Before Qin Zhenhua came, he was confident. After all, he knew the current situation of the domestic railway department and the urgent need for capacity growth in China. However, after all, he had miscalculated something.
A layman is an layman! Qin Zhenhua sighed in his heart that this piece of fat has been eaten by Americans. People are willing to sell the most advanced ones and transfer the most advanced technology free of charge. Of course, it is not his turn. Even if MTU has such similar products, it is impossible to win a contract. They are absolutely unwilling to transfer the technology free of charge. This is the biggest problem.
So, I'm going to lose this time?
The people in the engine station are still waiting for their good news. The key to whether they can complete the introduction of the 396 diesel engine technology this time is whether they can sell the 396 diesel engine, and at least 200 units must be sold.
I originally thought that the railway department could easily digest it, but who would have thought that the plan would not keep up with the changes!
After watching the motorcycle for several times, Qin Zhenhua also admired the advanced technology adopted on it.
In fact, tanks had such attempts. During World War II, with the rapid expansion of tank tonnage, when the Tiger tank was in a big weight, Dr. Porsche at that time proposed the idea of electric transmission, the engine carried by the tank was used to generate electricity, and then the electric motor was used to drive the tank forward.
It was an innovation at that time, but unfortunately, the technical conditions at that time were too immature, and electric-driven tanks always had problems and ended up losing to the conventional method.
Now, with the advancement of technology, a 1,500 horsepower engine can also be reliably output to the tracks by conventional transmission methods, so there is no need for an electric transmission system. But in the future, the power will continue to increase? What if there is a tank engine of 2,000 or even 3,000 horsepower? At that time, it is probably an electric transmission?
However, it is not certain whether I can see this day. After all, the improvement of technology is not achieved overnight, but it takes a long enough time.
After visiting for a long time, it was lunch time, Sun Xinmin warmly greeted the two of them and went to the factory cafeteria to have a small stove, which was to welcome them.
"The factory has regulations that you can't drink at noon. You can stay for a long time. At night, drink well." Sun Xinmin said to the two.
"No, we have other things to do, so it's time to leave in the afternoon." Qin Zhenhua said.
Since this place is not possible, there are other occasions to use. The next goal is the shipyard. The locomotive factory here is located in a coastal city. Here, there is also an important shipyard in the north. So, go there to try your luck, but there are no acquaintances, and the two of them will report their own homes.
Qin Zhenhua has always been in a hurry to do things. Once anything is delayed, he may not be able to do anything.
"By the way, you said something happened when you came, what was going on?" At this time, Sun Xinmin remembered this.
Until now, they didn't say what was going on, and now they were leaving again, Sun Xinmin was a little surprised.
"To be honest, we are here to promote diesel engines." Qin Zhenhua said to Sun Xinmin: "We signed a contract with the Germans to import 200 of their diesel engines. Only after the contract is completed will the Germans export technology to us. We originally planned to sell these 200 diesel engines to our Tie Boss. Now it seems that Tie Boss has chosen to join General Electric and we have no chance."
Qin Zhenhua said, spreading his hands.
I am not omnipotent, and I cannot predict anything. This time I come here, I am about to be excited and left disappointed.
"Is the German diesel engine big in size?" Suddenly, Sun Xinmin asked this question.
Is it big?
Qin Zhenhua was a little surprised when he heard this question. Generally speaking, when asked about the engine, first ask about the power and fuel consumption, first ask about whether the volume is large, what is going on?
If it is your own tank engine, of course it depends on the size. If the volume is too large, it will not be stuffed in. However, this railway locomotive is actually not lacking in space. At worst, it is impossible to lengthen the front of the car.
Qin Zhenhua looked at Sun Xinmin with a strange look.
"The front of the car I saw today is the front of the freight truck. With the development of our domestic economy, new air-conditioned buses are still needed." Sun Xinmin introduced to Qin Zhenhua: "This new air-conditioned bus does not require high traction on the front of the car, but it requires more power generation capacity at the front of the car."
A new hope suddenly surged in Qin Zhenhua's heart. What's this called? There is no way out after the mountains and rivers, and there is another village with dark willows and flowers!
It is impossible for this kind of engine to serve as a power system for the train. However, if the east is not bright, the west is bright, advanced power devices will always be useful.
Now it’s a requirement! Use the train as a generator!
In this era, most trains were still green-skinned cars, with only one electric fan above their heads, which was quite uncomfortable. For the north, it was a little better. The south was stuffy, humid, and even in the crowded carriages, passengers could even experience heatstroke and dizziness.
Therefore, the railway department needs new air-conditioned buses, which require special electricity supply. The current railway locomotive front has limited power supply. If a special electricity supply is hung, it is too wasteful. So, they came up with a choice. If there is a small diesel generator that can be stuffed into the existing front, it would be great!
To meet the power supply of air conditioners in all bus compartments of a train, the electricity required is very large. At the same time, it is necessary to be able to be stuffed into the front of the train and a small enough volume.
Small size and sufficient power. Where can I find this advanced diesel engine?
It’s the MTU’s 396 diesel engine!
This kind of diesel engine increases its travel and height, so it becomes difficult to stuff it into the engine compartment of the tank. However, it is absolutely necessary to stuff it into the front of the railway locomotive!
Qin Zhenhua felt his heart beating, and he tried his best to calm his mood and said, "In terms of volume, of course, there is no problem. We can send the prototype to you as soon as possible."
Railway passenger transport is also an important aspect of the domestic economy. The market for air-conditioned trains developed now is quite large. In this way, the demand for this diesel engine is also quite high. Needless to say, two hundred units, five hundred units can be eaten.
It’s best that they localize diesel engines in the later stage, which saves the continuous consumption of valuable foreign exchange.
Qin Zhenhua breathed out a long sigh, and another problem was solved!