Pressurized Pipes [DEPRECATED]

Unlock Advanced Plumbing Possibilities with Pressurized Pipes

As your duplicant colonies grow and your industrial ambitions expand, you’ll inevitably reach a point where standard piping simply can’t keep up. This is where the Pressurized Pipes mod for Oxygen Not Included steps in, offering a robust mid-to-late game solution for managing high-volume gas and liquid transport. Designed for seamless integration, these enhanced pipes open up new avenues for complex industrial systems and endgame efficiency.

Introducing High-Capacity Infrastructure

The core of this mod lies in its ability to handle significantly greater flow rates than vanilla pipes. Crafted from durable Steel and Plastics, these pipes boast triple the capacity of their standard counterparts. This allows for the efficient movement of large quantities of gases and liquids, essential for ambitious projects like advanced cooling, massive industrial gas processing, or rapid liquid distribution.

Key Features and Mechanics

• Triple Capacity: Significantly increase the mass of gas or liquid your pipe networks can handle.
• Thermal Properties: While Steel components are thermally reactive, Plastic construction mitigates this, bringing thermal conductivity close to that of normal pipes.
• Optional Insulation: Further enhance thermal management by applying a late-game Insulation material to completely eliminate heat transfer through the pipes.
• Overpressure Awareness: Standard pipes and bridges connected to pressurized systems can be damaged if they cannot handle the high flow rates, introducing a strategic element to network design.

Advanced Valves and Bridges

To complement the high-capacity pipes, the mod introduces specialized components. Pressurized Bridges ensure smooth transitions within your high-flow networks, while Advanced Valves offer precise control. These advanced valves can limit flow up to the pressurized pipe’s maximum and feature a unique “Buffer” mode, allowing for controlled bursts of resources. Importantly, Advanced Valves and standard shutoffs won’t be damaged by high-pressure inputs, providing reliable control points. However, exercise caution with advanced valves in mixed-element setups, as they may be susceptible to damage.

The Pressurized Pipes mod offers a compelling expansion to Oxygen Not Included’s building options, enabling more ambitious and efficient designs for experienced players.