Geothermal Generator

2012-02-04T04:05:41Z

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{{Block
|image=Geothermal_Generator_ig.png
|type=Generator
|gravity=No
|dirt=No
|transparent=No
|light=No
|tool=bwrench
|stackable=Yes (64)
}}

A ''Geothermal Generator'' works on the same basic principle as normal [[Generator]]s do.

Geothermal generators use the heat of Lava to generate electricity. With the release of IC², the generators accept both [[Non-IC Items|Lava Buckets]] and [[Lava Cell|Lava Cells]]. The latter are stackable and thus require less maintenance, but cost Tin to produce.

Note for those using Buildcraft: the Geothermal Generator will now connect to Buildcraft's Waterproof Pipes, and will receive lava carried by them. It will also accept lava directly from an adjacent Buildcraft Pump.

== Recipe ==

{{Grid/Crafting Table
|A1=Glass|B1=Empty_Cell|C1=Glass
|A2=Glass|B2=Empty_Cell|C2=Glass
|A3=Refined Iron|B3=Generator|C3=Refined Iron
|Output=Geothermal Generator
}}

== Usage ==

As with all Generators, the lava-based fuel of choice is inserted into the lower slot, and optionally an [[RE Battery]] in the upper slot. The Geothermal Generator will charge the battery or output power at a rate of 20 [[EU]]/t.

A single Geothermal Generator can store 24 units of lava - thus, inserting a full stack of Lava Cells will instantly use up 24 of them and fill out the lava gauge.

{{Grid/Machine
|Type=Geothermal Generator
|Top=RE Battery
|Bottom=Lava Bucket
}}
{{Grid/Machine
|Type=Geothermal Generator
|Top=RE Battery
|Bottom=Lava Cell
}}

== Energy ==

'''Storage:''' 480,000 [[EU]]

'''Input:''' Lava Buckets or Lava Cells

'''Output:''' 20000 EU per Lava Bucket or Lava Cell at a rate of 20 [[EU]]/t

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Overclocker upgrade

2012-02-03T15:43:54Z

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[[Image:upgradedmachine.png|right]]
An [[overclocker upgrade]] can be used to speed up machines at the cost of higher energy consumption. Place one or more [[overclocker upgrade]]s into the four right-most slots to upgrade a machine.

Each upgrade speeds up the machine by 30% and increases energy consumption by 50%. The [[overclocker upgrade]]'s effects stack exponentially. For example, two upgrades makes the machine operate at 1.3^2 = 1.69 times normal speed (69% faster) and use 1.5^2 = 2.25 times the energy (125% more), not 1.6 and 2.0 (60% faster and 100% more, respectively). 8 of them will run the machine at over 8 times normal speed, and use over 25 times as much EU.

[[Overclocker upgrade]]s result in poorer energy efficiency (more EU will be consumed per operation). While building multiple machines makes better use of a limited energy supply, but overclocking allows for reduced space and wiring requirements when time or compact construction are more important or energy is plentiful. The reduced efficiency can be mitigated by combining both approaches, dividing a number of [[overclocker upgrade]]s evenly between a handful of machines.

An overclocked machine's speed is capped at 1 operation per tick, with energy consumption of about 8000 EU per tick, so adding additional [[overclocker upgrade]]s beyond that point is useless.

== Recipe ==

{{Grid/Crafting Table
|A1=Cooling Cell|B1=Cooling Cell|C1=Cooling Cell
|A2=Insulated Copper Cable|B2=Electronic Circuit|C2=Insulated Copper Cable
|A3=|B3=|C3=
|Output=Overclocker upgrade
}}

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Geothermal Generator

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