Guide to the Nuclear Reactor - Revision history

XeonMations: /* Reactor Setup 101 */

2024-12-06T17:06:52Z

Reactor Setup 101

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	[[File:RBMKDesign.png\|frameless]]		[[File:RBMKDesign.png\|frameless]]

	After assembly, you are able to use a multitool to confirm your reactor design by updating the core. Here is the above design after it's parts and design have been confirmed:		After assembly, you are able to use a multitool to confirm your reactor design by updating the core. Here is the above design after it's parts and design have been confirmed:{{Box\|All RBMK models have color coded indicators for coolant input, coolant output and moderator gases, labelled blue, red and yellow respectively.}}[[File:RBMKCoreDone.png\|none\|thumb]]
	[[File:RBMKCoreDone.png\|none\|thumb~~\|The blue indicates the coolant input.The red indicates the coolant output.The yellow indicates moderator input.~~]]
	Once you have your reactor built, make sure to give it a proper coolant and moderator supply, and to handle the waste gases from it. After you have confirmed that, you are able to link a control rod computer to the reactor with a multitool.		Once you have your reactor built, make sure to give it a proper coolant and moderator supply, and to handle the waste gases from it. After you have confirmed that, you are able to link a control rod computer to the reactor with a multitool.

XeonMations: /* Reactor Setup 101 */

2024-12-06T17:03:45Z

Reactor Setup 101

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	After assembly, you are able to use a multitool to confirm your reactor design by updating the core. Here is the above design after it's parts and design have been confirmed:		After assembly, you are able to use a multitool to confirm your reactor design by updating the core. Here is the above design after it's parts and design have been confirmed:
	[[File:RBMKCoreDone.png\|none\|thumb]]		[[File:RBMKCoreDone.png\|none\|thumb\|The blue indicates the coolant input.The red indicates the coolant output.The yellow indicates moderator input.]]
	Once you have your reactor built, make sure to give it a proper coolant and moderator supply, and to handle the waste gases from it. After you have confirmed that, you are able to link a control rod computer to the reactor with a multitool.		Once you have your reactor built, make sure to give it a proper coolant and moderator supply, and to handle the waste gases from it. After you have confirmed that, you are able to link a control rod computer to the reactor with a multitool.

XeonMations: fixed canisters

2024-11-23T20:56:14Z

fixed canisters

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 == Gases ==
-====  Fuel ====
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+=== '''Fuel''' ===
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   |description = Extremely efficient power production gas. Will cause chernobyl if used improperly.
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-====  Permeability ====
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   |description = Extremely efficient permeability increase. (10x as efficient as bz)
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-====  Depletion ====
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+=== '''Depletion''' ===
   |bgcolor1 = #FFEE88
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XeonMations: merged

2024-11-23T16:45:34Z

merged

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			So, your [[Supermatter Engine\|main source of power]] exploded. What now?
	~~{{Under construction\|reason=This engine is currently in PR hell, please try again later, or yell at our maintainers!}}~~So, your [[Supermatter Engine\|main source of power]] exploded. What now?

	Well, not to worry, for Nanotrasen's subcompany: Hayne's Power Solutions™ have your back! By ordering our <s>newly</s> created fission based nuclear reactor, we guarantee full power availability to your station, today!		Well, not to worry, for Nanotrasen's subcompany: Hayne's Power Solutions™ have your back! By ordering our <s>newly</s> created fission based nuclear reactor, we guarantee full power availability to your station, today!

XeonMations at 18:55, 22 November 2024

2024-11-22T18:55:54Z

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	Don't forget to add a power line from the nuclear reactor's core, in order to be able to harvest its precious fission based energy!		Don't forget to add a power line from the nuclear reactor's core, in order to be able to harvest its precious fission based energy!

	{{Important\|Title=Important reminder!\|Note=The reactor ~~won't~~ produce power if it has no fuel moderator gas!\|Image=Wire_1_1.PNG\|Color=#FFC}}		{{Important\|Title=Important reminder!\|Note=The reactor will only produce 150kw of power, if it has no fuel moderator gas!\|Image=Wire_1_1.PNG\|Color=#FFC}}

	== Reactor Setup 101 ==		== Reactor Setup 101 ==

XeonMations: updated construciton message

2024-11-10T13:44:11Z

updated construciton message

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	{{Under construction\|reason=This engine is currently ~~TM'd~~, ~~and not actually fully in the game yet~~!}}So, your [[Supermatter Engine\|main source of power]] exploded. What now?		{{Under construction\|reason=This engine is currently in PR hell, please try again later, or yell at our maintainers!}}So, your [[Supermatter Engine\|main source of power]] exploded. What now?

	Well, not to worry, for Nanotrasen's subcompany: Hayne's Power Solutions™ have your back! By ordering our <s>newly</s> created fission based nuclear reactor, we guarantee full power availability to your station, today!		Well, not to worry, for Nanotrasen's subcompany: Hayne's Power Solutions™ have your back! By ordering our <s>newly</s> created fission based nuclear reactor, we guarantee full power availability to your station, today!

XeonMations: /* How the Reactor Works */

2024-07-06T19:46:35Z

How the Reactor Works

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	'''NOTE''' that the coolant gas can potentially retain heat and actually heat up the reactor, so, be certain to check the thermometers on the coolant loop often!		'''NOTE''' that the coolant gas can potentially retain heat and actually heat up the reactor, so, be certain to check the thermometers on the coolant loop often!

	Also, do not forget to have a limit to the amount of coolant you input into the reactor, as adding too much can overpressurize it, and adding too little can cause it to meltdown!		Also, do not forget to have a limit to the amount of coolant you input into the reactor, as adding too much can overpressurize it, and adding too little can cause it to meltdown!

			The recommended amount of coolant in the reactor at any point in time is roughly 1000-1500kpa.

XeonMations: /* How the Reactor Works */

2024-07-06T19:45:53Z

How the Reactor Works

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	The Nuclear Reactor has two inputs: Moderator and Coolant.		The Nuclear Reactor has two inputs: Moderator and Coolant.

	The first thing we're going to worry about is the coolant loop. Our reactor is cooled through a simple process: Uranium fuel rods are placed into the reactor which immediately starts the reaction, creating constant heat. Our coolant gas is pumped into the reactor, heats up to the heat of the reactor, and then carries said heat out, alongside some tritium if the engine has a fuel in its moderator line. The colder the gas you put into the loop, the faster the reactor cools down. Innately, it’s set up so that the temperature loss from coolant intake is balanced out against the heat generated by the fuel rods, represented by the controllable figure called K (Neutrons per generation). ~~'''NOTE''' that the coolant gas can potentially retain heat and actually heat up the reactor, so, be certain to check the thermometers on the coolant loop often!~~		The first thing we're going to worry about is the coolant loop. Our reactor is cooled through a simple process: Uranium fuel rods are placed into the reactor which immediately starts the reaction, creating constant heat. Our coolant gas is pumped into the reactor, heats up to the heat of the reactor, and then carries said heat out, alongside some tritium if the engine has a fuel in its moderator line. The colder the gas you put into the loop, the faster the reactor cools down. Innately, it’s set up so that the temperature loss from coolant intake is balanced out against the heat generated by the fuel rods, represented by the controllable figure called K (Neutrons per generation).

			'''NOTE''' that the coolant gas can potentially retain heat and actually heat up the reactor, so, be certain to check the thermometers on the coolant loop often!

			Also, do not forget to have a limit to the amount of coolant you input into the reactor, as adding too much can overpressurize it, and adding too little can cause it to meltdown!

	Second is the moderator. For our reactor to create power, it has to consume a fuel gas inside it's moderator input. The normal moderator we use by default for standard nuclear reactors is a 90% oxygen and 10% plasma mix. The moderator input can also be used to affect how our reactor works, such as making the control rods more effective, or the amount of heat that is transferred from the reactor to the coolant gas line. Remember that the reactor will consume any moderator gas you use in the moderator line!
			Second is the moderator. For our reactor to create power, it has to consume a fuel gas inside it's moderator input. The normal moderator we use by default for standard nuclear reactors is a 90% oxygen and 10% plasma mix at ~1500kpa. The moderator input can also be used to affect how our reactor works, such as making the control rods more effective, or the amount of heat that is transferred from the reactor to the coolant gas line. Remember that the reactor will consume any moderator gas you use in the moderator line!

	Don't forget to add a power line from the nuclear reactor's core, in order to be able to harvest its precious fission based energy!		Don't forget to add a power line from the nuclear reactor's core, in order to be able to harvest its precious fission based energy!

XeonMations: /* Tips */

2024-07-06T19:23:07Z

Tips

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	* You can cook food such as steak on the reactor's surface.		* You can cook food such as steak on the reactor's surface.
	* If the reactor makes banging noises, it’s not being actively cooled with coolant, and is taking damage.		* If the reactor makes banging noises, it’s not being actively cooled with coolant, and is taking damage.
			* Don't forget you can see the health of the nuclear reactor by looking at how its seals are looking!

	== Sabotage ==		== Sabotage ==

XeonMations: /* How the Reactor Works */

2024-07-06T19:21:19Z

How the Reactor Works

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	The Nuclear Reactor has two inputs: Moderator and Coolant.		The Nuclear Reactor has two inputs: Moderator and Coolant.

	The first thing we're going to worry about is the coolant loop. Our reactor is cooled through a simple process: Uranium fuel rods are placed into the reactor which immediately starts the reaction, creating constant heat. Our coolant gas is pumped into the reactor, heats up to the heat of the reactor, and then carries said heat out. The colder the gas you put into the loop, the faster the reactor cools down. Innately, it’s set up so that the temperature loss from coolant intake is balanced out against the heat generated by the fuel rods, represented by the controllable figure called K (Neutrons per generation). '''NOTE''' that the coolant gas can potentially retain heat and actually heat up the reactor, so, be certain to check the thermometers on the coolant loop often!		The first thing we're going to worry about is the coolant loop. Our reactor is cooled through a simple process: Uranium fuel rods are placed into the reactor which immediately starts the reaction, creating constant heat. Our coolant gas is pumped into the reactor, heats up to the heat of the reactor, and then carries said heat out, alongside some tritium if the engine has a fuel in its moderator line. The colder the gas you put into the loop, the faster the reactor cools down. Innately, it’s set up so that the temperature loss from coolant intake is balanced out against the heat generated by the fuel rods, represented by the controllable figure called K (Neutrons per generation). '''NOTE''' that the coolant gas can potentially retain heat and actually heat up the reactor, so, be certain to check the thermometers on the coolant loop often!