of radiators will have the same heat exchange than a pipe of equal length (same amount of pipe segments) and equal amount of radiators, that snakes around or forms any other imaginable shape.

Another factor that will influence how well (and how much) heat will be transferred between the pipe/radiator and it's surroundings is the gas mixture inside both the pipe and it's surroundings. Gases differ in both the "speed" in which they can exchange heat and the "amount" of heat they can "absorb". Pollutants (X) for example are able to exchange heat very quickly, but the "amount" of heat they can absorb is limited. Water (H2O) on the other hand will exchange heat slower that pollutants will, but the "amount" of heat water can absorb is significantly larger.

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Pipe Radiator

2022-01-25T14:15:09Z

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[[Category:Atmospherics]]
{{Itembox
| image = [[File:ItemPipeRadiator.png]]
| name = Kit (Radiator)
| createdwith = [[Hydraulic Pipe Bender]], [[Fabricator]]
| cost = 3g [[Gold]], 2g [[Steel]]
| stacks = 5
}}
{{Structurebox
| name = Pipe Radiator
| image = [[File:ItemPipeRadiator.png]]
| power_usage =
| placed_with_item = [[Kit (Radiator)]]
| placed_on_grid = Small Grid
| decon_with_tool1 = [[Wrench]]
| item_rec1 = [[Pipe Radiator]]
}}

==Description== 
Used to cool or warm the gasses within pipes.
*In an atmosphere the radiators will convert energy based on their temperature and the atmosphere.
**If the pipe has a higher temperature then they will transfer heat into the room.
**If the pipe has a lower temperature then they will receive heat from the room.
*Without an atmosphere they will radiate heat into space. Note that they will receive a little energy if the sun shines on them due to the solar constant (The ability for pipe radiators to absorb thermal energy in a environment in game is contested).

In layman's terms you can think of the radiator as a "valve for heat". It will allow heat (but no gases!) to be exchanged between the pipe it's attached to and the surrounding environment. This "valve" will work bidirectional (heat can flow in both directions). And heat will always flow from the hotter to the colder side.

Pipes without radiators are actually capable to exchange heat with their surroundings the same way on their own. But a radiator will greatly accellerate how fast this exchange will happen. And the effect of multiple radiators on the same pipe system will be cumulative. So you can speed up the transfer even more by placing more than one radiator on the same pipe system. The "shape" of the pipe system is not relevant, though. So a straight pipe with a certain amount of radiators will have the same heat exchange than a pipe of equal length (same amount of pipe segments) and equal amount of radiators, that snakes around or forms any other imaginable shape.

Another factor that will influence how well (and how much) heat will be transfered between the pipe/radiator and it's surroundings is the gas mixture inside both the pipe and it's surroundings. Gases differ in both the "speed" in which they can exchange heat and the "amount" of heat they can "absorb". Pollutants (X) for example are able to exchange heat very quickly, but the "amount" of heat they can absorb is limited. Water (H2O) on the other hand will exchange heat slower that pollutants will, but the "amount" of heat water can absorb is significantly larger.

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Pipe Radiator

2022-01-25T14:13:20Z

45.2.189.77:

<languages/>
<translate>

[[Category:Atmospherics]]
{{Itembox
| image = [[File:ItemPipeRadiator.png]]
| name = Kit (Radiator)
| createdwith = [[Hydraulic Pipe Bender]], [[Fabricator]]
| cost = 3g [[Gold]], 2g [[Steel]]
| stacks = 5
}}
{{Structurebox
| name = Pipe Radiator
| image = [[File:ItemPipeRadiator.png]]
| power_usage =
| placed_with_item = [[Kit (Radiator)]]
| placed_on_grid = Small Grid
| decon_with_tool1 = [[Wrench]]
| item_rec1 = [[Pipe Radiator]]
}}

==Description== 
Used to cool or warm the gasses within pipes.
*In an atmosphere the radiators will convert energy based on their temperature and the atmosphere.
**If the pipe has a higher temperature then they will transfer heat into the room.
**If the pipe has a lower temperature then they will receive heat from the room.
*Without an atmosphere they will radiate heat into space. Note that they will receive a little energy if the sun shines on them due to the solar constant (The accuracy of this game mechanic is contested).

In layman's terms you can think of the radiator as a "valve for heat". It will allow heat (but no gases!) to be exchanged between the pipe it's attached to and the surrounding environment. This "valve" will work bidirectional (heat can flow in both directions). And heat will always flow from the hotter to the colder side.

Pipes without radiators are actually capable to exchange heat with their surroundings the same way on their own. But a radiator will greatly accellerate how fast this exchange will happen. And the effect of multiple radiators on the same pipe system will be cumulative. So you can speed up the transfer even more by placing more than one radiator on the same pipe system. The "shape" of the pipe system is not relevant, though. So a straight pipe with a certain amount of radiators will have the same heat exchange than a pipe of equal length (same amount of pipe segments) and equal amount of radiators, that snakes around or forms any other imaginable shape.

Another factor that will influence how well (and how much) heat will be transfered between the pipe/radiator and it's surroundings is the gas mixture inside both the pipe and it's surroundings. Gases differ in both the "speed" in which they can exchange heat and the "amount" of heat they can "absorb". Pollutants (X) for example are able to exchange heat very quickly, but the "amount" of heat they can absorb is limited. Water (H2O) on the other hand will exchange heat slower that pollutants will, but the "amount" of heat water can absorb is significantly larger.

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Talk:Pipe Radiator

2022-01-25T14:11:20Z

45.2.189.77: Pipe Radiators do not appear to absorb any thermal energy from the "sun."

Pipe Radiators do not appear to absorb any thermal energy from the "sun." Placed on isolated pipe segments facing, separately, all four cardinal direction, despite the "sun" shining directly on a radiator, the pipe network temperature continued to fall at the same rate as a shaded radiator. Enclosed in a glass corridor, the trapped atmosphere absorbed more "thermal radiation" then the pipe radiators.