A relaxed negotiation is in progress. The two parties are Zhang Yujie, chief engineer of Fuhai Group, and Han Fangyun, director of Hong'an Iron and Steel Materials Research Institute. This is considered a technical meeting. The main purpose is to determine Fuhai Group's response to this F-level high-intensity test.
Specifications, quantities and deadlines of offshore steel.
The executive vice president of Hong'an Steel and relevant personnel from relevant ministries and commissions also attended the meeting.
For Hong'an Steel, although this is a contract that does not require bidding, it is not that easy to win this contract.
Zhang Yujie made several requests on behalf of Fuhai Group: "Director Han, the leaders of relevant ministries and commissions are here today. I don't need to say anything more. The time given to us by our superiors is very tight, so the development time of raw materials can only be compressed. I
I hope to see results within three months!”
"Three months?" Han Fangyun was stunned for a moment and suddenly looked embarrassed, "General Manager Zhang, you also know that F-grade high-strength marine steel is currently the top material in marine steel, not to mention domestically, but also in the world.
, how many can develop and produce it? You can imagine how difficult it is. I am really too anxious at this time!"
Zhang Yujie also smiled bitterly, "It's not that we are in a hurry, but the time given by the superior leaders is like this. This is not only our Fuhai Group's matter. The Blue Whale is responsible for the important task of China's combustible ice mining and development. What we see is
For a drilling platform, the country needs to consider it as a whole. Various scientific research units, relevant ministries and commissions even need to consider the ocean, maritime affairs and international public opinion!"
Han Fangyun shook her head slightly and frowned, "General Manager Zhang, you really gave us a big problem!"
"I know that our Hong'an Steel has such strength and a tradition of overcoming difficulties, so I am confident that Director Han can overcome this problem!"
After hearing this, Han Fangyun sighed, and then exchanged a few words with Mr. Wang behind him in a low voice. He was obviously preparing for policies. Although the materials had the strength in this area, if time was so tight, the cooperation of various resources would not be possible.
Less.
The two of them whispered to each other for a while, and Mr. Wang finally nodded, seemingly agreeing to Han Fangyun's request.
Han Fangyun finally said: "General Manager Zhang, we can agree to your request and develop F-class high-strength marine steel within three months!"
"Okay!" Zhang Yujie stood up immediately, "Thanks to Hong'an Steel for its efforts. All the offshore steel required for the Whale Dream Project will be exclusively provided by Hong'an Steel. In addition, can we send personnel stationed in the factory to be fully responsible for this?
contract!"
Tens of thousands of tons of steel are nothing to Hong'an Steel, which produces tens of millions of tons per year, but this batch of steel is not ordinary steel plates, but high-tech offshore steel.
Especially for a drilling platform like the Blue Whale, the quality of steel plates is the lifeline. Once a problem occurs, it will be devastating.
Therefore, it is normal arrangement for the personnel stationed in the factory to be responsible for the quality of steel plates, and there is no special problem.
The only problem is that Zhang Yujie proposed that Fuhai Group needs to send personnel to participate in the research and development process of F-class marine panels. The main reason is that the ultra-thick marine panels need to undergo a crack tip opening displacement test of minus 20 degrees Celsius, which is the
A rigorous experiment called ctod.
Only plates that have undergone this kind of experiment can effectively prevent the crack expansion of the steel plate and slow down the crack expansion speed, adding double-layer protection to the safety of the platform.
Without good welding capabilities, offshore engineering panels cannot withstand the raging environment of the South China Sea, nor can they achieve unlimited global travel capabilities. This is a huge hidden danger for the Blue Whale.
After Han Fangyun thought for a moment, she finally agreed to Zhang Yujie's request. Of course, the confidentiality of the entire research and development information and process must be strictly enforced. After all, this is the first time in China that such a high-tech offshore panel has been developed.
After three days of detailed talks, Fuhai Group and Hong'an Steel signed a production contract for the steel plates used in the construction of the Blue Whale. Hong'an Steel needs to provide Fuhai Group with various steel plates represented by F-grade high-strength marine steel, with a total weight of more than
40,000 tons, including nearly 5,000 tons of ultra-thick plates with a thickness of 100 mm. This is also the first time in the world that ultra-thick plates of this specification have been used on a semi-submersible drilling platform. The Blue Whale is the first of its kind.
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Both parties are very satisfied with the signing of the contract, especially Hong'an Steel. Although Fuhai Group put a lot of pressure on the date, it also gave them the opportunity to develop higher-level steel varieties and high-quality ultra-high-quality steel.
Occupying a place in the market in the field of high-strength marine steel can even promote the localization of high-quality marine steel. This is also a situation that relevant national departments want to see.
After the contract is signed, the mission of Zhang Hang and others is completed. They will follow Zhang Yujie back to Longbin to purchase other materials urgently.
Zhao Jingfu and Wei Yuhui also started to pack their bags and prepare to go back. For them, during the business trip for more than half a month, apart from riding and reversing, they basically had nothing to do, and they didn't know why the group company asked them to come out.
While he was packing up, Zhao Jingfu saw Zhang Hang walking in.
"Mr. Zhang, I cleaned up quickly and will be fine soon. Wei Yuhui should be almost there too!" Zhao Jingfu said hurriedly.
"Xiao Zhao, General Engineer Zhang just sent an email asking you to stay as a resident in the factory!"
"Ah?" Zhao Jingfu was stunned, "Are you kidding? I'm just a welder, how can I hold such an important position? Besides, I don't know how to forge materials!"
"That's right, it's you. Chief Engineer Zhang specifically asked you to stay. I guess the main reason is the CTOD. If you directly participate in the development process of offshore steel, it may enhance the welding performance!"
Zhao Jingfu also knew that the purpose of asking him to come out this time was for the effect of material welding. The strength of the F-class marine steel that Hong'an Steel is now developing is as high as 690 MPa. Once there is a problem with the welding, no matter how high the strength is, it will be useless.
The embankment was destroyed by an ant nest. Only if all areas of the Blue Whale meet the design requirements can it be able to ride the wind and waves and sail across the sea.
In this case, Zhao Jingfu immediately nodded: "I will definitely live up to the company's high expectations and work with Hong'an Steel's partners to develop qualified materials to assist in the construction of the Blue Whale!"
"Okay, if you need anything, you can contact the company directly. In the afternoon, General Trade Union Zhang will discuss detailed data with Director Han. You can participate at that time and put forward your own ideas if necessary. After all, everyone adds fuel to the fire!