Mekanism: More Thermal Evaporation – Supercharging Your Brine Production
If you have ever built a massive Mekanism ore processing setup, you know that the Thermal Evaporation Plant is the unsung hero of the operation. It quietly turns water into brine and brine into liquid lithium, fueling your reactors and keeping your factory humming. But as your ambitions grow, the standard plant can feel like a bottleneck. That is where the add-on mod Mekanism: More Thermal Evaporation steps in, offering tiered upgrades that multiply heat and output capacity to staggering levels. Whether you are chasing end-game efficiency or just want a single-block solution for compact builds, this mod reshapes how you think about thermal evaporation.
What Is Mekanism: More Thermal Evaporation?
At its core, this mod expands the Thermal Evaporation Plant system from Mekanism by introducing multiple tiers: Basic, Advanced, Elite, Ultimate, and even a Creative tier. Each tier dramatically increases the heat multiplier and the internal tank capacity, allowing you to process brine at speeds that were previously unimaginable. The mod also adds upgrade slots to the plants, build command support, and a compact end-game block that condenses the entire multiblock into one convenient tile. It is designed for players who want to push Mekanism’s limits without rewriting the base mechanics.
Tier Progression: From Basic to Creative
The tier system is straightforward but incredibly satisfying. You start with the Basic Thermal Evaporation Plant, which doubles the heat multiplier and output tank capacity compared to the vanilla Mekanism plant. From there, each upgrade doubles the bonuses again:
- Basic Tier: 2x heat and capacity
- Advanced Tier: 4x heat and capacity
- Elite Tier: 8x heat and capacity
- Ultimate Tier: 16x heat and capacity
- Creative Tier: An absurd 2,147,483,647x multiplier – effectively infinite
This exponential scaling means that an Ultimate plant can produce brine and lithium at rates that trivialize even the largest Mekanism setups. The Creative tier is obviously meant for testing or pure fun, but the journey through the lower tiers is where the real gameplay satisfaction lies. Each higher-tier block is crafted using the previous tier’s components, so you never waste materials when upgrading. This design choice respects your resource investment and encourages gradual progression.
New Features That Enhance Gameplay
Beyond the raw number boosts, Mekanism: More Thermal Evaporation introduces several quality-of-life and integration features that make it a must-have for modded Minecraft enthusiasts.
Upgrade Slots and Anchor Upgrades
All Thermal Evaporation Plants now come with upgrade slots. This means you can insert speed and energy upgrades just like you would in other Mekanism machines. More importantly, the mod supports the Anchor Upgrade, which keeps the chunk loaded so your plant continues working even when you are miles away. No more worrying about your brine supply drying up while you explore.
Build Command Support
Building a multiblock structure by hand can be tedious, especially for the larger tiers. The mod integrates with Mekanism’s build command system, so you can instantly spawn a fully formed plant with a simple command like /mek build evaporation_ultimate ~ ~ ~. This is a huge time-saver for creative builders and server administrators.
Compact End-Game Block
For those who crave extreme compactness, the More Thermal Evaporation Compact block merges all the functionality of the entire multiblock into a single tile. It is the ultimate space-saving solution for end-game factories. Naturally, crafting it requires an Ultimate Thermal Evaporation Controller and other high-tier materials, so it feels like a well-earned reward.
Mod Compatibility and Dependencies
The mod is designed to play nicely with other popular tools. It requires Mekanism, of course, but also offers optional support for several utilities:
- Just Enough Items (JEI) – view recipes and block costs directly in your inventory.
- Just Enough Mekanism Multiblocks – inspect the exact resource cost and performance of each tier before you build.
- Multi Builder Tool – quickly construct the multiblock structure using the MBTool, which is especially handy for the larger Advanced and Elite plants.
- Pipez – the mod fixes a known issue where Pipez would disconnect from the plant, ensuring stable fluid transport.
Make sure you are running version 2.3 or later of More Thermal Evaporation, as earlier versions had bugs that could break the plants. The mod also requires specific minimum versions of its optional dependencies, so double-check your mod list. Getting all these mods installed manually can be a bit of a chore, but if you use a modern launcher like the foxygame.net launcher, you can download the entire modpack directly from the menu, and it automatically resolves dependencies for you. That kind of convenience makes experimenting with add-ons like this much smoother.
Why You Should Try This Add-on
If you have ever found yourself staring at a Thermal Evaporation Plant, waiting impatiently for brine, this mod is the answer. It scales beautifully from early mid-game all the way to creative-mode insanity. The tiered crafting system rewards you for sticking with the same world, and the compact block is a dream for anyone who loves clean, minimalistic builds. The integration with build commands and upgrade slots brings the plant in line with other Mekanism machines, making it feel like a natural extension rather than a tacked-on mod.
In conclusion, Mekanism: More Thermal Evaporation fills a niche that many Mekanism players did not even realize was missing. By adding meaningful progression, convenience features, and a ridiculous creative tier, it turns a simple multiblock into a centerpiece of your factory. Whether you are a seasoned engineer or a newcomer looking to optimize your first ore processing line, this mod is well worth the download. Just remember to grab version 2.3 or later, and consider using a launcher that simplifies mod management so you can focus on building, not troubleshooting.
--- **Update May 13, 2026:** Added 2 files for version 1.20.1 (Forge). --- **Update May 20, 2026:** Added 1 file for version 1.20.1 (Forge).