Flotation Separation Line
Purpose-built mineral flotation plant equipped with reagent injection systems and bubble separation chambers. Processes ore slurry to selectively separate copper minerals from target ore streams.
productionTier 1 of 4flotation_separation_line
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost235,000 cr
Build Time170 ticks
Labor Cost10
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Build Flotation CellModules
24 ticks · Facility only
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Flotation Separation Linethis tier | 235,000 | 170 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| L2 | Automated Flotation Plant | 604,000 | 250 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Precision Flotation System | 1,795,000 | 330 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | State-of-the-Art Flotation Works | 5,473,000 | 420 | 50 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
Each tier is built by upgrading the one below it. Cost, build time and power draw climb with the tier; the recipe it runs stays the same.