Nitrogen Sublimation Separator
A thermal-control system that maintains a precise temperature gradient between nitrogen's and water's sublimation points, vaporizing nitrogen while preserving other frozen ices. Control nodes regulate cryogenic flow to sustain the narrow operating window.
productionTier 1 of 4nitrogen_sublimation_separator
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost197,000 cr
Build Time170 ticks
Labor Cost15
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Nitrogen Sublimation Separatorthis tier | 197,000 | 170 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| L2 | Automated Nitrogen Vapor Filter | 492,000 | 250 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Precision Cryogenic Nitrogen Recovery Plant | 1,375,000 | 330 | 52 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | Advanced Thermal-Gradient Nitrogen Separator | 4,204,000 | 420 | 75 | 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.