Low emission power plant?

[Threeofseven]

I was doing some testing with silent running builds. I compared a low emission G1 PP with -18.7% heat efficiency and a G3 with -39.3% heat efficiency.

I used the same ship for the test and the same planetary location, both tests were done in SR. Using a stop-watch I timed the heat buildup from heat sink drop to 100% while sitting still. They were pretty much the same. Next did a 0% heat to 100% while boosting and it looks like the G3 actually actually heated up faster than the G1.
Next tried sitting still while not in SR, temp was at 34% on both PPs, next tried boosting and turning, both rose to 64%.

So I'm confused, what is low emission actually supposed to do? I figured it would be for silent running ships but after my tests it seems I'm mistaken?

 

[Deleted member 115407]

I was doing some testing with silent running builds. I compared a low emission G1 PP with -18.7% heat efficiency and a G3 with -39.3% heat efficiency.

I used the same ship for the test and the same planetary location, both tests were done in SR. Using a stop-watch I timed the heat buildup from heat sink drop to 100% while sitting still. They were pretty much the same. Next did a 0% heat to 100% while boosting and it looks like the G3 actually actually heated up faster than the G1.
Next tried sitting still while not in SR, temp was at 34% on both PPs, next tried boosting and turning, both rose to 64%.

So I'm confused, what is low emission actually supposed to do? I figured it would be for silent running ships but after my tests it seems I'm mistaken?

Well, I picked up a G3 for my Asp Scout, and with a 3A scoop I can scoop a full tank without ever overheating. I get up to maybe 80%, and that's like a minute or more of scooping at max rate. I also got scanned on my way out of port... popped a HS and SR with boosting for a good while without gaining significant heat. Of course, didn't test it against a G1, but it seems to be serving the purpose OK.

 

[CMDR Goro]

Dummo bout silent running but it sure works on explorer vessel.
On my DBX (shiledless, clean drives and low emisions power plant) it runs extremly cool, to the point where i can charge FSD while fuel scooping, being at like 80% heat.
I laugh at binary systems now.

 

[Threeofseven]

Well, I picked up a G3 for my Asp Scout, and with a 3A scoop I can scoop a full tank without ever overheating. I get up to maybe 80%, and that's like a minute or more of scooping at max rate. I also got scanned on my way out of port... popped a HS and SR with boosting for a good while without gaining significant heat. Of course, didn't test it against a G1, but it seems to be serving the purpose OK.

It definitely helps over stock but I'm confused as to why a G3 isn't out preforming a G1. It's its primary purpose reducing your radar signature?

 

[drty]

This.

 

[Rankaze]

I was doing some testing with silent running builds. I compared a low emission G1 PP with -18.7% heat efficiency and a G3 with -39.3% heat efficiency.

I used the same ship for the test and the same planetary location, both tests were done in SR. Using a stop-watch I timed the heat buildup from heat sink drop to 100% while sitting still. They were pretty much the same. Next did a 0% heat to 100% while boosting and it looks like the G3 actually actually heated up faster than the G1.
Next tried sitting still while not in SR, temp was at 34% on both PPs, next tried boosting and turning, both rose to 64%.

So I'm confused, what is low emission actually supposed to do? I figured it would be for silent running ships but after my tests it seems I'm mistaken?

My low emissions power plant was instrumental in my Unlimited Imperial Eagle run in the A* Challenge - it enabled me to stay in and scoop a second or two after activating the FSD (but only on red and orange stars, others are still too hot for that!), which is instrumental to being fast. I would never have dared do that without the low emissions power plant.

What efficiency does is sets how much heat is generated per unit of power consumed. So if you're not using much power, you might not notice much difference.

 

[drty]

What efficiency does is sets how much heat is generated per unit of power consumed. So if you're not using much power, you might not notice much difference.

Not exactly per unit consumed, but actually per unit produced by PP. Heat efficiency is a characteristic of power plant (not a ship itself), so it regulates how much heat power plant will generate while producing required MWs.

 

[Ouberos]

I also have a low emissions Asp which can scoop while charging and not splode.

I've tried making my Pirate python as lightweight and efficient as possible. I run a G1 low emissions powerplant on a size 6 powerplant (Never found a size 7!) Thinking it would help me get away from scanner lock faster. I did try with the higher grades but the lower power output meant I couldn't get it to fly with all the kit I need.

I also run clean drives but only because I felt they fit with the way I tackle Piracy. Much as with everything to do with the Engineers, I have no idea if it's a good thing or bad thing.

(In fact my single favourite Engineered item is my high speed manifest scanner!)

 

[Snarfbuckle]

Not exactly per unit consumed, but actually per unit produced by PP. Heat efficiency is a characteristic of power plant (not a ship itself), so it regulates how much heat power plant will generate while producing required MWs.

This.

So if your ship normally produce 50% heat with regular A class gear and you get an R5 low emission powerplant with a -40% heat (max roll) then we should arrive at a 30% heat generated by all modules.