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Post by princesskibble on Sept 30, 2016 22:54:26 GMT
I was trying to build a simple rocket stage with chemical rocket engines, remote control, and simple RTG power, but then I tried to put a refueller module on and it takes 12 MW each! Why is a fuel pump so energy intensive?
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Post by boomertiro on Sept 30, 2016 23:18:43 GMT
...still trying to figure out what your profile pic is from... ANYWAY the reason is that's about how much power real world pumps drain to move mass volumes in short order. A decent diesel engine or better is normally required for smaller, weaker pumps.
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Post by princesskibble on Sept 30, 2016 23:22:53 GMT
Somebody drew it for me lol. And that's pretty surprising, we need different power sources, I don't want to have to slap a whole expensive heavy nuclear reactor on a disposable rocket stage just to pump fuel for a few minutes!
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Post by jonatanhedborg on Sept 30, 2016 23:52:09 GMT
It should be possible to design a much less energy intensive version. It'll be slower of course, but I think it's instant if you do it out of combat (switch to the manoeuvre mode). Also keep in mind that you only need the pump on the tanker, not the receiver.
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Post by princesskibble on Sept 30, 2016 23:59:20 GMT
Also keep in mind that you only need the pump on the tanker, not the receiver. That's what she said! Also thanks I wasnt sure if you could design fuel pumps, cause I haven't unlocked module design yet. Also I just learned that a remote controlled rocket will count as a drone or missile meaning you can't take it as part of your fleet! You should be able to I think, as long as you have at least one piloted spacecraft. |
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