# Advanced separation (technology) internal name `fluid-separation` · tier 2 (Logistic science pack, [tier 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/2.md)) HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-separation/ ## Cost 250 units of (1 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 3 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 60 s each. ## Requires (1) - [Organic solvent](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/organic-solvent.md) ## Leads to (2) - [Hydrocarbon cracking and reforming](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fuel-production.md) - [Rare earth technology](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/rare-earth-tech.md) ## Unlocks (12 recipes) ### Calcinates (`calcinate-bone`) - 4 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 4 × [Bones](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bones.md) - Results: 3 × [Calcinates](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/calcinates.md) - Made in: High pressure furnace MK 01, High pressure furnace MK 02, High pressure furnace MK 03, High pressure furnace MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Advanced separation](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-separation.md) ### Calcinate separation (`calcinate-separation`) - 2 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 20 × [Calcinates](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/calcinates.md) - Results: 0.4 × [Iron ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-ore.md) (40% chance), 0.4 × [Copper ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/copper-ore.md) (40% chance), 0.3 × [Limestone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/limestone.md) (30% chance), 0.3 × [Sulfur](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sulfur.md) (30% chance), 0.6 × [Quartz ore](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ore-quartz.md) (60% chance) - Made in: Solid separator MK 01, Solid separator MK 02, Solid separator MK 03, Solid separator MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Advanced separation](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-separation.md) ### Coal water slurry (`coal-slurry`) - 2 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 250 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md) - Results: 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 150 × [Coal water slurry](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/coal-slurry.md) - Made in: Fluid Separator MK 01, Fluid separator MK 02, Fluid separator MK 03, Fluid separator MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Advanced separation](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-separation.md) ### Benzene (`coal-slurry-fuel`) - 5 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 200 × [Coal water slurry](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/coal-slurry.md) - Results: 50 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md), 50 × [Benzene](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/benzene.md) - Made in: Destructive distillation column MK 01, Destructive distillation column MK 02, Destructive distillation column MK 03, Destructive distillation column MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Advanced separation](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-separation.md) ### Fluid Separator MK 01 (`fluid-separator`) - 1 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 4 × [Storage tank](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/storage-tank.md), 2 × [Chemical plant MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-plant-mk01.md), 15 × [Simple circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electronic-circuit.md), 40 × [Pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pipe.md), 15 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md), 5 × [Intermetallics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/intermetallics.md) - Results: 1 × [Fluid Separator MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fluid-separator.md) - Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion, (flying) - Unlocked by: [Advanced separation](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-separation.md) ### Coke fluidisation (`fluidize-coke`) - 5 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 5 × [Coke](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/coke.md), 3 × [Copper plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/copper-plate.md) - Results: 20 × [Ammonia](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/ammonia.md), 30 × [Tar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tar.md), 20 × [Tall oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tall-oil.md) - Made in: Fluidised bed reactor MK 01, Fluidised bed reactor MK 02, Fluidised bed reactor MK 03, Fluidised bed reactor MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Advanced separation](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-separation.md) ### React and split olefins and organic solvent (`petgas-methanol`) - 3 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 100 × [Organic solvent](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/organic-solvent.md), 100 × [Olefins](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/olefin.md) - Results: 100 × [Petroleum gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/petroleum-gas.md), 100 × [Methanol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/methanol.md) - Made in: Fluid Separator MK 01, Fluid separator MK 02, Fluid separator MK 03, Fluid separator MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Advanced separation](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-separation.md) ### Chromite sand (`richdust-separation`) - 1 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 25 × [Rich dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rich-dust.md) - Results: 2 × [Iron oxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-oxide.md), 3 × [Chromite sand](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chromite-sand.md) - Made in: Solid separator MK 01, Solid separator MK 02, Solid separator MK 03, Solid separator MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Advanced separation](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-separation.md) ### Salt extraction (`salt-ex`) - 2 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 230 × [Saline water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water-saline.md) - Results: 23 × [Salt](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/salt.md) - Made in: Evaporator MK 01, Evaporator MK 01 (Legacy), Evaporator MK 02, Evaporator MK 02 (Legacy), Evaporator MK 03, Evaporator MK 03 (Legacy), Evaporator MK 04, Evaporator MK 04 (Legacy) - Unlocked by: [Advanced separation](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-separation.md) ### Coal dust (`tailings-separation`) - 1 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 15 × [Tailings dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tailings-dust.md) - Results: 5 × [Coal dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/coal-dust.md), 2 × [Rich dust](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rich-dust.md) - Made in: Solid separator MK 01, Solid separator MK 02, Solid separator MK 03, Solid separator MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Advanced separation](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-separation.md) ### Tall oil separation (`tall-oil-separation`) - 5 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 10 × [Tall oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tall-oil.md), 20 × [Light oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/light-oil.md) - Results: 10 × [Benzene](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/benzene.md), 10 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md) - Made in: Fluid Separator MK 01, Fluid separator MK 02, Fluid separator MK 03, Fluid separator MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Advanced separation](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-separation.md) ### Tall oil (`tar-talloil`) - 5 s · tier 2 - Ingredients: 120 × [Tar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tar.md) - Results: 50 × [Light oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/light-oil.md), 50 × [Tall oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tall-oil.md), 20 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md) - Made in: Destructive distillation column MK 01, Destructive distillation column MK 02, Destructive distillation column MK 03, Destructive distillation column MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Advanced separation](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-separation.md)