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The '''converter''' is a special [[parts|part]] able to create usable [[fuel]] for everyday use from exploited [[resource|raw-material]] ''(which is now means [[ore]] only)''. This feature makes these parts an inevitable final element of the fuel producing activities start with [[resource scanner|resource scanning]], continue with [[resource harvester|resource harvesting]]. | The '''converter''' is a special [[parts|part]] able to create usable [[fuel]] for everyday use from exploited [[resource|raw-material]] ''(which is now means [[ore]] only)''. This feature makes these parts an inevitable final element of the fuel producing activities start with [[resource scanner|resource scanning]], continue with [[resource harvester|resource harvesting]]. | ||
| − | The converters work with different efficiency depending on the type, but the conversion always needs | + | The converters work with different efficiency depending on the type, but the conversion always needs vast amount of [[electric charge]]. |
For the conversion a non-empty [[ore tank]] and a proper not-full [[fuel tank]] have to be connected to the converter. | For the conversion a non-empty [[ore tank]] and a proper not-full [[fuel tank]] have to be connected to the converter. | ||
Revision as of 02:09, 29 December 2015
The converter is a special part able to create usable fuel for everyday use from exploited raw-material (which is now means ore only). This feature makes these parts an inevitable final element of the fuel producing activities start with resource scanning, continue with resource harvesting.
The converters work with different efficiency depending on the type, but the conversion always needs vast amount of electric charge.
For the conversion a non-empty ore tank and a proper not-full fuel tank have to be connected to the converter. There are the following options possible:
- Start/Stop ISRU [Lf+Ox] - converts to liquid fuel and oxidizer in ratio of the need of the liquid fuel engines.
- Start/Stop ISRU [Monoprop] - converts to monopropellant.
- Start/Stop ISRU [LqdFuel] - converts to liquid fuel.
- Start/Stop ISRU [Ox] - converts to oxidizer.
During the conversion of the core temperature increases till it reaches the limit resulting auto shut down. The attached radiators can be used for dissipate the produced heat.
Converters available
| Image | Part | Radial size | Cost (  ) |
Mass (t) |
Max. Temp. (K) |
Tolerance (m/s) |
Tolerance (g) |
Electricity (⚡/s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Convert-O-Tron 125 | Small | 1 000 | 1.25 | 2 000 | 7 | 50 | 30 |
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Convert-O-Tron 250 | Large | 8 000 | 4.25 | 2 000 | 7 | 50 | 30 |
