While the engineers were busy solving the alarm problem and Zhang Yujie was checking the test results, in the corner of the Blue Whale's huge platform, two figures looked very lonely in front of the complex pipelines.
When Lu Zhengtao announced the start of the main engine load test, they waited quietly in front of this huge pumping station.
The two of them are the core main force of Clover, Zhou Yan, director of the design department of Fuhai Group, and Yang Zongxian, a pipe installation expert and senior technician at Beifeng Shipyard.
Although this exciting voice could only be heard from the walkie-talkie, the two of them were still very excited.
It's just that this kind of excitement can only be shared by two people. Although Blue Whale is fully prepared for this host load test, after all, this is the first time to start the host, and anything can happen, especially what happened the day before.
The fuel tank leakage incident has cast a faint shadow on everyone's mind.
For safety reasons, only a very small number of staff can remain on board during the main engine load test, except for necessary test personnel.
Zhou Yan and Yang Zongxian volunteered and became one of the very few members.
Logically speaking, one of them is the director of the design department, and the other is one of the few senior technicians in Beifeng Shipyard. They are both treasure-level figures in Fuhai Group and Beifeng Shipyard.
Initially, the headquarters did not approve their request, so Zhou Yan and Yang Zongxian approached the commander-in-chief Zhang Yujie.
"Commander-in-Chief, I am the director of the design department. I designed the entire system. No one is more familiar with it than me. The key is that we are party members. At this time, we must take the lead in the charge. The more likely there is a dangerous place, the more we should
Where does it appear, what do you think?"
Before Zhang Yujie could speak, Zhou Yan said with a smile: "Commander-in-Chief, aren't you also on top? How dare we not be on top!"
Zhang Yujie also laughed and signed his name on the two people's applications.
As the roar of the host gradually sounded, they stared at the numbers that kept beating in front of them. This was a manifestation of the huge current generated by the host being sent here.
As the most advanced seventh-generation semi-submersible drilling platform, one of the most significant features of the Blue Whale is the design of a complex hydraulic system on the entire platform, which has enabled the Blue Whale to develop from electric drive to a more advanced hydraulic system.
drive.
In order to give the Blue Whale the most powerful hydraulic capacity as possible, Zhou Yan designed intricate hydraulic pipelines. These pipelines are like blood vessels in the human body, constantly transmitting powerful power to everywhere, affecting the whole body.
Zhou Yan was responsible for the design, and the guy standing next to him, who was as strong as a cow, Yang Zongxian, a pipeline installer at Beifeng Shipyard, was responsible for turning this huge and complex design into hydraulic pipelines throughout the Blue Whale.
As the main persons in charge of this system, the two of them chose to stick to their positions.
The huge pumping station in front of them is the famous 9500kw main hydraulic power station. This hydraulic power station uses more than 160,000 liters of hydraulic oil and can provide more than 5,000 meters of hydraulic pipelines with a total length of
The entire platform is powered by 76 major drilling equipment.
This hydraulic system is the most complex pipeline system that Yang Zongxian has seen in his 20 years of work, and it is also the most difficult system.
Zhou Yan also knew that the system he designed was complex, but if he wanted the Blue Whale to have the most advanced qualifications, this design was indispensable.
In fact, for Zhou Yan, this is not a challenge.
Some of the platforms built by Fuhai Group before also used hydraulic systems, but they were not as powerful as the Blue Whale. But at that time, all drilling systems were imported in complete packages, and you had to pay for whatever others sold you.
What to use, not to mention the price, I can only use it passively.
Now it's different. The entire system is designed by Clover itself. You can buy any equipment you want separately and integrate them yourself. This way you can not only purchase equipment that meets your own design to the greatest extent, but also save money.
funds, and can be modified according to customer needs, with a higher degree of autonomy.
This hydraulic system is a brand new design and construction process.
Anything new is a source of concern, even for its designers and builders.
At this important moment, Zhou Yan and Yang Zongxian insisted on staying on the Blue Whale to check whether the hydraulic power station could work normally, paving the way for the upcoming hydraulic system test.
After some observation, it was determined that the hydraulic power station was ready to start.
"Lao Yang, start it up?" Zhou Yan turned to ask Yang Zongxian who was standing beside him.
"You are the leader, you have the final say!" Yang Zongxian also felt a little nervous.
Although before this, they had been able to confirm that all the pipelines had no problems at all and had all been checked for air tightness, but what would happen after hydraulic oil is injected into the pipeline? The most important thing is the air tightness.
The pressure tested could not reach the strength of the hydraulic system, so he was unsure.
"I'm a designer, and I have to listen to you about the specific pipeline matters!" Zhou Yan waved his hand. He was an office drawing person, so he could determine the direction of the pipeline. The things on site, even if they were placed in front of him, were quite awkward.
Fiddled with.
"Okay, let's try to see if the power station can operate normally!" Yang Zongxian chose the safest option first.
Zhou Yan smiled and nodded. He did not dare to let Yang Zongxian open the entire hydraulic pipeline system. Once any problem occurred, it would be a serious matter. This complex system cannot have any pollution, otherwise it will be under strong pressure.
It causes damage to pipelines and terminal working equipment. If something goes wrong, the loss will not be insignificant.
Yang Zongxian immediately pressed the start button, and with a low roar, the power station capable of generating huge pressure began to operate rapidly, and the number on the pressure gauge began to rise rapidly.
In the end, the number stabilized at 235 kilograms, which is the standard hydraulic strength of the Blue Whale's hydraulic system. According to Zhou Yan's design, the hydraulic pipeline can withstand a pressure of up to 300 kilograms, but 230 kilograms are not enough.
Five kilograms is enough to support the normal operation of drilling towers and other equipment.
The power station worked for half an hour without any abnormalities, and all data were within the standard range.
Seeing this result, both of them had a satisfied smile on their faces. As long as the hydraulic power station can operate normally, it will be fine. After all, today is a host load test, not their hydraulic system load test, so it is better to be cautious.