Advanced Gas & Liquid Physics Exploitation

Learn Oxygen Not Included's advanced gas and liquid physics. Optimize your colony's oxygen supply using the Electrolyzer and manage waste heat effectively.

Mastering the intricate physics of gases and liquids is crucial for long-term colony survival. Early game reliance on Algae Deoxidizers for oxygen is unsustainable. Transitioning to the Electrolyzer is a key step. This machine consumes 10kg of water per second to produce 880g of oxygen and 120g of hydrogen. The challenge lies in managing the heat generated by the Electrolyzer and the byproducts. A common strategy is to create a closed-loop system. Polluted water from lavatories and sinks can be purified using a Water Purifier, which then feeds directly into the Electrolyzer. This conserves water and creates a sustainable oxygen source. However, the Electrolyzer heats the water and the surrounding environment. Therefore, a robust cooling system is essential. Consider building your Electrolyzer setup in a cold biome or implementing a liquid cooling loop using a Super Coolant loop with a Thermo Regulator. The hydrogen byproduct can be vented into a separate gas chamber and utilized for power generation via Hydrogen Generators, or safely stored. For liquid management, understanding gas pressure is vital. Heavy gases like Carbon Dioxide (CO2) will naturally sink. Building a CO2 collection chamber at the lowest point of your base, accessible via a gas filter and pump, allows for its removal and potential use in Algae Distillers or for specific industrial processes. Conversely, lighter gases like Oxygen and Hydrogen will rise. Strategic placement of vents and pipes, combined with gas pumps, can create efficient gas distribution networks. Remember to account for gas diffusion; even sealed rooms can slowly exchange gases with adjacent areas if not perfectly insulated.