On November 11, 1997, version 0.0.2.0 of the TORCH Multiphysics software was released.

The reason for such a peculiar version number is that the first 0 represents the public beta version, the second 0 represents the Pro plus version, and 2 represents the second major version.

This is an update push that is only available to users of the Very Large Cup.

So the version number of Big Cup users is still 0.1.1.0.

But even then, it was a watershed moment in the field of engineering numerical computing.

The new gridding technology introduced by Torch in this update combines a dimensionality reduction algorithm for strong nonlinear partial differential equations.

From the perspective of later generations, it was from this moment that numerical calculation, a tool that was originally limited to a very small number of fields and was mostly used for reference and law analysis, was officially raised to the level of "indispensable".

It also marks the first shot of the Torch Group from obscurity to fame.

At least, that's what it says in The History of Data Computing, published decades later.

It's just that Chang Haonan, who occupies more than half of the space in this book, scoffs at this statement.

The owner said that although the 0.0.2.0 version of the software is very important to him and the Torch Group, it is not as intuitive as it is written in the book.

After all, the Super Cup was only issued to a very small number of users at that time, and 95% of users did not have the opportunity to experience it, or even knew that this model existed.

After all, a company and a product cannot exist apart from the general environment.

What really helped the Torch Group to go to the world was the continuous development and progress of Huaxia Industry under its promotion.

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As the unit most closely related to Chang Haonan, Huaxia Aviation Industry Corporation almost naturally became the first push target of the new version update.

Among them, the luckiest is the 122 factory located in Bingcheng.

Because along with the installation disc of the new software, there is also Liu Hongbo, who has just been designated by Chang Haonan as the manager of the numerical computing business department for a few days.

Poor Professor Liu was just dragged into the pit by his own junior and younger brothers with a generous salary, and the first thing he did was to go on a long business trip.

And I had to fly back to school for two classes a week.

The textbook turned out to be written by the other party.

There is simply no reason.

Of course, the verbal complaints are lip service, and the five-figure monthly salary at the end of the 90s is still not good after all.

So it's still a difference.

"Professor Liu, I have admired you for a long time, it is really an honor for you to come to our Ice City in person......

Cui Wenxue, general manager of Bingcheng Aircraft Industry Group, came to greet him.

Although he relied on building cars to get to the top, Bingfei is still a unit in the aviation industry system after all, and the core is still the helicopter business after all.

Bingcheng Automobile's achievements can stabilize his position within Bingfei Group.

But if you want to go further in the aviation industry, you still have to get the helicopter as a signboard.

Therefore, although Cui Wenxue can only be regarded as half-aware of helicopters, he still has enough respect for Liu Hongbo, who came to do the project in person.

In fact, in terms of the identity of the latter, it can even be said that it is a little too enthusiastic......

"Hello Mr. Cui, please come out for a trip in person......"

As he spoke, he exhaled a long sigh in front of him, and his glasses were covered with a layer of frost.

In the ice city in mid-November, the temperature is already below freezing.

Chang Haonan, a native of the Northeast, how could he think of reminding others to pay attention to such a thing as temperature.

So Liu Hongbo, who set off from the capital, was unprepared for this.

When I got off the plane, I went straight into the terminal and got on the bus directly, so I didn't feel anything.

Now get off the bus and stand at the gate of Factory 122 for a while, and everyone is almost numb.

But in order not to affect the image of the Torch Group, it has to be strongly supported......

Fortunately, Cui Wenxue saw that Professor Liu's equipment was not good and he couldn't adapt to the dry and cold weather in the northeast, so he directly took off the fur hat on his head and handed it to the other party, and then walked quickly to the factory together.

As he walked, he didn't forget to introduce an old man who had been following him just now.

Although his appearance is not good, he is in good spirits.

"This is the person in charge of the Z-9 technology introduction project, and the chief designer of the Z-9C, Z-9 armed and civilian H425, Comrade Guo Jingshan."

“……”

"Shall we go directly to the factory?"

Liu Hongbo looked at the larger and larger building in front of him and was a little puzzled.

Although it was his first time here, he could tell from the tall and non-layered style that this should be a production workshop.

"I'm really sorry, Professor Liu, but the design work during this period was all done in the design studio here."

Guo Jingshan, who was walking next to him, replied:

"Our 602 institute was only a research room supporting the 122 factory at the beginning, and although the scale was larger, it has always retained the traditional ...... of placing the design room in the factory."

While speaking, several people walked into the workshop one after another.

The lenses of the glasses, which had just been restored to transparency, were suddenly covered with fog again.

Fortunately, the heating inside the workshop is very sufficient, and Liu Hongbo quickly saw the whole picture inside.

Naturally, it is not the first time that he has entered this kind of place, but compared with the other places he has frequented before, the production line of Factory 122 is a little sluggish.

If you only look at the aviation business, then Bingfei is basically a difficult brother with Guifei.

It's in the middle of nowhere, and there's no big home model.

In the huge workshop, there are only a few helicopters of different versions and models scattered around.

On the contrary, further afield, there seems to be more of a small twin-engine propeller aircraft.

"I'm ashamed that our 122 factory is operating in the aviation business in general, so the number of orders is not too much, and most of the stations are in a state of shutdown."

Regarding the current situation of Bingcheng Aircraft Group, Cui Wenxue is also generous:

"This is still borrowed from your company's general manager, so that our small aircraft did not take much effort to obtain the airworthiness certification of the United States and the European Union, and then signed a large order of 30 aircraft, otherwise in this workshop, you can't see a few people at a glance......"

Since the Y-12 is the only aircraft in Huaxia that has been approved by the FAA airworthiness before, Chang Haonan has attracted a lot of technical personnel from Bingcheng to participate in the research of anti-icing technology and negotiations with the European Union.

That's why Cui Wenxue knows the ins and outs.

Hearing this, Liu Hongbo understood why people were so enthusiastic about him.

Of course he knows his own catties, he is quite famous in Jinghang University, who knows who Liu Hongbo is when he leaves the school, and he has done projects in Hojing before, where has he ever seen the scene of being greeted by the general manager in person?

It's just for the sake of Chang Haonan and the face of the Torch Group.

The previous confusion was that Bingfei didn't seem to have any direct relationship with his junior brother.

But it makes sense to think about it now.

With all the big news that Chang Haonan has made in the past year and a half, I am afraid that the entire aviation industry has been more or less stained with his light.

After a brief tour of the workshop, Liu Hongbo took the lead in returning to the topic:

"Mr. Cui, Mr. Guo, are you going to see the helicopter design plan that needs our assistance first?"

The two people next to him glanced at each other, but Cui Wenwen opened his mouth:

"Okay, then let Mr. Guo take you over to understand the situation, I don't have a deep understanding of aviation technology, so I won't go to the layman to guide the insider."

After a brief goodbye, Cui Wenxue left the workshop with a few people.

Guo Jingshan noticed Liu Hongbo's somewhat curious face, so he explained while taking the latter to the design room:

"Mr. Cui is mainly in charge of the automotive business, and he basically lets me be responsible for the specific problems of aircraft design."

Generally speaking, the head of the group under the Aviation Industry Corporation will have at least a relevant educational background.

Bingfei Group and Cui Wenxue are in a very special situation.

"I see."

Liu Hongbo nodded:

"That's not bad."

If a leader can't do it, then at least knowing how to let go is better than blindly commanding.

"Well, if it weren't for the money from selling the car, we wouldn't have been able to afford to ask you for help this time......"

Guo Jingshan replied with a smile.

As he spoke, he had already taken Liu Hongbo to a computer in the design room.

"This is our preliminary plan for the follow-up development of the Z-9 model, if nothing else, I am afraid that we will have to cooperate for a long time......."

The R&D strength of Bingfei Group is really weak.

Even though it has been trying its best to expand in the past two years, this place in Ice City has inherently limited its development.

And it is really difficult for the technical team to be all novices, and it can't all be led by Guo Jingshan alone.

Therefore, it is a more rational choice to ask for foreign aid.

"I'll take a look."

Liu Hongbo put aside the hat that Cui Wenxue had given him before, sat in front of the computer and browsed.

To his surprise, the entire document was detailed and long.

To some extent, it can even be said to be a development plan for the helicopter industry!

"Do you want to develop four types of series on the basis of the Z-9?"

Liu Hongbo raised his head and looked at Guo Jingshan, who had been standing beside him.

"That's right."

The latter immediately nodded:

"Some time ago, we have solved some of the defects in the transmission structure that the Z-9 brought over from the prototype, and found that this model has the potential to develop to the level of about 6 tons."

"Therefore, at present, our plan for Bingfei is to rely on the Zhi-9 prototype to develop four different configurations of assault transport type, special armed type, naval type and civilian type, and then build a complete 4-6 ton helicopter type spectrum on the basis of these four configurations, and become the vanguard in the field of general aviation in China!"

(End of chapter)