Electrolyzer - Revision history

RA2lover: Update electrolyzer ratio and remove internal atmosphere (Beta 0.2.6192.26983)

2026-03-02T20:32:08Z

Update electrolyzer ratio and remove internal atmosphere (Beta 0.2.6192.26983)

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	* H2 and O2 are produced mixed together in a single gas pipe, creating a dangerous fuel mixture that can be directly used in a furnace.		* H2 and O2 are produced mixed together in a single gas pipe, creating a dangerous fuel mixture that can be directly used in a furnace.
	* Higher water temperatures result in slightly higher efficiency leading to marginally higher production rates. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-temperature_electrolysis		* Higher water temperatures result in slightly higher efficiency leading to marginally higher production rates. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-temperature_electrolysis
	* The conversion rate is 3 mol [[Water\|H2O]] produces 1 mol [[Oxygen\|O2]] and 1 mol [[Hydrogen\|H2]].		* The conversion rate is 3 mol [[Water\|H2O]] produces 1 mol [[Oxygen\|O2]] and 2 mol [[Hydrogen\|H2]].
	* ~~Assuming perfect insulation, the~~ Electrolyzer always outputs its byproducts at 20°C~~. However, it is not insulated~~.		* The Electrolyzer always outputs its byproducts at 20°C.
	* If the temperature inside the ~~Electrolyzer reaches 300C~~, autoignition occurs, creating additional heat, and converting virtually all O2 and H2 ~~inside~~ the ~~machine~~ into Steam. Keep this in mind on high-temperature worlds.		* If the temperature inside the electrolyzer output gets high enough, autoignition occurs, creating additional heat, and converting virtually all O2 and H2 on the output network into Steam. Keep this in mind on high-temperature worlds.
	* If autoignition occurs, it doesn't propagate to the ~~gas pipe connected to the Electrolyzer~~, so ~~the~~ gas ~~already removed~~ is safe, provided it is insulated from further temperature increases.		* If autoignition occurs, it doesn't propagate to the electrolyzer itself, so any new gas created by it is safe, provided it is insulated from further temperature increases.
	* The Electrolyzer's internal volume is generally separated from the pipe network, and it can release its content only if the machine is turned on.

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RA2lover: /* Notes */

2026-02-25T07:52:21Z

Notes

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	* H2 and O2 are produced mixed together in a single gas pipe, creating a dangerous fuel mixture that can be directly used in a furnace.		* H2 and O2 are produced mixed together in a single gas pipe, creating a dangerous fuel mixture that can be directly used in a furnace.
	* Higher water temperatures result in slightly higher efficiency leading to marginally higher production rates. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-temperature_electrolysis		* Higher water temperatures result in slightly higher efficiency leading to marginally higher production rates. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-temperature_electrolysis
	* The conversion rate is 1 mol [[Water\|H2O]] produces ~~0.5~~ mol [[Oxygen\|O2]] and 1 mol [[~~Volatiles~~\|H2]].		* The conversion rate is 3 mol [[Water\|H2O]] produces 1 mol [[Oxygen\|O2]] and 1 mol [[Hydrogen\|H2]].
	* Assuming perfect insulation, the Electrolyzer always outputs its byproducts at 20°C. However, it is not insulated.		* Assuming perfect insulation, the Electrolyzer always outputs its byproducts at 20°C. However, it is not insulated.
	* If the temperature inside the Electrolyzer reaches 300C, autoignition occurs, creating additional heat, and converting virtually all O2 and H2 inside the machine into ~~CO2 and X~~. Keep this in mind on high-temperature worlds.		* If the temperature inside the Electrolyzer reaches 300C, autoignition occurs, creating additional heat, and converting virtually all O2 and H2 inside the machine into Steam. Keep this in mind on high-temperature worlds.
	* If autoignition occurs, it doesn't propagate to the gas pipe connected to the Electrolyzer, so the gas already removed is safe, provided it is insulated from further temperature increases.		* If autoignition occurs, it doesn't propagate to the gas pipe connected to the Electrolyzer, so the gas already removed is safe, provided it is insulated from further temperature increases.
	* The Electrolyzer's internal volume is generally separated from the pipe network, and it can release its content only if the machine is turned on.		* The Electrolyzer's internal volume is generally separated from the pipe network, and it can release its content only if the machine is turned on.

RA2lover: /* Notes */ adjust conversion rate, mention lack of insulation

2026-02-23T00:33:35Z

Notes: adjust conversion rate, mention lack of insulation

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	=Notes=		=Notes=
	* H2 and O2 are produced mixed together in a single gas pipe, creating a dangerous fuel mixture that can be directly used in a furnace.		* H2 and O2 are produced mixed together in a single gas pipe, creating a dangerous fuel mixture that can be directly used in a furnace.
	* ~~Assuming~~ in ~~vacuum conditions, the Electrolyzer always outputs [[Oxyhydrogen]] (ie fuel) at 20 Celcius~~. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-temperature_electrolysis		* Higher water temperatures result in slightly higher efficiency leading to marginally higher production rates. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-temperature_electrolysis
	* The conversion rate is 1 mol [[Water\|H2O]] produces 1 mol [[Oxygen\|O2]] and ~~2 mols~~ [[Volatiles\|H2]].		* The conversion rate is 1 mol [[Water\|H2O]] produces 0.5 mol [[Oxygen\|O2]] and 1 mol [[Volatiles\|H2]].
	* If the temperature inside the Electrolyzer reaches 300C, autoignition occurs, creating heat, and converting virtually all O2 and H2 inside the machine into CO2 and X. Keep this in mind on high-temperature worlds.		* Assuming perfect insulation, the Electrolyzer always outputs its byproducts at 20°C. However, it is not insulated.
			* If the temperature inside the Electrolyzer reaches 300C, autoignition occurs, creating additional heat, and converting virtually all O2 and H2 inside the machine into CO2 and X. Keep this in mind on high-temperature worlds.
	* If autoignition occurs, it doesn't propagate to the gas pipe connected to the Electrolyzer, so the gas already removed is safe, provided it is insulated from further temperature increases.		* If autoignition occurs, it doesn't propagate to the gas pipe connected to the Electrolyzer, so the gas already removed is safe, provided it is insulated from further temperature increases.
	* The Electrolyzer's internal volume is generally separated from the pipe network, and it can release its content only if the machine is turned on.		* The Electrolyzer's internal volume is generally separated from the pipe network, and it can release its content only if the machine is turned on.

RA2lover: add requires_frames to box template

2026-01-21T06:54:24Z

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 = [[Hand Drill]]		\| decon_with_tool1 = [[Hand Drill]]
	\| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Atmospherics)]]		\| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Atmospherics)]]

Katree at 14:33, 19 June 2023

2023-06-19T14:33:18Z

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	\| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Atmospherics)]]		\| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Atmospherics)]]
	}}		}}

			=Description=

	Storing water got you down? At the expense of power, you can turn that excess water into a bunch of heat and a somewhat risky mix of Oxygen and Volatiles using the new Electrolysis Machine. Available on the existing Atmospherics kit with Air Conditioners and Filtration machines.		Storing water got you down? At the expense of power, you can turn that excess water into a bunch of heat and a somewhat risky mix of Oxygen and Volatiles using the new Electrolysis Machine. Available on the existing Atmospherics kit with Air Conditioners and Filtration machines.

	==Usage==		=Usage=
	# Select [[Kit (Atmospherics)]] for placement, and change the variant to Electrolyzer.		# Select [[Kit (Atmospherics)]] for placement, and change the variant to Electrolyzer.
	# Connect liquid pipe to the '''Input''' liquid connection to transfer water into the machine.		# Connect liquid pipe to the '''Input''' liquid connection to transfer water into the machine.
	# Connect gas pipe to the '''Output''' gas connection to remove the created H2 and O2.		# Connect gas pipe to the '''Output''' gas connection to remove the created H2 and O2.

	==Notes==		=Notes=
	* H2 and O2 are produced mixed together in a single gas pipe, creating a dangerous fuel mixture that can be directly used in a furnace.		* H2 and O2 are produced mixed together in a single gas pipe, creating a dangerous fuel mixture that can be directly used in a furnace.
	* Assuming in vacuum conditions, the Electrolyzer always outputs [[Oxyhydrogen]] (ie fuel) at 20 Celcius. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-temperature_electrolysis		* Assuming in vacuum conditions, the Electrolyzer always outputs [[Oxyhydrogen]] (ie fuel) at 20 Celcius. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-temperature_electrolysis

Autom8it: Fixed auto-ignition temperature of H2 and O2 (used to be 50C, is now 300C)

2022-12-29T03:21:45Z

Fixed auto-ignition temperature of H2 and O2 (used to be 50C, is now 300C)

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	* Assuming in vacuum conditions, the Electrolyzer always outputs [[Oxyhydrogen]] (ie fuel) at 20 Celcius. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-temperature_electrolysis		* Assuming in vacuum conditions, the Electrolyzer always outputs [[Oxyhydrogen]] (ie fuel) at 20 Celcius. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-temperature_electrolysis
	* The conversion rate is 1 mol [[Water\|H2O]] produces 1 mol [[Oxygen\|O2]] and 2 mols [[Volatiles\|H2]].		* The conversion rate is 1 mol [[Water\|H2O]] produces 1 mol [[Oxygen\|O2]] and 2 mols [[Volatiles\|H2]].
	* If the temperature inside the Electrolyzer reaches ~~32°C (50C?)~~, autoignition occurs, creating heat, and converting virtually all O2 and H2 inside the machine into CO2 and X. Keep this in mind on high-temperature worlds.		* If the temperature inside the Electrolyzer reaches 300C, autoignition occurs, creating heat, and converting virtually all O2 and H2 inside the machine into CO2 and X. Keep this in mind on high-temperature worlds.
	* If autoignition occurs, it doesn't propagate to the gas pipe connected to the Electrolyzer, so the gas already removed is safe, provided it is insulated from further temperature increases.		* If autoignition occurs, it doesn't propagate to the gas pipe connected to the Electrolyzer, so the gas already removed is safe, provided it is insulated from further temperature increases.
	* The Electrolyzer's internal volume is generally separated from the pipe network, and it can release its content only if the machine is turned on.		* The Electrolyzer's internal volume is generally separated from the pipe network, and it can release its content only if the machine is turned on.

2601:646:8103:B6D0:90D8:8B3F:7186:AC39 at 00:54, 28 June 2022

2022-06-28T00:54:25Z

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* H2 and O2 are produced mixed together in a single gas pipe, creating a dangerous fuel mixture that can be directly used in a furnace.		* H2 and O2 are produced mixed together in a single gas pipe, creating a dangerous fuel mixture that can be directly used in a furnace.
	* Assuming in vacuum conditions, the Electrolyzer always outputs [[Oxyhydrogen]] (ie fuel) at 20 Celcius. ~~This may be exploited to delete heat from an AC system by superheating the input water~~.		* Assuming in vacuum conditions, the Electrolyzer always outputs [[Oxyhydrogen]] (ie fuel) at 20 Celcius. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-temperature_electrolysis
	* The conversion rate is 1 mol [[Water\|H2O]] produces 1 mol [[Oxygen\|O2]] and 2 mols [[Volatiles\|H2]].		* The conversion rate is 1 mol [[Water\|H2O]] produces 1 mol [[Oxygen\|O2]] and 2 mols [[Volatiles\|H2]].
	* If the temperature inside the Electrolyzer reaches 32°C (50C?), autoignition occurs, creating heat, and converting virtually all O2 and H2 inside the machine into CO2 and X. Keep this in mind on high-temperature worlds.		* If the temperature inside the Electrolyzer reaches 32°C (50C?), autoignition occurs, creating heat, and converting virtually all O2 and H2 inside the machine into CO2 and X. Keep this in mind on high-temperature worlds.

EterniaLogic at 07:32, 27 June 2022

2022-06-27T07:32:37Z

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* H2 and O2 are produced mixed together in a single gas pipe, creating a dangerous fuel mixture that can be directly used in a furnace.		* H2 and O2 are produced mixed together in a single gas pipe, creating a dangerous fuel mixture that can be directly used in a furnace.
			* Assuming in vacuum conditions, the Electrolyzer always outputs [[Oxyhydrogen]] (ie fuel) at 20 Celcius. This may be exploited to delete heat from an AC system by superheating the input water.
	* The conversion rate is 1 mol [[Water\|H2O]] produces 1 mol [[Oxygen\|O2]] and 2 mols [[Volatiles\|H2]].		* The conversion rate is 1 mol [[Water\|H2O]] produces 1 mol [[Oxygen\|O2]] and 2 mols [[Volatiles\|H2]].
	* If the temperature inside the Electrolyzer reaches 32°C (50C?), autoignition occurs, creating heat, and converting virtually all O2 and H2 inside the machine into CO2 and X. Keep this in mind on high-temperature worlds.		* If the temperature inside the Electrolyzer reaches 32°C (50C?), autoignition occurs, creating heat, and converting virtually all O2 and H2 inside the machine into CO2 and X. Keep this in mind on high-temperature worlds.

2601:646:8103:B6D0:31C2:9250:9CF5:4118: /* Notes */

2022-06-26T16:28:21Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* H2 and O2 are produced mixed together in a single gas pipe, creating a dangerous fuel mixture that can be directly used in a furnace.		* H2 and O2 are produced mixed together in a single gas pipe, creating a dangerous fuel mixture that can be directly used in a furnace.
	* The conversion rate is 1 mol [[Water\|H2O]] produces 1 mol [[Oxygen\|O2]] and 2 mols [[Volatiles\|H2]]. While this is double you output you'd expect in the real world, note that the [[Kit_(Atmospherics)_H2_Combustor\|H2 Combustor]] is the opposite and produces half as much water as it would in the real world.		* The conversion rate is 1 mol [[Water\|H2O]] produces 1 mol [[Oxygen\|O2]] and 2 mols [[Volatiles\|H2]].
	* If the temperature inside the Electrolyzer reaches 32°C (50C?), autoignition occurs, creating heat, and converting virtually all O2 and H2 inside the machine into CO2 and X. Keep this in mind on high-temperature worlds.		* If the temperature inside the Electrolyzer reaches 32°C (50C?), autoignition occurs, creating heat, and converting virtually all O2 and H2 inside the machine into CO2 and X. Keep this in mind on high-temperature worlds.
	* If autoignition occurs, it doesn't propagate to the gas pipe connected to the Electrolyzer, so the gas already removed is safe, provided it is insulated from further temperature increases.		* If autoignition occurs, it doesn't propagate to the gas pipe connected to the Electrolyzer, so the gas already removed is safe, provided it is insulated from further temperature increases.

Autom8it: Added note about how much H2 and O2 are produced per mol of H2O

2022-06-25T18:25:56Z

Added note about how much H2 and O2 are produced per mol of H2O

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* H2 and O2 are produced mixed together in a single gas pipe, creating a dangerous fuel mixture that can be directly used in a furnace.		* H2 and O2 are produced mixed together in a single gas pipe, creating a dangerous fuel mixture that can be directly used in a furnace.
			* The conversion rate is 1 mol [[Water\|H2O]] produces 1 mol [[Oxygen\|O2]] and 2 mols [[Volatiles\|H2]]. While this is double you output you'd expect in the real world, note that the [[Kit_(Atmospherics)_H2_Combustor\|H2 Combustor]] is the opposite and produces half as much water as it would in the real world.
	* If the temperature inside the Electrolyzer reaches 32°C (50C?), autoignition occurs, creating heat, and converting virtually all O2 and H2 inside the machine into CO2 and X. Keep this in mind on high-temperature worlds.		* If the temperature inside the Electrolyzer reaches 32°C (50C?), autoignition occurs, creating heat, and converting virtually all O2 and H2 inside the machine into CO2 and X. Keep this in mind on high-temperature worlds.
	* If autoignition occurs, it doesn't propagate to the gas pipe connected to the Electrolyzer, so the gas already removed is safe, provided it is insulated from further temperature increases.		* If autoignition occurs, it doesn't propagate to the gas pipe connected to the Electrolyzer, so the gas already removed is safe, provided it is insulated from further temperature increases.