Rurociąg

Receptura

Rurociąg

Maszyna: assembler · Czas craftu: 4s

Skladniki

• 8 × Belki stalowe

Produkty

• 2 × Rurociąg

Uzywane w

• Wlot cieczy (rurociąg) → Wlot cieczy (rurociąg)

Poradnik

Pipeline is a logistics item designed for moving fluids efficiently between machines and storage across your factory. It forms the backbone of any fluid transport network, ensuring that resources like water, oil, or chemicals reach their destinations without manual hauling.

Pipelines are essential for connecting fluid producers, consumers, and storage tanks, enabling large-scale automation and continuous production. Whether you’re setting up a refinery or distributing coolant, pipelines are the standard solution.

Straight pipeline runs and intersections use the same amount of resources per section, so your layout decisions can focus on optimizing space and flow rather than worrying about material costs. This flexibility allows you to tailor your network to the unique needs and constraints of your factory.

Pipelines can also be integrated with other logistics systems, such as barrels or trains, to balance storage and throughput requirements as your factory scales. Planning ahead for expansion and hybrid transport solutions can help prevent bottlenecks down the line.

Wskazowki

• Use adapters to connect different pipe sizes and ensure compatibility with air or liquid intakes, preventing mismatches in your fluid network.
• Leverage unfinished tanks or pipeline segments as temporary connections to allow for easier future expansion without interrupting current flow.
• When building pipelines at elevation, plan your foundation and pump placement in advance to avoid construction obstacles and ensure smooth fluid movement.
• Pipeline pumps and adapters can enable liquid flow even before the entire network is complete, which is especially useful during early setup or incremental builds.

Unlock requirements

• Pipeline

FAQ

What are the exact mechanics or thresholds that cause a pipeline to turn red or stop working?

A pipeline turns red or stops working when the fluid inside cannot flow due to a blockage, full output, or insufficient pressure. This often happens if downstream machines or tanks are full, or if there are too many elevation changes without pumps. Check for bottlenecks at connections, and ensure all outputs are clear to maintain flow.

Are there best practices for connecting pipelines of different sizes or optimizing flow with tanks and pumps?

To connect pipelines of different sizes, use dedicated adapters to avoid flow mismatches. For optimal throughput, place pumps at regular intervals on long or elevated runs, and use tanks as buffers to handle surges in fluid demand. Planning your network with these elements helps prevent stalls and ensures steady delivery to all connected machines.