"Amazing!"
Looking at the drawings of the RD-180 engine that had just been delivered, Li Bingzhong couldn't help but sigh.
"Lao Maozi does have his own system in the field of spacecraft design. The materials are not the best, and the processing technology is not the best, but he has evened out all the gaps simply by relying on design."
"Just one turbine pump shows their technological accumulation."
"Even now, it is difficult for us to solve the problem of increasing gas pipeline pressure caused by pump backswing technology, let alone the design of dual booster pumps to pressurize the fuel chamber."
“If we hadn’t seen the document, we wouldn’t even be able to figure out the specific path of the influence of supercharging design on blade cavitation effect.”
"It is really a good move to bring over this engine and frame technology. When the LITV engine is actually manufactured later, many problems that originally required multiple tests and verifications can now be said to be solved."
After hearing his words, the assistant Rowan opposite nodded in agreement.
"It's really strong - actually, to be honest, just copying it is not easy."
"However, this engine is coming from Xinghuo. They will send people over to provide guidance later. The pressure on us is not that great."
"Then we can't rely on them for everything - by the way, as you mentioned, the people from the Spark Faction should have arrived today."
"In the next few months, the experts there will be fully involved in the LITV engine project. When the time comes, you should seize the opportunity and build a good relationship with them."
"It doesn't matter what benefits or scientific research resources we want to gain, even if we simply follow them and learn from them, it would be good."
"After all, the scientific research team currently controlled by Xinghuo is the best in the country and even the world. More exchanges with them can also bring us a lot of inspiration."
"I understand, don't worry, I know what's going on."
Rowan quickly replied.
In fact, he knew very well the meaning of Li Bingzhong's instructions.
One word: take advantage of the situation.
The previous TBCC engine project has allowed this small team to take a big step forward and reach heights that were previously unimaginable. However, unfortunately, during the progress of the entire project, this team did not have much direct contact with Spark. .
The communication between the two parties remains at the technical level, and even most of the information transmission is achieved through encrypted files.
Li Bingzhong has always wanted to meet the people who created the TBCC technology, but unfortunately he didn't have the chance. However, this time he participated in the LITV engine project and was able to meet the person in charge of this project, which was another kind of experience. The form makes up for it.
Thinking of this, Luo Wen asked:
"Has the reception been arranged? According to what specifications?"
Li Bingzhong shook his head and replied:
"The idea there is not to engage in reception, but to put the staff to work as soon as they are in place - this is also their signature style."
"Anyway, let's meet in the afternoon and hand over the current progress. The specific communication will be done slowly after the work is on track."
"good."
Rowan nodded and replied.
While the two continued to chat about the specific work arrangements of the solid-liquid conversion module they were assigned in the LITV engine project, a phone call suddenly came over.
"What? People are already here?!"
"Where? At the door?"
"Okay, got it, we'll be there soon!"
Putting down the phone, Li Bingzhong showed a helpless smile to Luo Wen.
Afterwards, the two people immediately stood up and walked quickly towards the entrance of the research institute.
By the time they arrived at the door, the security personnel who had arrived in advance had already cleared the venue, and Chen Nian, who had flown from Chengdu, had already stepped out of the car.
When Li Bingzhong saw Chen Nian's face, he froze on the spot.
This young man seemed to have seen him before.
It seems to be a discussion about new heat-resistant materials?
At that time, I was still working on the RBCC engine, which involved a technical discussion about the fuel cooling system and the outer wall material of the fuel tank. This young man seemed to be present at the time.
However, I was not particularly impressed by him, but I was sensitive to the fact that what he said was very weighty and could often make the final decision.
And now, he actually participated in the LITV project?
What is the logic?
There doesn’t seem to be any new material requirements for this project, right?
Li Bingzhong suppressed the doubts in his heart and walked forward quickly, but before he could speak, the young man said first:
"Mr. Li, right? I already know the progress of the project, so no further introduction is needed."
"Our group is mainly responsible for the solid-liquid conversion and turbine pump modules. The former already has a technical plan, so just follow it."
"The latter should be said to be your strength. You have accumulated a lot of talents in the RBCC and TBCC projects before."
"Our request is very simple, that is, we want a ground-breaking turbopump based on superconducting technology, which should be a step forward on the basis of the RD-180 - I am not talking about a step forward in performance, but a step up in structural design. further."
"Understood, no problem!"
Li Bingzhong quickly answered.
In terms of structure, not performance - this sentence is actually quite professional, because it completely eliminates the possibility of taking advantage of the characteristics of superconducting materials.
The two of them walked towards the office together, and as Li Bingzhong's communication with Chen Nian deepened, he felt more and more unusual about this young man.
His vision of the entire project was a little too clear.
It's as if this project was designed, implemented and controlled by him himself.
Who is he? Or should we say that everyone in the Spark team must have such qualities?
If that's the case, it would be a bit scary.
"So this time we need to solve in addition to the main engine problem, there is also the engine supporting the lander. I need you to work on this simultaneously."
"You have all seen the technical requirements - sending something into space is only the first step. How to get it to land on the moon is the key."
"Understood, we have already made plans for this, and the expected indicators are"
"Needless to say, performance indicators don't mean much. I only have one standard: to achieve a smooth landing under the premise of landing on the moon with a large payload and using a Hohmann transfer orbit."
"no problem!"
Another extremely high standard requirement.
Some sweat broke out on Li Bingzhong's head unknowingly. The last time this feeling occurred was when he was defending his thesis in front of his tutor when he was studying.
After finally waiting for Chen Nian to finish all his requests, Li Bingzhong suddenly realized that he had no need to "hand over to him" at all.
It should be said that his input of information was more like a handover.
No wonder Starfire wanted to send him here, he was really smart.
After discussing the work matters, Chen Nian breathed a long sigh of relief.
In fact, flying to Chang'an this time was also a temporary decision, mainly because the technology of the LITV engine is too new. If we only rely on a few documents and a few technical parameters, it is impossible to achieve the highest efficiency.
In addition, the urgency of several projects Chen Nian had on hand was not high, and the most urgent quantum encryption algorithm project had been solved, so he simply flew over to personally participate in this historic event of China entering space.
Of course, on the other hand, this is also due to Chen Nian's own interests.
Nonsense, go to the moon!
This is the first step towards deep space.
Even if he didn't consider the value of the moon in terms of helium-3 raw material, he still wanted to experience all this for himself just for the romantic fantasy of "can reach the moon in the sky".
Moreover, he actually has a bit of a temper in his heart.
What Musk said in front of the media, "I will definitely get ahead of China," made him very unhappy.
Rushing for hair?
Go ahead and grab it, and I'll show you what it means to come first.
Putting down the materials in his hands, Chen Nian's expression relaxed a little. Li Bingzhong and Luo Wen on the side saw this and immediately said:
"Mr. Chen, it's almost lunch time. Why don't we go to the cafeteria to eat first?"
"Okay, let's eat first."
Chen Nian glanced at the time and said calmly.
After all, he is not a devil. Although the project is tight, he still has time to eat.
Several people walked towards the canteen together. Since they had not made any arrangements in advance, they just ate in the hall of the canteen with other employees. As soon as they sat down, a figure that looked familiar to Chen Nian sat in the space opposite. Take your seat.
Li Bingzhong greeted the man familiarly, and when he heard him calling him "Xugong," Chen Nian finally remembered who this man was.
Huh, Xu Liping.
A master in the field of rocket fuel engraving, a stunt technician, and the winner of the People's Touching China Award.
No wonder it looks familiar, I’ve really seen it before
But why would he come here to eat?
Chen Nian looked at Li Bingzhong in confusion, and the latter quickly explained:
"XCMG is here to communicate. As you know, the LITV engine has changed its solid rocket fuel shaping requirements in the design of the solid-liquid conversion module, so some front-line staff are required to participate."
"We invited him here this time just to understand the specific implementation difficulties from a front-line perspective."
"After all, rockets can't just stay in theory. Some problems that can only be solved manually still have to expose risks in advance."
Hearing his words, Chen Nian nodded repeatedly.
This is indeed an extremely pragmatic way of doing things. Judging from this detail, the entire aerospace industry's operating system is quite mature.
He stretched out his hand to Xu Liping opposite him and shook it in a friendly way. The latter smiled honestly and replied following Li Bingzhong's words:
"Mr. Li is trying to elevate me. In fact, there is very little I can do to help."
"I'm just a technician. I'm okay in practice, but I'm far behind in theory."
"Furthermore, I have actually seen the new engine we built this time. The requirements for solid fuel shaping have not changed, but have been significantly reduced."
"It can even be said that its requirements are limited to the balance of the fuel center of gravity, because in the process from solid to gas, it also goes through a liquid stage."
"In this step, the self-leveling of the liquid level will offset the impact of the uneven solid cross-section. This is equivalent to completing our original work naturally."
"So, once this engine is developed, our craft will probably slowly disappear."
Xu Liping's tone was a little emotional, but there was absolutely no trace of resentment. Chen Nian looked at him curiously and asked:
"Are you a little sorry?"
"Regret? What are you sorry about?"
Xu Liping raised his head and continued to answer:
"Don't talk about building a new engine. Let me tell you the truth. After working in this industry for so many years, I think about how to completely eliminate my own type of work almost every year."
"We have tried to use machines for cutting before, but on the one hand, it is very dangerous and on the other hand, the efficiency is low. After weighing the right and left, we finally returned to people."
"Later, we thought about a pre-treatment solution, which was to directly mold the gunpowder into one piece and modularize it, but this solution didn't work because the source of the error was not the processing equipment, but the material itself."
"Later, various precision measuring instruments were developed, and we wanted to engage in semi-automatic cutting. However, we are still in the demonstration stage and the results are not yet up to par."
"I was actually very worried, but now it's better. The problem is solved once and for all!"
Xu Liping's words were very calm, which made Chen Nian a little confused.
In his impression, this person should be very confident in his "craft", but now he sounds like he would rather not?
Looking at his expression, Xu Liping couldn't help but laugh.
"You find it strange, don't you? In fact, my wife also finds it strange."
"I used to say that the disciples of the church would starve to death, but what about me? I wish I could just smash the pot."
"But if you think about it from another angle, it won't work without smashing the pot."
"Technology must move forward. Although I am an old-school person, I also know one thing: machines are better than people."
"So, replacing people with machines is my lifelong pursuit."
"By doing this, I am worthy of my job."
Hearing his words, Chen Nian nodded solemnly, with a bit of "new" respect in his eyes.
This kind of respect is no longer for his decades of hard work, his wholehearted and unreserved dedication, and his continuous improvement of technology, but for his simplest feelings. "Responsibility".
In his mind, his job was not to carve the gunpowder, but to ensure that the rocket would fly safely into the sky.
Although these two things are related, in fact, they have completely different meanings.
The government always promotes the so-called "ownership spirit", but in fact, who else has more ownership spirit than these front-line workers?
They are not just like monks ringing the clock. They are ringing the small clock, but what they worry about is the season of the world.
If this is not the case, why does Xu Liping need to do those things that "should not be done by him"?
Thinking of this, Chen Nian said solemnly:
"You have worked hard."
"Hey, what's my trouble?"
"It is the scientists who are engaged in technology who work hard. Mr. Li works hard, and so do you."
"I just want to watch our rocket safely fly into the sky. When Chang'e 3 lands on the moon, I can enjoy the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which will give me a new thought."
"That is!"
The three of them laughed and each picked up their chopsticks.
Chen Nian silently swallowed a mouthful of food and thought to himself:
The moon is ours after all.
They have no such person.
(End of chapter)
