Wang Bu'an stood up.

It immediately caught everyone's attention.

Several foreigners looked at him curiously. There was a little confusion in his eyes.

It seems like...... Wang Buan is angry?

Odd...... What reason does he have to be angry?

He looks so young, obviously he can't be a big guy!

"This is ......," McCall asked, squinting.

"This is Wang Bu'an, an engineer. Pang Xihua took the initiative to introduce.

"Engineer?" McCall didn't believe.

"He's an engineer?" Smedley didn't believe either.

"Such a young engineer?" Humphrey also expressed incredulity.

Pang Xihua secretly regretted that he had said the wrong thing.

These foreigners will be more serious.

In Huaxia, engineer may be an honorific title.

However, for these foreigners, they must be qualified as engineers.

The difference between Eastern and Western cultures can lead to misunderstandings if you are not careful.

Sure enough, the three foreigners were all mistaken.

They decided that Wang Buyan could not be an engineer.

Wang Buan's age is too young, and there is no possibility of applying for the engineer exam at all.

Fortunately, Wang Bu'an has already gone far.

"I'll go first. Pang Xihua hurriedly got out.

"I'm gone, too. See you later. Cui Nianyuan immediately followed.

He also doesn't like to deal with foreigners.

The British are very old-fashioned, and at the same time have a kind of arrogance in their bones.

After all, the sun never sets on the empire!

Now the gap is too big.

It must be very awkward inside.

The people of Kangaroo Country have always had a very serious prejudice against Huaxia.

Internationally, it is often this kangaroo country that jumps out to oppose China and cause trouble for China. It's disgusting.

The French are typical wall-to-wall grass. They also want to maintain good relations with Britain and the United States, and they also want to gain benefits from China.

Cui Nianyuan subconsciously felt that there must be nothing good about communicating with them.

Wang Buan brushed his sleeves away, and he happened to follow.

The group came to the power cabin.

It looks a little awkward. Space is swinging.

The size of the two Panshi 600 engines is really small. It's almost inconspicuous!

It turned out that two gas turbines were going to be installed. The reserved space is very large.

As a result, after the replacement of the Panshi 600 engine, it may not even be 5% of the original volume. At first glance, it is indeed very empty. It's completely out of proportion.

The propeller shaft is also not very large.

It's not as thick as Wang Buan's thighs.

The main thing is that the fifth-grade cemented carbide is hard enough, and the diameter is not too large.

It's a pity that it was built too early. At that time, the sixth-grade cemented carbide had not yet come out. Otherwise, I'm afraid the diameter of the propeller shaft will be smaller.

Although the diameter of the propeller shaft is not very large, it seems to be a bit thin. However, it is already capable of withstanding up to 5 million tons of torque. This is more than enough for the Snow Dragon II, which has a displacement of only 14,000 tons. Even in the worst sea conditions, the two propeller shafts will not have any problems.

The twin shafts and sculls can fully push the speed of the Snow Dragon 2 to more than 40 knots.

Wang Buan checked the imprint on it.

Boy.

From Guanzhong Industrial Park.

It's the forging product of the 50 billion ton hydraulic press!

No wonder the diameter is so small. After being squeezed by a 50 billion ton hydraulic press, how big can it be? How much more does it need? 5 million tons of torque is not enough?

"What are these places going to be used for?" Wang Bu'an asked casually.

"We didn't have an arrangement. Cui Nianyuan shook his head.

"Oh. ”

"Captain decides for himself. ”

"It's fine. ”

Wang Bu'an nodded thoughtfully.

This kind of temporary modification of the power system will actually make the 708 Research Institute feel uncomfortable.

However, given the outstanding performance of the Rock 600 engine, there is nothing to be faulted with. It's just that Cui Nianyuan doesn't care about these vacant places.

You can do whatever you like. Anyway, it doesn't have a big impact on the overall performance of the icebreaker.

The vacant space may be used to improve the living environment, and to stock up on more supplies?

In addition to the power compartment, two large fuel compartments were also vacated.

One is the icebreaker's own fuel tank. It can load more than 3,000 tons of heavy oil. The space is very large.

One is aviation kerosene used by helicopters. About more than three hundred tons.

Now, these two places are also vacated.

The Rock 600 engine does not require fuel.

The Tyrannosaurus Rex helicopter carried by the icebreaker also does not need aviation kerosene.

In addition, two huge helicopter hangars are also vacant. Why? Because the quality of the T-Rex helicopter is very good, and there is no need for hangars at all.

According to Wang Buan's own words, the Tyrannosaurus rex helicopter is very sturdy and durable. Just park it in the open air.

It is not at all like some models of helicopters that require a specialized hangar.

In the wind and rain, in the ice and snow, it is safe and sound.

Even if you go to Antarctica, you can still park in the open without worrying about damage.

Chilly?

Hehe, what's it.

No matter how cold it is, it can't be as cold as minus 273 degrees.

The Tyrannosaurus Rex helicopter is able to withstand temperatures as low as minus 200 degrees. There is certainly no such low temperature in Antarctica.

Combustible hydrogen engines are not afraid of the cold at all. The colder, the better.

The colder the air, the more moisture there is.

The more hydrogen that is decomposed, the more power it is.

Don't worry about a terrifying blizzard. Directly decomposed the blizzard.

"You're so weird about your design?"

"Why are there so many places left vacant?"

"IMHO, is hydrogen really reliable?"

"Who designed this?"

Suddenly, the voices of three foreigners came again.

Wang Buyan secretly sighed, it was really ghostly.

I had already avoided them, but I didn't expect to meet them here again.

Liang Baimu is also completely helpless.

These foreigners deliberately don't open any pot and mention which pot.

It feels like they're coming for Wang Bu'an? But if you look closely, it doesn't look like it?

They didn't even know who Wang Bu'an was.

They are also not very aware of recent international events.

"Ignore them. Pang Xihua said.

"Okay. Wang Buan nodded.

"Chief Engineer Wang, in the era of hydrogen power!" Ding Yewei said with a look of adoration.

"What hydrogen?"

"It's a combustible hydrogen engine!"

"Huh?"

"Your invention of the combustible hydrogen engine has brought the world into the era of hydrogen power!"

"Oh. ”

Wang Buyan understood.

Dare to feel that he has been put on a high hat.

Accidentally, he Wang Buan "created" a "new" era.

At the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, it was the era of coal power.

Later, oil was discovered and widely used, so it entered the era of petroleum power.

Subsequently, atomic energy was discovered, harnessed, and entered the age of nuclear power.

Now, the combustible hydrogen engine has ushered in the era of hydrogen power.

Nuclear power has not yet been widely used. However, hydrogen power seems to be fully promoted.

Rock series engines, now the sales are very hot!

Can be used as mechanical power.

It can be used to generate electricity.

The foundation of industry is power.

Watt invented the steam engine, and the Industrial Revolution began in earnest.

So, with the invention of hydrogen power, what changes will occur in industrial manufacturing, and in what direction will human society develop?

"Let's go see the propellers now?"

"Okay. ”

The group came to the stern.

The stern also has a tungsten steel deck. The thickness is also 50 mm.

The design of the Snow Dragon II is still very scientific. The ice-breaking ability of the bow and stern of the ship is taken into account. It is also possible to achieve a 180-degree rotation of the hull.

If the ice-breaking capacity of the bow of the ship does not meet the demand, you can turn around and use the stern.

How does the stern break the ice?

That's the propeller!

The propeller can cut the ice!

It's just to cut off the ice little by little!

Especially in the case of certain uplifted "ice ridges", traditional ice-breaking methods may not be effective.

What to do?

Let the propellers come!

Little by little, the ice ridge was hollowed out.

As long as the underside of the ice ridge is hollowed out. Press it harder. Get.

However, this is easier said than done.

There's a doorway here.

It has very high requirements for the propeller.

I'm going to cut the ice!

I'm going to cut the ice!

Obviously, this is not something that an ordinary propeller is capable of.

Must be a specially manufactured propeller.

Take a look at the logo above.

Apparently there is no problem.

Also from Guanzhong Industrial Park.

It is also forged and extruded from 50 billion tons of hydraulic presses, and the strength is absolutely off the charts.

What is ice cutting?

Even the granite will be cut off for you!

"It's gone. ”

"It's gone. ”

Soon after, the Snow Dragon 2 began to start.

It slowly came out of the dock. Preliminary tests of the powertrain began.

Two Rock 600 engines steadily output power to propel the propellers into rotation.

The speed of the Snow Dragon 2 gradually increased.

15 knots......

20 knots......

25 knots......

30 knots......

The speed of the voyage gradually stabilized.

And did not hit 40 knots.

Because it has not been completely completed, it does not dare to impact the high speed of 40 knots.

Today is just a simple launch, that is, a simple circle and back.

The purpose is to test whether it will sink or not.

Although the odds are low, there are them.

There have been times when a ship was launched and capsized.

Or maybe it's slowly sinking into the water.

It will be necessary to wait until it is fully completed before the actual sea trials will take place.

When the time comes, you'll be able to run farther.

The previous Jianzhou ship is a typical example. Ran and ran to the Philippines.

"Buzz!"

"Buzz!"

Two Tyrannosaurus rex helicopters landed slowly.

With a displacement of 14,000 tons, the Xuelong II is equipped with two helicopter platforms.

In Antarctica, if ships are impassable, helicopters must be relied upon to get around. One is not enough, two must be enough.

If it's possible, it's better to have three or four. In Antarctica, there are never too many helicopters.

Helicopters are necessary to transport materials and personnel to the scientific research station.

Small helicopters in general are completely useless.

As soon as the blizzard blew, it was blown away.

Previously, the Snow Dragon was equipped with Ka-32 helicopters. The maximum take-off weight is 14 tons.

The biggest feature of the Ka-32 helicopter is its excellent flight performance, whether it is foggy, cloudy or at night, and the safety performance is quite reliable. Very adaptable to the changing climate and unstable weather environment. It is a very popular expedition helicopter both in the Arctic and in the Antarctic region.

It's just that the price is a bit expensive. Each aircraft requires more than RMB 85 million.

Now the Ka-32 helicopter has been replaced.