Overview

Coolant plays a critical role in the operation of the Dark Matter Reactor. It serves as a method to cool down the DMR at a controllable rate. The facility's coolant supply originates on the surface, from where it is transported underground to a substantial coolant storage pool situated at the base of the R.O. Corporate area, facilitated by floodpumps.

Once it is prepared for use, the coolant is Pumped to the Dark Matter Reactor and the Catalyzers through Pump Station Alpha, which serves as the midpoint in the coolant's journey from the surface to the reactor and Catalyzers. Subsequently, the coolant is distributed throughout the reactor by means of internal pumps.

Operating Pump Station Alpha

Pump Station Alpha serves as the exclusive source of coolant for the Dark Matter Reactor's Catalyzers and functions as an intermediary point for the coolant's journey from the surface storage to its ultimate destination within the Catalyzers Reactors. Within Pump Station Alpha, two coolant pumps are in place, although only one is necessary for supplying coolant to the Catalyzers.

To initiate the coolant transfer to the Catalyzers, the intake for the corresponding pump must be activated, allowing the flow of coolant into the pump. Subsequently, the pump's motor is started to enable the delivery of coolant to the Catalyzers. Additionally, it is essential to keep the coolant outtake valves open, although their precise purpose may not be immediately apparent.

It's worth noting that the outtake switches within Pump Station Alpha are interconnected with the control room system and the Coolant Injection Columns. This means that toggling the outtake switch in Pump Station Alpha will have a corresponding effect on the switches in the control room and the injection columns, thereby ensuring the synchronized operation of this crucial coolant distribution system.

Dark Matter Reactor Internal Cooling Pumps

Adjacent to the airlock's right side, a platform is situated featuring a heat sink and two coolant injection tubes, that extend toward the DMR. On this platform, you'll find a pair of control sets, each responsible for managing the opening and closing of inlet and outlet valves. In addition, there is a control switch designed to activate the internal pump, facilitating the circulation of coolant within the reactor and heat sink.

To deliver coolant to the DMR, the inlet valve on the corresponding coolant supply column must be opened to permit the flow of coolant, and the internal pump must be engaged to ensure the even distribution of coolant throughout the reactor. The exact function and importance of the coolant outtake valves may not be entirely clear, but it is recommended to maintain them in an open position.

Furthermore, a display window is provided, offering real-time statistics on the performance of the internal pump.

Once the coolant flow has been activated, the coolant can be controlled in the control room.