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159.196.106.16: /* Description */ Fixed a punctuation mistake and a couple of spelling mistakes

2025-05-28T20:30:04Z

Description: Fixed a punctuation mistake and a couple of spelling mistakes

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	[[Category:Power]]		[[Category:Power]]
	==Description==		==Description==
	Power is one of the main ~~ressources~~, and is exchanged and used for every [[Tick]].		Power is one of the main resources, and is exchanged and used for every [[Tick]].

	Power can be described as an amount stored, for ~~exemple~~ in a [[Battery]]. In this case, it is described using either '''joule (J)''' or '''watt-hour (Wh)''', which are both units used to describe a quantity of energy. One joule is equivalent to one watt of power applied for one second (1 J = 1 W·s). One watt-hour equals 3600 joules. It represents the amount of energy consumed or produced when a power of one watt is sustained for one hour.		Power can be described as an amount stored, for example in a [[Battery]]. In this case, it is described using either '''joule (J)''' or '''watt-hour (Wh)''', which are both units used to describe a quantity of energy. One joule is equivalent to one watt of power applied for one second (1 J = 1 W·s). One watt-hour equals 3600 joules. It represents the amount of energy consumed or produced when a power of one watt is sustained for one hour.

	Power can also be described ~~ingame~~ as an incoming out outgoing rate during an energy transfer. For ~~exemple~~, the amount of energy required to power an [[Autolathe]] or the amount of energy generated by a [[Solar Panel]]. In this case, the unit used is the '''watt (W)'''. One watt equals one joule per second (1 W = 1 J/s).		Power can also be described in-game as an incoming out outgoing rate during an energy transfer. For example, the amount of energy required to power an [[Autolathe]] or the amount of energy generated by a [[Solar Panel]]. In this case, the unit used is the '''watt (W)'''. One watt equals one joule per second (1 W = 1 J/s).

	==Actual Power, and Power Potential==		==Actual Power, and Power Potential==

184.160.245.56 at 03:52, 3 April 2025

2025-04-03T03:52:53Z

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	[[Category:Power]]		[[Category:Power]]
	==Description==		==Description==
	Power is one of the main ~~resources~~, and is exchanged and used for every [[Tick]].		Power is one of the main ressources, and is exchanged and used for every [[Tick]].

	Power can be described as an amount stored, for exemple in a [[Battery]]. In ~~the~~ case, it is described using either '''joule (J)''' or '''watt-hour (Wh)''' which are both units used to describe energy ~~storage~~. One joule is equivalent to one watt of power applied for one second (1 J = 1 W·s). One watt-hour represents the amount of energy consumed or produced when a power of one watt is sustained for one hour~~. One watt-hour equals 3600 joules (1 Wh = 3600 J)~~.		Power can be described as an amount stored, for exemple in a [[Battery]]. In this case, it is described using either '''joule (J)''' or '''watt-hour (Wh)''', which are both units used to describe a quantity of energy. One joule is equivalent to one watt of power applied for one second (1 J = 1 W·s). One watt-hour equals 3600 joules. It represents the amount of energy consumed or produced when a power of one watt is sustained for one hour.

	Power can also be described ingame as an incoming out outgoing rate during an energy transfer. For exemple, the ~~required~~ amount of energy required to power an [[Autolathe]] or the amount of energy generated by a [[Solar Panel]]. In this case, the unit used is the '''watt (W)'''. One watt equals one joule per second (1 W = 1 J/s).		Power can also be described ingame as an incoming out outgoing rate during an energy transfer. For exemple, the amount of energy required to power an [[Autolathe]] or the amount of energy generated by a [[Solar Panel]]. In this case, the unit used is the '''watt (W)'''. One watt equals one joule per second (1 W = 1 J/s).

	==Actual Power, and Power Potential==		==Actual Power, and Power Potential==

184.160.245.56 at 03:43, 3 April 2025

2025-04-03T03:43:49Z

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	Power is one of the main resources, and is exchanged and used for every [[Tick]].		Power is one of the main resources, and is exchanged and used for every [[Tick]].

	Power can be described as an amount stored, for exemple in a [[Battery]]. In the case, it is described using either '''joule (J)''' or '''~~att~~-hour (Wh)''' which are both units used to describe energy storage. One joule is equivalent to one watt of power applied for one second (1 J = 1 W·s). One watt-hour represents the amount of energy consumed or produced when a power of one watt is sustained for one hour. One watt-hour equals 3600 joules (1 Wh = 3600 J).		Power can be described as an amount stored, for exemple in a [[Battery]]. In the case, it is described using either '''joule (J)''' or '''watt-hour (Wh)''' which are both units used to describe energy storage. One joule is equivalent to one watt of power applied for one second (1 J = 1 W·s). One watt-hour represents the amount of energy consumed or produced when a power of one watt is sustained for one hour. One watt-hour equals 3600 joules (1 Wh = 3600 J).

	Power can also be described ingame as an incoming out outgoing rate during an energy transfer. For exemple, the required amount of energy required to power an [[Autolathe]] or the amount of energy generated by a [[Solar Panel]]. In this case, the unit used is the '''watt (W)'''. One watt equals one joule per second (1 W = 1 J/s).		Power can also be described ingame as an incoming out outgoing rate during an energy transfer. For exemple, the required amount of energy required to power an [[Autolathe]] or the amount of energy generated by a [[Solar Panel]]. In this case, the unit used is the '''watt (W)'''. One watt equals one joule per second (1 W = 1 J/s).

184.160.245.56 at 03:43, 3 April 2025

2025-04-03T03:43:33Z

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	Power is one of the main resources, and is exchanged and used for every [[Tick]].		Power is one of the main resources, and is exchanged and used for every [[Tick]].

	Power can be described as an amount stored, for exemple in a [[Battery]]. In the case, it is described using either '''joule (J)''' or '''~~Watt~~-hour (Wh)''' which are both units used to describe energy storage. One joule is equivalent to one watt of power applied for one second (1 J = 1 W·s). One watt-hour represents the amount of energy consumed or produced when a power of one watt is sustained for one hour. One watt-hour equals 3600 joules (1 Wh = 3600 J).		Power can be described as an amount stored, for exemple in a [[Battery]]. In the case, it is described using either '''joule (J)''' or '''att-hour (Wh)''' which are both units used to describe energy storage. One joule is equivalent to one watt of power applied for one second (1 J = 1 W·s). One watt-hour represents the amount of energy consumed or produced when a power of one watt is sustained for one hour. One watt-hour equals 3600 joules (1 Wh = 3600 J).

	Power can also be described ingame as an incoming out outgoing rate during an energy transfer. For exemple, the required amount of energy required to power an [[Autolathe]] or the amount of energy generated by a [[Solar Panel]]. In this case, the unit used is the '''watt (W)'''. One watt equals one joule per second (1 W = 1 J/s).		Power can also be described ingame as an incoming out outgoing rate during an energy transfer. For exemple, the required amount of energy required to power an [[Autolathe]] or the amount of energy generated by a [[Solar Panel]]. In this case, the unit used is the '''watt (W)'''. One watt equals one joule per second (1 W = 1 J/s).

184.160.245.56: Removed mention of confusion between watt and joule because there isn't actually any.

2025-04-03T03:43:10Z

Removed mention of confusion between watt and joule because there isn't actually any.

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	Power is one of the main resources, and is exchanged and used for every [[Tick]].		Power is one of the main resources, and is exchanged and used for every [[Tick]].

	~~Note~~, ~~power~~ in ~~Watts~~ [W] ~~and energy in Joule [J~~] ~~terminology are mistakenly mixed by~~ the ~~developers.~~		Power can be described as an amount stored, for exemple in a [[Battery]]. In the case, it is described using either '''joule (J)''' or '''Watt-hour (Wh)''' which are both units used to describe energy storage. One joule is equivalent to one watt of power applied for one second (1 J = 1 W·s). One watt-hour represents the amount of energy consumed or produced when a power of one watt is sustained for one hour. One watt-hour equals 3600 joules (1 Wh = 3600 J).
	~~Power storage should be expressed in Joule~~, ~~but~~ is ~~expressed in Watts instead.~~ (Watt ~~hours...~~)
	~~To bypass this confusion, just think of Watts as a piece of energy,~~ which ~~is transferred or~~ used ~~every tick~~.
	~~In the case some actual~~ power ~~is mentioned~~ (~~flow~~ of energy~~), like~~ for ~~cables, this is expressed as energy per [[Tick]], which is~~ (~~also~~) ~~expressed as Watts~~.

	~~So in summary~~, the energy ~~contained in batteries, as~~ energy ~~being transferred~~, ~~are both in-game mentioned as Watts.~~		Power can also be described ingame as an incoming out outgoing rate during an energy transfer. For exemple, the required amount of energy required to power an [[Autolathe]] or the amount of energy generated by a [[Solar Panel]]. In this case, the unit used is the '''watt (W)'''. One watt equals one joule per second (1 W = 1 J/s).
	~~We try to make~~ the ~~distinction in this Wiki by using Juoles for~~ the ~~energy contained instead~~.

	==Actual Power, and Power Potential==		==Actual Power, and Power Potential==

Katree: Adding power category

2025-01-25T03:42:33Z

Adding power category

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			[[Category:Power]]
	==Description==		==Description==
	Power is one of the main resources, and is exchanged and used for every [[Tick]].		Power is one of the main resources, and is exchanged and used for every [[Tick]].

82.26.181.162: /* Description */

2024-01-20T08:52:54Z

Description

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	Note, power in Watts [W] and energy in Joule [J] terminology are mistakenly mixed by the developers.		Note, power in Watts [W] and energy in Joule [J] terminology are mistakenly mixed by the developers.
	Power storage should be expressed in Joule, but is expressed in Watts instead.		Power storage should be expressed in Joule, but is expressed in Watts instead. (Watt hours...)
	To bypass this confusion, just think of Watts as a piece of energy, which is transferred or used every tick.		To bypass this confusion, just think of Watts as a piece of energy, which is transferred or used every tick.
	In the case some actual power is mentioned (flow of energy), like for cables, this is expressed as energy per [[Tick]], which is (also) expressed as Watts.		In the case some actual power is mentioned (flow of energy), like for cables, this is expressed as energy per [[Tick]], which is (also) expressed as Watts.

Jimmyberg: Add power to energy discrepency

2023-07-02T18:15:02Z

Add power to energy discrepency

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	==Description==		==Description==
	Power is one of the main resources. A power network is a series of connected Cables and the individual machines connected to it. Each network has two main metrics - Actual Power, and Power Potential.		Power is one of the main resources, and is exchanged and used for every [[Tick]].

			Note, power in Watts [W] and energy in Joule [J] terminology are mistakenly mixed by the developers.
			Power storage should be expressed in Joule, but is expressed in Watts instead.
			To bypass this confusion, just think of Watts as a piece of energy, which is transferred or used every tick.
			In the case some actual power is mentioned (flow of energy), like for cables, this is expressed as energy per [[Tick]], which is (also) expressed as Watts.

			So in summary, the energy contained in batteries, as energy being transferred, are both in-game mentioned as Watts.
			We try to make the distinction in this Wiki by using Juoles for the energy contained instead.

			==Actual Power, and Power Potential==
			A power network is a series of connected Cables and the individual machines connected to it.
			Each network has two main metrics - Actual Power, and Power Potential.
	*Actual power is the active draw, or usage, of power from machines on the network.		*Actual power is the active draw, or usage, of power from machines on the network.
	*The Power Potential of the network is the currently accessible potential of power that could be drawn from the network. As such, the Actual Power can never exceed the Power Potential, if more power is needed by machines, you effectively have a shortage. ~~Some times~~ the Power Potential is buffered in batteries, in which case it is saved for later, but in the case of power generation - Power Potential that isn't used will be effectively lost.		*The Power Potential of the network is the currently accessible potential of power that could be drawn from the network. As such, the Actual Power can never exceed the Power Potential, if more power is needed by machines, you effectively have a shortage, and a cable will fry resulting in burned cables. Sometimes the Power Potential is buffered in batteries, in which case it is saved for later, but in the case of power generation - Power Potential that isn't used will be effectively lost.

	This [https://www.reddit.com/r/Stationeers/comments/hoku8r/really_useful_cheat_sheet_of_stats_and_figures/ reddit post by u/Chribitz] details power usage rates of most, if not all, machines/components/tools that use it.		This [https://www.reddit.com/r/Stationeers/comments/hoku8r/really_useful_cheat_sheet_of_stats_and_figures/ reddit post by u/Chribitz] details power usage rates of most, if not all, machines/components/tools that use it.

Autom8it: /* Limiting Power */

2021-02-02T14:08:57Z

Limiting Power

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	==Limiting Power==		==Limiting Power==
	You can also limit the amount of power in a circuit by using a [[Transformer]]. The Small Transformer is perfect for protecting basic cables because it can limit up to 5 kW. ~~If the~~ power draw cannot exceed the limit set on the transformer, so the cable will never blow. It's a good idea to use a transformer any time you switch from heavy to standard cables.		You can also limit the amount of power in a circuit by using a [[Transformer]]. The Small Transformer is perfect for protecting basic cables because it can limit up to 5 kW. The power draw cannot exceed the limit set on the transformer, so the cable will never blow. It's a good idea to use a transformer any time you switch from heavy to standard cables.

Autom8it: Added section about limiting power

2021-02-02T14:08:31Z

Added section about limiting power

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	==Cables and Fuses==		==Cables and Fuses==
	Individual types of cable have a maximum Actual Power limit (Normal: 5kW, Heavy: 100kW), the Potential Power can be as high as you want, but if the Actual Power draw from the network exceeds the capacity of the cable, one or more cables on the network will blow. In order to avoid random cables blowing, you can add a [[Fuse]] to the power network. Once the power limit is exceeded, the fuse on the network will blow instead of random pieces of cable on the network making it a very easy problem to fix instead of having to hunt around large networks trying to find the issue.		Individual types of cable have a maximum Actual Power limit (Normal: 5kW, Heavy: 100kW), the Potential Power can be as high as you want, but if the Actual Power draw from the network exceeds the capacity of the cable, one or more cables on the network will blow. In order to avoid random cables blowing, you can add a [[Fuse]] to the power network. Once the power limit is exceeded, the fuse on the network will blow instead of random pieces of cable on the network making it a very easy problem to fix instead of having to hunt around large networks trying to find the issue.

			==Limiting Power==
			You can also limit the amount of power in a circuit by using a [[Transformer]]. The Small Transformer is perfect for protecting basic cables because it can limit up to 5 kW. If the power draw cannot exceed the limit set on the transformer, so the cable will never blow. It's a good idea to use a transformer any time you switch from heavy to standard cables.