SgtSammac Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 The sodium chlorate candle, or emergency oxygen generator. A device which when triggered burns and produces a source of oxygen, which when filtered is breathable. It's an irreversible reaction, with modern units having a burn time of 10-20 minutes, used currently in aviation as one of a few possible sources for the passenger emergency oxygen system on aircraft. If we were to implement this into the game, I have a few ideas we could choose from: -emergency O2 supply: acts as a large O2 tank for people stood on the tiles directly next to it, if they attach their masks to it. Possibly have two per department or one per major room stored in an emergency closet or even the wardrobes in some areas, people who want to use it right click it, instead of a set pressure contained, it could provide for a set time from ignition? -room refiller: used as a generator by atmos techs to help speed up the filling process for a room, at this point we could reason that the candle is assembled so as to have a nitrogen source (N2 tank that is replaceable?) and then mixes into air mix as it comes out of the nozzle. Link to comment
Jamini Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 ... part of me loves this idea. Especially if chemistry can make them. ... part of me fears that this idea will be bad for the health of the game, as getting O2 isn't really that difficult if you know where to look. Link to comment
SgtSammac Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 Heh, no, it is easy to find oxygen yes, it was just a fun-ish idea I had after finishing a college assignment. (I study aero engineering) As for chemistry making them? I like that idea, grenade casing + beaker of sodium chlorate + igniter/signaller assembly or something? I would love it if so,e realistic danger could be added to them. IRL thus are on use only and have to be transported as HAZMAT with triggering mechanisms disabled, they are in heavy steel cases as well. Link to comment
Cassie Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Maybe it could be an R&D-created item? Link to comment
aaronrodg Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Great info to know about. Thumbs up! First-responders must be prepared for many dangerous situations. Lack of oxygen is an immediate risk that can lead swiftly to death. That's when a chlorate candle can be a life-saver. It's a generac generator. These candles can be counted among the equipment carried by firefighters and mine rescue crews. They can also be found on submarines and air- and spacecraft. Link to comment
Nikov Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 http://forums.aurorastation.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=5739&hilit=space+balls Bump it like its hot. Link to comment
Ian The Corgi Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 What if when oxygen alarm activated, lighted arrows lead you to these oxygen tankers, like on planes to the exits. Link to comment
Guest Complete Garbage Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 What if when oxygen alarm activated, lighted arrows lead you to these oxygen tankers, like on planes to the exits. That might be difficult to accomplish, especially since they can be moved. Also, where would the arrows lead from? Just random places in the hall? Link to comment
Ian The Corgi Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 It would be hard to do... but it would assist newcomers greatly if they cant access their oxytank Link to comment
Nanako Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 This is a duplicate of nikov's oxygen candles idea, see his link above. And its one we'll probably implement at some point. This thread serves no purpose though Link to comment
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