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The '''Electrolytic Separator''' sends controlled amounts direct current into a fluid, causing the atoms in the fluid to break their bonds. This process of  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolysis electrolysis], is used to create some very useful [[gases]] from some rather ordinary fluids.
The '''Electrolytic Separator''' separates water or brine into useful gases.  


The [[Electrolytic Separator]] requires a constant supply of power and must have a source of a suitable liquid in order to produce the gases. As the liquid is electrolyzed, the component gases will be stored in its internal tanks. Should either tank fill completely, the Separator will turn off. Connecting a [[Pressurized Tube]] or other compatible pipe to both tanks will remove the gas. If you are only using a single gas, selecting "dump" for the unused gas will vent it to the environment, preventing that internal tank from filling completely and stopping the Separator.
The Electrolytic Separator requires a constant supply of power and must have a source of a suitable liquid in order to produce the gases. As the liquid is electrolyzed, the component gases will be stored in its internal tanks. Should either tank fill completely, the Separator will turn off. Connecting a [[Pressurized Tube]] or other compatible pipe to both tanks will remove the gas. If you are only using a single gas, selecting "dump" for the unused gas will vent it to the environment, preventing that internal tank from filling completely and stopping the Separator.


As of Minecraft 1.7.10 the Electrolytic Separator requires 400 joules of power (J/t).  
As of Mekanism 7.1 (Minecraft 1.7.10) the Electrolytic Separator requires 400 joules of power (J/t).
 
'''Please note''' that while the Electrolytic Separator does take [[Energy Upgrade]]s, they don't actually affect the machine's energy efficiency, [https://github.com/aidancbrady/Mekanism/issues/2743#issuecomment-111720319 for balancing purposes].


==Crafting Recipe==
==Crafting Recipe==
{{Grid/Crafting Table
{{Grid/Crafting Table
| A1 = Iron Ingot | B1 = Redstone Dust | C1 = Iron Ingot
| A1 = Iron Ingot | B1 = Redstone | C1 = Iron Ingot
| A2 = Enriched Alloy | B2 = Electrolytic Core | C2 = Enriched Alloy
| A2 = Enriched Alloy | B2 = Electrolytic Core | C2 = Enriched Alloy
| A3 = Iron Ingot | B3 = Redstone Dust | C3 = Iron Ingot
| A3 = Iron Ingot | B3 = Redstone | C3 = Iron Ingot
|Output= Electrolytic Separator
|Output= Electrolytic Separator
}}
}}


==Processing Water==
==Processing Water==
[[File:Separator Water.png|250px|left]]
[[File:Separator Water.png|250px|left]]
Typically the first application of the Electrolytic Separator is in the electrolyzing of water into [[Hydrogen]] and [[Oxygen]]. The oxygen it usually dumped into the environment, but the hydrogen is used for filling a jetpack and/or for feeding into a [[Hydrogen Generator]] as a significant source of power for a growing base. Oxygen can be piped from the red tank side of the Electrolytic Separator, and hydrogen is delivered out the blue tank side.
Typically the first application of the Electrolytic Separator is in the electrolyzing of water into [[Hydrogen]] and [[Oxygen]]. Both have various uses within other recipes.  
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==Processing Brine==
==Processing Brine==
[[File:Separator Brine.png|250px|left]]
[[File:Separator Brine.png|250px|left]]
Highter-tier ore processing requires the creation of [[Chlorine]], which is a product of electrolyzing the sodium chlorides in a [[Brine]] solution. Chlorine gas is delivered out the side with the red tank, and sodium is sent out the blue tank side.
Highter-tier ore processing requires the creation of [[Chlorine]], which is a product of electrolyzing the sodium chlorides in a [[Brine]] solution.
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==Power Generation==
Although the Electrolytic Separator does not generator power on its own, it is a key part of a hydrogen power system. The combination of an [[Electric Pump]], [[Electrolytic Separator]] and [[Hydrogen Generator]] creates a net positive energy generation, as long as water is being provided to the pump.
[[File:HydrogenGenerator sample.png|left]]
1 )  Solar panels feed power to the
2 )  Water pump, which sends water to the
3 )  Electrolytic Separator (this is the old version) which pipes hydrogen to the
4 )  Hydrogen Generator, sending power to an
5 )  Energy Cube
 
WARNING: This setup will not work in 1.7.10 as said above,the [[Electrolytic Separator]] needs 400 joules of power (J/t) to run. The purpose of this change was to turn Hydrogen into an energy carrier.  


==Trivia==
Pre-6.0, the Separator had a slightly different texture and could only output '''either''' hydrogen '''or''' oxygen, but not both
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Revision as of 10:54, 1 May 2024

Electrolytic Separator
Electrolytic Separator.png
Electrolytic Separator
Mod

Mekanism

Type

Machine

Tool

A wooden pickaxe or better is required to mine this block

Stackable

Yes

Power

400 J/t

The Electrolytic Separator separates water or brine into useful gases.

The Electrolytic Separator requires a constant supply of power and must have a source of a suitable liquid in order to produce the gases. As the liquid is electrolyzed, the component gases will be stored in its internal tanks. Should either tank fill completely, the Separator will turn off. Connecting a Pressurized Tube or other compatible pipe to both tanks will remove the gas. If you are only using a single gas, selecting "dump" for the unused gas will vent it to the environment, preventing that internal tank from filling completely and stopping the Separator.

As of Mekanism 7.1 (Minecraft 1.7.10) the Electrolytic Separator requires 400 joules of power (J/t).

Please note that while the Electrolytic Separator does take Energy Upgrades, they don't actually affect the machine's energy efficiency, for balancing purposes.

Crafting Recipe

Iron Ingot Redstone Iron Ingot Grid layout Arrow (small).png Electrolytic Separator
Enriched Alloy Electrolytic Core Enriched Alloy
Iron Ingot Redstone Iron Ingot


Processing Water

Separator Water.png

Typically the first application of the Electrolytic Separator is in the electrolyzing of water into Hydrogen and Oxygen. Both have various uses within other recipes.

Processing Brine

Separator Brine.png

Highter-tier ore processing requires the creation of Chlorine, which is a product of electrolyzing the sodium chlorides in a Brine solution.


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