Steaming Pollutants: Boiling Water's Effect In Oxygen-Deprived Spaces

In the game Oxygen Not Included, boiling polluted water is a necessary step to obtain steam and dirt. Polluted water is the most common naturally occurring liquid on most asteroids and is created when duplicants do not reach a toilet in time or vomit due to stress. Boiling polluted water can kill food poisoning and slimelung, and produce small amounts of dirt and sand. To achieve this, players must raise the temperature of the polluted water to 119.35 °C, which will result in 99% steam and 1% dirt. While boiling polluted water can be challenging, it is a crucial step in the game to obtain the necessary resources for survival.

Boiling polluted water kills food poisoning germs

Boiling polluted water can be an effective way to kill germs that cause food poisoning. In the game Oxygen Not Included, polluted water is dirty, unfiltered water that is not fit for consumption. While it has its uses, such as irrigation for certain plants and as a coolant, boiling polluted water can also be a way to produce a small amount of dirt.

In real life, boiling water is a reliable method of killing harmful bacteria and viruses, including those that cause food poisoning. The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that bacteria are rapidly killed at temperatures above 149°F (65°C). This temperature is below that of boiling water or even a simmer. Boiling water for one minute is a good precaution to ensure that pathogenic bacteria are killed.

However, boiling polluted water in Oxygen Not Included may not be the most energy-efficient method of obtaining clean water. Other methods, such as using chlorine or radiation, may be more effective and less power-consuming. For example, exposing the water to a small amount of radiation or placing it in a room with chlorine can also kill germs. Additionally, boiling polluted water will not remove germs such as zombie spores.

In summary, while boiling polluted water can kill food poisoning germs, there are alternative methods in the game that may be more efficient and effective, depending on the specific situation and the type of germs present in the water.

Boiling polluted water can be used to get small amounts of dirt

Boiling polluted water can be used to obtain small amounts of dirt in the game Oxygen Not Included. In the game, dirt can be obtained by heating polluted water to 119.35 °C, at which temperature 99% of the water will become steam, and 1% will become dirt. This means that boiling 10kg of polluted water should yield around 100g of dirt.

There are a few ways to achieve this in the game. One method is to use a tepidizer to drip already max-temperature water over another tepidizer with a 1-square-pool at the bottom. Once the tepidizer has enough liquid on it to function, it instantly vaporizes the water into dirt. Another method is to use an aquatuner, which will instantly vaporize small amounts of water into dirt. The automation for this method should be set up to move only 180 °F of polluted water into the chamber at a rate of 10g/s.

It is important to note that boiling polluted water will not produce less than 1g of dirt. Therefore, to maximize the amount of dirt produced, it is recommended to boil more than 100g of polluted water per cell per second.

Boiling polluted water can be used to get small amounts of sand

When polluted water is boiled, it turns into steam and produces a small amount of dirt (1% of its mass). This dirt can then be heated further and turned into sand. Sand is a composite of granular rock and is useful as a filtration medium. It is predominantly found in the Temperate Biome and Tide Pool Biome.

To obtain sand from boiling polluted water, the dirt produced during boiling must first be collected. This can be done by placing the dirt into a storage compactor with an autosweeper, which will pick up the dirt and place it in a desired location. The dirt can then be heated to turn it into sand.

One method to obtain the sand is to place the dirt into a storage compactor with an autosweeper in the same area as the boiling chamber. As the dirt heats up, it will turn into sand and can be collected by the autosweeper and transported out of the boiling chamber.

Another user suggests using a liquid tepidizer to vaporize the polluted water into dirt. They mention that the tepidizer needs to be submerged in liquid for it to run, which can be messy. Adjustments to the flow valve may help with this issue.

It is important to note that boiling polluted water will not produce less than 1 gram of dirt. Therefore, boiling small amounts of polluted water (100 grams or less) will result in 100% of the mass being converted into steam.

Boiling polluted water requires a high amount of heat

To boil polluted water, players must first understand the mechanics of temperature and heat transfer in the game. One player suggests using a series of water tanks, each with a specific purpose, to create a closed-circuit loop for purifying water. This method involves using aquatuners and tepidizers to control the temperature of the water and kill germs. Another player suggests passing a gas near magma and then through pipes made of Abyssalite, which is a more expensive method but does not require electricity.

The liquid tepidizer is a tool that can be used to heat liquids to a maximum temperature. However, it is important to note that the liquid tepidizer may not be able to reach the boiling point of polluted water, which is 119.35 °C. Players have shared their experiences and setups for successfully boiling polluted water, with some mentioning the use of space heaters, thermo regulators, and aquatuners.

It is important to consider the amount of heat required to boil polluted water, especially when using electrical devices. One player mentions that using a water sieve and a chlorine treatment room is a more energy-efficient method for early to mid-game players. Additionally, boiling polluted water may not always be necessary, as simply converting polluted water to clean water can help kill germs, as they die faster in clean water at temperatures above 167 °F / 75 °C.

Boiling polluted water can be done using a liquid tepidizer

Boiling polluted water to produce steam is possible in Oxygen Not Included. Polluted water is dirty, unfiltered water that is unfit for consumption. It is, however, useful for various purposes, such as irrigation, coolant, and the production of oxygen and fertiliser.

While boiling polluted water can be achieved, doing so with a liquid tepidizer is not straightforward. The liquid tepidizer is a utility building in the game that warms large bodies of liquid to a maximum temperature of 85°C. To function, it must be fully submerged in more than 400kg of liquid. It is capable of killing waterborne germs, such as food poisoning and slimelung, by heating the liquid. This process consumes a lot of energy, and any new germs introduced will restart the infection.

The liquid tepidizer is not intended for steam creation due to its limited temperature capacity. However, players have devised strategies to utilise the liquid tepidizer for boiling polluted water. One approach involves using the liquid tepidizer in combination with a thermo aquatuner to transfer heat to another room, achieving temperatures above the target of 85°C. This setup can be further optimised by pulsing the liquid tepidizer on and off through automation, allowing for temperatures well above the usual limit.

Another strategy mentioned by players is to drip already heated water over another tepidizer. This method may require adjustments to flow valves to optimise the process and prevent messiness. It is important to note that this setup may not work if the tepidizer is not submerged, as some players have encountered issues with similar configurations.

While boiling polluted water with a liquid tepidizer is possible through these methods, it is worth noting that other heat sources are available in the game, and some players suggest that turning power into heat may not be the most efficient approach.

Frequently asked questions