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dC/dt = 2 * ( SQRT(C) * SQRT(Cmax) - C ) / tau
dC/dt = 2 * ( SQRT(C) * SQRT(Cmax) - C ) / tau


Experimenting with this formula ( ), Seamus found that the peak recharge rate, without any effect of boosters or energy draining weapons, is at 25% of capacitor capacity.
Experimenting with this formula (https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AnYZ5Ix967m9dGR1YTY2emRGaXgyR3k4QlBnYng3SlE&hl=en), Seamus found that the peak recharge rate, without any effect of boosters or energy draining weapons, is at 25% of capacitor capacity.


Bottom line for EVE capsuleers: remember that the recharge rate declines dramatically once it falls below 25% of capacity.  Therefore, if in a fight, leave yourself a margin of safety and consider escaping if it appears that you will soon fall below this amount.
Bottom line for EVE capsuleers: remember that the recharge rate declines dramatically once it falls below 25% of capacity.  Therefore, if in a fight, leave yourself a margin of safety and consider escaping if it appears that you will soon fall below this amount.


For more on maximizing your capacitor performance, see this UNI class syllabus: http://www.eve-ivy.com/wiki/index.php?title=Capacitor_Management_101
For more on maximizing your capacitor performance, see this UNI class syllabus: http://www.eve-ivy.com/wiki/index.php?title=Capacitor_Management_101