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	Note that running the Supermatter with phoron, oxygen or carbon dioxide in the primary loop will result in a pressure buildup that may require monitoring, as it will not be scrubbed. It is unlikely to be an issue unless you are operating at high EER for a sustained period.		Note that running the Supermatter with phoron, oxygen or carbon dioxide in the primary loop will result in a pressure buildup that may require monitoring, as it will not be scrubbed. It is unlikely to be an issue unless you are operating at high EER for a sustained period.

			== Shutdown [WIP, PR 35653] ==
			The Supermatter can be shutdown in cases where it needs maintenance, or you want to make changes to the current setup you wouldn't otherwise be able to make while it was running. There are dangers to the shutdown process, and it should not be used carelessly.

			While it is shutdown, the Supermatter halts all reactions, and stops outputting energy.

			To perform a shutdown:

			# Press the "Supermatter Shutdown" button located next to the emergency buttons behind the glass windoor in the control room (its the red one).
			# Wait for EER to hit 0.
			# Press the button again to "start" the SM and return it to normal operation.

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	=== Step one: Gas Injection ===		=== Step one: Gas Injection ===
	Typically, the engine will be set up using hydrogen as the only coolant. Assuming that's your chosen gas, use the injectors just fore and port of the core. Good values are output 500 kPa (about equivalent to a fully filled canister) for the primary and output ~~3.5 MPa~~ (between 3-4 full canisters) for the secondary.		Typically, the engine will be set up using hydrogen as the only coolant. Assuming that's your chosen gas, use the injectors just fore and port of the core. Good values are output 500 kPa (about equivalent to a fully filled canister) for the primary and output 3500 kPa (between 3-4 full canisters) for the secondary.

	If you halt coolant injection from the core control computer and then inject gas to the primary, the process is faster and more precise — an output of ~~2.7 MPa~~ is good in this case. Remember to turn off the regulator once that pressure is reached or you will vastly overpressurize the primary when you flip core injection back on.		If you halt coolant injection from the core control computer and then inject gas to the primary, the process is faster and more precise — an output of 2000 kPa is good in this case. Remember to turn off the regulator once that pressure is reached or you will vastly overpressurize the primary when you flip core injection back on.

	If you do not intend to use hydrogen, you will have to fill canisters manually and wrench them into the provided connectors for both loops. The main idea is to create a large enough buffer to absorb the heat from the SM crystal.		If you do not intend to use hydrogen, you will have to fill canisters manually and wrench them into the provided connectors for both loops. The main idea is to create a large enough buffer to absorb the heat from the SM crystal.
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	# Is there gas in the primary loop and is core injection on? Meters should show upwards of 500 kPa in both green and yellow sections, the bottom/port circulator on the TEGs will be spinning slowly.		# Is there gas in the primary loop and is core injection on? Meters should show upwards of 500 kPa in both green and yellow sections, the bottom/port circulator on the TEGs will be spinning slowly.
	# Is there gas in the secondary loop and are the circulation pumps at maximum? Same process, upwards of ~~2 MPa~~ on meters and the top/starboard circulator should be slowly spinning.		# Is there gas in the secondary loop and are the circulation pumps at maximum? Same process, upwards of 2000 kPa on meters and the top/starboard circulator should be slowly spinning.
	# Are the waste filters enabled and set correctly?		# Are the waste filters enabled and set correctly?
	# In the Supermatter Monitoring program, is the EPR at least 2 and not decreasing?		# In the Supermatter Monitoring program, is the EPR at least 2 and not decreasing?
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	The '''Supermatter Engine''' is one of two primary sources of power aboard the [[SEV ''Torch'']]. It consists of machinery harnessing the thermal output of an unstable radioactive crystal powerful enough to destroy a significant portion of the ship if mishandled. Properly modified and maintained, however, the engine can generate very large amounts of power, exceeding the potential of the other primary power source, the [[R-UST]].		The '''Supermatter Engine''' is one of two primary sources of power aboard the [[SEV Torch]]. It consists of machinery harnessing the thermal output of an unstable radioactive crystal powerful enough to destroy a significant portion of the ship if mishandled. Properly modified and maintained, however, the engine can generate very large amounts of power, exceeding the potential of the other primary power source, the [[R-UST]].

	Priming, starting, and maintaining the Supermatter engine is an important function of the Engineering Department. In playing an [[Engineer]], you should expect to work with the Supermatter at least once at the beginning of every round, and know how to prevent it from detonating the rear end of the ship.		Priming, starting, and maintaining the Supermatter engine is an important function of the Engineering Department. In playing an [[Engineer]], you should expect to work with the Supermatter at least once at the beginning of every round, and know how to prevent it from detonating the rear end of the ship.

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	=== The thermoelectric generators ===		=== The thermoelectric generators ===
	[[~~index.php?title=~~File:Map_sm_teg.png\|thumb\|A TEG in operation. Gas flows from left to right on the top and right to left on the bottom.]]		[[File:Map_sm_teg.png\|thumb\|A TEG in operation. Gas flows from left to right on the top and right to left on the bottom.]]
	The thermoelectric generators, or TEGs, are big gray machines that, along with the Supermatter, form the valves of the engine's beating heart.		The thermoelectric generators, or TEGs, are big gray machines that, along with the Supermatter, form the valves of the engine's beating heart.

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	=== Coolant filtration ===		=== Coolant filtration ===
	[[~~index.php?title=~~File:Map_sm_coolant.png\|thumb\|Coolant filtration.]]		[[File:Map_sm_coolant.png\|thumb\|Coolant filtration.]]
	At the port side of the engine room you will find three gas filters. Two of these are set in such a way as to remove all other gases beside the coolant — hydrogen, by default — from the loops. If you choose another coolant gas than hydrogen, do not forget to adjust them. Otherwise, they'll just filter out all of your precious gas into waste, leaving your engine without any coolant and quickly causing a delamination.		At the port side of the engine room you will find three gas filters. Two of these are set in such a way as to remove all other gases beside the coolant — hydrogen, by default — from the loops. If you choose another coolant gas than hydrogen, do not forget to adjust them. Otherwise, they'll just filter out all of your precious gas into waste, leaving your engine without any coolant and quickly causing a delamination.

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	=== The emitter ===		=== The emitter ===
	[~~[index.php?title=~~File:Map_sm_emitter.png\|thumb\|The emitter in the core room.]]		[File:Map_sm_emitter.png\|thumb\|The emitter in the core room.]]
	An easy way to energize a Supermatter crystal is to fire a high-energy laser into it. There is one fixed to the floor in front of the reactor core for this exact reason. Once the rest of the Supermatter engine is properly configured and ready to go, opening the reactor blast doors and turning on the emitter will activate the Supermatter and, ideally, begin production of power. The more emitter shots that are fired into the engine, the more energetic the Supermatter becomes, and the more heat is produced - which, of course, leads to more power.		An easy way to energize a Supermatter crystal is to fire a high-energy laser into it. There is one fixed to the floor in front of the reactor core for this exact reason. Once the rest of the Supermatter engine is properly configured and ready to go, opening the reactor blast doors and turning on the emitter will activate the Supermatter and, ideally, begin production of power. The more emitter shots that are fired into the engine, the more energetic the Supermatter becomes, and the more heat is produced - which, of course, leads to more power.

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	\|Together, these provide perfect protection from radiation in the engine room while the crystal is energized. There is no radiation protection sufficient to allow an organic human to survive in the core itself while energized.		\|Together, these provide perfect protection from radiation in the engine room while the crystal is energized. There is no radiation protection sufficient to allow an organic human to survive in the core itself while energized.
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	\|While worn and turned on, these protect one's eyes from the harmful effects of directly viewing the energized Supermatter, preventing the wearer from hallucinating.		\|While worn and turned on, these protect one's eyes from the harmful effects of directly viewing the energized Supermatter, preventing the wearer from hallucinating.
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	It is worth mentioning that different gasses can be used to run the engine. If you dare to choose another gas, don't forget to adjust the coolant filtration. The most important quality for any gas used is specific heat. The higher it is, the more energy it takes to heat up. For a given amount of gas, a type with higher specific heat will be at a lower temperature for equivalent energy transfer across the TEG, meaning the setup is both safer for the same output and capable of better output without delaminating. This effect is more pronounced in the primary loop, where using less gas of higher quality may be preferable.		It is worth mentioning that different gasses can be used to run the engine. If you dare to choose another gas, don't forget to adjust the coolant filtration. The most important quality for any gas used is specific heat. The higher it is, the more energy it takes to heat up. For a given amount of gas, a type with higher specific heat will be at a lower temperature for equivalent energy transfer across the TEG, meaning the setup is both safer for the same output and capable of better output without delaminating. This effect is more pronounced in the primary loop, where using less gas of higher quality may be preferable.

	==== [[~~index.php?title=~~File:Canister_hydrogen.png\|frameless]] Hydrogen ====		==== [[File:Canister_hydrogen.png\|frameless]] Hydrogen ====
	'''(Standard)''' Hydrogen is the standard coolant and the one that most engineers are likely to use. It has a much higher heat capacity (100 J/mol*K) than CO2 or N2, which means that the engine will run at lower temperatures for isobaric equivalent power. However, hydrogen is not inert, and when combined with oxygen in the core, will create water, slowly siphoning off your coolant. This will be evidenced by a sustained fire within the reactor core itself, which is perfectly safe under normal circumstances, but which can quickly become extremely lethal in the case of a reactor breach, or lead to part of the containment melting if overheated. By default, the omni-filters are set to filter hydrogen.		'''(Standard)''' Hydrogen is the standard coolant and the one that most engineers are likely to use. It has a much higher heat capacity (100 J/mol*K) than CO2 or N2, which means that the engine will run at lower temperatures for isobaric equivalent power. However, hydrogen is not inert, and when combined with oxygen in the core, will create water, slowly siphoning off your coolant. This will be evidenced by a sustained fire within the reactor core itself, which is perfectly safe under normal circumstances, but which can quickly become extremely lethal in the case of a reactor breach, or lead to part of the containment melting if overheated. By default, the omni-filters are set to filter hydrogen.

	==== [[~~index.php?title=~~File:~~Canister_nitrogen~~.png\|frameless]] Nitrogen ====		==== [[File:Canister nitrogen.png\|frameless]] Nitrogen ====
	Nitrogen is the worst of the gases available for use in the engine. It has a specific heat of 20 J/mol*K, which results in nitrogen engine configurations running at high temperatures while simultaneously failing to produce the amount of power afforded by other setups. It's fairly inert and plentiful, at least. Its only particularly special feature is that it slightly lowers EER gain from oxygen.		Nitrogen is the worst of the gases available for use in the engine. It has a specific heat of 20 J/mol*K, which results in nitrogen engine configurations running at high temperatures while simultaneously failing to produce the amount of power afforded by other setups. It's fairly inert and plentiful, at least. Its only particularly special feature is that it slightly lowers EER gain from oxygen.

	==== [[~~index.php?title=~~File:~~Canister_co2~~.png\|frameless]] Carbon Dioxide ====		==== [[File:Canister co2.png\|frameless]] Carbon Dioxide ====
	Carbon dioxide is a single step up from nitrogen in terms of usability. It has a specific heat of 30 J/mol*K, meaning that the engine will run at a lower temperature (than nitrogen) for isobaric equivalent power. It is still inefficient, but it is better than nitrogen and safer than oxygen or phoron in the case of a reactor breach.		Carbon dioxide is a single step up from nitrogen in terms of usability. It has a specific heat of 30 J/mol*K, meaning that the engine will run at a lower temperature (than nitrogen) for isobaric equivalent power. It is still inefficient, but it is better than nitrogen and safer than oxygen or phoron in the case of a reactor breach.

	==== [[~~index.php?title=~~File:~~Canister_helium~~.png\|frameless]] Helium ====		==== [[File:Canister co2.png\|frameless]] Helium ====
	Helium is fairly good for an inert gas. It has a specific heat of 80 J/mol*K, so not quite as good as hydrogen, but almost. It's mildly rare aboard, but not so much as phoron. Its biggest issue is that you cannot filter it like other gases (that is, it lacks an option in the omni-filters).		Helium is fairly good for an inert gas. It has a specific heat of 80 J/mol*K, so not quite as good as hydrogen, but almost. It's mildly rare aboard, but not so much as phoron. Its biggest issue is that you cannot filter it like other gases (that is, it lacks an option in the omni-filters).

	==== [[~~index.php?title=~~File:~~Canister_phoron~~.png\|frameless]] Phoron ====		==== [[File:Canister phoron.png\|frameless]] Phoron ====
	Gaseous phoron is hard to come by, but has double the heat capacity (200 J/mol*K) of hydrogen, allowing it to operate at the lowest temperatures for isobaric equivalent power for any common gas. Phoron will also react violently with oxygen at high temperatures in a similar manner to hydrogen, producing carbon dioxide.		Gaseous phoron is hard to come by, but has double the heat capacity (200 J/mol*K) of hydrogen, allowing it to operate at the lowest temperatures for isobaric equivalent power for any common gas. Phoron will also react violently with oxygen at high temperatures in a similar manner to hydrogen, producing carbon dioxide.

	==== [[~~index.php?title=~~File:~~Canister_oxygen~~.png\|frameless]] Oxygen ====		==== [[File:Canister oxygen.png\|frameless]] Oxygen ====
	Using oxygen (specific heat 20 J/mol*K) as coolant for the primary loop results in bad engine output while slowly pushing the EER towards 400 MeV/cm^3 (if above a certain percentage concentration). It can be helpful if you want to run a setup without an emitter.		Using oxygen (specific heat 20 J/mol*K) as coolant for the primary loop results in bad engine output while slowly pushing the EER towards 400 MeV/cm^3 (if above a certain percentage concentration). It can be helpful if you want to run a setup without an emitter.

	==== [[~~index.php?title=~~File:Canister_n2o.png\|frameless]] Nitrous Oxide ====		==== [[File:Canister_n2o.png\|frameless]] Nitrous Oxide ====
	Nitrous oxide (N2O) has a specific heat of 40 J/mol*K. Being an oxidizer, it lacks the advantages of the inert types, though it also lacks the drawbacks of the volatile types. It doesn't share oxygen's special EER increase mechanic.		Nitrous oxide (N2O) has a specific heat of 40 J/mol*K. Being an oxidizer, it lacks the advantages of the inert types, though it also lacks the drawbacks of the volatile types. It doesn't share oxygen's special EER increase mechanic.

Mucker: Update for the new direct H2 line setup and some much-needed modernisation to images and parts of the guide that have become outdated in the last 3 years.

2025-11-19T20:30:23Z

Update for the new direct H2 line setup and some much-needed modernisation to images and parts of the guide that have become outdated in the last 3 years.

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	Note that running the Supermatter with Phoron or carbon dioxide in the hot loop will result in a pressure buildup that may require monitoring, as it will not be scrubbed. However, this is unlikely to be an issue unless you are operating at very high crystal EER or high pressures.		Note that running the Supermatter with Phoron or carbon dioxide in the hot loop will result in a pressure buildup that may require monitoring, as it will not be scrubbed. However, this is unlikely to be an issue unless you are operating at very high crystal EER or high pressures.
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	=== The Supermatter ===		=== The Supermatter ===
			[[File:Map sm engineroom.png\|left\|thumb\|The entirety of the engine room.]]
	The giant, glowing, radioactive, highly lethal shard of crystal that is the Supermatter is, obviously, the centerpiece of the entire operation. Understanding its various properties is key to properly utilizing the Supermatter engine.		The giant, glowing, radioactive, highly lethal shard of crystal that is the Supermatter is, obviously, the centerpiece of the entire operation. Understanding its various properties is key to properly utilizing the Supermatter engine.

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	=== The thermoelectric generators ===		=== The thermoelectric generators ===
			[[File:Map sm teg.png\|thumb\|A TEG in operation. Gas flows from left to right on the top and right to left on the bottom.]]
	The thermoelectric generators, or TEGs, are big gray machines that, along with the Supermatter, form the beating heart of the engine. Fortunately for the Engineers required to work with them, they are not nearly as lethal.		The thermoelectric generators, or TEGs, are big gray machines that, along with the Supermatter, form the beating heart of the engine. Fortunately for the Engineers required to work with them, they are not nearly as lethal.

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	=== Coolant filtration ===		=== Coolant filtration ===
			[[File:Map sm coolant.png\|thumb\|Coolant filtration.]]
	Aside from the basic pipes, there are a variety of gas filters within the engine room that exist to filter out dangerous trace gases from the various loops.		Aside from the basic pipes, there are a variety of gas filters within the engine room that exist to filter out dangerous trace gases from the various loops.

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	=== The emitter ===		=== The emitter ===
			[[File:Map sm emitter.png\|thumb\|The emitter in the core room.]]
	One of the only safe ways to interact directly with a Supermatter crystal is to fire a high-energy laser into it. Engineering, therefore, has one fixed to the floor in front of the reactor core for this exact reason. Once the rest of the Supermatter engine is properly configured and ready to go, opening the reactor blast doors and turning on the emitter will activate the Supermatter and, ideally, begin production of power. The more emitter shots that are fired into the engine, the more energetic the Supermatter becomes, and the more heat is produced - which, of course, leads to more power.		One of the only safe ways to interact directly with a Supermatter crystal is to fire a high-energy laser into it. Engineering, therefore, has one fixed to the floor in front of the reactor core for this exact reason. Once the rest of the Supermatter engine is properly configured and ready to go, opening the reactor blast doors and turning on the emitter will activate the Supermatter and, ideally, begin production of power. The more emitter shots that are fired into the engine, the more energetic the Supermatter becomes, and the more heat is produced - which, of course, leads to more power.

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	\|Together, these provide complete protection from any radiation. Given the amount of rads that the Supermatter puts out, this is practically mandatory for work here, as Engineering voidsuits ''do not'' provide complete radiation protection (though the Chief Engineer's hardsuit and EVA hardsuits do).		\|Together, these provide complete protection from any radiation. Given the amount of rads that the Supermatter puts out, this is practically mandatory for work here, as Engineering voidsuits ''do not'' provide complete radiation protection (though the Chief Engineer's hardsuit and EVA hardsuits do).
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	\|While worn and turned on, these protect one's eyes from the harmful effects of directly viewing the Supermatter, preventing the wearer from hallucinating.		\|While worn and turned on, these protect one's eyes from the harmful effects of directly viewing the Supermatter, preventing the wearer from hallucinating.
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	\|Optional. While the engine room is generally safe to breathe, the fact that part of engine maintenance and setup requires direct manipulation of canisters full of potentially toxic gases makes it prudent for an Engineer in doubt to keep a set of internals handy.		\|Optional. While the engine room is generally safe to breathe, the fact that part of engine maintenance and setup requires direct manipulation of canisters full of potentially toxic gases makes it prudent for an Engineer in doubt to keep a set of internals handy.
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	=== Supermatter monitoring ===		=== Supermatter monitoring ===
			[[File:Map sm monitoring.png\|thumb\|The Supermatter monitoring room.]]
	In order to make tracking the Supermatter's condition easier, Engineering personnel have access to the Supermatter Monitoring program on the consoles located throughout the ship. This gives a readout of the Supermatter's current EER, temperature, integrity, and other associated variables, which vary depending on engine setup. It will also display alerts if said values begin to approach safety thresholds.		In order to make tracking the Supermatter's condition easier, Engineering personnel have access to the Supermatter Monitoring program on the consoles located throughout the ship. This gives a readout of the Supermatter's current EER, temperature, integrity, and other associated variables, which vary depending on engine setup. It will also display alerts if said values begin to approach safety thresholds.

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	=== Emergency core ejection ===		=== Emergency core ejection ===
			[[File:Map sm emergency.png\|left\|thumb\|1: Emergency Core Vent Control. 2: Emergency Engine Room Vents. 3: Emergency Core Eject.]]
	The ultimate answer to Supermatter-related troubles on board the ship. If things are going rapidly south and delamination seems imminent, Engineering has the ability to eject the Supermatter from the ship entirely. This will obviously leave the ship without its main source of power, but this is preferable to leaving the ship without a large chunk out of its aft end and with a nasty case of radiation poisoning.		The ultimate answer to Supermatter-related troubles on board the ship. If things are going rapidly south and delamination seems imminent, Engineering has the ability to eject the Supermatter from the ship entirely. This will obviously leave the ship without its main source of power, but this is preferable to leaving the ship without a large chunk out of its aft end and with a nasty case of radiation poisoning.

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	It is worth mentioning that different gasses can be used to run the engine. If you dare to choose another gas, don't forget to adjust the coolant filtration.		It is worth mentioning that different gasses can be used to run the engine. If you dare to choose another gas, don't forget to adjust the coolant filtration.

	==== Hydrogen ====		==== [[File:Canister hydrogen.png\|frameless]] Hydrogen ====
	'''(Standard)''' Hydrogen is the standard coolant and the one that most Engineers are likely to use. It has a much higher heat capacity than CO2 or N2, which means that the engine will run at low temperatures while producing a reasonable amount of power. However, hydrogen, unlike carbon dioxide, is not inert, and when combined with oxygen in the core, will combine to create water vapor, slowly siphoning off your coolant. Hydrogen will also easily catch fire. This will result in many brief flash fires within the reactor core itself, which are perfectly safe under normal circumstances but which can quickly become extremely lethal in the case of a reactor breach. By default, the omni-filters are set to filter hydrogen.		'''(Standard)''' Hydrogen is the standard coolant and the one that most Engineers are likely to use. It has a much higher heat capacity than CO2 or N2, which means that the engine will run at low temperatures while producing a reasonable amount of power. However, hydrogen, unlike carbon dioxide, is not inert, and when combined with oxygen in the core, will combine to create water vapor, slowly siphoning off your coolant. Hydrogen will also easily catch fire. This will result in many brief flash fires within the reactor core itself, which are perfectly safe under normal circumstances but which can quickly become extremely lethal in the case of a reactor breach. By default, the omni-filters are set to filter hydrogen.

	==== Nitrogen ====		==== [[File:Canister nitrogen.png\|frameless]] Nitrogen ====
	Nitrogen is the worst of the gases available for use in the engine. It does not absorb or emit heat well, and does not react strongly with the Supermatter, which results in nitrogen engine configurations running at high temperatures while simultaneously failing to produce the amount of power afforded by other setups. The only advantage to using nitrogen as your gas of choice is that it's cheap and plentiful.		Nitrogen is the worst of the gases available for use in the engine. It does not absorb or emit heat well, and does not react strongly with the Supermatter, which results in nitrogen engine configurations running at high temperatures while simultaneously failing to produce the amount of power afforded by other setups. The only advantage to using nitrogen as your gas of choice is that it's cheap and plentiful.

	==== Carbon Dioxide ====		==== [[File:Canister co2.png\|frameless]] Carbon Dioxide ====
	Carbon dioxide is a single step up from nitrogen in terms of usability. It handles heat more easily, meaning that the engine will both run at a lower temperature and produce more power. It is still not particularly efficient, but it is better than nitrogen and safer than oxygen or phoron in the case of a reactor breach.		Carbon dioxide is a single step up from nitrogen in terms of usability. It handles heat more easily, meaning that the engine will both run at a lower temperature and produce more power. It is still not particularly efficient, but it is better than nitrogen and safer than oxygen or phoron in the case of a reactor breach.

	==== Phoron ====		==== [[File:Canister phoron.png\|frameless]] Phoron ====
	Gaseous phoron is hard to come by, and has double the heat capacity of hydrogen - because of this, a phoron setup will take twice as long to get to the same temperature. Phoron will also react violently with oxygen at high temperatures in a similar manner to hydrogen. It is especially important to make sure that the gas filters are working properly when using a phoron setup, as the Supermatter will continually bleed trace amounts of oxygen into the hot loop, which must be flushed away. When compared to hydrogen, it produces the same amount of power at a slightly higher average temperature.		Gaseous phoron is hard to come by, and has double the heat capacity of hydrogen - because of this, a phoron setup will take twice as long to get to the same temperature. Phoron will also react violently with oxygen at high temperatures in a similar manner to hydrogen. It is especially important to make sure that the gas filters are working properly when using a phoron setup, as the Supermatter will continually bleed trace amounts of oxygen into the hot loop, which must be flushed away. When compared to hydrogen, it produces the same amount of power at a slightly higher average temperature.

	==== Oxygen ====		==== [[File:Canister oxygen.png\|frameless]] Oxygen ====
	Using oxygen as coolant results in lower engine output, extreme flammability, and a runaway chain reaction in the core. In other words, do not use oxygen. Its only correct use is cold start as described in the Maintenance and emergencies section of this guide.		Using oxygen as coolant results in lower engine output, extreme flammability, and a runaway chain reaction in the core. In other words, do not use oxygen. Its only correct use is cold start as described in the Maintenance and emergencies section of this guide.

	==== Nitrous Oxide ====		==== [[File:Canister n2o.png\|frameless]] Nitrous Oxide ====
	Nitrous oxide handles at a lower temperature than nitrogen, but it is also an oxidizer, which reacts violently with phoron and the Supermatter. It's a step up from pure oxygen, but it's burned off into pure nitrogen very quickly and is really only useful as a novelty.		Nitrous oxide handles at a lower temperature than nitrogen, but it is also an oxidizer, which reacts violently with phoron and the Supermatter. It's a step up from pure oxygen, but it's burned off into pure nitrogen very quickly and is really only useful as a novelty.

	Note that running the Supermatter with ~~phoron~~ or carbon dioxide in the hot loop will result in a pressure buildup that may require monitoring, as it will not be scrubbed. However, this is unlikely to be an issue unless you are operating at very high crystal EER or high pressures.		Note that running the Supermatter with Phoron or carbon dioxide in the hot loop will result in a pressure buildup that may require monitoring, as it will not be scrubbed. However, this is unlikely to be an issue unless you are operating at very high crystal EER or high pressures.

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