Station Battery - Revision history

Kaedys: Updated from prior edit, based on correct information

2026-06-14T06:21:44Z

Updated from prior edit, based on correct information

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	== Power Leakage ==		== Power Leakage ==
	All stationary batteries slowly loses stored energy. Batteries in an environment at or below the Armstrong Limit (6.3 kPa), including a vacuum, drain at 50W regardless of temperature. Batteries above Armstrong Limit drain at ~~between 50W~~ and ~~10W~~, depending on pressure ~~and temperature~~. The drain factor is computed as:		All stationary batteries slowly loses stored energy. Batteries in an environment at or below the Armstrong Limit (6.3 kPa), including a vacuum, drain at 50W regardless of temperature. Batteries above Armstrong Limit drain at a temperature at least 0°C drain at 10W. Batteries above the Armstrong Limit and below 0°C suffer increased drain, depending on temperature and pressure, up to a maximum of 50W. The drain factor is computed as:

	MAX(10W, 50W * [1 - ( T / 273.15 ) ] * ~~MAX~~( P / 101.325 , 1 ) )		MAX(10W, 50W * [1 - ( T / 273.15 ) ] * MIN( P / 101.325 , 1 ) )

	Where P is the ambient pressure in kPa, and T is the ambient temperature in Kelvin~~. Any battery at least 1 atmosphere (101.325 kPa) of pressure that is at at least 0°C will drain the minimum 10W, with the drain increasing as pressure and temperature drops~~. Note that since the calculations use a ~~min~~, rather than multiplying against the extra 40W, the total ~~muliplier~~ only needs to reach 0.8 rather than 1.0 to minimize drain. For example, a battery at 0°C ~~and 0.8 atmospheres (~81 kPa) of pressure will still have the minimum~~ drain, ~~as would a battery at 1 atmosphere of pressure and -54~~°C.		Where P is the ambient pressure in kPa, and T is the ambient temperature in Kelvin. Note that since the calculations use a MAX function, rather than multiplying against the extra 40W, the total multiplier only needs to reach 0.8 rather than 1.0 to minimize drain. For example, a battery at 1 atmosphere of pressure actually requires a temperature of only -54°C to minimize drain, rather than 0°C.

	Because of ~~an error~~ in the formula, ~~low~~ pressure ~~can allow lower temperatures~~ to ~~be used~~, so long as the battery is kept above the Armstrong limit. For example, at 0.5 atmospheres (~~~50.662~~ kPa), the temperature ~~must be at least~~ -109~~.26~~°C ~~to minimize drain~~. ~~By comparison, setting~~ the ~~pressure to 150~~ kPa (~1.~~5 atmospheres) would increase~~ the required temperature to ~~as high as~~ -54°C~~. Note, however, that pressures above 1 atmosphere do not provide a change in power leakage characteristics relative~~ to ~~1 atmosphere~~.		Because of a misplaced parenthesis in the formula, '''lower''' pressure actually '''decreases''' the required temperature to minimize drain, rather than increasing it, so long as the battery is kept above the Armstrong limit. For example, at 0.5 atmospheres (~51 kPa), the required temperature to minimize drain is -109°C, rather than the -54°C required at 1 atmosphere for pressure. At pressures between the Armstrong Limit (6.3 kPa) and 0.2 atmospheres (~20 kPa), batteries will '''always''' have the minimum 10W drain, regardless of temperature. In addition, because decreasing pressure decreases the required temperature, and pressures over 1 atmosphere are treated as equal to 1 atmosphere, batteries above the Armstrong Limit never require more than -54°C to minimize drain.

	The power drained this way is converted 1:1 into ambient heat in the surrounding environment, provided the surrounding environment is above the Armstrong Limit. ~~Over time~~, this requires some form of cooling to avoid the environment getting too hot, unless the batteries are simply left exposed to external atmosphere.		The power drained this way is converted 1:1 into ambient heat in the surrounding environment, provided the surrounding environment is above the Armstrong Limit. In a sealed room, this requires some form of cooling over time to avoid the environment getting too hot, unless the batteries are simply left exposed to external atmosphere.

	On ~~particularly~~ hot ~~worlds~~, ~~where~~ cooling ~~is difficult and more involved~~, it ~~may be~~ more efficient to store batteries ~~in a vacuum (which entirely removes the heat output, at the cost of maximizing the battery drain rate), or simply~~ in the exterior atmosphere ~~(which also~~ removes the heat concern, and ~~on hot worlds~~, will ~~usually~~ minimize battery drain ~~even at low atmospheric pressures. Batteries~~ fortunately do not take damage from [[storm]]s). On especially cold worlds, placing the batteries in a ~~pressurized~~ room ~~can largely offset any losses from~~ temperature, and ~~thermally connecting~~ the ~~room~~ to the ~~outside (using radiators~~, ~~or potentially even simply as placing an uninsulated pipe containing gas through~~ a ~~wall) can offset the heat output from the batteries as they~~ drain.		On warmer worlds (including extremely hot ones like [[Vulcan]] and [[Venus]]), rather than isolating and cooling the batteries or keeping them in a vacuum, it is usually more efficient to store batteries in the exterior atmosphere, as this removes the heat leakage concern, and as long as the minimum ambient temperature is at least -54°C, will also minimize battery drain (batteries fortunately do not take damage from [[storm]]s). On especially cold worlds, placing the batteries in a room between 6.3 and 20 kPa will minimize the power drain regardless of temperature. Alternatively, if the temperature and pressure limits permit it, they can simply be left open to the external atmosphere. Even if the drain isn't perfectly minimized on such worlds, it is typically fairly close to the 10W minimum. For example, [[Europa]] typically has a pressure around 45 kPa and a temperature around -145°C, which results in a drain of ~12W. Worlds with extremely low temperatures that also have high atmospheric pressure may require an enclosed lower-pressure room, however.

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	A battery's power throughput is only limited by the power demanded and supplied, meaning it ~~can take any amount of power~~ and supply ~~any amount of~~ power. As such, batteries can easily exceed the ratings of even [[Cables\|super-heavy cables]]. Due to their unlimited throughput,''' connecting a battery's output to a battery's input (its own, or another) will act like a short circuit''', immediately burning out the cable network.		A battery's power throughput is only limited by the power demanded and supplied, meaning it will draw all available on its input, and supply as much power is demanded on its output. As such, batteries can easily exceed the ratings of even [[Cables\|super-heavy cables]]. Due to their unlimited throughput,''' connecting a battery's output to a battery's input (its own, or another) will act like a short circuit''', immediately burning out the cable network.

	~~Additionally~~, it is advised to follow these rules:		It's also worth noting that battery draw will take priority over all other device types on the input network except [[Transformer]]s. This notably includes [[Power Control\|APCs]], regardless of whether they have a battery inserted, potentially starving them of required power.
	* '''~~Never~~ connect the output of one battery to the input of another battery without a [[Transformer]] in between!'''
	* Never connect the input and output networks of a battery together.		When designing networks with batteries, it is advised to follow these rules:
			* '''NEVER connect the output of one battery to the input of another battery without a [[Transformer]] in between!''' This will immediately blow the cable line, regardless of cable type used.
			** Never connect the input and output networks of a battery together, for the same reason.
	* To build batteries on downstream networks, ensure [[Transformer]]s are used to limit the power transferred between the batteries.		* To build batteries on downstream networks, ensure [[Transformer]]s are used to limit the power transferred between the batteries.
	** Also note that Transformers apply a 10W drain to their input network in addition to the maximum draw they are set to, so the transformer may need to be set slightly lower than its maximum to avoid burning out the network. For example, two Large Transformers in parallel set to 50 kW will apply a maximum draw on their input of 100.02 kW, which '''will''' burn out the input network if it is ~~heavy~~ [[cable]].		** Also note that Transformers apply a 10W drain to their input network in addition to the maximum draw they are set to, so the transformer may need to be set slightly lower than its maximum to avoid burning out the network. For example, two Large Transformers in parallel set to 50 kW will apply a maximum draw on their input of 100.02 kW, which '''will''' burn out the input network if it is [[Cables\|heavy cable]].
	* Rather than chaining battery-containing networks one after another, a safer configuration is using a branching setup, where all downstream networks draw in parallel from the output of all of the batteries. Placing transformers between the batteries and the downstream networks can also help prevent circuit overload.		* Rather than chaining battery-containing networks one after another, a safer configuration is using a branching setup, where all downstream networks draw in parallel from the output of all of the batteries. Placing transformers between the batteries and the downstream networks can also help prevent circuit overload.
	* Always separate electrical networks with power generation (solid generators, solar panels, etc.) from networks with power consumers. A common layout has all generators on the input network for the batteries, and all consumers, possibly in separate downstream networks, attached to the output from the batteries. No generators should be attached to the battery output, and no consumers (except for possibly some logic devices) should be present on the battery input network.		* Always separate electrical networks with power generation (solid generators, solar panels, etc.) from networks with power consumers. A common layout has all generators on the input network for the batteries, and all consumers, possibly in separate downstream networks, attached to the output from the batteries. No generators should be attached to the battery output, and no consumers (except for possibly some logic devices) should be present on the battery input network.

RA2lover: /* Power Leakage */ Invalidate most of Kaedys's edit on power leakage mechanics because the leakage formula still contains an error that causes low pressures to result in lower leakage. (Checked as of Beta 0.2.6343.27379's Battery.OnAtmosphericTick method)

2026-06-13T02:02:13Z

Power Leakage: Invalidate most of Kaedys's edit on power leakage mechanics because the leakage formula still contains an error that causes low pressures to result in lower leakage. (Checked as of Beta 0.2.6343.27379's Battery.OnAtmosphericTick method)

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	All stationary batteries slowly loses stored energy. Batteries in an environment at or below the Armstrong Limit (6.3 kPa), including a vacuum, drain at 50W regardless of temperature. Batteries above Armstrong Limit drain at between 50W and 10W, depending on pressure and temperature. The drain factor is computed as:		All stationary batteries slowly loses stored energy. Batteries in an environment at or below the Armstrong Limit (6.3 kPa), including a vacuum, drain at 50W regardless of temperature. Batteries above Armstrong Limit drain at between 50W and 10W, depending on pressure and temperature. The drain factor is computed as:

	MAX(10W, 50W * (1 - (P / ~~101~~.23) * (T / ~~273~~.15))		MAX(10W, 50W * [1 - ( T / 273.15 ) ] * MAX( P / 101.325 , 1 ) )

	Where P is the ambient pressure in kPa, and T is the ambient temperature in Kelvin. Any battery at least 1 atmosphere (101.23 kPa) of pressure that is at at least 0°C will drain the minimum 10W, with the drain increasing as pressure and temperature drops. Note that since the calculations use a min, rather than multiplying against the extra 40W, the total muliplier only needs to reach 0.8 rather than 1.0 to minimize drain. For example, a battery at 0°C and 0.8 atmospheres (~81 kPa) of pressure will still have the minimum drain, as would a battery at 1 atmosphere of pressure and -54°C.		Where P is the ambient pressure in kPa, and T is the ambient temperature in Kelvin. Any battery at least 1 atmosphere (101.325 kPa) of pressure that is at at least 0°C will drain the minimum 10W, with the drain increasing as pressure and temperature drops. Note that since the calculations use a min, rather than multiplying against the extra 40W, the total muliplier only needs to reach 0.8 rather than 1.0 to minimize drain. For example, a battery at 0°C and 0.8 atmospheres (~81 kPa) of pressure will still have the minimum drain, as would a battery at 1 atmosphere of pressure and -54°C.

	~~Low pressure can be offset with higher temperature, and vice versa. Note that~~ of the ~~two~~, ~~offsetting~~ low ~~temperature with higher~~ pressure ~~is generally easier~~, as the ~~temperature~~ is ~~in Kelvin and thus requires more significant of an absolute change for~~ the ~~same percentage change~~. For example, ~~to offset the drain increase from the pressuring being~~ 0.5 atmospheres (~50.~~615~~ kPa), the temperature must be at least ~~164~~°C to minimize drain. By comparison, setting the pressure to 150 kPa (~1.5 atmospheres) would ~~reduce~~ the required temperature to as ~~low~~ as -~~125~~°C. Note, however, that ~~standard [[Kit_(Wall)\|walls]] can only support ~300 kPa of pressure before failing, and windows and glass doors can only support ~200 kPa~~.		Because of an error in the formula, low pressure can allow lower temperatures to be used, so long as the battery is kept above the Armstrong limit. For example, at 0.5 atmospheres (~50.662 kPa), the temperature must be at least -109.26°C to minimize drain. By comparison, setting the pressure to 150 kPa (~1.5 atmospheres) would increase the required temperature to as high as -54°C. Note, however, that pressures above 1 atmosphere do not provide a change in power leakage characteristics relative to 1 atmosphere.

	The power drained this way is converted 1:1 into ambient heat in the surrounding environment, provided the surrounding environment is above the Armstrong Limit. Over time, this requires some form of cooling to avoid the environment getting too hot, unless the batteries are simply left exposed to external atmosphere.		The power drained this way is converted 1:1 into ambient heat in the surrounding environment, provided the surrounding environment is above the Armstrong Limit. Over time, this requires some form of cooling to avoid the environment getting too hot, unless the batteries are simply left exposed to external atmosphere.

Kaedys: Updated and clarified how the drain works, based on the equations in the game files. Updated recommended network design rules, and noted battery heat generation and implications

2026-06-12T16:58:10Z

Updated and clarified how the drain works, based on the equations in the game files. Updated recommended network design rules, and noted battery heat generation and implications

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	== Description ==		== Description ==
	[[Kit (Battery)]] is used to create stationary battery cells, which can provide big and stable energy storage or energy buffer for your power needs. Its energy storage is 3.6MJ or 1kWh. ~~Any battery~~ slowly loses stored energy. Batteries at ~~armstrong pressure~~(6.3 kPa) ~~or below~~ drain at 50W. Batteries above ~~armstrong~~ pressure drain at ~~10W~~ at ~~or above~~ 0°C. ~~Below~~ 0°C, ~~the power loss increases linearly to 50W~~ at ~~0 K and is proportional to~~ 1 ~~atm~~ of pressure, ~~to a minimum~~ of ~~10 W. If~~ the ~~battery~~ is ~~in a room~~, the ~~lost energy~~ is ~~released into~~ the ~~air as heat~~.		[[Kit (Battery)]] is used to create stationary battery cells, which can provide big and stable energy storage or energy buffer for your power needs. Its energy storage is 3.6MJ or 1kWh.
	~~<!--Objects~~.~~Electrical~~.~~Battery::OnAtmosphericTick(~~) ~~- if AtmosphericTemperature<0°C~~, ~~loss = Math~~.max(50(1-(~~AtmosphericTemperature/Temperature~~.~~0°C)Atmosphere~~.~~RatioOneAtmosphereClamped~~(),10) ~~- you~~ can ~~minimize station battery~~ losses ~~in very cold rooms by keeping them between 6~~.~~3 and 20 kPa-->~~
			== Power Leakage ==
			All stationary batteries slowly loses stored energy. Batteries in an environment at or below the Armstrong Limit (6.3 kPa), including a vacuum, drain at 50W regardless of temperature. Batteries above Armstrong Limit drain at between 50W and 10W, depending on pressure and temperature. The drain factor is computed as:

			MAX(10W, 50W * (1 - (P / 101.23) * (T / 273.15))

			Where P is the ambient pressure in kPa, and T is the ambient temperature in Kelvin. Any battery at least 1 atmosphere (101.23 kPa) of pressure that is at at least 0°C will drain the minimum 10W, with the drain increasing as pressure and temperature drops. Note that since the calculations use a min, rather than multiplying against the extra 40W, the total muliplier only needs to reach 0.8 rather than 1.0 to minimize drain. For example, a battery at 0°C and 0.8 atmospheres (~81 kPa) of pressure will still have the minimum drain, as would a battery at 1 atmosphere of pressure and -54°C.

			Low pressure can be offset with higher temperature, and vice versa. Note that of the two, offsetting low temperature with higher pressure is generally easier, as the temperature is in Kelvin and thus requires more significant of an absolute change for the same percentage change. For example, to offset the drain increase from the pressuring being 0.5 atmospheres (~50.615 kPa), the temperature must be at least 164°C to minimize drain. By comparison, setting the pressure to 150 kPa (~1.5 atmospheres) would reduce the required temperature to as low as -125°C. Note, however, that standard [[Kit_(Wall)\|walls]] can only support ~300 kPa of pressure before failing, and windows and glass doors can only support ~200 kPa.

			The power drained this way is converted 1:1 into ambient heat in the surrounding environment, provided the surrounding environment is above the Armstrong Limit. Over time, this requires some form of cooling to avoid the environment getting too hot, unless the batteries are simply left exposed to external atmosphere.

			On particularly hot worlds, where cooling is difficult and more involved, it may be more efficient to store batteries in a vacuum (which entirely removes the heat output, at the cost of maximizing the battery drain rate), or simply in the exterior atmosphere (which also removes the heat concern, and on hot worlds, will usually minimize battery drain even at low atmospheric pressures. Batteries fortunately do not take damage from [[storm]]s). On especially cold worlds, placing the batteries in a pressurized room can largely offset any losses from temperature, and thermally connecting the room to the outside (using radiators, or potentially even simply as placing an uninsulated pipe containing gas through a wall) can offset the heat output from the batteries as they drain.

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	~~As a~~ battery's power throughput is only limited by the power demanded and supplied, it can take any amount of power and supply any amount of power. ~~This means that it~~ can exceed the ratings of even [[Cables\|heavy cables]]. Due to their unlimited throughput,''' connecting a battery's output to ~~another~~ battery's input will act like a short circuit'''.		A battery's power throughput is only limited by the power demanded and supplied, meaning it can take any amount of power and supply any amount of power. As such, batteries can easily exceed the ratings of even [[Cables\|super-heavy cables]]. Due to their unlimited throughput,''' connecting a battery's output to a battery's input (its own, or another) will act like a short circuit''', immediately burning out the cable network.

	Additionally it is advised to follow these rules:		Additionally, it is advised to follow these rules:
	# '''Never ~~shortcut any~~ battery''' ~~- no loops!~~		* '''Never connect the output of one battery to the input of another battery without a [[Transformer]] in between!'''
	# To build ~~a cascade of~~ batteries (e.g. a ~~stationary battery near solar panels and an APC at base power~~ input), ~~separate networks with~~ [[~~transformer\|transformers~~]].		* Never connect the input and output networks of a battery together.
	~~# Prefer~~ a ~~tree-like (or star-like) scheme of power supply over chain (cascades). It~~ is ~~better to have~~ a ~~battery on each~~ of ~~separate subnets (ex~~. ~~production floor~~ and ~~gas processing floor), even if you will not use its full potential~~.		* To build batteries on downstream networks, ensure [[Transformer]]s are used to limit the power transferred between the batteries.
	# Always separate electrical networks with power generation (solid generators, solar panels, etc.) ~~and~~ power consumers. ~~Do it with~~ batteries and ~~APCs~~. ~~Rule of a thumb: input -~~ generators ~~only~~, ~~output -~~ consumers ~~only~~.		** Also note that Transformers apply a 10W drain to their input network in addition to the maximum draw they are set to, so the transformer may need to be set slightly lower than its maximum to avoid burning out the network. For example, two Large Transformers in parallel set to 50 kW will apply a maximum draw on their input of 100.02 kW, which '''will''' burn out the input network if it is heavy [[cable]].
	# Never connect a ~~solid fuel~~ generator to a battery using standard cables - only use heavy cables. A battery will ~~make a~~ generator produce ~~full~~ power ~~- 20 000 W which is 4 times greater~~ of ~~that~~ standard ~~wire can pass through~~.		* Rather than chaining battery-containing networks one after another, a safer configuration is using a branching setup, where all downstream networks draw in parallel from the output of all of the batteries. Placing transformers between the batteries and the downstream networks can also help prevent circuit overload.
	# When making major changes of a power network (especially a very ~~spread~~ one), ~~always take out~~ batteries ~~from~~ APCs or ~~just~~ cut the cables ~~connecting the batteries with that~~ network ~~(input~~ and ~~output) - it can save a lot of cables from burning~~.		* Always separate electrical networks with power generation (solid generators, solar panels, etc.) from networks with power consumers. A common layout has all generators on the input network for the batteries, and all consumers, possibly in separate downstream networks, attached to the output from the batteries. No generators should be attached to the battery output, and no consumers (except for possibly some logic devices) should be present on the battery input network.
			* Never connect a fueled generator ([[Solid Fuel Generator\|Solid]], [[Gas Fuel Generator\|Gas]], [[Stirling Engine\|Stirling]], or otherwise) or a [[Wind Turbine]] to a battery using standard cables - only use heavy or super-heavy cables. A battery will consume as much power as the generator can produce, and all fueled generators (except the [[Portable Generator]]) can generate more than 5 kW of power. Wind Turbines naturally generate much lower power than a standard cable can support, but during [[storm]]s, this output can increase far beyond the capacity of a standard cable.
			* When making major changes to a power network (especially a very sprawling one), it is recommended to de-power the network by turning off batteries, transformers, and APCs (or simply cut the associated cables) to avoid accidental network interconnects and the resulting cable burnouts.

	{{Data Network Header}}		{{Data Network Header}}

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	== Description == [[Kit (Battery)]] is used to create stationary battery cells, which can provide big and stable energy storage or energy buffer for your power needs. Its energy storage is 3.6MJ or 1kWh. Any battery slowly loses stored energy. Batteries at armstrong pressure(6.3 kPa) or below drain at 50W. Batteries above armstrong pressure drain at 10W at or above 0°C. Below 0°C, the power loss increases linearly to 50W at 0 K and is proportional to 1 atm of pressure, to a minimum of 10 W. If the battery is in a room, the lost energy is released into the air as heat.		== Description ==
			[[Kit (Battery)]] is used to create stationary battery cells, which can provide big and stable energy storage or energy buffer for your power needs. Its energy storage is 3.6MJ or 1kWh. Any battery slowly loses stored energy. Batteries at armstrong pressure(6.3 kPa) or below drain at 50W. Batteries above armstrong pressure drain at 10W at or above 0°C. Below 0°C, the power loss increases linearly to 50W at 0 K and is proportional to 1 atm of pressure, to a minimum of 10 W. If the battery is in a room, the lost energy is released into the air as heat.
	<!--Objects.Electrical.Battery::OnAtmosphericTick() - if AtmosphericTemperature<0°C, loss = Math.max(50(1-(AtmosphericTemperature/Temperature.0°C)Atmosphere.RatioOneAtmosphereClamped(),10) - you can minimize station battery losses in very cold rooms by keeping them between 6.3 and 20 kPa-->		<!--Objects.Electrical.Battery::OnAtmosphericTick() - if AtmosphericTemperature<0°C, loss = Math.max(50(1-(AtmosphericTemperature/Temperature.0°C)Atmosphere.RatioOneAtmosphereClamped(),10) - you can minimize station battery losses in very cold rooms by keeping them between 6.3 and 20 kPa-->

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	== Description == ~~<!--T:2-->~~		== Description == [[Kit (Battery)]] is used to create stationary battery cells, which can provide big and stable energy storage or energy buffer for your power needs. Its energy storage is 3.6MJ or 1kWh. Any battery slowly loses stored energy. Batteries at armstrong pressure(6.3 kPa) or below drain at 50W. Batteries above armstrong pressure drain at 10W at or above 0°C. Below 0°C, the power loss increases linearly to 50W at 0 K and is proportional to 1 atm of pressure, to a minimum of 10 W. If the battery is in a room, the lost energy is released into the air as heat.
	[[Kit (Battery)]] is used to create stationary battery cells, which can provide big and stable energy storage or energy buffer for your power needs. Its energy storage is 3.6MJ or 1kWh. Any battery slowly loses stored energy. Batteries at armstrong pressure(6.3 kPa) or below drain at 50W. Batteries above armstrong pressure drain at 10W at or above 0°C. Below 0°C, the power loss increases linearly to 50W at 0 K and is proportional to 1 atm of pressure, to a minimum of 10 W. If the battery is in a room, the lost energy is released into the air as heat.
	<!--Objects.Electrical.Battery::OnAtmosphericTick() - if AtmosphericTemperature<0°C, loss = Math.max(50(1-(AtmosphericTemperature/Temperature.0°C)Atmosphere.RatioOneAtmosphereClamped(),10) - you can minimize station battery losses in very cold rooms by keeping them between 6.3 and 20 kPa-->		<!--Objects.Electrical.Battery::OnAtmosphericTick() - if AtmosphericTemperature<0°C, loss = Math.max(50(1-(AtmosphericTemperature/Temperature.0°C)Atmosphere.RatioOneAtmosphereClamped(),10) - you can minimize station battery losses in very cold rooms by keeping them between 6.3 and 20 kPa-->

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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Station Battery (Large)]]		* [[Station Battery (Large)]]
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	== Bugs ==		== Bugs ==
	* The Data Network properties are accessible from all cable connectors.		* The Data Network properties are accessible from all cable connectors.

			== See Also ==
			* [[Station Battery (Large)]]
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RA2lover: add detail to station battery energy losses.

2025-11-12T15:57:16Z

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	== Description == <!--T:2-->		== Description == <!--T:2-->
	[[Kit (Battery)]] is used to create stationary battery cells, which can provide big and stable energy storage or energy buffer for your power needs. Its energy storage is 3.6MJ or 1kWh. Any battery slowly loses stored energy. Batteries ~~in a vacuum~~ drain at 50W. Batteries ~~in atmosphere at~~ drain at 10W at or above 0°C. Below 0°C, the power loss increases linearly to 50W at 1~~°K~~. If the battery is in a room, the lost energy is released into the air as heat.		[[Kit (Battery)]] is used to create stationary battery cells, which can provide big and stable energy storage or energy buffer for your power needs. Its energy storage is 3.6MJ or 1kWh. Any battery slowly loses stored energy. Batteries at armstrong pressure(6.3 kPa) or below drain at 50W. Batteries above armstrong pressure drain at 10W at or above 0°C. Below 0°C, the power loss increases linearly to 50W at 0 K and is proportional to 1 atm of pressure, to a minimum of 10 W. If the battery is in a room, the lost energy is released into the air as heat.
			<!--Objects.Electrical.Battery::OnAtmosphericTick() - if AtmosphericTemperature<0°C, loss = Math.max(50(1-(AtmosphericTemperature/Temperature.0°C)Atmosphere.RatioOneAtmosphereClamped(),10) - you can minimize station battery losses in very cold rooms by keeping them between 6.3 and 20 kPa-->

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==

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	Additionally it is advised to follow these rules:		Additionally it is advised to follow these rules:
	# '''Never shortcut any battery''' - no loops!		# '''Never shortcut any battery''' - no loops!
	# To build a cascade of batteries (e.g. a stationary battery near solar panels and an APC at base power input), separate networks with transformers.		# To build a cascade of batteries (e.g. a stationary battery near solar panels and an APC at base power input), separate networks with [[transformer\|transformers]].
	# Prefer a tree-like (or star-like) scheme of power supply over chain (cascades). It is better to have a battery on each of separate subnets (ex. production floor and gas processing floor), even if you will not use its full potential.		# Prefer a tree-like (or star-like) scheme of power supply over chain (cascades). It is better to have a battery on each of separate subnets (ex. production floor and gas processing floor), even if you will not use its full potential.
	# Always separate electrical networks with power generation (solid generators, solar panels, etc.) and power consumers. Do it with batteries and APCs. Rule of a thumb: input - generators only, output - consumers only.		# Always separate electrical networks with power generation (solid generators, solar panels, etc.) and power consumers. Do it with batteries and APCs. Rule of a thumb: input - generators only, output - consumers only.

38.44.216.67: Clarifying power loss mechanics.

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Clarifying power loss mechanics.

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	== Description == <!--T:2-->		== Description == <!--T:2-->
	[[Kit (Battery)]] is used to create stationary battery cells, which can provide big and stable energy storage or energy buffer for your power needs. Its energy storage is 3.6MJ or 1kWh. Any battery slowly loses stored ~~power,~~ at 10W ~~when~~ at ~~normal atmosphere and temperature~~, ~~and~~ 50W ~~if it's~~ in a ~~vacuum or cold atmosphere~~.		[[Kit (Battery)]] is used to create stationary battery cells, which can provide big and stable energy storage or energy buffer for your power needs. Its energy storage is 3.6MJ or 1kWh. Any battery slowly loses stored energy. Batteries in a vacuum drain at 50W. Batteries in atmosphere at drain at 10W at or above 0°C. Below 0°C, the power loss increases linearly to 50W at 1°K. If the battery is in a room, the lost energy is released into the air as heat.

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==

Norto22: Changed wording slightly in description.

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Changed wording slightly in description.

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	== Description == <!--T:2-->		== Description == <!--T:2-->
	[[Kit (Battery)]] is used to create stationary battery cells, which can provide ~~large,~~ stable energy storage or energy buffer for your power needs. Its energy storage is 3.6MJ or 1kWh. Any battery slowly loses stored power, at 10W when at normal atmosphere and temperature, and 50W if it's in a vacuum or cold atmosphere.		[[Kit (Battery)]] is used to create stationary battery cells, which can provide big and stable energy storage or energy buffer for your power needs. Its energy storage is 3.6MJ or 1kWh. Any battery slowly loses stored power, at 10W when at normal atmosphere and temperature, and 50W if it's in a vacuum or cold atmosphere.

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==