Introduction to Electricity in Occupy Mars - Ensuring 24-Hour Power for Your Base and Water Well
3Join me in this informative guide as we dive deep into the power mechanics of Occupy Mars! We're ensuring that our base and well have a constant supply of electricity, regardless of the harsh conditions on the Red Planet.
In this video, we unravel the mysteries of Mars' day-night cycle and how to effectively harness solar energy to power our base around the clock. We also demonstrate how to provide power to our water well during the Martian night, ensuring a constant water supply for survival.
Here's how we break down the power needs:
(Based on a workshop with 2 Airlocks a seed incubator and hydro shelf)
Total Power Needs:
Base/Workshop: 10 kW/hour
Well: 5 kW/hour (only at night)
Two Airlocks: 2.5 kW/hour each, total 5 kW/hour
Seed Incubator: 0.7 kW/hour
Hydroponic Shelf: 1.3 kW/hour
So, over the course of a 24-hour Martian day, we need a total of (10 kW + 5 kW + 5 kW + 0.7 kW + 1.3 kW) * 24 hours = 516 kW.
Daytime Power Consumption: During the 12 hours of daylight, the well runs on its own solar power, and only the base (workshop), airlocks, seed incubator, and hydroponic shelf need power: (10 kW + 5 kW + 0.7 kW + 1.3 kW) * 12 hours = 204 kW.
Nighttime Power Needs: By subtracting the base's daytime consumption from the total daily power need, we find the power needed to be stored for the night: 516 kW (total) - 204 kW (daytime) = 312 kW.
Solar Panel Output: Each of our solar panels produces 5 kW/hour. Over the 12 hours of daylight, a single panel generates: 5 kW * 12 hours = 60 kW.
Number of Solar Panels Needed: To meet our nighttime power needs, we divide the required power by the output of a single panel: 312 kW / 60 kW per panel = 5.2 panels. As we can't install a fraction of a panel, we round up to 6 panels.
Remember, it's always wise to have a safety buffer, so consider installing an extra panel or two to account for any unexpected power demands or less-than-optimal weather conditions.
You will also need to upgrade your battery to ensure that you can hold the additional power required. Here is the calculation for the battery storage.
Base/Workshop: 10 kW/hour
Well: 5 kW/hour
Two Airlocks: 2.5 kW/hour each, total 5 kW/hour
Seed Incubator: 0.7 kW/hour
Hydroponic Shelf: 1.3 kW/hour
So, over the course of a 12-hour Martian night, you need a total of (10 kW + 5 kW + 5 kW + 0.7 kW + 1.3 kW) * 12 hours = 258 kW.
If you have the standard battery that holds 185 kW, it will not be sufficient to provide power for the entire night. You'd face a shortfall of 258 kW - 185 kW = 73 kW.
If you upgrade your battery to hold 450 kW, then you will have sufficient power to last through the night, with some to spare.
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