Carlo is completely unaware of the Prime Minister's thoughts now, but he has been very busy recently. He discusses national affairs during the day and personal matters at night, which is not very comfortable.
The only disadvantage is that after a long period of time, the legs are a little weak. But Carlo enjoys it, youth is his capital, and he can return after a few days of rest.
In this way, the time came to 1885. First of all, the Sino-French War completely came to an end. Both governments signed and ratified the peace treaty. The smoke in the sky over the Far East had completely dissipated.
The conference on Africa in Berlin also ended. In this conference, Italy only obtained the Greater Somalia region of East Africa as its own sphere of influence. This did not have a big impact on Italy, because currently Italy simply does not have the strength to carry out the next colonization immediately.
Development. After all, Italy suffered heavy losses in Tunisia, so everyone must take a break.
But even so, Carlo still received the good news.
"What, the practical AC system has been successfully developed?"
Faced with Carlo's surprised look, the captain of the guard, Felicius Mickey, who was responsible for conveying the news, was a little surprised but nodded, although he didn't know what the research and development of alternating current was worth so much to the king.
"Prepare the car, we will go to Marino immediately."
Carlo didn't have time to explain to his captain of the bodyguard how important the practical use of alternating current was to Italy, because his mind had already flown to Marino, and he was a little impatient to see practical alternating current.
When Carlo arrived at the Marino Electrical Experiment Center, he immediately saw Tesla and Argus waiting for him at the gate. It seemed that they had already figured out the temperament of his king, and knew that at this time, he
It will definitely appear.
"Carlo, we succeeded."
Tesla, who looked very excited, was rarely arrogant.
"Yes, we have changed times."
Unexpectedly, Carlo was more showy than him.
Well, the two flamboyant young people even hugged each other after they approached.
"Take me to see it quickly. Now I can't wait to see a practical alternating current."
Seeing Carlo's impatient expression made Tesla very satisfied.
"Your Majesty, please come to me."
The group came to the laboratory and saw Tesla pointing at a circle of connected instruments and saying, "Your Majesty, this is the practical alternating current system I developed."
"Can you introduce it to me?"
Looking at the various objects in front of him, Carlo planned to listen to Tesla's introduction.
"I am happy to oblige, Your Majesty."
"Anyone who does electric power research knows the difference between alternating current and direct current. Direct current is stable but the transmission distance will cause huge waste, so the transmission distance is very limited."
Of course Carlo knew this, otherwise why would Edison, who was so prosperous in the United States, build a power station every 1 kilometer?
Since the construction cost of DC is too high, why don't we use AC? It is helpless to say that although AC has a long transmission distance and low loss, its fluctuating current changes in size and direction, making the current
The motor cannot be used at all.
In fact, when the current changes direction, the magnetic field subsequently changes strength and direction, so the motor inevitably stops rotating.
Faced with this thorny problem, Tesla came up with a new approach. "Your Majesty, please see, this is the AC motor I designed."
He pointed to a motor that looked similar to a DC motor and said, "I added an electromagnet winding that generates a stable magnetic field to this motor. This will allow the motor to have a magnetic field with constant strength. This will allow the alternating current to flow through the motor."
Normal use in motors."
It is obvious that Tesla also knows where the current major consumers of electricity are. Although it is currently used in lighting to let the public feel the use of electricity, the major consumers of electricity have always been factories.
Obviously Tesla also knows that only by taking over the factory can the AC system be used on a large scale.
Of course, except for this AC motor, his place is similar to the AC equipment of later generations. However, because it is a laboratory, there is still a lack of equipment to increase and decrease the voltage.
Of course, transformers already exist. The Frenchman Lucien Gollard and the Englishman John Gibbs demonstrated this device to the public at an exhibition in London two years ago.
Of course, Tesla has not only developed AC motors in the past three years or so. Because of the fluctuating characteristics of AC, Tesla has specially developed many gadgets based on its characteristics to overcome it.
Tesla only briefly introduced these gadgets, but Carlo could still see his complacency.
After listening to his introduction, Carlo looked at the master of electric power research in front of him. "Nicola, what are your thoughts on high-power AC motors?"
When it comes to his own expertise, Tesla said directly. "This is not complicated. In fact, the design of high-power AC motors is not complicated. I think there are not many problems in this regard."
"What about large, high-power and high-frequency AC motors?"
Carlo's question made Tesla stop. This question was not so easy to answer.
Carlo looked at Tesla in front of him and was not anxious at all. This man was famous for developing motors in this area, so it shouldn't be a problem for him.
Don't blame Carlo for wanting to squeeze Tesla so quickly. Although he can wait, Italy's industry cannot afford to wait. The current speed of Italian industrial development does not satisfy him. If he wants to achieve leapfrog development, then he only needs to wait.
Can embrace electrification.
The prerequisite for electrification requires the use of a large amount of cheap electricity. In this regard, large, high-power and high-frequency AC motors are the top priority. Because this can significantly reduce electricity bills and allow more factories to use motors.
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Carlo had his own considerations on this point, and he immediately spoke to Tesla. "I hope that the research will be mainly divided into two categories, one is ordinary industrial motors, and the other is practical high-power and efficient generators.
"
"This problem won't be too big, but what else do you want for the generator?"
"Of course, the higher the better, but I also know that this is impossible, so let's use a 5,000-horsepower, 2.2kv generator as the standard."
Of course, Carlo would not let the horse run and not feed the horse at the same time. He continued, "I will invest 20 million lire in building a company specializing in the production of this type of motor. I have already thought of a name."
Now, let’s call it Westinghouse Electric Company. Everyone can see your contribution to Tesla, so you will own 10% of the company’s income.”
Faced with Carlo's generosity, how could Tesla refuse, but he felt a little embarrassed to agree like this.
While Tesla was hesitating, Carlo immediately made a decision for him. "That's how we decided. Who made us friends? I can't let my friends suffer."
He will not let this person spend the rest of his life as penniless as in his previous life, but he will never let him wander around as he pleases. You must know that this person is also unparalleled in his wandering, such as wireless power transmission, otherwise let alone Italy
Okay, even the British government couldn't see enough.
After Carlo chatted with Tesla for a while, he even invited him to have lunch. Of course, he did not exclude other people in the laboratory and gave them enough rewards.
Under the grateful eyes of the Marino Experimental Center staff, Carlo left with satisfaction.
