How To Make Sulfur Farm Factorio

Sulfur is a vital resource in Factorio that is used to produce batteries, explosives, and other items. While it can be found in nature, it is often more efficient to set up a sulfur farm to produce a steady supply. Sulfur can be farmed by expanding into biters bases and taking their eggs. The egg will produce sulfur over time and can be automated to improve efficiency. With a bit of planning, you can have a sulfur farm up and running in no time and reap the benefits of this valuable resource.

First, you need to find a source of sulfur. The best place to do this is in biter nests. Biter nests are home to biters, which are hostile creatures that will attack you on sight. However, if you destroy a biter nest with a tool, you will release a cloud of sulfur that you can collect. Large Spawners also have the possibility of giving sulfur upon destruction, so they are a good target as well. After destroying nests, the enemy biters will attack you, so it is important to be prepared for a fight when you go sulfur farming.

Note: If you are not ready to fight biters, you can use a peaceful approach instead. To do this, you will need to build a pumpjack. Pumpjacks can be placed on top of sulfur deposits, and they will extract the sulfur automatically. However, pumpjacks are expensive to build, so they may not be the best option for early-game players.

Gathering Resources

In order to make Sulfur Farm in Factorio, players must first gather the necessary resources. These resources include sulfur, ore, iron plates, copper plates, and titanium plates.

Sulfur is the most important resource, as it is used to create sulfuric acid, which is needed in the production of sulfur farms. Sulfur can be found in the form of sulfur ore, which is a black, crystalline rock that can be mined from the surface of the planet or from underground.

Ore is another important resource, as it is used to create iron and copper plates. Iron plates are used in the construction of many buildings and structures, while copper plates are used in the production of various electrical components. Ore can be found in the form of iron ore and copper ore, which are both common minerals that can be mined from the surface of the planet or from underground.

Iron plates and copper plates can also be produced by smelting iron ore and copper ore in a furnace. A furnace is a building that can be used to melt ores and convert them into plates.

Titanium plates are used in the production of sulfur farms. Titanium can be found in the form of titanium ore, which is a rare mineral that can be mined from the surface of the planet or from underground. Titanium plates can also be produced by smelting titanium ore in a furnace.

The following table summarizes the resources that are needed to make a sulfur farm in Factorio:

Resource	Quantity
Sulfur	100 units
Ore	50 units
Iron plates	20 units
Copper plates	20 units
Titanium plates	5 units

Preparing the Site

Before you can start farming sulfur, you need to prepare the site. This involves clearing the area of trees and other obstacles, leveling the ground, and installing irrigation and drainage systems.

Choosing a Site

The first step is to choose a site for your sulfur farm. The ideal site will have the following characteristics:

Good drainage: Sulfur is a water-soluble mineral, so it is important to choose a site that has good drainage. This will help to prevent the sulfur from leaching out of the soil.
Plenty of sunlight: Sulfur-producing bacteria need sunlight to grow, so it is important to choose a site that gets plenty of sunlight.
Access to water: You will need to water your sulfur farm regularly, so it is important to choose a site that has access to water.

Clearing the Site

Once you have chosen a site, you need to clear it of trees and other obstacles. You can do this by hand or by using a bulldozer. If you are clearing the site by hand, be sure to wear gloves and eye protection.

Leveling the Ground

Once the site is cleared, you need to level the ground. This will help to ensure that the water is evenly distributed throughout the farm.

Installing Irrigation and Drainage Systems

The final step is to install irrigation and drainage systems. The irrigation system will provide water to the sulfur-producing bacteria, and the drainage system will help to prevent the sulfur from leaching out of the soil.

Establishing a Water Source

To create a sulfur farm in Factorio, a reliable water source is essential. Here are the steps involved in setting up an efficient water system:

3. Building Water Pumps and Establishing a Reservoir

Once you have identified a suitable water body, the next step is to build water pumps to extract the water and transport it to your sulfur farm. Water pumps can be placed directly in water sources, and they will automatically start pumping water into pipes connected to them. It is recommended to build multiple water pumps to ensure a constant flow of water.

After setting up the water pumps, you need to establish a reservoir or a large storage tank to hold the extracted water. The reservoir should be placed at a central location near the sulfur farm for easy access. Pipes can be used to connect the water pumps to the reservoir, ensuring a continuous supply of water.

To optimize the water system, consider the following:

Pump Density: Place multiple water pumps close together to increase the water extraction rate.
Pipe Size: Use large-diameter pipes for faster water flow rates.
Reservoir Capacity: Ensure the reservoir has sufficient capacity to handle the water demand of your sulfur farm.

Water Source	Water Pump Placement	Pipe Size	Reservoir Capacity
Lake	Multiple pumps close together	Large diameter	100,000+ units
River	Pumps along the river’s edge	Medium diameter	50,000+ units
Ocean	Pumps in offshore outposts	Large diameter	150,000+ units

Building the Refineries and Assemblers

The next step is to build the refineries and assemblers. Refineries are used to convert crude oil into sulfur, while assemblers are used to create sulfur farms.

Building Refineries

To build a refinery, you will need the following materials:

10 Iron plates
5 Copper plates
2 Electronic circuits

Once you have the materials, open the construction menu and select the refinery. Place the refinery in a convenient location near your oil field.

Building Assemblers

To build an assembler, you will need the following materials:

5 Iron plates
3 Copper plates
1 Electronic circuit

Once you have the materials, open the construction menu and select the assembler. Place the assembler in a convenient location near your sulfur refinery.

Connecting the Refineries and Assemblers

Once you have built the refineries and assemblers, you need to connect them using pipes. Pipes are used to transport fluids, such as oil, water, and sulfur. To connect the refineries and assemblers, you will need the following materials:

Iron pipes
Pumps

To connect the refineries to the assemblers, follow these steps:

Place a pump next to the refinery.
Connect the pump to the refinery using an iron pipe.
Connect the other end of the pipe to the assembler.

Once you have connected the refineries and assemblers, you can start producing sulfur farms.

Designing the Transport System

The transport system is a crucial aspect of a sulfur farm in Factorio. It involves designing and implementing a network that efficiently transports sulfur ore from the mining site to the processing facilities. Here are some key considerations for designing the transport system:

Conveyor Belt Network

Conveyor belts are commonly used to transport sulfur ore in Factorio. They provide a reliable and energy-efficient way to move materials over short to medium distances. When designing the conveyor belt network, it’s important to consider the following factors:

Belt Speed: The speed of the conveyor belt determines the rate at which sulfur ore is transported. Higher belt speeds lead to faster transport but require more energy.
Number of Belts: The number of conveyor belts needed depends on the volume of sulfur ore being transported. Multiple belts may be necessary to handle large volumes of material.
Belt Placement: Conveyor belts should be placed in a straight line or with minimal curves to avoid inefficiencies. They should also be elevated above the ground or other obstacles to ensure uninterrupted flow.
Load Balancing: If multiple conveyor belts are used, load balancing strategies can be implemented to distribute the flow of sulfur ore evenly.
Optimization: Regular maintenance and optimization of the conveyor belt network are essential to ensure efficient and uninterrupted transport.

Parameter	Considerations
Belt Speed	Higher speeds require more energy
Number of Belts	Depends on material volume
Belt Placement	Straight lines or minimal curves
Load Balancing	Distributes flow evenly
Optimization	Maintenance and efficiency improvements

Automating the Production

Automating sulfur production in Factorio requires careful planning and a reliable supply chain. Here are the steps involved:

1. Designing the Layout

Plan a layout that ensures efficient transport of resources and minimizes bottlenecks. Consider placing the sulfur burner near the ore storage and the sulfuric acid tank close to the sulfur burner.

2. Setting Up Mining and Transport

Use mining drills to extract sulfur ore and transport it to a nearby storage area using conveyor belts or logistic bots. Ensure there is enough ore available to meet the production demand.

3. Optimizing Smelting

Build multiple sulfur burners to increase sulfur production. Use efficiency modules in the burners to reduce fuel consumption and increase output. Consider using sulfuric acid sprayers to enhance burner efficiency further.

4. Storing and Handling Excess Gas

Sulfur burners emit sulfur dioxide gas, which can be stored in gas tanks or processed into sulfuric acid. Gas tanks allow for buffer storage, while sulfuric acid can be used in various chemical processes or sold as a valuable resource.

5. Balancing Sulfuric Acid Production

If you need a specific amount of sulfuric acid, use pumps and circuits to control the flow of water into the chemical plant. This ensures a consistent and controlled supply of sulfuric acid to meet demand.

6. Maximizing Resource Utilization

To optimize resource utilization, consider the following techniques:

Sulfur Recovery: Capture and recycle unused sulfur dioxide gas using gas filters to maximize sulfur yield.
Water Management: Use water pumps and tanks to recycle water used in chemical reactions, reducing freshwater consumption.
Excess Resource Management: If production exceeds demand, consider using overflow valves or stockpile areas to store excess resources and prevent waste.

Managing the Pollution

Air pollution can be a significant problem in Factorio, especially when producing large amounts of sulfur. Here are some tips for managing pollution:

Use pollution filters: Pollution filters can be placed on chimneys and other sources of pollution to reduce the amount of pollution released into the air.
Plant trees: Trees can absorb pollution from the air, helping to reduce pollution levels.
Create a buffer zone: You can create a buffer zone between your factory and the rest of the map by placing trees or other obstacles around the factory. This will help to reduce the amount of pollution that reaches other areas.
Use wind turbines: Wind turbines can generate electricity without producing pollution, making them a good choice for powering your factory.
Use solar panels: Solar panels also generate electricity without producing pollution, making them another good choice for powering your factory.
Upgrade your technology: Upgrading your technology can help to reduce the amount of pollution produced by your factory. For example, you can research the “Pollution Absorption” technology to reduce the amount of pollution released by your chimneys.
Use the water system: Sulfur dioxide produced by sulfur farms can be removed from the air using a water system. Place air pumps and water towers near the sulfur farm and connect them with pipes. The polluted air will be pumped into the water towers, where it will be purified and released as clean air.

Table: Pollution Sources and Mitigation Strategies

Source of Pollution	Mitigation Strategy
Sulfur dioxide	Use water system, plant trees, use air filters
Nitrous Oxide	Use catalyzers, upgrade technology
Carbon Dioxide	Use solar panels, wind turbines, plant trees

Scaling the Farm

As your sulfur needs increase, you will need to scale up your farm. There are a few ways to do this:

Increase the number of sulfuric processors.
Each sulfuric processor produces 25 sulfur per second. This will increase the production of your farm proportionally.
Increase the number of chem plants.
Each chem plant produces 25 sulfuric acid per second. Since the sulfuric processor only accepts sulfuric acid as input, this will also increase the production of your farm proportionally.
Increase the number of sulfur mining drills.
Each sulfur mining drill will increase sulfur production by 10 per second.
Upgrade the sulfur mining drills.
The mining drills can be upgraded with speed and productivity modules. This can increase the production of sulfur by 20% per level of upgrade.
Increase the number of water pumps.
Each water pump will provide 120 water per second. This will increase the production of the chem plants.
Upgrade the water pumps.
The water pumps can be upgraded to provide more water per second.
Use beacons.
Beacons can provide a speed and productivity bonus to all buildings in their area of effect. This can be used to increase the production of all the buildings in your farm.
Optimize the layout of your farm.
The layout of your farm can affect the production rate. A well-organized farm will be more efficient than one that is haphazardly put together.

The table below summarizes the impact of each of these methods on the production of a sulfur farm:

Method	Impact on production
Increase the number of sulfuric processors	Increases production by 25 sulfur per second per sulfuric processor
Increase the number of chem plants	Increases production by 25 sulfuric acid per second per chem plant
Increase the number of sulfur mining drills	Increases production by 10 sulfur per second per sulfur mining drill
Upgrade the sulfur mining drills	Increases production by 20% per level of upgrade
Increase the number of water pumps	Increases production by 120 water per second per water pump
Upgrade the water pumps	Increases production by 10 water per second per level of upgrade
Use beacons	Provides a speed and productivity bonus to all buildings in the area of effect
Optimize the layout of the farm	Improves efficiency and increases production

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Sulfur Farm Not Producing Sulfur

Ensure that the Extractors are placed on Sulfur deposits, which are found on the map as yellow patches. Check that the Sulfuric Acid tanks have not reached capacity. If so, expand the tank storage capacity or connect additional consumers to utilize the Sulfuric Acid.

Insufficient Power

Verify that the power grid is supplying adequate power to the Sulfur Farm. Ensure that the power lines are connected correctly and that the power grid is not overloaded. Consider expanding the power generation capacity if necessary.

Sulfur Farm Not Receiving Water

Confirm that the Pipes are connected correctly from the Water Source to the Sulfur Farm. Check that the Pipes are not damaged or clogged. Ensure that the Water Source has sufficient water supply. If necessary, expand the water pumping capacity.

Chemical Plant Not Producing Sulfuric Acid

Verify that the Chemical Plant has access to both Sulfur and Water. Check that the Chemical Plant is connected to the power grid. Ensure that the output Pipes for Sulfuric Acid are connected correctly.

Lack of Sulfur Consumption

Expand the Sulfur consumption by connecting additional consumers, such as Science Labs or Petroleum Refineries. Alternatively, consider storing excess Sulfur in Storage Tanks for future use.

Low Sulfur Production Rate

Upgrade the Extractors to higher tiers to increase the Sulfur extraction rate. Optimize the Sulfur Farm layout to minimize travel time between the Extractors and the Storage Tanks.

Inserters Not Placing Sulfur

Confirm that the Inserters are connected correctly to the Extractors and Storage Tanks. Check that the Inserters have sufficient reach to access both the source and target locations. Ensure that the Inserters are not damaged or blocked by obstacles.

Overflowing Storage Tanks

Increase the storage capacity by adding additional Storage Tanks. Expand the Sulfur consumption by connecting more consumers or consider using Signal Logic to control the flow of Sulfur into the Storage Tanks.

Inserters Not Removing Sulfuric Acid

Check that the Inserters are connected correctly to the Chemical Plant and Storage Tanks. Ensure that the Inserters have sufficient reach to access both the source and target locations. Confirm that the Inserters are not overloaded and that the Storage Tanks have sufficient space to receive the Sulfuric Acid.

Optimizing for Efficiency

Here are some tips for optimizing your sulfur farm for maximum efficiency:

1. Choose the right location

The best location for a sulfur farm is near a body of water, as this will provide a constant supply of water for your sulfur extractors. Additionally, you will want to choose a location that is relatively flat, as this will make it easier to build your farm.

2. Use the right equipment

The most important piece of equipment for a sulfur farm is the sulfur extractor. These machines extract sulfur from the ground, and they can be upgraded to increase their speed and efficiency. Additionally, you may want to consider using other equipment, such as pumps and pipes, to help you transport sulfur and water around your farm.

3. Automate your farm

One of the best ways to improve the efficiency of your sulfur farm is to automate it. This means using machines to perform tasks that would otherwise be done manually. For example, you can use pumps to automatically transport water to your sulfur extractors, and you can use belts to automatically transport sulfur to your storage facility.

4. Use beacons

Beacons are a type of building that can be used to boost the speed and efficiency of nearby machines. By placing beacons near your sulfur extractors, you can increase their production rate.

5. Optimize your power supply

Your sulfur farm will require a lot of power to operate, so it is important to ensure that you have a reliable power supply. This means using a combination of solar panels, wind turbines, and accumulators to generate and store power.

6. Use mods

There are a number of mods available that can help you improve the efficiency of your sulfur farm. These mods can add new features to the game, such as new machines, new recipes, and new ways to automate your farm.

7. Experiment with different designs

There is no one-size-fits-all design for a sulfur farm. The best design for your farm will depend on the specific resources you have available and the amount of sulfur you need to produce. Experiment with different designs to find the one that works best for you.

8. Be patient

It takes time to build and optimize a sulfur farm. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t see results immediately. Just keep working at it, and eventually you will have a farm that produces plenty of sulfur for your needs.

9. Have fun!

Building and optimizing a sulfur farm is a challenging but rewarding experience. Don’t forget to have fun while you’re doing it!

10. Sulfur Extractor Ratios

The optimal ratio of sulfur extractors to water pumps depends on the speed of the extractors. The following table shows the recommended ratios for different extractor speeds:

Extractor speed	Ratio of extractors to pumps
Normal	2:1
Speed 1	3:1
Speed 2	4:1
Speed 3	5:1

In the game of Factorio, sulfur is a valuable resource that can be used to produce a variety of items. As a result, players will often need to create a sulfur farm in order to produce a steady supply of this resource. Here are the steps on how to make a sulfur farm in Factorio:

Find a suitable location for your farm. The best location will be near a source of water, as this will be used to create the sulfuric acid needed to extract sulfur.
Build a pump to extract water from the source. Be sure to place the pump near the edge of the water source, so that it can draw water from the deepest part of the pool.
Connect the pump to a chemical plant. The chemical plant will be used to produce sulfuric acid from the water.
Build a sulfur miner. The sulfur miner will be used to extract sulfur from the ground. Place the sulfur miner near the chemical plant, so that the sulfuric acid can be easily transported to the miner.
Connect the sulfur miner to a chest. The chest will be used to store the sulfur that is extracted from the ground.
Start the production process. Once the farm is set up, you can start producing sulfur by turning on the pump and the chemical plant. The sulfur miner will then start to extract sulfur from the ground and store it in the chest.