"It's amazing. In such a short time, an area the size of a football field has been filled in!" After returning to Huating, Qin Tao was surprised to find that his father-in-law had not left yet. In the study, Wu Shengli praised him with emotion.
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"Well, everything is difficult at the beginning." Qin Tao said: "As long as the initial part is filled in and slowly expanded, the construction period will definitely be completed within half a year. However, the Sky Whale will have to continue working there for another year or two.
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"A year or two?"
"Yes, only this two-sand island is not enough. At least two more islands must be filled in to form a triangular structure. This will be stable enough. It will also facilitate mutual reinforcements in case of trouble."
Wu Shengli nodded: "Although our funds are tight now, the construction there must not be delayed. When there is an airport there, we will be relieved."
Just relying on vertical take-off and landing fighter jets is not enough. With an airport, ordinary fighter jets can take off, and various cargo planes can also fly there. This will make it more stable.
Qin Tao nodded: "That's natural."
"Recently, various foreign newspapers have been reporting on it, touting the Tianjing dredger as a magical weapon." Wu Shengli said, picking up the newspaper: "Your Mingzhou Group is going to make a fortune again.
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Hearing Wu Shengli's words, Qin Tao shook his head: "No, this kind of equipment belongs to the strategic level. No matter how much money others pay, we will not sell it. Moreover, the Tianjing is just the beginning. We will build the Tianjing in the future.
A more powerful dredger."
Qin Tao's words were very serious.
Some money cannot be earned. Dredgers are an important weapon of the country and can only be owned by oneself. If others have them, they can also follow our example to reclaim the sea and build islands. How can that be done?
"Yes, this kind of equipment cannot be exported." Wu Shengli nodded: "Your Mingzhou Group has principles and a stand, which is good."
While talking, Qin Tao's eldest brother made a loud noise.
"Hello."
"Mr. Qin, there are customers from island countries who want to come to us to order ships of the same level as the Tianjing dredger." Cong Ju's voice came from inside.
"Then you reject the customer and we won't sell it." Qin Tao said, "No matter how many customers come to buy it, we won't sell it."
"The customer also offered to rent our dredger."
"You can't even rent it."
With the shrewdness of the people on the island, they will definitely imitate it after the loan. Qin Tao will not let this happen.
After putting down the phone, Qin Tao said to Wu Shengli: "I suggest that the superiors give us an order not to rent or sell, so that we can use the chicken feathers as arrows to save us from trouble in the future."
Wu Shengli nodded: "Of course, no problem."
"At the beginning, we didn't have a dredger, but your Mingzhou Group brought back a dredger from the island country. Now, people from the island country come to us to order a dredger. This is really touching." Thinking of this.
, Wu Shengli sighed very much.
"Of course, we must continue to develop advanced technologies. In the future, foreigners will also have to beg us. At least in the shipbuilding industry, we will lead the entire world." Qin Tao began to boast.
"By the way, the comrades in the relevant departments are very concerned about the nuclear power treasure you proposed, especially Krasnopolski. He patted his chest and promised that such a thing can be made." Wu Shengli remembered another story.
thing.
Krasnopolski Qin Tao hesitated: "Can't he devote himself to the design and construction of our nuclear power plant now?"
The planning of the 095 submarine took a long time. For the sake of stability, a nuclear reactor on land would also be installed. At Qin Tao's suggestion, a nuclear power plant was built and located in Dalieshan.
This project has not started yet, because the design needs to be refined to ensure that it is foolproof. How does Krasnopolsky still have the energy to do this?
"He said these were the same nuclear reactors used on the Type 705 nuclear submarines in the Red Empire era. He had participated in the construction of such nuclear reactors at that time and had rich experience," Wu Shengli said.
Qin Tao frowned: "This is a big project, and we must conduct detailed demonstrations."
"Yes, we think so too, so we will hold a relevant meeting in the near future. If you are interested, you can come together." Wu Shengli said: "Currently, many people are optimistic about this project. If this device can
If the research and development is successful, then it is completely possible to add such an AIP section to our conventional diesel-electric submarines."
This is just a euphemism. What is the AIP cabin? This is clearly a transformation of a conventional diesel-electric submarine into a nuclear submarine, okay! With this large nuclear power treasure, the submarine will not come out even if it is underwater for a month.
question.
Qin Tao nodded.
When it was decided to build the Dae Island Nuclear Power Plant, it was destined to be a major event for the nuclear industry. Mingzhou Group could not build it itself, so many equipment had to be purchased from brother factories.
Therefore, the entire nuclear industry system has taken action.
Krasnopolsky has been in constant contact with these people during this period. Now he has completely adapted to life here and has long said goodbye to the past.
The meeting was held in the capital, and Krasnopolski had already discussed it with Qin Tao along the way.
"When we started designing nuclear submarines, we studied three nuclear reactor technologies, namely pressurized water reactors, liquid metal-cooled reactors, and helium-cooled reactors. Among these three, the liquid metal-cooled reactor is the one we are most optimistic about.
, can also be called a medium-energy neutron reactor."
Speaking of this, Krasnopolsky talked endlessly.
This is a history that has been forgotten, but no one who has been through that era will forget the price they paid in the early days to explore advanced technology.
At that time, the United States was at the forefront. As early as 1952, General Dynamics built a liquid metal-cooled reactor land simulation reactor in West Milton, code-named Sir-A. In 1953, the U.S. Navy had built its first
Based on the nuclear submarine USS Nautilus, it ordered its first liquid metal-cooled reactor nuclear submarine, naming it "Sea Wolf" and code-named SSN-575.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Yes, this codename is also Sea Wolf. Sea Wolf decades later, I don’t know if it is to commemorate this nuclear submarine.
The Americans acted quickly. The submarine was put into service in 1956, using liquid metal sodium as the coolant.
The advantage of this coolant is that it has high heat transfer efficiency, dozens of times that of water. Therefore, it is small in size and powerful in power. After the submarine was launched, it immediately reached 30 knots. The Nautilus at that time only had 25 knots.
It was only traveling at maximum speed and immediately became an underwater ghost.
Yes, it was really a ghost. This thing quickly caused the submariners and engineers a lot of pain.
The reason is of course because of liquid metal sodium, which will corrode pipes. Once it leaks and comes into contact with water, it will catch fire and explode! (East China Heroes said before that the things thrown into the toilet should be sodium, not lithium.)
The Americans struggled for several years and finally gave up, while the stubborn old man continued.
Lao Maozi's first liquid metal reactor submarine was the Type 645. It was decommissioned after three years of service and was mothballed.
After that, the second generation Type 705 began to be built again. They learned from experience and lessons and no longer used metallic sodium as the coolant. Instead, they used lead-bismuth alloy. Its biggest advantage is that it will not explode when exposed to water and is safe.
At least it should be better sexually.
"Our Type 705 nuclear submarine can already reach a speed of forty knots underwater, which is faster than many torpedoes." Krasnopolski said: "We have always believed that pressurized water reactors are just technologically immature.
It is an alternative of the time when the reactor of a nuclear submarine must be made of liquid metal!"
Qin Tao glanced at him approvingly. This sentence was indeed correct. In later generations, Lao Maozi announced with great fanfare that the next generation of nuclear submarines also planned to use liquid metal reactors. It seemed that he was already used to using this kind of thing. However, when
At that time, it was unclear whether it was a ppt project.
As for the country, Qin Tao felt a little flattered that such a project was launched because of Qin Tao's proposal.
The meeting in the capital finally began. At this meeting, Krasnopolski became the protagonist. He looked at everyone and introduced the technology of this liquid metal reactor with great excitement.
"It can greatly reduce the size of nuclear reactors. If we build a 1-megawatt nuclear power plant, its size may only require half a container. Even 10 megawatts can be realized within the volume of a container."
"And, more importantly, it is a fast neutron reactor, which only needs to burn uranium 238. In this way, the uranium ore taken directly from nature can be used directly after purification. This kind of nuclear reactor is very fuel-saving."
Ordinary nuclear reactors are thermal reactors and can only burn uranium 235, so a large number of centrifuges are needed to extract uranium 235 from uranium 238. You must know that the former only accounts for a few tenths of a percent of the uranium element.
The latter accounts for 99%.
Someone has calculated that if a thermal reactor is used to burn uranium in the earth's crust, it can only be burned for a hundred years, but a fast reactor can burn it for thousands of years.
"In this way, the nuclear material inside can be fully burned, ensuring a service life of at least ten years." Krasnopolski was very excited when he talked about this.
We don’t need weapons-grade uranium, or even uranium from nuclear power plants. We just need to use uranium rods that have been burned by nuclear power plants!
"As for the disposal problem, we can simply do a one-time disposal. After use, the whole thing is sealed and buried, and there is no need to dismantle it for disposal."
The biggest problem with this kind of reactor is that bismuth absorbs neutrons to form highly toxic polonium-210. Litvinenko, who defected back then, was poisoned to death by this kind of thing. In nature, this thing is rare, but if this thing is used
If you plant a nuclear reactor, you will produce a large amount of plutonium-210.
Krasnopolsky had known about this problem for a long time, so the solution was given.
In fact, Lao Maozi's liquid metal reactors were all handled in this way. They didn't dare to dismantle them at all. They were directly packed together and buried as a whole.
After Krasnopolski's introduction was completed, everyone's discussion began.
"Compared with sodium reactors, the density of this alloy is very high. If this liquid metal is used as a coolant, its weight will be very large, and the strength of the pipes is a problem."
"This kind of reactor must work all the time. Once it stops, it will solidify. Once it is established, there is no possibility of shutting down."
"It's safe because it solidifies. Once it leaks, it will turn into a solid and block the leakage area."
"Liquid metal can circulate by itself, no circulation pump is needed, and the noise will be very small."
Everyone had different opinions and the discussion was lively, but Qin Tao suddenly felt bored at this moment. He already vaguely felt that he had been tricked by his father-in-law.
At first he just mentioned it and then it was over, but Wu Shengli took it seriously.
If this kind of thing is developed, it will be of great use to the army.
The islands and reefs currently stationed need stable power. If we get the nuclear power bank there, it can be used for ten years! Moreover, it also eliminates the problem of diesel generators needing to transport fuel frequently. With sufficient power supply, it can even be used on the islands and reefs.
A seawater chemical plant was established in Shanghai.
There are many places in the motherland that need this kind of thing, whether it is the plateau or the Gobi desert, it would be great to have such a power generation device.
Even conventional submarines can be used, just use it as an AIP cabin.
As a result, the research and development of this device is necessary.
But who invests the money?
Qin Tao was sitting here, he was very professional and couldn't understand, but he finally understood the meaning: their Mingzhou Group is probably going to become the research and development unit of this project!
Qin Tao can use the nuclear experts present. Anyway, everyone is participating in the construction of the Mingzhou Group's nuclear power plant. However, the funds needed to develop nuclear power plants must be provided by the Mingzhou Group!
"Mr. Krasnopolsky, we heard that this liquid metal corrodes the pipelines. Is there any good way to solve it?"
Why do pipelines leak? It is a corrosion problem. Therefore, if the corrosion problem is not solved, it will never become a qualified product.
"We have already studied that this corrosion problem is related to the oxygen content of the lead-bismuth alloy, but we have not continued to study it."
"In other words, the most important thing for our project right now is to develop a qualified coolant and solve its corrosion problem?" Qin Tao finally spoke.
This summary is quite accurate.
Seeing everyone nodding, Qin Tao continued to make the decision: "Then, we need to study this coolant first, and then we will study nuclear power treasures after the relevant coolant technology has achieved a breakthrough."
This thing sounds very good, but Qin Tao has never seen it. Moreover, Mingzhou Group really doesn’t have much funds now, and the stall it spreads out is too big. If one day, it loses all its funds for real fun.
If the chain is broken, the trouble will be big.
Therefore, it is better to study the key technologies in advance.
Faced with Qin Tao's proposal, Krasnopolski did not object: "Yes, we should indeed study this coolant technology first. After this technology breaks through, our nuclear power project can be officially launched.
, by that time, the Dalieshan Nuclear Power Plant will be in stable operation, and we can devote ourselves to developing this product."
For Krasnopolski, liquid metal reactors have been his passion, and he hopes that this technology can continue to develop. Of course, it needs to be more reliable and safer.
Therefore, at this meeting, the two technologies "Lead-based Reactor Coolant Technology Comprehensive Experimental Loop" and "Lead-based Reactor Coolant Oxygen Measurement and Control Technology" were determined, and relevant units were responsible for research and development. As for funds, in addition to the state's investment
In addition, Mingzhou Group will also bear part of it.
"Mr. Qin, when developing these systems, can we build an ads reactor?" At this moment, another nuclear physics expert made suggestions to Qin Tao.
Qin Tao shook his head: "I don't know what you are talking about."
I thought Mr. Qin disagreed, but it turned out that he didn't know. The expert quickly explained: "This kind of reactor is not a working reactor and does not output any energy. It is used for scientific research and teaching. There is no
It uses high-quality nuclear raw materials and does not have a neutron source. It is mainly driven by an accelerator, which facilitates our scientific research."
If and only when high-energy neutrons from the outside enter the core, the reactor can undergo a nuclear fission reaction, but it is not a self-sustaining chain reaction. In this way, since the incident neutron flow can be calculated and controlled,
Able to perform various calculations and establish corresponding models.
Qin Tao nodded. This kind of scientific research does not cost much. It can be further verified, so of course it can be done.
After the meeting, it was already evening, and everyone came to the restaurant to discuss the application of this technology while eating.
"When this technology matures, can we apply it on a large scale? For example, our tanks can be equipped with this nuclear power device."
"In previous science fiction, there was talk of nuclear-powered cars. Now, our technology may be able to help this science fiction become a reality."
Everyone is thinking about the future.
Qin Tao didn't pour cold water on everyone. You have to dare to think. If you really figure it out, it will be more environmentally friendly than the electric cars that carry thousands of batteries on their backs.
After eating, sitting in the car returning, Qin Tao opened the window and looked at the scene outside.
"When did Santa Claus become popular outside?" Qin Tao asked, looking at the uniquely dressed people walking on the street.
"In the past year or two, maybe. Christmas is coming soon, and even the price of apples has increased." Xu Zhengyang said.
"This is not good. We should carry forward our traditional culture." Qin Tao said.
This kind of thing has nothing to do with him, but since he saw it, he always wanted to mention a few words, and Xu Zhengyang would report it to the relevant units.
Is it okay to lose all the ancient traditions and blindly learn from foreign countries?
While talking, the elder brother made a loud noise.
Qin Tao picked it up and listened to the words inside, his face was filled with joy: "What? Is there such a good thing? Well, I'll go right away."
Xu Zhengyang glanced at Qin Tao curiously and heard him say: "Zhengyang, go to the airport to pick someone up."
Airport access?
Xu Zhengyang was very different. However, he did not express his doubts. Instead, he turned around at the intersection in front of him and drove straight to the airport at full speed.
After arriving at the airport, I saw Wu Shengli who had arrived early.
"What's going on with Ermao? He actually learned how to do door-to-door sales?" Qin Tao said to Wu Shengli.
"Yes, they are currently looking for buyers all over the world. After they scared away Ah San, we should be the most suitable candidates to take over." Wu Shengli said: "Besides, you and Makarov are still good friends.
Therefore, they want to sell the Varyag at a good price, so they pin their hopes on you."
Makarov, Varyag?
Xu Zhengyang also felt excited in his heart.
Qin Tao has made a lot of preparations for this project and has been waiting for the opportunity. This time, has the opportunity really arrived?
Qin Tao was also full of emotions. He originally planned to come to the door to buy at the right time, but he did not expect that Er Mao actually came to the door. This was something he had never expected. This also showed that Er Mao was really anxious.
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Can I purchase it successfully this time? Or do I need to wait?
A Tu-114 passenger plane landed on the runway of Huating Airport, and several old men appeared in the special VIP exit.
The one at the head has white hair and a stooped back, which makes people feel distressed. A few years ago, he was still very high-spirited, but now he has become like this!
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! The long flight made Makarov a little tired, but he still smiled the moment he saw Qin Tao.
"Mr. Qin, I'm very happy that we meet again."
"Lao Ma, let me introduce to you. This is our leader Wu, who came to pick you up specially." Qin Tao quickly introduced his father-in-law.
Although everyone is an old acquaintance, this is not a private communication. Of course, introductions must be based on status.
"Mr. Makarov, thank you for your hard work." Wu Shengli stretched out his hand.
"It's not hard. I have always been curious about what kind of country China is. This time, I finally have the opportunity to come here and take a walk around." Makarov said: "This is a magical place.
By the way, let me introduce to you, this is Asnayev, the person in charge of our trip."
Asnayev stretched out his hand: "Leader Wu, I am very happy to meet you. We believe that the Varyag must be your best choice. We hope to reach an agreement this time."
They came here with only one purpose: to sell the Varyag.
Because the asking price was too high, Ah San ran away. Although they made several friendly requests, Ah San had already decided to go all out on the Novorossiysk and never talked to them again.
Now, they can't wait to trade with the East.
"Since everyone is here, I will take you to the aircraft carrier park tomorrow." Qin Tao said: "Look at the former Kiev."
Makarov nodded.
The Kiev was Lao Maozi's first attempt to build a large surface ship. Unfortunately, it died young. Now it can appear as an aircraft carrier park, which is also a kind of rebirth.
However, he felt that Qin Tao had another intention when he said this.