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Cooling Tower (Large)

2025-06-03T01:56:58Z

MyrddinE: Removed manually defined recipes.

{{Infobox machine
| Name = Cooling Tower (Large)
| Tier = 2
| Description = Improves [[Water]] efficiency of a power plant by recovering some [[Steam]] back to Water.
| Recipe =
{{Machine Recipe
| Input1Name = Construction Parts III
| Input1Qty = 80
| Input2Name = Concrete Slab
| Input2Qty = 200
}}
| Workers = None
| Electricity = None
| Maintenance = None
| Footprint = 9x9
| BoostByUnity = yes
| Research = Power Generation IV
| Designation = Water Extraction & Processing
| Variants = [[Cooling Tower]]
}}
The '''Cooling Tower (Large)''' is a much higher throughput and physically much larger variant of the [[Cooling Tower]] which allows for the conversion of {{infoicon|Steam (Super)}}, {{infoicon|Steam Hi}}, {{infoicon|Steam Lo}}, and {{infoicon|Steam Depleted}} byproducts into {{infoicon|Water}}. As the ratio of {{infoicon|Water}} to all types of steam is 1:1, the Cooling Tower (Large) thus recovers 75% of the Water contained from {{infoicon|Steam Lo}}, and {{infoicon|Steam Depleted}}. Compared to the regular Cooling Tower, this marks a 50% increase in the Water recovery rate.

It can process the resulting steam output from up to 16 [[Arc Furnace II]] machines or 4 [[Exhaust Scrubber]]s. Conversely, it takes exactly 3 of these to handle the steam output of a single [[Nuclear Reactor]] with 3x output.
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Cooling Tower

2025-06-03T01:56:49Z

MyrddinE: Removed manually defined recipes.

{{Infobox machine
| Name = Cooling Tower
| Tier = 1
| Description = Improves [[Water]] efficiency of a power plant by recovering some [[Steam]] back to Water.
| Recipe =
{{Machine Recipe
| Input1Name = Construction Parts III
| Input1Qty = 30
| Input2Name = Concrete Slab
| Input2Qty = 40
}}
| Workers = None
| Electricity = None
| Maintenance = None
| Footprint = 5x5
| BoostByUnity = yes
| Research = Water Recovery
| Designation = Water Extraction & Processing
| Variants = [[Cooling Tower (Large)]]
}}
The '''Cooling Tower''' is a machine which allows for the conversion of {{infoicon|Steam Hi}}, {{infoicon|Steam Lo}}, and {{infoicon|Steam Depleted}} byproducts into {{infoicon|Water}}. As the ratio of {{infoicon|Water}} to all types of steam is 1:1, the Cooling Tower thus recovers 50% of the Water contained therein.

While its in-game description states that it is for use in power plants, it is not limited to that application. The Cooling Tower can also be implemented in conjunction with the [[Exhaust Scrubber]] to reduce the Water requirement for reducing the {{infoicon|Air Pollution}} levels associated with {{infoicon|Exhaust}}. It can also be utilized together with the [[Arc Furnace II]] to reduce overall Water consumption in smelting arrays.

==Historical notes==
Before the version 0.4.0, Cooling Tower had different appearance.
<gallery>
Cooling Tower (Old).png|Old appearance of the Cooling Tower.
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Cooled Caster II

2025-06-03T01:56:42Z

MyrddinE: Removed manually defined recipes.

{{Infobox machine
| Name = Cooled Caster II
| Tier = 2
| Description = Casts molten materials into slabs. This one also utilizes water for cooling to speed up the process.
| Recipe =
{{Machine Recipe
| Input1Name = Construction Parts III
| Input1Qty = 40
}}
| Workers = 6
| Electricity = None
| Maintenance = None
| Footprint = 7x5
| BoostByUnity = yes
| Research = Advanced Smelting
| Designation = Metallurgy & Smelting
| Variants = [[Cooled Caster]]
}}
The '''Cooled Caster II''' is a direct upgrade of the [[Cooled Caster]] machine. It features an identical footprint, input/output locations, and recipe ratios with the only difference being a higher overall throughput. Visually the machine is identical to its predecessor with the exception of the crane supports and built-in conveyor belt being yellow.
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Cooled Caster

2025-06-03T01:56:36Z

MyrddinE: Removed manually defined recipes.

{{Infobox machine
| Name = Cooled Caster
| Tier = 1
| Description = Casts molten materials into slabs. This one also utilizes water for cooling to speed up the process.
| Recipe =
{{Machine Recipe
| Input1Name = Construction Parts II
| Input1Qty = 30
}}
| Workers = 4
| Electricity = None
| Maintenance = None
| Footprint = 7x5
| BoostByUnity = yes
| Research = Steel Smelting
| Designation = Metallurgy & Smelting
| Variants = [[Cooled Caster II]]
}}
The '''Cooled Caster''' is the first machine unlocked which is used in the production of {{infoicon|Molten Steel}} into {{infoicon|Steel}}. It operates identically to the [[Metal Caster]] and has the same ratios/timing, except that it also requires a small amount of {{infoicon|Water}}. Visually it is identical to the Metal Caster except the addition of a liquid port opposite the output line (not shown above).
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Consumer Electronics Module

2025-06-03T01:56:30Z

MyrddinE: Removed manually defined recipes.

{{Infobox machine
| Name = Consumer Electronics Module
| Description = Provides appliances electronics to the attached [[settlement]] which generates extra [[Unity]].
| Recipe =
{{Machine Recipe
| Input1Name = Construction Parts IV
| Input1Qty = 100
| Input2Name = Glass
| Input2Qty = 80
}}
| Workers = 24
| Electricity = 350 KW
| MaintenanceII = 10
| Footprint = 11x7
| Research = Consumer Electronics
| Cargo = {{infoicon|Consumer Electronics|new=yes}}
| Storage = 240
| Designation = Housing & Services
| Variants = [[Household Goods Module]] [[Household Appliances Module]]
}}
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Concrete Mixer III

2025-06-03T01:56:25Z

MyrddinE: Removed manually defined recipes.

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{{Infobox machine
| Name = Concrete Mixer III
| Tier = 3
| Image =
| Description =
| Recipe =
{{Machine Recipe
| Input1Name = Construction Parts IV
| Input1Qty = 40
}}
| Workers = 10
| Electricity = 400 KW
| Maintenance = 5.8
| Footprint = 6x5*
| BoostByUnity = yes
| Research = Basic Computing
| Designation = General Machines
| DesigImgOverride =
| Variants = [[Concrete Mixer]] [[Concrete Mixer II]] 
}}
The '''Concrete Mixer III''' is a machine which produces {{infoicon|Concrete Slab|plural=s}}. Note that it has one fewer recipe than the [[Concrete Mixer]], arguably the most useful one. The only upgrade compared to the [[Concrete Mixer II]] is the doubled production speed.
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Concrete Mixer II

2025-06-03T01:56:15Z

MyrddinE: Removed manually defined recipes.

{{Infobox machine
| Name = Concrete Mixer II
| Description = High-power mixer that creates [[Concrete Slab]]s. Also provides alternative recipes for concrete.
| Tier = 2
| Recipe =
{{Machine Recipe
| Input1Name = Construction Parts III
| Input1Qty = 40
}}
| Workers = 7
| Electricity = 200 KW
| Maintenance = 3.8
| Footprint = 6x5*
| BoostByUnity = yes
| Research = Construction III
| Designation = General Machines
| Variants = [[Concrete Mixer]] [[Concrete Mixer III]]
}}
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The '''Concrete Mixer II''' is a machine which produces {{infoicon|Concrete Slab|plural=s}}.
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Compactor

2025-06-03T01:54:59Z

MyrddinE: Removed manually defined recipes.

{{Infobox machine
| Name = Compactor
| Description = Presses loose items into compact units for easier transportation. A [[shredder]] can be used to restore compacted products back to their uncompacted state.
| Recipe =
{{Machine Recipe
| Input1Name = Construction Parts III
| Input1Qty = 25
}}
| Workers = 2
| Electricity = 100 KW
| Maintenance =
| Footprint = 5x3
| BoostByUnity = yes
| Research = Compactor
| Designation = Waste Management
}}
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The '''Compactor''' is the machine to press some of the loose items such as {{infoicon|Recyclables|new=yes}}. The number of compressed items is one-third of unpressed ones, and they can be transported fewer tracks.

[[Waste Sorting Plant]] and [[Incineration Plant]] can accept compressed items directly. However, other machines cannot accept them, so use Shredder to restore them after transporting.

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Concrete Mixer

2025-06-03T01:54:52Z

MyrddinE: Removed manually defined recipes.

{{Infobox machine
| Name = Concrete Mixer
| Tier = 1
| Description = High-power mixer that creates [[Concrete Slab]]s.
| Recipe =
{{Machine Recipe
| Input1Name = Construction Parts II
| Input1Qty = 30
}}
| Workers = 4
| Electricity = 100 KW
| Maintenance = 1.9
| Footprint = 6x5*
| BoostByUnity = yes
| Research = Concrete Production
| Designation = General Machines
| Variants = [[Concrete Mixer II]] [[Concrete Mixer III]]
}}
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The '''Concrete Mixer''' is a machine used for the production of {{infoicon|Concrete Slab|plural=s}}. Concrete slabs can be produced with {{infoicon|Cement}}, {{infoicon|Water}}, {{infoicon|Sand}}, and {{infoicon|Gravel}}. {{infoicon|Manufactured Sand}} can be used instead of {{infoicon|Sand}}, and {{infoicon|Slag Crushed}} can be used instead of {{infoicon|Gravel}}.
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Coal Maker

2025-06-03T01:54:38Z

MyrddinE: Removed manually defined recipes.

{{Infobox machine
| Name = Coal Maker
| Description = Uses [[Wood]] to create [[Coal]] but it is quite inefficient.
| Recipe =
{{Machine Recipe
| Input1Name = Construction Parts
| Input1Qty = 20
}}
| Workers = 2
| Electricity = None
| Maintenance = None
| Footprint = 5x3
| BoostByUnity = yes
| Designation = Metallurgy & Smelting
| Research=None}}
The '''Coal Maker''' is a very early game [[:Category:Machine|machine]] used solely for the conversion of {{infoicon|Wood}} into {{infoicon|Coal}}. It should be noted this is a very inefficient way to create Coal and can use your supply of Wood which can be detrimental to the later-game experience.
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Burner (Solid)

2025-06-03T01:54:29Z

MyrddinE: Removed manually defined recipes.

{{Infobox machine
| Name = Burner (Solid)
| Tier =
| Image =
| Description =
| Recipe =
{{Machine Recipe
| Input1Name = Construction Parts II
| Input1Qty = 15
}}
| Workers = 1
| Electricity = None
| Maintenance = None
| Footprint = 3x2
| BoostByUnity = yes
| Research = Burner
| Designation = Waste Management
| DesigImgOverride =
| Variants =
}}
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Boiler (Gas)

2025-06-03T01:53:14Z

MyrddinE: Removed manually defined recipes.

{{Infobox machine
| Name = Boiler (Gas)
| Tier = 2
| Description = Produces high pressure steam by burning gas.
| Recipe =
{{Machine Recipe
| Input1Name = Construction Parts II
| Input1Qty = 50
}}
| Workers = 4
| Electricity = None
| Maintenance = None
| Footprint = 5x4
| BoostByUnity = yes
| Research = Gas Combustion
| Designation = Water Extraction & Processing
| Variants = [[Boiler (Coal)]][[Boiler (Electric)]]
}}
The '''Boiler (Gas)''' is a machine which creates {{infoicon|Steam (High)}} from {{infoicon|Water}} using a variety of petrochemical fuel sources. This machine is most commonly used in the early game to reduce the consumption of {{infoicon|Coal}} by replacing [[Boiler (Coal)]] units and instead burning {{infoicon|Heavy Oil}}, {{infoicon|Naphtha}}, though there are additional options available with {{infoicon|Medium Oil}}, {{infoicon|Light Oil}}, and {{infoicon|Fuel Gas}}. In the mid-game, the machine is commonly seen in conjunction with petrochemical processing chains unlocked by the [[Advanced Diesel]] research.

It can also provide power from the burning of {{infoicon|Hydrogen}} sourced either from the breakdown of {{infoicon|Ammonia}} in an [[Electrolyzer]] or alternatively the splitting of {{infoicon|Water}} in the same. It should be noted that the latter method is a vastly inefficient power source and is net energy negative, but does create small amounts of Water as a byproduct if both [[Low-pressure Turbine]]s and [[Cooling Tower|Cooling Towers]] are used to recover the {{infoicon|Steam Depleted}}.

==Role in mid-game petrochemical chains==

Any {{infoicon|Fuel Gas}} remaining from conversion to {{infoicon|Diesel}} in the [[Cracking Unit]] and any {{infoicon|Naphtha}} left over from the production of {{infoicon|Rubber}} in the [[Rubber Maker]] need to be removed to prevent the refining system from idling when either output is full. Both products are typically diverted to generate {{infoicon|Electricity}} using this machine (via [[Steam (High)]] and [[High-Pressure Turbine]]). [[Flare|Flaring]] is an alternative disposal method for these byproducts. Flaring produces the same amount of [[Air Pollution]] per unit input as this machine, however it will not produce [[Steam (High)]] for use in refining, power generation, etc.
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Boiler (Electric)

2025-06-03T01:53:01Z

MyrddinE: Removed manually defined recipes.

{{Infobox machine
| Name = Boiler (Electric)
| Tier = 3
| Description = Produces high pressure steam by boiling water. Basically a giant kettle. But not recommended for tea preparation.
| Recipe =
{{Machine Recipe
| Input1Name = Construction Parts II
| Input1Qty = 60
}}
| Workers = 4
| Electricity = 4.5 MW
| Maintenance = 3.8
| Footprint = 5x4
| BoostByUnity = no
| Research = Electric Boiler
| Designation = Water Extraction & Processing
| Variants = [[Boiler (Coal)]][[Boiler (Gas)]]
}}
The '''Boiler (Electric)''' is a machine which creates {{infoicon|Steam Hi}} from {{infoicon|Water}} using a large amount of {{infoicon|Electricity}}. This machine is locked behind the [[Nuclear Reactor]] research and typically only useful when used when ample nuclear power is available. It is not useful for power generation with steam equipment as it generates less power via {{infoicon|Steam Hi}} than it consumes.

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Boiler

2025-06-03T01:52:48Z

MyrddinE: Removed manually defined recipes.

{{Infobox machine
| Name = Boiler (Coal)
| Tier = 1
| Description = Produces high pressure steam by loose products (such as coal) to boil water.
| Recipe =
{{Machine Recipe
| Input1Name = Construction Parts II
| Input1Qty = 40
}}
| Workers = 4
| Electricity = None
| Maintenance = None
| Footprint = 5x4
| BoostByUnity = yes
| Research = Power Generation II
| Research2 = Advanced Diesel
| Designation = Water Extraction & Processing
| Variants = [[Boiler (Gas)]][[Boiler (Electric)]]
}}
The '''Coal Boiler''' is the first unlocked machine with the ability to create {{infoicon|Steam (High)|text=High Pressure Steam|new=yes}}. It plays an important role in the [[Distillation]] of {{infoicon|Crude Oil|new=yes}}. Additionally it provides the first alternative {{infoicon|Power Production|icononly=yes}}[[:Category:Power Production|Power Production]] method to the {{infoicon|Diesel Generator|new=yes}}: The {{infoicon|High-pressure Turbine|new=yes}}, which uses
{{infoicon|Steam (High)|new=yes}} to create mechanical energy, which can be converted to {{infoicon|Electricity}}.

Later in the research tree additional recipes are unlocked which allow the use of {{infoicon|Woodchips|new=yes}}, {{infoicon|Biomass|new=yes}}, and {{infoicon|Animal Feed|new=yes}} as sustainable alternatives to {{infoicon|Coal}}.
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Blast Furnace II

2025-06-03T01:52:35Z

MyrddinE: Removed manually defined recipes.

{{Infobox machine
| Name = Blast Furnace II
| Tier = 2
| Description = Smelts various materials such as [[Iron]] and [[Copper]]. The output is a [[:Category:Molten products|molten material]] that needs to be sent via [[Molten Channel]] transport, for instance, into a [[Caster]] for further processing. Molten materials cannot be transported via [[Truck]]s.
| Recipe =
{{Machine Recipe
| Input1Name = Construction Parts III
| Input1Qty = 180
}}
| Workers = 18
| Electricity = None
| Maintenance = 5
| Footprint = 9x6
| BoostByUnity = yes
| Research = Advanced Smelting
| Designation = Metallurgy & Smelting
| Variants = [[Blast Furnace]]
}}
The '''Blast Furnace II''' is a variant of the [[Blast Furnace]] machine. It is used to indirectly convert {{infoicon|Iron Ore}} into {{infoicon|Iron}}, {{infoicon|Copper Ore}} into {{infoicon|Copper}}, and {{infoicon|Glass Mix}} into {{infoicon|Glass}} with the assistance of other machines.

Notably, the Blast Furnace II only accepts ore which has been crushed in a [[Crusher]] and requires the addition of {{infoicon|Limestone}} for Iron or {{infoicon|Sand}} for Copper. In exchange for the increased complexity, it offers a 33% increase in ore efficiency and 33% reduction in {{infoicon|Slag}} byproduct generation for both Iron and Copper ores. When used to smelt {{infoicon|Glass Mix}}, it has a 100% higher throughput with a 16.7% decrease in both {{infoicon|Coal}} usage and {{infoicon|Slag}} byproduct amount.
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Blast Furnace

2025-06-03T01:51:22Z

MyrddinE: Removed manually defined recipes.

{{Infobox machine
| Name = Blast Furnace
| Tier = 1
| Description = Smelts various materials such as [[Iron]] and [[Copper]]. The output is a [[:Category:Molten products|molten material]] that needs to be sent via [[Molten Channel]] transport, for instance, into a [[Metal Caster|Caster]] for further processing. Molten materials cannot be transported via [[Truck]]s.
| Recipe =
{{Machine Recipe
| Input1Name = Construction Parts
| Input1Qty = 60
}}
| Workers = 8
| Electricity = None
| Maintenance = None
| Footprint = 9x6
| BoostByUnity = yes
| Research = Iron Smelting (From Scrap)
| Designation = Metallurgy & Smelting
| Variants = [[Blast Furnace II]]
}}
The '''Blast Furnace''' is a machine used to convert various ores into their molten counterpart. Early game, a blast furnace is used to convert {{infoicon|Iron Scrap|new=yes}} and {{infoicon|Coal}} into {{infoicon|Molten Iron}}. As the game progresses, new recipes can be unlocked which allow for more long-term production of [[:Category:molten products|molten products]]. Blast Furnaces produce {{infoicon|Exhaust}} and {{infoicon|Slag}} as byproducts.
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