Reprocessing: Difference between revisions

{{Update|Review page links, images, and more, for Asteroid Ore Reprocessing skill changes in December 2021, Version 19.11 changes}}

In New Eden there are two types or reprocessing equipment: equipment owned by NPC corporations and equipment owned by player corporations.   

Better processing can be found in player-owned Upwell structures. [[Upwell structures#Citadels|Citadels]] and [[Upwell structures#Engineering complexes|Engineering Complexes]] have base rates of 50%, the Athanor refinery has a base rate of 51%, and the Tatara refinery has a base rate of 52%. These percentages can be increased up to 4% through the use of rigging in high-security space, more in low-security space, and even more in null-security space (including [[wormholes]]).

There are two generic skills that affect a player’s ability to process raw materials: {{sk|Reprocessing|mult=yes}} and {{sk|Reprocessing Efficiency|mult=yes}}, both of which are available from NPC stations. Reprocessing is the first skill you will need to improve efficiency, and will cost approximately 45,000 ISK. (This cost can be covered by the university's [[skillbook program]].) Each level of Reprocessing will increase the pilot's efficiency by 3% for a maximum of 15% increase. Reprocessing Efficiency adds an additional 2% per level, up to 10% at level 5 skill, requires Reprocessing level IV to train, and costs 250,000 ISK from NPC stations.

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* With Level V Reprocessing skill we have a x1.15 yield increase. ''(1 + 5 x 0.03)''

* With Level IV Reprocessing Efficiency skill we have a x1.08 yield increase. ''(1 + 4 x 0.02)''

* With zero standings (individual or corporation) we have a x0.95 yield reduction.  

As a result our total net yield is 39%.  

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* Perfect refine in a T2 rigged Tatara in null security space with max skills and reprocessing implant is 90.6%

:<math> \displaystyle \text{Reprocessing yield} = ((50 + Rm) \times ( 1 + Sec )) \times ( 1 + Sm ) \times ( 1 + ( 0.03 \times R )) \times ( 1 + ( 0.02 \times Re )) \times ( 1 + ( 0.02 \times Op )) \times ( 1 + Im ) </math>

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{{sk|Simple Ore Processing|icon=yes}}<br>

{{sk|Ice Processing|icon=yes}}<br>

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Scrap metal (module and ship) reprocessing works slightly differently to mineral refining. The user interface is identical, but the calculations are different. Only the {{sk|Scrapmetal Processing|mult=yes}}  skill affects the output, and is applied directly to the base reprocessing yield of the station or structure. Stations have a base yield of between 35 - 50% and structures have a base yield of 50% (this is not affected by structure or rig bonuses). The yield is also not affected by implants, so the maximum possible yield for ships and modules is 55% with perfect skills.

As a result our total net yield is 55%.  

{{ note box | Note: Compression '''is not''' available in NPC stations - use the [[Structure Browser#Finding Structures|Structure Browser]] to find a Refinery, Engineering Complex, or Citadel that has the Reprocessing Service available}}

Compression offers significant savings in valuable cargo-space, and can only be done in Upwell Structures that offer refining or with a [[Rorqual]] industrial ship whilst in its industrial configuration. Batch sizes are 100 units for ore, and 1 unit for ice, with both compressing down to a single unit of their compressed version per batch. Compressed ice takes 10-times less volume (100 m3) than uncompressed ice (1,000 m3). Compressed ore has various volumes depending on the type. See the below for specific volume information.  

A single unit of compressed ore or ice can be processed for an equal amount of materials as their uncompressed versions. As such, compression yields more minerals per m3 of space, but not per batch - 100 units of Veldspar yields the same 400 Tritanium as a single unit of compressed Veldspar, which was at some point made from 100 units of uncompressed Veldspar.

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible collapsed"

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! data-sort-type="numbers" | Ore volume (m³)  

! data-sort-type="numbers" | Compressed ore volume (m³)  

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{{See also|Asteroids and ore}}

Cells highlighted in green denote that the ore is the best source of that mineral per m3.

|+ Ore reprocessing amounts (per batch)

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| 16

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The table below shows the ore reprocessing values, normalized to 1 m3 of ore.

|+ Ore reprocessing amounts (per m3)

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Moon ores are separated into five different categories, of which only the Ubiquitous varieties reprocess into regular minerals. Each group has its own reprocessing skill.

{{Update|All Refine yields and available locations changed with 10/13/2020 Patch, also missing Triglavian ores}}

For quick reference, copy the following lines and paste them into your player notes or your notebook. (When you paste them, the lines will close up.)

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Furthermore, for pilots looking to get their reprocessing yield even higher, they may wish to look into the Zainou 'Beancounter' Reprocessing RX series implants. These [[Implants#Skill_Hardwirings|Implants]] are slot 8 Skill Hardwirings found in the market under Resource Processing Implants. They come in 3 varieties RX-801 (1%), RX-802 (2%) and RX-804 (4%) to provide an expensive but possibly worthwhile investment that will bring a pilot closer to a maximum effective efficiency in their station or POS of choice.

Stations charge a reprocessing fee, a percentage of the estimated value of reprocessed minerals.

Also notice that the [[Connections]] skill gives diminishing results. The higher your standings, the less benefit you get from it.

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