It's possible that you've never overturned a car. As your speed is not much faster than walking, it would be really weird if you could overturn a car!
But the safety that Xia Duo considers is not only about whether the car overturns, but also about the safety of the steam engine. As for consumption, that comes second. Not to mention consuming 130 pounds of charcoal and 200 liters of water at a time, even if this number is doubled several times. , he doesn’t care either.
If you want charcoal, there is a forest outside the territory. You can make it at will. In fact, the wood produced by the development of the territory has not been used up yet, and the water is even less valuable.
Drawing inspiration from the core component of the airship - the [Endless Gas Bottle], Xia Duo can completely make an endless water bottle, specifically used to supply water to steam vehicles.
He doesn't care whether the steam car must be built and used by ordinary people, or whether it must not contain any magical elements. In fact, this is impossible.
Xia Duo could see that the boiler on this car was not artificially made, but was processed by the alchemical array. The other crankshafts, connecting rods, and pistons used to transmit power were all processed in this way. .
As for the magic element, in fact, the steam filled inside the boiler itself has a great attraction to the water and fire elements. If the power is higher, magic aura may not appear.
In addition, when the power is high, the impact of elemental transmutation on boiler materials needs to be considered.
In the magical world, the influence of elements is everywhere, or magic is the most essential familiarity of this world, and nothing can escape it.
Based on these realities, Chateau naturally didn't care about using magic to transform or improve the steam engine.
However, he hopes to improve the design and principles, not just the simple and crude "powerful flying bricks".
…
After getting off the car, Sha Duo walked around the steam car again, pondered for a moment, and gave his opinions to Hero. Of course, he also placed his expectations:
"First of all, I have two suggestions for improvement. One is the boiler. Now the boiler on this car is entirely supported by the material itself, but I don't know where its limit is. My request is to test the pressure limit of the boiler and add additional materials to the boiler. Pressure indicating device, and additional pressure relief device.
"The second is the recovery of steam. The most direct reason why this steam engine needs to add so much water is that the steam has escaped from the end of the piston. If that steam can be recovered into the boiler, it will not only save water, but also save money. A lot of fuel.”
Xia Duo didn't know much about steam engines, but he still knew about boiler pressure relief and steam recovery. Of course, he didn't know much about the specific design details. He had not read any books on this before traveling.
But he believes that the wisdom of the working people, provided they have relevant ideas, will be able to come up with reasonable solutions.
"Hiro, are you willing to join the Tower of Time?"
"Join the Tower of Time?"
Hero was stunned for a moment. He thought it would be great to join the Great Xia Territory and become an official citizen. Recently, he was studying for relevant courses, but what he didn't expect was that a crappy apprentice like him would still have the opportunity to join the Territory. Tower!
this--
"I do, I do!" Hero shouted without hesitation, for fear of missing a rare opportunity.
Chateau was very happy to see that Hero was so enlightened. After a few words of advice, he turned his attention to Boli and Peter:
"You have done a good job, but as a magic affairs officer, you still have to focus more on promoting the civilian use of magic in the territory."
"President, I——" Boli wanted to defend.
Xia Duo waved his hand, "Don't worry, I'm not blaming you anymore, but I have a new task for you."
"President, please speak."
"I plan to hold a steam locomotive design competition within the Tower of Time. All members can participate, either individually or in a team. The winner will receive a quota for the inheritance ceremony, a new laboratory in the floating city, and Lingsi network permissions. , laboratory resource quotas and other rewards.”
This is not a sudden whim of Xia Duo, but he had a similar idea when he was in the East Pole of the plane, creating new extracurricular activities for the members of the Tower of Time. Designing a steam locomotive does not require advanced magical attainments, just Just be able to operate the alchemy circle.
The rest is mechanical design, which almost everyone has never dabbled in. If you don't consider selecting talents for the future magic industry, it is just an extracurricular entertainment activity, which is not bad.
There is not a big gap between mid-level mages and apprentices. It is a competition with a low threshold that everyone can participate in, and the rewards are very generous.
"You team up with Hiro. Of course, you can also invite more people to form a team, limited to ten people. If you can achieve the top ten results, I will give you additional rewards."
After Sha Duo finished speaking, Boli and Peter could no longer suppress the expressions of surprise on their faces. They didn't expect that they could team up with Hero to participate in the competition. Wouldn't this be unfair to others?
Although Boli really wanted the reward, he thought about it and raised an objection, "President, wouldn't it be unfair to others if we and Hero also participate?"
"It is true, but the impact is not as big as you think. If fairness must be emphasized, how can abilities, knowledge, and knowledge be absolutely the same?"
In fact, let alone Hero's little design experience, even if there was an absolutely overwhelming advantage, Shado was not prepared to change his mind.
On the one hand, this game is not very formal and has a heavy entertainment color. On the other hand, he also intends to promote Hiro.
Of course, it would be better if a more outstanding mechanical design genius emerged and could surpass Hero.
Later, Chateau pointed to Hero, "A few more of this steam car need to be made as display samples for other contestants to demonstrate and study. In addition to participating in the competition, you also need to be responsible for answering other people's questions before the competition starts. "
"Yes." Hiro was stunned for a moment, then immediately agreed.
"very good!"
Xia Duo couldn't help but show a look of joy on his face. It happened that Daxia Territory and Saville Territory were preparing for the snow melt and new arrival in early May, and Leiden took care of this on the occasion of the new festival.
The steam locomotive design competition may be an appetizer before the holiday dinner arrives, and some of the things prepared for the holiday can also be used in this competition.
It’s just that there’s less than half a month left until May, so the time is a little tight, but it doesn’t matter. This kind of competition will be held every year in the future. Once you have the experience, the next time will be much more exciting.
…
Soon, the Tower Spirit’s notifications sounded throughout the Tower of Time, Spire No. 1, and the Floating City——
"Registration for the Tower of Time's first steam locomotive design competition has begun! Generous rewards are waiting for you! For details, please ask Tower Spirit, using the keyword [Locomotive Design Competition]."
(End of chapter)
