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[[Category:Atmospherics]]
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{{Structurebox
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{{Itembox
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| name = Pressure Regulator
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| name       = Pressure Regulator
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| image = [[File:ItemKitRegulator.png ]]
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| image       = [[File:{{#setmainimage:ItemKitRegulator.png}}]]
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| prefab_hash = 209854039
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| stacks      = Yes, 5x
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| prefab_name = StructurePressureRegulator
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| createdwith = [[Hydraulic Pipe Bender]], [[Fabricator]]
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| power_usage = 100W
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| cost        = 5g [[Iron Ingot|Iron]], 1g [[Gold Ingot|Gold]], 2g [[Copper Ingot|Copper]]
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| placed_on_grid = Small Grid
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| decon_with_tool1 = [[Hand Drill]]
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| placed_with_item = [[Kit (Pressure Regulator)]]
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| item_rec1 = [[Kit (Pressure Regulator)]]
 
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=Construction Kit (Pressure Regulator)=
 
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== Description ==
 
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[[Pressure Regulator]] is used throughout [[Atmospherics]] networks to manage [[Pressure]]. Pressure Regulators comes in two variants: Standard and back-pressure regulators. They can be used to regulate the pressure between two pipe networks.
 
  
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The maximum pressure that can be set is 20265 kPa, which is double the maximum pressure for most gas-related elements like [[Canister]]s.
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==Description==
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<blockquote><q>Controlling the flow of gas between two pipe networks, pressure regulators shift gas until a set pressure on the outlet side is achieved, or the gas supply is exhausted. The back pressure regulator, by contrast, will only operate when pressure on the intake side exceeds the set value. With a max pressure of over 20,000kPa, it requires power to operate.</q><br>
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'''- Stationpedia'''</blockquote>
  
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Pressure regulator needs power to operate (100 W).
 
  
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To calculate the moles per tick, use the following equation:
 
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n = (P * V) / (R * T)
 
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Where:
 
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* P = Min(Input pressure, 101.325)
 
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* V = (OutputPipeVolume / InputPipeVolume) * 100
 
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* n = Moles per tick
 
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* R = Gas constant (8.3144)
 
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* T = Input temperature
 
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== Use ==
 
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Use left-click while in active hands to place.
 
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Scroll to change to other variants.
 
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=Pressure Regulator=
 
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==Description==
 
 
The standard Pressure Regulator will pass through gases, in one direction, while the pressure on its output side is below the set value. It combines several functions:
 
The standard Pressure Regulator will pass through gases, in one direction, while the pressure on its output side is below the set value. It combines several functions:
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* Passive check valve: Gas is never allowed to pass "the wrong way", from output to input, even if the Regulator is switched off or unpowered.
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* Passive check valve: Gas is never allowed to pass "the wrong way", from output to input, even if the Regulator is switched off or unpowered. (It does not allow gas to pass at all when switched off or unpowered)
 
* Switched valve: Gas will not pass at all if the Regulator is switched off or unpowered. This is a similar function to the [[Pipe Digital Valve]].
 
* Switched valve: Gas will not pass at all if the Regulator is switched off or unpowered. This is a similar function to the [[Pipe Digital Valve]].
 
* Regulator: Gas will only pass when the pressure at the output is below the Regulator's setting.
 
* Regulator: Gas will only pass when the pressure at the output is below the Regulator's setting.
 
* Compressor: While active, the Regulator will move ''all'' available gas from input to output, up to the set pressure. (Contrast with, for example, a [[Pipe Valve]] which simply equalizes pressure and then stops.)
 
* Compressor: While active, the Regulator will move ''all'' available gas from input to output, up to the set pressure. (Contrast with, for example, a [[Pipe Valve]] which simply equalizes pressure and then stops.)
  
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{{Data Network Header}}
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The maximum pressure that can be set is 60795 kPa.
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{{Data Parameters}}
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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! Parameter Name !! Data Type !! Description
 
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| Lock || Boolean ||
 
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| Setting || float ||
 
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| On || Boolean ||
 
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|}
 
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{{Data Outputs}}
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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! Output Name !! Data Type !! Description
 
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| Power || Boolean ||
 
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| Error || Boolean ||
 
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| Lock || Boolean ||
 
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| Setting || float || Contains the current threshold set on the regulator, in kPa
 
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| Maximum || float || Value of 20265kPa
 
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| Ratio || Float || The ratio between the Setting and the Maximum. As in Ratio = Setting / 20265
 
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| On || Boolean ||
 
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| Requiredpower || Integer || In Watts. The Pressure Regulator require 100W of power to function
 
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|}
 
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=Back Pressure Regulator=
 
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==Description==
 
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The Back Pressure Regulator variant will only pass through gases when the pressure on its intake side exceeds the set value. In other words, the standard Regulator defaults '''open''' and closes when the ''output'' is overpressured, while the Back Pressure Regulator defaults '''closed''' and opens when the ''input'' is overpressured.
 
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Like the standard Regulator, the Back Pressure Regulator also acts as a check valve, switched valve, and compressor (i.e., input gas will move even if the output is already a higher pressure).
 
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Its low flow rate makes it not suitable for being used as an emergency dump valve.
 
  
 
To calculate the moles per tick, use the following equation:
 
To calculate the moles per tick, use the following equation:
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Where:
 
Where:
 
* P = Min(Input pressure, 101.325)
 
* P = Min(Input pressure, 101.325)
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* V = 100
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* V = (OutputPipeVolume / InputPipeVolume) * 100
 
* n = Moles per tick
 
* n = Moles per tick
 
* R = Gas constant (8.3144)
 
* R = Gas constant (8.3144)
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{{Data Network Header}}
 
{{Data Network Header}}
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{{Data Parameters|
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Back Pressure Regulator has exactly the same Network properties as the Pressure Regulator.
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{{Data Parameters/row|Power|Boolean|w=0|Can be read to return if the Pressure Regulator is correctly powered or not, set via the power system, return 1 if powered and 0 if not|multiple=2|0|Unpowered|1|Powered}}
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{{Data Parameters/row|Error|Boolean|w=0|1 if device is in error state, otherwise 0|multiple=2|0|<p></p>|1|Error}}
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{{Data Parameters/row|Lock|Boolean|Disable manual operation of the Pressure Regulator.|multiple=2|0|Unlocked|1|Locked}}
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{{Data Parameters/row|Setting|Integer|A variable setting that can be read or written.|0.0 to 60795.0}}
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{{Data Parameters/row|Maximum|Float|w=0|Maximum setting of the Pressure Regulator}}
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{{Data Parameters/row|Ratio|Float|w=0|Context specific value depending on device, 0 to 1 based ratio|0.0 to 1.0}}
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{{Data Parameters/row|On|Boolean|The current state of the Pressure Regulator.|multiple=2|0|Off|1|On}}
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{{Data Parameters/row|RequiredPower|Integer|w=0|Idle operating power quantity, does not necessarily include extra demand power}}
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{{Data Parameters/row|PrefabHash|Integer|w=0|The hash of the structure}}
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{{Data Parameters/row|ReferenceId|Integer|w=0|Unique Reference Identifier for this object}}
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{{Data Parameters/row|NameHash|Integer|w=0|Provides the hash value for the name of the object as a 32 bit integer.}}
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[[Category:Atmospherics]]

Latest revision as of 18:37, 4 August 2024

Pressure Regulator
ItemKitRegulator.png
Operation
Power Usage 100W
Prefab Hash 209854039
Prefab Name StructurePressureRegulator
Construction
Placed with Kit (Pressure Regulator)
Placed on Small Grid
Stage 1
Deconstruction
Deconstructed with Hand Drill
Item received Kit (Pressure Regulator)



Description[edit]

Controlling the flow of gas between two pipe networks, pressure regulators shift gas until a set pressure on the outlet side is achieved, or the gas supply is exhausted. The back pressure regulator, by contrast, will only operate when pressure on the intake side exceeds the set value. With a max pressure of over 20,000kPa, it requires power to operate.
- Stationpedia


The standard Pressure Regulator will pass through gases, in one direction, while the pressure on its output side is below the set value. It combines several functions:

  • Passive check valve: Gas is never allowed to pass "the wrong way", from output to input, even if the Regulator is switched off or unpowered. (It does not allow gas to pass at all when switched off or unpowered)
  • Switched valve: Gas will not pass at all if the Regulator is switched off or unpowered. This is a similar function to the Pipe Digital Valve.
  • Regulator: Gas will only pass when the pressure at the output is below the Regulator's setting.
  • Compressor: While active, the Regulator will move all available gas from input to output, up to the set pressure. (Contrast with, for example, a Pipe Valve which simply equalizes pressure and then stops.)

The maximum pressure that can be set is 60795 kPa.

To calculate the moles per tick, use the following equation: n = (P * V) / (R * T)

Where:

  • P = Min(Input pressure, 101.325)
  • V = (OutputPipeVolume / InputPipeVolume) * 100
  • n = Moles per tick
  • R = Gas constant (8.3144)
  • T = Input temperature

Data Network Properties[edit]

These are all Data Network properties of this device.

Data Parameters[edit]

These are all parameters that can be written with a Logic Writer, Batch Writer, or Integrated Circuit (IC10), and can be read with a Logic Reader, Batch Reader, or Integrated Circuit (IC10).

Click here to see/hide all the data network properties
Parameter Name Data Type Access Value Description
Power Boolean
Read
0 Unpowered Can be read to return if the Pressure Regulator is correctly powered or not, set via the power system, return 1 if powered and 0 if not
1 Powered
Error Boolean
Read
0

1 if device is in error state, otherwise 0
1 Error
Lock Boolean
Read Write
0 Unlocked Disable manual operation of the Pressure Regulator.
1 Locked
Setting Integer
Read Write
0.0 to 60795.0 A variable setting that can be read or written.
Maximum Float
Read
Maximum setting of the Pressure Regulator
Ratio Float
Read
0.0 to 1.0 Context specific value depending on device, 0 to 1 based ratio
On Boolean
Read Write
0 Off The current state of the Pressure Regulator.
1 On
RequiredPower Integer
Read
Idle operating power quantity, does not necessarily include extra demand power
PrefabHash Integer
Read
The hash of the structure
ReferenceId Integer
Read
Unique Reference Identifier for this object
NameHash Integer
Read
Provides the hash value for the name of the object as a 32 bit integer.
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