The message from the superior leadership gave Sun Wentong a reassurance on the Blue Whale, and also encouraged the scientific researchers on the Blue Whale.
Soon, the precise coordinates for rock formation sampling were determined, and Sun Wentong personally entered them into the Blue Whale's main control computer. As soon as the drill bit lifting work is completed, the Blue Whale will immediately move to the first sampling point.
Carry out rock formation sampling work.
The drilling team is also working intensively, and Lin Jiayou has also received the news. All schedules must be based on the work efficiency of the drilling team.
Lin Jiayou told the workers of the drilling team the news, "Comrades, the time when the country hears the news that the Blue Whale has mined combustible ice is all in our hands. If we complete the task one minute earlier, the news will be
Fly to Beijing as early as possible!"
"We not only represent the Blue Whale, but also represent the Chinese offshore workers. Come on, everyone!"
The workers, whose sense of honor was overwhelming, burst out with strength again in their tired bodies, speeding up the work in their hands, and the efficiency of replacing drill pipes quickly increased.
Finally, the drilling team successfully completed the drill bit lifting task one hour ahead of schedule!
In order to complete the drill pipe replacement operation as soon as possible, the continuous work makes the drilling team workers very tired. Although the hydraulic top drive system greatly reduces their labor intensity, the task of quickly replacing nearly a hundred drill pipes is also very tiring.
people.
Lin Jiayou also tried his best to arrange for people to rest alternately to reduce everyone's fatigue. When the drill was lifted to the Blue Whale, many people were still so tired that they collapsed on the deck, gasping for air and soaked with sweat.
whole body.
"Report to the main control room, the drill bit has been lifted and has successfully arrived on the deck of the Blue Whale!" Lin Jiayou's voice immediately reached the main control room.
"Great!" Sun Wentong, who had been waiting for news in the main control room, immediately stood up and said, "Thank you comrades for your hard work!"
"this is what we are supposed to do!"
"Okay, comrades in the drilling team, please take a rest first. The Blue Whale is about to head to the first sampling site!" Sun Wentong turned to the captain of the Blue Whale and said, "Head to the first sampling site immediately!"
Driven by the eight propellers driven by the huge propellers, white waves appeared on the sea surface. This sea giant began to move slowly towards the sampling point that had just been determined.
Drilling sampling is basically a piece of cake for the Blue Whale, and it can be regarded as killing a chicken with a knife. However, this is something that cannot be done. After all, it is unrealistic to find another scientific research ship to come over.
Although the core sampling work is simpler than the trial mining of combustible ice, in Sun Wentong's words, it can be regarded as a practical exercise. Various aspects of the Blue Whale's systems, including positioning, drilling and waste disposal, were carried out.
test.
This can be considered a blessing in disguise, killing two birds with one stone.
People on the platform cannot notice the movement of the Blue Whale at sea. Not to mention that there are no winds and waves now. Even if there are winds and waves, it is not easy to shake this behemoth with a dead weight of more than 40,000 tons.
Of course, the drilling team workers on the drilling tower more than 30 meters high clearly felt it.
"Everyone, take the time to rest!" Lin Jiayou patted the shoulders of the workers and said, "When we get to the location, we have more important tasks to do!"
In fact, Sun Wentong is still lucky that he is using the Blue Whale this time. The eight full-turn propellers owned by the Blue Whale can maintain precise positioning on the sea without anchor chains, and can be moved at any time. If anchor chains are used,
If so, the time it takes to retract and release the anchor chain is enough for the platform to reach the latest location.
Under the precise control of the computer in the main control room, the Blue Whale successfully arrived at the first sample collection site. It was not too far from the determined flammable ice test collection site, but it looked the same from the sea.
"Get ready for sample sampling!" Sun Wentong immediately issued the work order.
Lin Jiayou immediately came out of the office and glanced at the sun in the sky, "Brothers, cheer up and get ready to start drilling! The shift will change in one hour!"
When they heard the news about the shift change, the workers' tired faces finally showed smiles. Fortunately, they had just taken a break and everyone's energy was back again.
The drill pipe re-entered the sea and headed towards a depth of more than a thousand meters. The sampling drill bit at the end carried everyone's expectations, hoping to bring good news to everyone and allow the trial mining of combustible ice to proceed smoothly.
As time goes by, the sun gradually sinks below the sea level, and the Blue Whale turns into a brightly lit city on the dark sea. The top and bottom of the drilling tower are as bright as day, and the team members skillfully connect the drill pipes.
, extending the tentacles of exploration to the deep seabed.
The roar in the cabin was endless, but Ye Tianliang checked the status of the main engine, sometimes recorded the current operating data, and executed the control commands meticulously.
The operator in the main control room kept a close eye on the various data of the Blue Whale. The main control computer kept its position stable at all times. Even though the drill pipe of more than one thousand meters was extremely strong, it still behaved like a noodle in front of the length.
Constantly shaking under the impact of ocean currents, the drill operator constantly adjusts the position of the drill bit to ensure that the drill bit can accurately reach the determined position.
The first core sampling site is located 30 meters below the seafloor level. Due to the loose structure of the rock formations, the operator was very careful for fear of accidentally destroying the nearby rock formations.
"It's good to be cautious, and don't be too nervous. After all, this is more than a thousand meters underwater and has experienced hundreds of millions of years of changes. The rock formations are not as delicate as you think!" Professor Huang laughed softly at the side.
He said, "Just follow your normal operations!"
After the professor's encouragement, the operator's technique slowly returned to normal and was no longer so stiff, and the entire sampling process seemed smoother.
The drill bit soon penetrated thirty meters below the seabed and reached the set depth. The operator immediately reported: "The drill bit has reached the predetermined position. Do you want to take samples?"
"You can take samples!" Lu Jiaxiang said from the side.
Deep-sea core sampling work also carries great risks. Huge water pressure and complex seafloor hydrological conditions are all causes of sampling failure. For the Blue Whale, there are also certain risks. Once the operation is improper,
This will cause the entire sampling well to be damaged, making it impossible to obtain a complete core sample. This is a very common thing.
The operating room was completely silent. Everyone almost held their breath and stared at every move of the operator. There was only the buzzing sound coming from the air-conditioning vent.
The sampling operator carefully controlled the drill bit, moving slowly in the deep sea of more than a thousand meters, gently removing the drilled core sample and locking it.
"The core sampling work is completed, apply for drilling!" Following the operator's command, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.