Chapter 118: Fusion Ignition Test
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Today is the day of the ignition test of China's first experimental CFTER fusion reactor.
The test site located on the edge of the Gobi Desert fluttered high balloons and streamers, and the sound of gongs and drums was very lively.
A crackling firecracker sounded, deafening, for the people who came to the scene at this time, the joy revealed in the firecracker sound is so real and beautiful, people are full of joy and expectation.
Controlled nuclear fusion, something that has been awaited for decades in the history of human science, is finally about to begin its performance and usher in its time today.
On an outdoor plaza five kilometers away from the fusion test, Tang Ansong and the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stood on a makeshift welcome platform to receive visiting dignitaries from various countries.
U.S. President Stanley, Russia's new President Mayprav, British Prime Minister Theresa Trader, French President Albert, German Chancellor Konrad, and a number of other first-, second-, and third-world friendly heads of state have all brought large delegations ready to witness this historic moment.
Most of the six countries are still old faces, but there are still two new faces, Russian President Pavlik resigned due to age issues, and Austin stepped down due to domestic politics, and their successors Meprav and Theresa took over their authority to represent Russia and Britain at the event.
In the rumbling sound of firecrackers, Tang Ansong excitedly grabbed a piece of red silk, the top of this big red silk is a huge ribbon red flower, symbolizing joy and good luck, under a pull, the big red flower fell down with the red silk, and the stone tablet of "China's first CFTER fusion reactor" was revealed.
The scene immediately resounded with warm applause and cheers, and people couldn't help but vent their excitement and pride in this way.
"Professor Xiao Zhou, come here! Let's take a picture together! ”
Professor Shi Wumao, who was in charge of the overall design and construction of the reactor, saw Zhou Chen's figure at this time, and greeted Zhou Chen from afar.
Zhou Chen looked back and saw that the main research team of the project was gathering together to take pictures, so he walked over with a smile: "You guys can take pictures, I'll join in, it's not appropriate." ”
"What is suitable or not, Professor Xiao Zhou's contribution to the reactor is obvious to all, you come to take pictures, if anyone dares to say that it is not appropriate, see that I don't break their legs!"
Old Professor Shi Wumao is a violent temper, although he is over seventy years old, his body is still strong, and he is full of anger when he speaks, as he said, if anyone dares to erase Zhou Chen's contribution in the CFTER fusion pile, even if he is on crutches, he will break the other party's legs.
"Yes, Professor Xiao Zhou, come over and take pictures together!" The team members who were already lined up gave up an empty seat in the middle.
Zhou Chen glanced at it and saw that he couldn't excuse himself, so he simply stood up generously.
With a click, a family photo of the main research team of the CFTER fusion reactor was frozen. I saw that Zhou Chen, who was in the middle, was sandwiched among a large group of older researchers, which was particularly eye-catching.
After taking a group photo of the main team, Zhou Chen was pulled to the youth team for a group photo while strolling, and then there were group photos of leaders of various countries.
At noon, all the testing procedures before the reactor start were completed, and all the commissioning was qualified.
"Chairman, it's time for reactor ignition tests!" The on-site commander came to Tang Ansong to report.
"Then start the ignition!" Tang Ansong suppressed the impulse in his heart and said.
This year is the last year of Tang Ansong's tenure, and he will resign in two months, and to be able to complete the successful test of controlled nuclear fusion during his tenure is tantamount to leaving a name in history.
Remembering his term of office, vigorously cracking down on domestic corruption, reorganizing the economic structure, carrying out a manned landing on the moon, and completing controlled nuclear fusion tests are all things worthy of special mention!
After receiving a clear order, the on-site commander saluted Tang Ansong, and then took out the liaison device to arrange the task, and a few seconds later, a siren sounded in the airspace, and Zhou Chen and all the members of the foreign delegation entered the control hall located in the underground bunker together accompanied by Tang Ansong.
"All data meet the ignition requirements, and the ignition is ready in one minute!" The messenger stared at the computer screen, faithfully giving instructions.
A minute passed in a flash, and everyone looked nervously at the big screen, and the sound of clicking pictures kept coming.
"The external distribution cables are connected, and the external energy supply to the reactor begins!" As soon as the voice fell, it was as if a humming sound could be heard, which was the sound of a strong current coming on from the reactor site received by the radio equipment.
The CFTER fusion reactor has an ignition power of 15 megawatts, which is equivalent to the electricity used to supply 100,000 people, and for this test, the construction team built a small power station specifically for the fusion unit to start it.
"The tokamak rings are working fine, and now we are starting to increase the energy input power, 1 megawatt, 2 megawatts...... 10 MW, stable operation! Perform a self-test, and the self-test passes! Inject plasma compressed gas into the recirculating chamber! ”
"13 megawatts, 14 megawatts, 15 megawatts! Ignite the requirements! ”
As soon as the messenger's voice fell, the energy output window on the big screen was filled with a stream of red, and the powerful power of 1800 megawatts suddenly overflowed!
"The fusion reactor has been ignited successfully, and the self-sustaining state is normal! The system automatically discharges to the high altitude...... only to see the crackling blue and white arc flashing continuously, and the entire control room resounded with warm applause.
"Cut off the external power supply and switch to self-generated power supply!"
"Power supply 15 MW, switchover successful! Surplus output 1785 megawatts! ”
"Monitoring the health of the CFTER fusion reactor!" The on-site commander-in-chief calmly issued monitoring instructions.
After a short time, a number of data were returned one by one, and the results showed that the operating parameters of the CFTER fusion reactor were stable, and the total external output power was stable at 1785 megawatts, fluctuating up and down within 1 megawatt, and it was shrinking in the form of oscillating waves.
The scene once again burst into applause, "I declare that the CFTER fusion reactor ignition test has been a complete success!" The commander-in-chief of the scene announced loudly.
As long as the CFTER fusion reactor can operate stably for a month, it will be integrated into the national grid as a full-fledged fusion power station to transmit electricity to all parts of the country.
With the announcement of the success of the experiment, a number of veteran scientists involved in the design of the fusion reactor shed tears of excitement at this moment, and Tang Ansong warmly stepped forward to shake hands with them one by one, and then shook hands with the members of the delegations of various countries, all with smiles on their faces.
The media on the scene faithfully transmitted these images to the rest of the world, and people couldn't help but stop to watch the pictures on TV in the bustling streets and crowded alleys.
Through the screen, they seemed to feel the joy from the scene, and many experts in nuclear physics research stood motionless as if they were hysterical at this moment, only two hot tears in their eyes were glittering.
From dignitaries to peddlers and pawns, everyone is talking about it at the moment, and I think I know that this is the starting point of a new era.
A few happy and a few worried, just as several big countries were cheering for the success of the fusion ignition test, several local tyrant countries in the Middle East were like mourners, with gloomy faces, looking at the broadcast signal for a long time.
The completion of the fusion power station is an earthquake-like disaster for the international energy market!
And they are completely dependent on energy exports, and the next situation they will face is very serious, and they can already foresee the coming of decline, which will simply kill them!
"Your Highness Hassan, what do you think of this? The success of the fusion reactor will destroy our oil trade, and our country's finances are mainly dependent on oil exports, and we cannot withstand such a blow! The Minister of Finance of the local tyrant country said with a worried expression.
His Royal Highness Hassan in his mouth is the heir to the **** of the local tyrant country, at this time, His Royal Highness Hassan had a gloomy face and was speechless, and after a while, he stood up suddenly and slammed his fist on the table next to him: "Immediately connect with the Rockefeller family in the United States, oh, and the Moratti family, we must think of measures to deal with it as soon as possible!" ”
"Yes, His Highness Hassan, I'll contact you!" The Minister of Finance replied, but his face was filled with an indelible sorrow and loneliness.
The era of oil is coming to an end, and no amount of resistance can reverse this trend, and his hard life as finance minister is not far off.
Relying on natural gifts can only make a nation delicate, and what comes out of a random well is not water, but high-quality oil, and the local tyrant country is sitting on such a natural treasure trove!
Nowadays, the top and bottom of the local tyrant country are still immersed in the fantasy of wealth, drunk with money, luxury and luxury are the best portrayal of most rich people, if all this collapses, Hassan does not know what will happen to the country.
Thinking of this, Hassan felt a chill hit from behind.
America, the Rockefeller family.
Elder Rockefeller gathered the strong members of the family and gathered in a room for a meeting.
The old face could no longer be peaceful, he slammed the ground with his crutches, and the sound of the knock showed his anger and inner uneasiness: "We must not sit still, attack, we must take the initiative!" ”
Old Rockefeller glanced at the family members present, his weather-beaten face was covered with deep wrinkles, and his cloudy eyes flashed at this moment: "You! Mobilize the forces below immediately to get Congress to pass a bill banning the construction of fusion power stations, and the tests under construction need to be stopped immediately due to safety concerns! ”
"But Patriarch, there are a lot of changes in the parliament now, and we may not have enough manpower to push the bill through......"
"Really?" Old Rockefeller's expression flashed with a fierce flash, and he waved his hand: "Then give me propaganda, and fiercely publicize the dangers of fusion reactions!" ”
"We need 30 years, at least 30 years before the large-scale promotion of controlled nuclear fusion technology!"
"Yes Patriarch, we get it!"
The family meeting of a large consortium came to an end, and the old Rockefeller looked at the backs of the members leaving one by one, and his hand on crutches suddenly trembled.
The grasshopper shakes the tree, which is ridiculous! The old Rockefeller knew that he was powerless to change, and all he could do was to stir up the situation and delay the promotion of fusion technology, so as to grab more benefits for the family.
(To be continued.) )