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| ⚫ | The '''electro-plasma system''' ('''EPS''' for short, or more specifically the '''electro-plasma distribution network''', |
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| + | [[File:Secondary plasma system.jpg|thumb|A graphic of the secondary plasma system]] |
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| − | + | The technology is based on storing energy in a highly energetic [[plasma]], "[[electro-plasma]]," and distributing it throughout the ship via [[plasma conduit]]s, called [[EPS conduit]]s. The system of conduits is also referred to as the [[plasma grid]]. EPS conduits usually start at a [[matter-antimatter reaction assembly]], also called the [[warp core]], where matter is converted to energy, and extend to all areas of a ship. Plasma conduit power levels are regulated by [[plasma coolant]] ducts, and monitored by [[plasma conversion sensor]]s. |
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| + | [[File:EPS manifold.jpg|thumb|left|[[EPS manifold]] circa 2151 technology]]Very large conduits extend from the warp core, through the [[nacelle]] struts, and into the nacelles to facilitate the massive [[power transfer]] to the [[warp coil]]s needed to create a [[warp field]]. A [[plasma stream]] is directed by [[plasma injector]]s at the warp coils. |
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| ⚫ | From the EPS taps, the energy is distributed through conventional [[electricity]]; however, this |
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| ⚫ | In addition to distributing power to the warp nacelles, various [[EPS tap]]s are placed on the conduits throughout the ship to enable other systems to access electro-plasma wherever it is needed. From the EPS taps, the energy is distributed through conventional [[electricity]]; however, this conversion often occurs deep inside the components of a subsystem. Some systems use [[Plasma manifold|plasma distribution manifolds]] (or plasma manifolds, for short) to manage the [[power conversion level]]. |
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| − | *[[TNG]]:"[[Force of Nature]]" |
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| − | *[[DS9]]:"[[Empok Nor (episode)|Empok Nor]]" |
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| + | Electro-plasma can also be bled off into [[plasma canister]]s or a [[plasma infuser]] for mobile use as an energy source. |
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| + | The {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} had a primary plasma system and a backup secondary plasma system. Additional systems were the [[life support]] power flow and the auxiliary [[replicator]] system. ({{TNG|The Mind's Eye}}) |
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| + | A massive EPS explosion in [[cargo bay]] 4 was detected by [[internal sensor]]s in [[2368]], it later turned out that it was just a malfunction caused by tampering with the [[conduit]] by [[solanogen-based lifeform]]s. ({{TNG|Schisms}}) |
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| + | Engineer in command [[Lieutenant]] [[Paul Porter]] assumed a problem within the EPS conduits caused the [[environmental control]]'s problems when the temperature in [[main engineering]] increased. ({{film|8}}) |
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| + | == See also == |
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| + | *[[EPS conduit]] |
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| + | *[[EPS power stabilizer]] |
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| + | * [[Primary EPS relay]] |
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| + | [[de:Elektroplasma-Verteilernetzwerk]] |
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| + | [[Category:Energy technology]] |
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Revision as of 22:26, 15 October 2014
A graphic of the secondary plasma system
The electro-plasma system (EPS for short, or more specifically the electro-plasma distribution network, the term preferred by engineers) is the primary form of energy distribution on starships.
The technology is based on storing energy in a highly energetic plasma, "electro-plasma," and distributing it throughout the ship via plasma conduits, called EPS conduits. The system of conduits is also referred to as the plasma grid. EPS conduits usually start at a matter-antimatter reaction assembly, also called the warp core, where matter is converted to energy, and extend to all areas of a ship. Plasma conduit power levels are regulated by plasma coolant ducts, and monitored by plasma conversion sensors.
EPS manifold circa 2151 technology
Very large conduits extend from the warp core, through the nacelle struts, and into the nacelles to facilitate the massive power transfer to the warp coils needed to create a warp field. A plasma stream is directed by plasma injectors at the warp coils.
In addition to distributing power to the warp nacelles, various EPS taps are placed on the conduits throughout the ship to enable other systems to access electro-plasma wherever it is needed. From the EPS taps, the energy is distributed through conventional electricity; however, this conversion often occurs deep inside the components of a subsystem. Some systems use plasma distribution manifolds (or plasma manifolds, for short) to manage the power conversion level.
Electro-plasma can also be bled off into plasma canisters or a plasma infuser for mobile use as an energy source.
The USS Enterprise-D had a primary plasma system and a backup secondary plasma system. Additional systems were the life support power flow and the auxiliary replicator system. (TNG: "The Mind's Eye")
A massive EPS explosion in cargo bay 4 was detected by internal sensors in 2368, it later turned out that it was just a malfunction caused by tampering with the conduit by solanogen-based lifeforms. (TNG: "Schisms")
Engineer in command Lieutenant Paul Porter assumed a problem within the EPS conduits caused the environmental control's problems when the temperature in main engineering increased. (Star Trek: First Contact)