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The '''catalytic generators''' are the main source of power for [[Nadir]]. They generate power using the acid sea using cathode and anode rods, which will degrade over time and need to be replaced regularly. There are four engines, two in the northern and southern most points of the station.


The efficiency of the generator depends on the material of the rods, where one should be conductive, the other should be resistant. It's important to remember to update the [[SMES]] values as the rods deteriorate, as eventually the incoming power may reduce to below what the SMES input is expecting and power will stop being sent out.
The catalytic generators are the main source of power for [[Nadir]]. They generate power by exposing cathode and anode rods to the acid sea, forming ions which can be used to generate electrical power. However, the rods degrade over time and will need to be periodically replaced to maintain power output. The anode rod goes in the left side of the engine, and the cathode rod goes in the right side. There are four engines, two in the northernmost and southernmost areas of the station.  


Because of Nadir's location in the acid sea, a mining venture to find better materials to make rods out of may seem ill-advised. Thankfully, the on-station [[Harmonic Siphon|siphon]] can allow you to create whatever materials are needed. For what materials are best, generally a [[Mineralogy_101#Bohrum|bohrum]] rod for the resistor and a [[Mineralogy_101#Claretine|claretine]] rod for the conductor should supply plenty of power.
===Making Rods===
 
Rods can be manufactured at a [[Ore_Processing#The_Nano-Fabricator_.28Refining.29|refining nano-fabricator]], which can be found in the refinery or in engineering. They require one unit of a material, and the material must be metallic. The material properties of the rod determine its effectiveness as a cathode or an anode. Furthermore, the material's chemical resistance determines how rapidly it degrades over time.
 
===Simple Output Math===
 
The output of a catalytic engine is the lesser of the output power of the cathode and anode rods. The output power of a rod is determined by its condition (a number between 0 and 100 representing how corroded it is) multiplied by its efficacy (a positive number that represents how effective the materials are) multiplied by ten.
 
===Cathode Efficacy===
 
The efficacy of the cathode rod is determined by its hardness and density. Optimally, the cathode has 5 density and 5 hardness. The efficacy formula places more importance on density than hardness, as detailed in the table below:
 
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Cathode Efficacy <br> Top axis is hardness. Left axis is density.
|-
|  || '''1''' || '''2''' || '''3''' || '''4''' || '''5''' || '''6''' || '''7''' || '''8''' || '''9'''
|-
| '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
| '''2''' || 23 || 29 || 34 || 40 || 45 || 40 || 34 || 29 || 23
|-
| '''3''' || 47 || 58 || 68 || 79 || 90 || 79 || 68 || 58 || 47
|-
| '''4''' || 70 || 86 || 111 || 199 || 332 || 199 || 111 || 86 || 70
|-
| '''5''' || 94 || 176 || 350 || 630 || '''1050''' || 630 || 350 || 176 || 94
|-
| '''6''' || 70 || 86 || 111 || 199 || 332 || 199 || 111 || 86 || 70
|-
| '''7''' || 47 || 58 || 68 || 79 || 90 || 79 || 68 || 58 || 47
|-
| '''8''' || 23 || 29 || 34 || 40 || 45 || 40 || 34 || 29 || 23
|-
| '''9''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|}
 
===Anode===

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The catalytic generators are the main source of power for Nadir. They generate power by exposing cathode and anode rods to the acid sea, forming ions which can be used to generate electrical power. However, the rods degrade over time and will need to be periodically replaced to maintain power output. The anode rod goes in the left side of the engine, and the cathode rod goes in the right side. There are four engines, two in the northernmost and southernmost areas of the station.

Making Rods

Rods can be manufactured at a refining nano-fabricator, which can be found in the refinery or in engineering. They require one unit of a material, and the material must be metallic. The material properties of the rod determine its effectiveness as a cathode or an anode. Furthermore, the material's chemical resistance determines how rapidly it degrades over time.

Simple Output Math

The output of a catalytic engine is the lesser of the output power of the cathode and anode rods. The output power of a rod is determined by its condition (a number between 0 and 100 representing how corroded it is) multiplied by its efficacy (a positive number that represents how effective the materials are) multiplied by ten.

Cathode Efficacy

The efficacy of the cathode rod is determined by its hardness and density. Optimally, the cathode has 5 density and 5 hardness. The efficacy formula places more importance on density than hardness, as detailed in the table below:

Cathode Efficacy
Top axis is hardness. Left axis is density.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 23 29 34 40 45 40 34 29 23
3 47 58 68 79 90 79 68 58 47
4 70 86 111 199 332 199 111 86 70
5 94 176 350 630 1050 630 350 176 94
6 70 86 111 199 332 199 111 86 70
7 47 58 68 79 90 79 68 58 47
8 23 29 34 40 45 40 34 29 23
9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Anode

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