"The engine models used in the East are the same as those in France. We can definitely purchase French engines!" Chhetri had already thought about all these things and said it now with a confident look.

"Chetri, you are an important figure in our naval equipment. You must shoulder the responsibility. The negotiation of the Gorshkov and the construction of the new frigate are all left to you!"

"Yes." Chettri felt excited. Now, he could benefit from these projects again!

Especially if you go to France to purchase an engine, it’s possible how much it costs.

At this time, he didn't know how deep the pit was, and he almost jumped into it.

There has been a strong response from all over the world, and in the East, the program about Zhang Zhong talking about aircraft carriers has officially started its first episode.

"Hello, everyone, we are currently conducting a program about Zhang Zhong talking about aircraft carriers. I am the host Zhang Zhong. This time, we originally planned to invite Mr. Qin, the head of Mingzhou Group, to explain to us about the Eastern Sea

The return journey of the Ducheng and the future of this ship will be analyzed at the same time. But Mr. Qin is too busy, so this time we first invited the domestic aircraft carrier expert, Professor Guo, to help us analyze the Ducheng on the Eastern Sea.

Number."

The camera turned to Professor Guo.

Guo Ming, the main person in charge of early domestic research on aircraft carriers, was once responsible for the 8*91 project, and later worked with Babbage for several years. Now he can be regarded as a veteran in this field.

"Hello everyone." Guo Ming was not nervous and just treated it as a casual chat: "You may disagree with the introduction just now. Our country does not have an aircraft carrier at all. Where can we get the aircraft carrier expert? I, an expert, must be a pseudo-expert."

In front of the TV, Qin Tao watched Guo Ming's performance and was very satisfied: "I didn't expect that Lao Guo is still so funny."

"Such words are unfair. For example, do experts who study aliens have to go to alien planets? Archaeologists, do they have to go back to ancient times? I am the same as them. Although we do not have aircraft carriers, this does not mean

It does not prevent us from studying aircraft carriers." Guo Ming was very open-minded: "I have been studying aircraft carriers over the years.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Let’s study the aircraft carriers of various countries. Today, I would like to take this opportunity to popularize a point of view for everyone. Aircraft carriers are a symbol of great powers. Only the most powerful countries can build and

Equip the aircraft carrier."

"Our Professor Guo is very humorous." Zhang Zhong interjected: "However, I very much agree with what he said. We do not have aircraft carriers, but we must study aircraft carriers. For now, the purpose of our research on aircraft carriers is to

Find the weakness of the aircraft carrier and find a way to counter it."

"Yes. The aircraft carrier is a giant on the sea and a terrifying war machine. It uses a large number of carrier-based aircraft and has powerful attack capabilities. Since the Pacific Battle of World War II eliminated battleships, the aircraft carrier has become the most powerful

The overlord of the sea."

"This program will be run for about ten times to popularize aircraft carrier knowledge to the public." Xu Zhengyang said: "Taking advantage of this momentum, we will let the public understand aircraft carriers and even cause aircraft carrier craze. However, if we want to get superiors to recognize aircraft carriers, we only need the support of the people."

not enough."

"So, we still need to be stimulated." Qin Tao said: "Don't worry, maybe next year we will strengthen our determination to develop aircraft carriers?"

"Well, Mr. Qin, where should we go first tomorrow?"

"Let's go to Ice City first. For us, the most important thing to solve is the power problem."

Renovating a ship requires a dock, but that also depends on what project is being renovated.

Now, the Oriental Sea City has entered the dock, started to build scaffolding, and prepared to carry out rust removal operations. Of course, these must be done in the dock. In addition to these, the most important thing is the installation of the power system.

There are boilers, steam turbines inside, propellers outside, drive shafts passing through the stern of the hull, sealed bearings, etc.

After all these are done, the ship can be driven out to the outfitting dock. After all, the remaining projects can be done there.

Qin Tao doesn't have to worry about things like rust removal, the boatman on site can do it, but he still cares about things like the engine.

In China, there are many factories building ship boilers, and some shipyards are equipped with engine factories that can produce marine boilers. However, those that can manufacture warship boilers, especially large warship boilers, are mainly produced by the boiler factory in Bingcheng.

In order to carry out supporting projects, Qin Tao appointed Wang Yanwei to be responsible for surveying and mapping Lao Maozi's boiler. Now, the design drawings and other things are in the hands of Wang Yanwei and his team. However, when it comes to the manufacturing of the boiler, it is not Wang Yanwei and his team.

can be done.

They only care about the design, but the final production is still done at Bingcheng Boiler Factory.

The boilers of the domestic Type 051 destroyers all come from the Bingcheng Boiler Factory. This factory was one of the 156 aid projects that year, and has been supporting domestic warships since then.

Therefore, Qin Tao must go and see it.

Xu Zhengyang asked Qin Tao where to go first because there were other things that needed attention. For example, the steam turbine was produced by Huating Steam Turbine Factory, and the transmission shaft and propeller were produced by the machinery factory affiliated to the Mingzhou Group.

(Somewhat strange, Bingcheng's steam turbines are also very famous. Our gas turbines were made in Bingcheng. But after checking the information, it was said that the 051 steam turbine was supplied by Huating Steam Turbine Factory, so we tentatively decided to go to Huating.

.)

"Let's take a look at the boiler first." Qin Tao said, "By the way, let's take a look at the evaporator for the nuclear power plant they produced for us."

"Yeah." Xu Zhengyang nodded.

Bingcheng Boiler Factory not only produces boilers, but also produces many other things, such as some parts for nuclear power plants!

Time has entered mid-April, and the Ice City has also gotten rid of the winter chill. The ice and snow have long melted, and there is a green scene in the distance. The plants are beginning to revive and are full of vitality.

Bingcheng Boiler Factory is also bustling.

As the main boiler factory in China, even if it does not provide equipment for warships, it can also provide equipment for various civilian facilities, such as power plants, heating, and even bathhouses, all of which require boilers.

These things vary in size. When Qin Tao and the others arrived, a large boiler was being dragged slowly away from the boiler factory by a trailer with hundreds of wheels. This was a spectacle.

"for me

In our country, thermal power generation is still the most commonly used method, and this boiler is used to generate electricity," said Yu Changhong, director of the boiler factory.

Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, thermal power generation is necessary, but our boiler factory must also keep pace with the times. We must not only produce coal-fired boilers, but also study the production of natural gas-fired boilers in the future. After all, we

We also need to pay attention to environmental protection.”

Yu Changhong was a little embarrassed: "Mr. Qin, the boilers we produce either burn coal or oil. We have never produced one that burns natural gas! Those things are not cheap! Are there any customers who want to use this kind of fuel?"

Coal is the cheapest. After all, it doesn't need to be processed. It can be burned directly after being dug out of the ground. When burning oil, it uses the cheapest heavy oil, which is equivalent to a by-product of oil refining and is also very cheap.

Natural gas is different. It can be used for cooking for citizens. If it is used to burn boilers, wouldn't it be too wasteful?

"Which is more important, cheapness or environmental protection?" Qin Tao said: "If you don't have technology, you can study it for a few years and you can use it at any time when you need it later."

"Director Yu, just listen to Mr. Qin, he must be right." Wang Yanwei said cheerfully from the side.

So, Yu Changhong nodded: "Well, Mr. Qin is indeed right. We don't have Mr. Qin's knowledge, so just listen."

"You don't want to mythologise me, I am also an ordinary person." Qin Tao said with a smile: "Let's go and see the boiler now."

"After receiving the order, we started production according to the design drawings. At present, the first boiler has been produced and is undergoing testing." Yu Changhong said: "In order to ensure that no accidents occur, we deliberately conduct full-state testing here.

"

There are many tests for boilers. Generally speaking, it is to check whether the welds of the boiler are complete, whether the appearance is qualified, and whether there are trachoma inside. At most, it is enough to turn on high-pressure air and check the integrity.

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! However, this boiler is different now.

It is going to be used on an aircraft carrier, and it must not cause any accidents!

Therefore, the boiler factory attaches great importance to it and conducts comprehensive testing deliberately.

"The test bench we used was originally used to test the first-generation naval boilers. We have made improvements. Compared with the previous boilers, the technical parameters of this boiler are much higher. We are also very impressed that Wang Gong and the others can

It's really not easy to design this kind of boiler!" Yu Changhong sighed as he walked.

"The high design depends on whether it can actually be achieved. If not, then we will become sinners in history." Qin Tao said.

This sentence was very serious. Yu Changhong paused for a moment, and then said: "If there is a quality problem, I am willing to accept any punishment!"

Of course he knew the stakes. If it were a boiler on the ground, it would be easy to replace if it broke. The current boilers were used on warships. If they exploded, the warships might be scrapped.

A living example is before us. After the boiler of Damao's Gorshkov exploded, it was parked at the dock for a year and could not be repaired. It was finally decided to sell it!

"The responsibilities on our shoulders are very heavy. We cannot have any accidents." Qin Tao also sighed: "This is just the beginning. In the future, we will have more needs for boilers. We must ensure the heart of the warships."

quality."

If the boiler explodes during warship testing, not only the people at the boiler factory, but Qin Tao will also bear a large responsibility.

Bingcheng Boiler Factory has a long history and brilliant achievements. The boiler it built for 051 back then was quite good, and it is even said that it reached a high speed of 38 knots during testing.
Chapter completed!