Fusion Reactor
Advanced Construction
The fusion reactor is the ultimate power source in Nuclear Science — producing over 6 MW. Its construction is complex and expensive. Master the fission reactor and MS reactor first.
Operating Principle
The core fuses Deuterium and Tritium to create plasma. This plasma is confined by Electromagnets. When plasma passes under an electromagnet covered with water, it brings that water to a boil, producing steam for the turbines.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Production | > 6 MW |
| Startup Consumption | 50 kJ/t @ 480 V |
| Fuel | Deuterium + Tritium Cells |
| Turbine Voltage | 480 V |
Step 1 — Electromagnet Diamond
Construct a 13×13 diamond of Electromagnets (opaque or glass). Place the Fusion Reactor Core in the center and remove the block directly beneath it.
Step 2 — Side Ring
Surround the sides of the 13×13 diamond with an additional ring of electromagnets.
Step 3 — Roof
Construct a second 13×13 diamond as a roof. Leave a hole in the center for the core.
Step 4 — Water and Turbines
Cover the top of the electromagnets with water. The plasma will heat the water to produce steam. Place Steam Turbines above the water surface.
Step 5 — Power Supply
The reactor requires 50 kJ/t @ 480 V to start. Once launched, you can loop the turbine output back to the reactor to keep it running.
Tip — Startup
Connect a cable to the top or bottom of the core. Once the turbines produce enough, loop their output back to the reactor for self-sustaining power.
Step 6 — Adding Fuel
Right-click the core with a Deuterium Cell or Tritium Cell to fuel it. Use the hole left at the bottom for easy access.
Obtaining Tritium
Tritium is produced in the fission reactor by placing deuterium cells inside the active core. The hotter the reactor, the faster the conversion.
