Combustor - Revision history

RA2lover: Reverted edit by Starviking (talk) to last revision by RA2lover

2026-03-20T08:44:00Z

Reverted edit by Starviking (talk) to last revision by RA2lover

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	** Has a ''Mode'' variable that can be set to 0 to allow the unit to be kept on, and continue to equalize gases with the output, without pulling more fuel in.		** Has a ''Mode'' variable that can be set to 0 to allow the unit to be kept on, and continue to equalize gases with the output, without pulling more fuel in.
	* Consumes only 10 W of power even when running.		* Consumes only 10 W of power even when running.

	~~=== Fuel Combustion Using a H2 Combustor ===~~
	~~[[Water]] combustion is achieved for 66% of the [[reagents]]:~~
	~~<br>2 [[Volatiles]] + 1 O<sub>2</sub> -> 2 H<sub>2</sub>O + 429kJ~~
	~~<br>The remaining 34% undergo the regular fuel combustion reaction:~~
	~~<br>2 Volatiles + 1 O<sub>2</sub> -> 3 [[Pollutant]] + 6 CO<sub>2</sub> + 572kJ~~
	~~<!-- the 66% and also 90% of those 34% happen immediately, the remaining 3.4% is left as waste products that get immediately ignited. -->~~

	=== Logic ===		=== Logic ===

Starviking: Moved" H2 combustion Using a H2 Combustor" notes from fuel page to H2 combustor page

2026-03-20T02:43:09Z

Moved" H2 combustion Using a H2 Combustor" notes from fuel page to H2 combustor page

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	** Has a ''Mode'' variable that can be set to 0 to allow the unit to be kept on, and continue to equalize gases with the output, without pulling more fuel in.		** Has a ''Mode'' variable that can be set to 0 to allow the unit to be kept on, and continue to equalize gases with the output, without pulling more fuel in.
	* Consumes only 10 W of power even when running.		* Consumes only 10 W of power even when running.

			=== Fuel Combustion Using a H2 Combustor ===
			[[Water]] combustion is achieved for 66% of the [[reagents]]:
			<br>2 [[Volatiles]] + 1 O<sub>2</sub> -> 2 H<sub>2</sub>O + 429kJ
			<br>The remaining 34% undergo the regular fuel combustion reaction:
			<br>2 Volatiles + 1 O<sub>2</sub> -> 3 [[Pollutant]] + 6 CO<sub>2</sub> + 572kJ
			<!-- the 66% and also 90% of those 34% happen immediately, the remaining 3.4% is left as waste products that get immediately ignited. -->

	=== Logic ===		=== Logic ===

RA2lover: Add construction stage images

2026-03-19T09:05:53Z

Add construction stage images

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RA2lover: Add construction stage images

2026-03-19T09:05:12Z

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	\| decon_with_tool1 = [[Drill]]		\| decon_with_tool1 = [[Drill]]
	\| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Atmospherics)]]		\| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Atmospherics)]]
	\|paintable=Yes\|constructable_in_rockets=No\|volume=100 L\|prefab_name=H2Combustor\|prefab_hash=1840108251\|convection=0.5056462\|radiation=0.5056462\|solar_heating=0.5056462}}		\|paintable=Yes\|constructable_in_rockets=No\|volume=100 L\|prefab_name=H2Combustor\|prefab_hash=1840108251\|convection=0.5056462\|radiation=0.5056462\|solar_heating=0.5056462\|stage_image1=[[File:H2Combustor BuildState0.png]]\|stage_image2=[[File:H2Combustor BuildState1.png]]\|const_with_item2=2x [[Kit (Pipe)]]\|decon_with_tool2=[[Wrench]]\|item_rec2=2x [[Kit (Pipe)]]\|stage_image3=[[File:H2Combustor BuildState2.png]]\|const_with_tool3=[[Screwdriver]]\|const_with_item3=2x [[Cable Coil]]\|const_with_item1=[[Kit (Atmospherics)]]}}
	=Description=		=Description=
	Burns a [[fuel]] mixture to produce high-temperature byproducts.		Burns a [[fuel]] mixture to produce high-temperature byproducts.
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	* Has an internal volume of 100L, where the product of the combustion is stored before being equalized to the output [[pipe]].		* Has an internal volume of 100L, where the product of the combustion is stored before being equalized to the output [[pipe]].
	* The unit, and gas inside it, will interact with the surrounding environment, as well as radiating heat in a vacuum (and thus cooling the gas inside it). In an air-filled [[room]], this will significantly heat the surroundings.		* The unit, and gas inside it, will interact with the surrounding environment, as well as radiating heat in a vacuum (and thus cooling the gas inside it). In an air-filled [[room]], this will significantly heat the surroundings.
	* Each [[tick]] that the unit is ''turned on'', it will first equalize its internal volume with the output pipe network, before pulling in and combusting more fuel to add to the internal volume.		* Each [[tick]] that the unit is ''turned on'', it will first equalize its internal volume with the output [[Pipe Network\|pipe network]], before pulling in and combusting more fuel to add to the internal volume.
	** This only occurs when the unit is turned on, so if the unit is switched off, whatever gas remains in the unit will continue cooling through radiation or convection without equalizing to the output pipe.		** This only occurs when the unit is turned on, so if the unit is switched off, whatever gas remains in the unit will continue cooling through radiation or convection without equalizing to the output pipe.
	** Since the equalization occurs before more fuel is pulled in, after the first tick the unit is on, it will have gases stored inside it but won't have pushed any to the output pipe yet.		** Since the equalization occurs before more fuel is pulled in, after the first tick the unit is on, it will have gases stored inside it but won't have pushed any to the output pipe yet.

RA2lover: Remove combustion for water mentions as the machine no longer has custom code handling that and is just a regular combustor. Add convection/radiation/solar heating values calculated from a surface area of 5.056462 as these aren't currently present on stationpedia.

2026-03-19T08:48:10Z

Remove combustion for water mentions as the machine no longer has custom code handling that and is just a regular combustor. Add convection/radiation/solar heating values calculated from a surface area of 5.056462 as these aren't currently present on stationpedia.

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RA2lover: Remove combustion for water mentions as the machine no longer has custom code handling that and is just a regular combustor. Add convection/radiation/solar heating values calculated from a surface area of 5.056462 as these aren't currently present on stationpedia.

2026-03-19T08:46:53Z

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	[[Category:Atmospherics]]		[[Category:Atmospherics]]
			<blockquote>
			The Combustor allows for controlled combustion of volatile gases. When fed with [[Hydrogen]] and [[Oxygen]] it will output [[Steam]] which can be cooled for drinking [[water]] or [[hydroponics]].

			-[[Stationpedia]]</blockquote>{{Structurebox
	{{Structurebox		\| name = Combustor
	\| name = H2 Combustor
	\| image = [[File:H2 Combustor.jpg]]		\| image = [[File:H2 Combustor.jpg]]
	\| power_usage = 10W		\| power_usage = 10W
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	\| decon_with_tool1 = [[Drill]]		\| decon_with_tool1 = [[Drill]]
	\| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Atmospherics)]]		\| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Atmospherics)]]
	}}		\|paintable=Yes\|constructable_in_rockets=No\|volume=100 L\|prefab_name=H2Combustor\|prefab_hash=1840108251\|convection=0.5056462\|radiation=0.5056462\|solar_heating=0.5056462}}
	=Description=		=Description=
	Burns a fuel mixture ~~of volatiles and oxygen~~ to produce high-temperature [[Water\|Steam]]. The H2 Combustor should be fed a 2:1 ratio of volatiles to oxygen. It will output mix of gases at 2500 C, made up of approximately 46.67% [[Carbon Dioxide]], 30% [[Water\|Steam]], and 23.33% [[Pollutant\|Pollutants]], plus trace amounts of unburnt volatiles and oxygen.		Burns a [[fuel]] mixture to produce high-temperature byproducts.

	To generate electricity with fuel instead, see the [[Kit (Gas Fuel Generator)\|Gas Fuel Generator]]. Alternatively, the heat generated by the H2 Combustor may be used with a [[Kit (Stirling Engine)\|Stirling Engine]] to generate power at a much lower efficiency.

	~~However~~, ~~while lower efficiency than a~~ Gas Fuel Generator~~, in terms of energy output per mole of fuel input, a [[Stirling Engine~~]] ~~is a practical and effective first step for cooling~~ the ~~output due to~~ the ~~fact that it generates power from cooling, rather than consuming power to cool the output (such as~~ with an [[~~Air Conditioner]]). Depending on the exact setup, and how efficiently the~~ Stirling Engine ~~can be cooled (best on cold non-vacuum planets like Europa and Mars~~)~~, it's possible for the~~ Stirling Engine to ~~offset the~~ power ~~cost of H2 Combustor, Filtration, and the entire rest of the cooling system, resulting in~~ a ~~zero-loss or even net-positive system. Alternatively, the outputs may be air-cooled using radiators on cooler planets or in a vacuum~~.		To generate electricity with fuel instead, see the [[Kit (Gas Fuel Generator)\|Gas Fuel Generator]]. Alternatively, the heat generated by the H2 Combustor may be used with a [[Kit (Stirling Engine)\|Stirling Engine]] to generate [[power]] at a lower efficiency.

	~~200 Moles~~ of ~~Volatiles~~ and ~~100 Moles~~ of ~~Oxygen will produce 135 Moles~~ of ~~Water + Waste products~~.		However, while lower efficiency than a [[Gas Fuel Generator]], in terms of [[energy]] output per mole of fuel input, a [[Stirling Engine]] is a practical and effective first step for cooling the output due to the fact that it generates power from cooling, rather than consuming power to cool the output (such as with an [[Air Conditioner]]). Depending on the exact setup, and how efficiently the Stirling Engine can be cooled (best on cold non-vacuum [[planets]] like [[Europa]] and [[Mars]]), it's possible for the Stirling Engine to offset the power cost of the Combustor, [[Filtration]], and the entire rest of the cooling system, resulting in a zero-loss or even net-positive system. Alternatively, the outputs may be air-cooled using radiators on cooler planets or in a vacuum.

	=Characteristics=		=Characteristics=
	* Consumes fuel from the input, requiring a 2:1 mix of volatiles to oxygen. Imprecise ratios will result in lower production rate, and the unburnt excess in the output.		* Rate of fuel consumption from the input, and thus rate of production, is based on the difference in [[pressure]] between input and internal [[atmosphere]].
	* Produces approximately 46% more moles output than the fuel input consumed.		* Transfers gases from the input into its internal atmosphere, moving from 100 kPa10L when unassisted to 200 atm10L with a 60.7 MPa pressure gradient.
	* Rate of fuel consumption from the input, and thus rate of production, is based on the pressure of the input. ~~The unit will consume 3.42 L~~ of fuel ~~from~~ the ~~input each tick~~.		* Combusts 99% of the fuel passed into it. Imprecise ratios will result in unburnt excess in the output.
	* Has an internal volume of 100L, where the product of the combustion is stored before being ~~pushed~~ to the output pipe.		* Has an internal volume of 100L, where the product of the combustion is stored before being equalized to the output [[pipe]].
	* The unit, and gas inside it, will interact with the surrounding environment, as well as radiating heat in a vacuum (and thus cooling the gas inside it). In an air-filled room, this will significantly heat the surroundings.		* The unit, and gas inside it, will interact with the surrounding environment, as well as radiating heat in a vacuum (and thus cooling the gas inside it). In an air-filled [[room]], this will significantly heat the surroundings.
	* The initial temperature of the products is 2500 C.		* Each [[tick]] that the unit is ''turned on'', it will first equalize its internal volume with the output pipe network, before pulling in and combusting more fuel to add to the internal volume.
	* The water in the output is initially produced as a liquid before rapidly evaporating due to the temperature. This results in noticeable innate cooling of the output, up to ~100 C. Further losses from radiation or convection cooling of the surroundings also assist with this.
	* Each tick that the unit is ''turned on'', it will first equalize its internal volume with the output pipe network, before pulling in and combusting more fuel to add to the internal volume.
	** This only occurs when the unit is turned on, so if the unit is switched off, whatever gas remains in the unit will continue cooling through radiation or convection without equalizing to the output pipe.		** This only occurs when the unit is turned on, so if the unit is switched off, whatever gas remains in the unit will continue cooling through radiation or convection without equalizing to the output pipe.
	** Since the equalization occurs before more fuel is pulled in, after the first tick the unit is on, it will have gases stored inside it but won't have pushed any to the output pipe yet.		** Since the equalization occurs before more fuel is pulled in, after the first tick the unit is on, it will have gases stored inside it but won't have pushed any to the output pipe yet.
	** Has a ''Mode'' variable that can be set to 0 to allow the unit to be kept on, and continue to ~~push~~ gases to the output, without pulling more fuel in.		** Has a ''Mode'' variable that can be set to 0 to allow the unit to be kept on, and continue to equalize gases with the output, without pulling more fuel in.
	* Consumes only 10 W of power even when running.		* Consumes only 10 W of power even when running.

	=== Logic ===		=== Logic ===
	These are all the logic parameters of the device.		These are all the [[logic]] parameters of the device.
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
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	\| Lock \|\| Boolean \|\| Read/Write \|\| 1 if a device is locked, otherwise 0, can be set in most devices and prevents the user from writing values.		\| Lock \|\| Boolean \|\| Read/Write \|\| 1 if a device is locked, otherwise 0, can be set in most devices and prevents the user from writing values.
	\|-		\|-
	\| PrefabHash \|\| Integer \|\| Read-only \|\| The hash of the structure.		\| PrefabHash \|\| Integer \|\| Read-only \|\| The [[hash]] of the structure.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Maximum \|\| Float \|\| Read-only \|\| Maximum setting of the device.		\| Maximum \|\| Float \|\| Read-only \|\| Maximum setting of the device.

RA2lover: RA2lover moved page H2 Combustor to Combustor: Game renamed the machine

2026-03-19T08:19:50Z

RA2lover moved page H2 Combustor to Combustor: Game renamed the machine

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Maintenance script: Remove translation markup (automated)

2026-03-08T17:25:52Z

Remove translation markup (automated)

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	[[Category:Atmospherics]]		[[Category:Atmospherics]]
	~~<languages/>~~
	~~<translate>~~
	{{Structurebox		{{Structurebox
	\| name = H2 Combustor		\| name = H2 Combustor
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	\| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Atmospherics)]]		\| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Atmospherics)]]
	}}		}}
	~~<!--T:1-->~~
	=Description=		=Description=
	Burns a fuel mixture of volatiles and oxygen to produce high-temperature [[Water\|Steam]]. The H2 Combustor should be fed a 2:1 ratio of volatiles to oxygen. It will output mix of gases at 2500 C, made up of approximately 46.67% [[Carbon Dioxide]], 30% [[Water\|Steam]], and 23.33% [[Pollutant\|Pollutants]], plus trace amounts of unburnt volatiles and oxygen.		Burns a fuel mixture of volatiles and oxygen to produce high-temperature [[Water\|Steam]]. The H2 Combustor should be fed a 2:1 ratio of volatiles to oxygen. It will output mix of gases at 2500 C, made up of approximately 46.67% [[Carbon Dioxide]], 30% [[Water\|Steam]], and 23.33% [[Pollutant\|Pollutants]], plus trace amounts of unburnt volatiles and oxygen.
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	200 Moles of Volatiles and 100 Moles of Oxygen will produce 135 Moles of Water + Waste products.		200 Moles of Volatiles and 100 Moles of Oxygen will produce 135 Moles of Water + Waste products.

	~~<!--T:2-->~~
	=Characteristics=		=Characteristics=
	* Consumes fuel from the input, requiring a 2:1 mix of volatiles to oxygen. Imprecise ratios will result in lower production rate, and the unburnt excess in the output.		* Consumes fuel from the input, requiring a 2:1 mix of volatiles to oxygen. Imprecise ratios will result in lower production rate, and the unburnt excess in the output.
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	=== Logic ===		=== Logic ===
	These are all the logic parameters of the device.		These are all the logic parameters of the device.
	~~<!--T:4-->~~
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
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	=See Also=		=See Also=
	* [[Kit (Atmospherics)]]		* [[Kit (Atmospherics)]]
	~~</translate>~~

RA2lover: Undo revision 25510 by RA2lover (talk), Attempt to adjust Activate behavior again. Still not updated to new logic template.

2026-02-22T14:30:50Z

Undo revision 25510 by RA2lover (talk), Attempt to adjust Activate behavior again. Still not updated to new logic template.

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	\| On \|\| Boolean \|\| Read/Write \|\| The current state of the device, 0 for off, 1 for on.		\| On \|\| Boolean \|\| Read/Write \|\| The current state of the device, 0 for off, 1 for on.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Mode \|\| Boolean \|\| Read/Write \|\| Whether the unit pulls in ~~and/or combusts~~ fuel ~~input~~, if the unit is also turned on. 1 (default) ~~= ''Active'' mode~~, 0 ~~= ''Idle'' mode~~.		\| Mode \|\| Boolean \|\| Read/Write \|\| Whether the unit pulls in more fuel to combust, if the unit is also turned on. 1 (default) for pulling more fuel in, 0 to disable input.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Activate \|\| Boolean \|\| Read/Write \|\| Whether the unit ~~ignites~~ fuel ~~(1) or pulls in more fuel (0) when~~ in ''~~Active~~'' ~~mode. Toggles states each tick in Active mode unless overridden by logic~~.		\| Activate \|\| Boolean \|\| Read/Write \|\| Whether the unit pulled fuel in last tick. May not sync with ''Mode'' if no fuel could be pulled from the input.
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	\| RequiredPower\|\| Float \|\| Read-only \|\| Idle and active operating power quantity. 10W.		\| RequiredPower\|\| Float \|\| Read-only \|\| Idle and active operating power quantity. 10W.
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	\| Power \|\| Float \|\| Read-only \|\| Can be read to return if the device is correctly powered or not, set via power system, return 1 if powered and 0 if not.		\| Power \|\| Float \|\| Read-only \|\| Can be read to return if the device is correctly powered or not, set via power system, return 1 if powered and 0 if not.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Setting \|\| Integer \|\| Read/Write \|\| No effect.		\| Setting \|\| Integer \|\| Read/Write \|\| No apparent effect.
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	\| Lock \|\| Boolean \|\| Read/Write \|\| 1 if a device is locked, otherwise 0, can be set in most devices and prevents the user from writing values.		\| Lock \|\| Boolean \|\| Read/Write \|\| 1 if a device is locked, otherwise 0, can be set in most devices and prevents the user from writing values.
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	\| Maximum \|\| Float \|\| Read-only \|\| Maximum setting of the device.		\| Maximum \|\| Float \|\| Read-only \|\| Maximum setting of the device.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Ratio \|\| Float \|\| Read-only \|\| ~~Context specific value depending on~~ the ~~device, 0 to based ratio~~.		\| Ratio \|\| Float \|\| Read-only \|\| Percentage conversion of the Setting parameter.
	\|}		\|}

RA2lover: add requires_frames to box template

2026-01-21T06:54:57Z

add requires_frames to box template

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	\| placed_with_item = [[Kit (Atmospherics)]]		\| placed_with_item = [[Kit (Atmospherics)]]
	\| placed_on_grid = Small Grid		\| placed_on_grid = Small Grid
			\| requires_frames = Yes
	\| decon_with_tool1 = [[Drill]]		\| decon_with_tool1 = [[Drill]]
	\| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Atmospherics)]]		\| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Atmospherics)]]