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Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (often shortened to SMES, pronounced ss-''mess'') systems store energy in a magnetic field. The power is collected by means of a terminal: [[File:terminal.png]]. In order for these to charge and power the station you must know the approximate power level going into the unit. Then set the SMES to charge and set the input level to as close as you can but not over the power level you know is going into it. If the ship keeps losing power you can set the output of the SMESes higher, but you should only set the output power greater than the input power as a temporary emergency measure for obvious reasons. Always try to have the SMESes charging so you have backup power in case there are problems with the [[Singularity Engine|Engine]].
Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (often shortened to SMES, pronounced ss-''mess'') systems store energy in a magnetic field. The power is collected by means of a terminal: [[File:terminal.png]] and is sent out via a wire node directly under the SMES.  


Keep in mind every SMES you don't use or that you feel is critical, you can adjust the input up on it to help it charge. Also remember that if it isn't charging because there isn't adequate power to cover all your inputs and it doesn't have much backup power, it will automatically turn off. Proper maintenance of your SMESes can have you operate a ship at enormously low power levels. Remember, if the [[Singularity Engine|Engine]] isn't providing enough power for your SMESes input level, then your SMESes are not going to charge efficiently.
Power is what makes the NSS Cyberiad run and without it there is chaos. There are currently three main power sources in the game: tthe [[Singularity]] and [[Tesla Engine]]; the four station [[Solars]]; and a [[Thermoelectric Generator]], [[Turbine]], and [[Supermatter Engine]] that atmos techs can construct. Many of these engines produce tens to even hundreds of MWs, however, the station power grid can only handle so much power before, this is why the station has SMESes. They regulate power output and store excess for emergencies.


=Working with SMESes=
<b>The NSS Cyberiad has many SMES units scattered around the station:</b>
* Three in [[Engineering]] directly to the east of the PA
* One in the engine room
* One directly South of [[AI]] core
* One for each of the four Solar Arrays.
* One in Electrical maintenance 
* One in the [[Mining Station]]
* One in the [[Turbine]]


First of all, you must recognize that power aboard NSS Cyberiad is an important resource. There are currently three main elements to power. You have the [[Singularity]], [[Tesla Engine]] or the [[Solars]] to generate the power, and you have SMESes to distribute and store it.
=Using a SMES=


This focuses on SMESes. For a guide to the engines themselves, head to the appropriate sections.
In order for the SMES to charge, set the charge mode to auto and the target input level to the maximum(default is 50 kw). In order to output power, you must set the output mode to on, and set the target output to however much power you wish to output. It is important to keep in mind that the station power grid does not need more than one MW(1mil kw) and you should avoid setting the net output for all the SMES above that level else the APCs begin arching lightning from power overloads. If you're unsure how much power the station needs, check the power grid monitoring computer in the northern wing of engineering.  


NSS Cyberiad has Three "Primary" SMES units, one SMES for the [[AI]] and a SMES for every Solar Array. Also there are some SMES set up at the [[Mining Station]], the [[Telecoms Satellite]] and the [[Engineering Outpost]].
Essentially, a SMES is a giant battery, so even if you choose not to have all the SMESs on station output power, you can have them store power in the case where an engine goes down and you need a power boost.
The Primary units are located in the room directly east of the Particle Accelerator. The power is generated from the Radiation Collectors or Tesla Coils, which are fed directly into the SMES's. The Solar Array SMES's are directly fed by the connected Solar Panels, and feed into the same power grid as the Primary SMES units.
The [[AI]] SMES is an isolated power supply for the AI - which isn't fed by any source, which also is true for SMES units in the Mining Station. The SMES in the Telecoms Satellite and Engineering Outpost are connected to solar arrays, and shouldn't need any maintenance from [[Station Engineer|Engineers]], aside from the beginning of the shift.
 
The Three Main SMES's and Engineering Power convert the Radiation Collectors' or Tesla Coils' output into safe, usable power.


===Primary Power===
===Primary Power===


Your primary SMESes are in the room directly to the right of the Particle Accelerator.
Your primary SMESs are in the room directly to the right and left of the Particle Accelerator. These SMESs require special instructions on how to set up so that the engine does not escape. Check the guide for the [[Tesla Engine]]/[[Singularity Engine]] for information on how to set these up. In general, do not mess with the left SMES in engineering, it powers the containment and PA for the engine.
The terminal in both the SMES room and in the Engineering Break Room can show you how much power the Engine outputs, as well as the amount of power the Primary SMESes output, while the Power Monitoring Computer in both the [[Chief_Engineers_Office|CE's Office]] and the SMES room will tell you where the power is being used.
 
===Adjusting the SMESes===
You need to ensure you provide enough power to the grid to surpass the usage. If absolutely necessary, the Station can run on a single SMES, but the Engine will need to provide a large amount of power to supply enough. It is suggested to have unneeded SMES's charging as well, so in the case of Engine failure, the Station still has power. If the SMES sends less power than it receives, it will charge the difference.
Ensure that the output is not too high, as APCs may start to arc.

Revision as of 19:50, 16 December 2020

SMES.png
Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (often shortened to SMES, pronounced ss-mess) systems store energy in a magnetic field. The power is collected by means of a terminal: Terminal.png and is sent out via a wire node directly under the SMES.

Power is what makes the NSS Cyberiad run and without it there is chaos. There are currently three main power sources in the game: tthe Singularity and Tesla Engine; the four station Solars; and a Thermoelectric Generator, Turbine, and Supermatter Engine that atmos techs can construct. Many of these engines produce tens to even hundreds of MWs, however, the station power grid can only handle so much power before, this is why the station has SMESes. They regulate power output and store excess for emergencies.

The NSS Cyberiad has many SMES units scattered around the station:

  • Three in Engineering directly to the east of the PA
  • One in the engine room
  • One directly South of AI core
  • One for each of the four Solar Arrays.
  • One in Electrical maintenance
  • One in the Mining Station
  • One in the Turbine

Using a SMES

In order for the SMES to charge, set the charge mode to auto and the target input level to the maximum(default is 50 kw). In order to output power, you must set the output mode to on, and set the target output to however much power you wish to output. It is important to keep in mind that the station power grid does not need more than one MW(1mil kw) and you should avoid setting the net output for all the SMES above that level else the APCs begin arching lightning from power overloads. If you're unsure how much power the station needs, check the power grid monitoring computer in the northern wing of engineering.

Essentially, a SMES is a giant battery, so even if you choose not to have all the SMESs on station output power, you can have them store power in the case where an engine goes down and you need a power boost.

Primary Power

Your primary SMESs are in the room directly to the right and left of the Particle Accelerator. These SMESs require special instructions on how to set up so that the engine does not escape. Check the guide for the Tesla Engine/Singularity Engine for information on how to set these up. In general, do not mess with the left SMES in engineering, it powers the containment and PA for the engine.

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