Chapter 439 Maglev Project Team
Chen Lin left here in the afternoon. The new design drawing of the portal that the young man made before has already taken shape. After reading it, Chen Lin felt that it was very feasible, at least It was more efficient than the current portal and could save many unnecessary journeys, so he simply modified it and reported it to the association.
He is not worried at all that the portal will have any problems because of this. The association is far more concerned about it than him. They will definitely carefully consider and verify the reported plans before they are officially used.
Chen Lin did not return to the Origin Star. In the afternoon, he went to the maglev project team that had been arranged in advance. Xiao Wu had already contacted them in advance. As soon as everyone arrived at the scene, someone would contact them. docking.
“Welcome, Mr. Chen, your coming here really makes my place shine!”
A middle-aged man with an uncontrollable smile on his face said to Chen Lin: "I heard that you are coming today, so I specially asked all the department personnel to come..."
"No need to do this, just let them do what they have to do."
Chen Lin glanced at the people lined up in the distance, many of whom were scientific researchers. He felt a little unhappy at the moment and frowned slightly: " I don’t like such a big battle, didn’t Xiao Wu tell you?”
The middle-aged man was stunned for a moment, then looked at Xiao Wu for help, and after getting the exact answer, he quickly waved his hand. Those people dispersed.
Chen Lin stood there and watched the people gradually disperse. After staring for a while, he said to the man next to him: "This is my first time here, next time you can Got it, I don’t like too lively and deliberate arrangements, it’s better to keep things low-key.”
"They are all scientific researchers and should continue to work in their respective positions. Don't change everything just because of my arrival and make everyone unhappy."
"Mr. Chen's lesson is... ..."
The middle-aged man is very aware of how special the identity of the young man in front of him is. The project team he is currently working on is engaged in room-temperature superconducting magnetic levitation, and the source of these things is another planet. The young man in front of him is the person who opens the door to those planets. How can he not treat it with caution?
In addition, Chen Lin is also the person in charge of the teleportation department and the Anyun Base on the Origin Star, and he has the rank of senior colonel... With a bunch of titles, the man really has to welcome him seriously.
The previous queue to welcome was actually the simplest.
"Stop talking so much nonsense, let's lead the team from the front."
Chen Lin's face returned to its previous expression and looked at the man: "The main purpose of my coming today is to see the machine we developed ourselves. Maglev cars, this is the key."
"Understood! Mr. Chen, please follow me."
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The group followed the man into the second floor. In the first floor area, there is a huge open space, and above the open space are dozens of maglev cars that are being tested.
The designs of these maglev vehicles are very sci-fi aesthetic, with a silver-white streamlined design. The four positions of the car that were originally tires have been replaced with round rolling ball devices. The entire car is similar to a sports car, and the cab is huge. Glass, the vehicle is clearly divided into upper and lower levels.
Chen Lin was not very interested in cars before, so he could not describe in words the feeling that this magnetic levitation car brought to him. The only most intuitive thing is that this kind of thing is indeed very beautiful, at least it makes him feel... He looked very good.
“This is the maglev car we are currently developing, and we temporarily call it the [White Dragon] model internally.”
Chen Lin smiled after hearing the man’s words: “ Not everything is called XX Dragon. "
"We are the Red Dragon Association after all, so a name like this is quite representative. "
Chen Lin did not refute the man's words. He looked at the maglev cars in front of him that were undergoing "flight" tests. Their turns and driving were extremely smooth. There was nothing in the air, but they could levitate in the air and accelerate quickly and brake suddenly. , enough to see the magic of this magnetism.
“What is the principle used in these things?”
“It’s almost the same as before... Our project team used room-temperature superconducting materials to build a magnetic levitation engine. This kind of thing is not yet available on a large scale. Large-scale mass production can only be used on experimental models. "
"This kind of engine is very special. It can change the direction and size of individual power in a constant magnetic field. The design of the entire car body is completely coordinated. The engine uses a set of circuits and software systems to control the direction and magnitude of power to ensure that it can complete operations such as suspension, direction change, acceleration, braking, etc. "
Chen Lin nodded slightly and spoke. Asked: "Why not study the direction of changing the direction and intensity of the environmental magnetic field?"
"We also made some attempts at that, but it was much more difficult than the current one, so we gave up using this technology and instead used a special engine."
Chen Lin noted When a maglev car was slowly approaching the parking position on the second floor, a group of scientific researchers and maintenance workers rushed over. They brought various equipment and quickly connected it to the vehicle's socket. , and then started a lively discussion.
Chen Lin took two steps forward. He got closer and took a closer look at the maglev car called Bailong, and found that the material on it seemed to be something he had seen before.
“Can I try?”
As soon as Chen Lin saw the car parked there, he couldn’t help but asked. Before the man responded, Xiao Wu had already stepped out first. He said: "Colonel Chen, these are experimental maglev vehicles, and their safety cannot be fully confirmed. For your safety, it is best not to try them in person."
The man on the side could see Xiao Wu winking at him crazily, and immediately understood what was going on. He immediately responded to Xiao Wu's words and said: "Yes... yes, Mr. Chen, these things are now considered special types of vehicles. All of our personnel who went up there have received special training and are wearing special power armor to prevent accidents."
"You should not test it yourself, we will just stand on it. Just take a look."
Xiao Wu stepped forward and spoke to Chen Lin seriously, which made Chen Lin hesitate for a moment and then sighed helplessly: "Okay."< br>
Chen Lin took a look at the maglev car not far away. This thing uses normal temperature superconducting materials to make the engine device. It is driven by all electricity. A simple charge is enough for it to drive normally. It has been around for a long time and can be regarded as a black technology among black technologies. "Is Fuxi AI used in this?"
"Of course!"
The man nodded, "The use of Fuxi AI can make the control very precise and stable. After all, it is the most intelligent AI we have. The spatial positioning and path of this thing Planning is temporarily beyond the reach of manpower. The response speed and real-time route planning of this thing will be very important for these maglev cars. "
Chen Lin nodded in agreement, AI can indeed do it. There are many things that humans cannot do, such as dividing hierarchical areas, confirming possible routes, speeds, alternatives, execution, event processing, etc. Fuxi AI's ultra-high computing power and intelligence can complete these things perfectly. , when full intelligence becomes popular, Fuxi AI will show its unique charm on more platforms and more fields.
This is the general trend.
The man and Chen Lin walked slowly along the second floor area. While looking at the maglev cars that were still being tested, they whispered: "The truth is that transportation convenience affects the economy. Development actually also affects culture, technology and other aspects. ”
"With the use of this superconducting engine, urban transportation will become more convenient than ever before. Because maglev vehicles do not occupy ground transportation, many places can be freed up for other things. This is also of great benefit to our future urban planning. Maneuverability. ”
“Coupled with the extremely low operating and environmental costs of superconducting engines, if all public and private transportation in the city are driven by superconducting engines, the cost of travel will also further increase. This will have a great positive effect on the development of our entire society."
Chen Lin and the man walked a short distance away on the second floor, and he saw someone parked there from a distance. Naturally, the man noticed a huge car, and he quickly came out and explained: "That is also our experimental vehicle. We are not only building cars, we are also planning to build large buses and freight vehicles... But it seems that the plan is currently The implementation is not smooth."
Chen Lin looked at him with a smile and said: "Just take your time, nothing comes out of thin air. The maglev car project can be promoted, but the maglev truck. I personally don’t think it’s of much use.”
“Oh?”
The man was a little dazed, and he asked subconsciously: "What does Mr. Chen mean?"
"We now have a dazzling variety of military aircraft models. I feel that some of them are highly repetitive. By then, We might consider converting some of them for civilian use."
After Chen Lin finished speaking, the man was stunned for several seconds.
"This... seems to be a way out."
"The thrusters used by military aircraft can actually be regarded as clean energy, and some of them are also similar to magnetic levitation technology. If you have the chance then, you can study it..."
No one interrupted. The two of them walked and discussed the details about the aircraft and the maglev car. Chen Lin smiled and said to the middle-aged man: "Although the maglev car has huge development potential, it needs to be removed from it. There are still some key issues that need to be solved before the laboratory reaches the mass market. "
" Are the superconducting batteries used in the superconducting engine devices we are currently using the most cost-effective? The cost of energy storage and conversion technology must be drastically reduced, otherwise it will be as expensive as a luxury product when it enters the market, and it will be very difficult to promote it. "
< br>The man nodded immediately. They had not thought of this yet. The magnetic levitation car in the laboratory was developed with almost no consideration of cost. The association basically met all their needs, including the superconducting batteries used and the components on the vehicle. Some devices are provided by several other departments, and the cost issue is quite remote for men.
"By the way, there are also the manufacturing and maintenance costs of maglev cars. Do you know how much this thing costs?"
The man was stopped by Chen Lin. He thought for a while, and then he was careful. He said: "The price may be around 800-1400... At present, these experimental equipment are equipped with the most advanced equipment. The superconducting battery inside should be the most expensive part. I personally estimate that the price should be around six About one million.”
"This limits the possibility of mass production."
Chen Lin shook his head, "The cost of a battery alone is so high. Who can ordinary people afford it? So the next most important thing is It is also about reducing costs. You researchers need to explore cheaper superconducting materials and manufacturing processes... By the way, once the experimental model is completed, production costs can be reduced by introducing advanced production technology and automation equipment. At the same time, that thing is still It can improve production efficiency.”
“Have you heard of the ACS platform?”
When the man heard the name, he immediately nodded and said that he knew clearly: “That thing is very famous now. There is only one at the base, and it is still at the portal. I heard them say that it is a black technology from the Pioneers, and it can be manufactured and produced in large quantities as long as the blueprint is given."
"Basically not. Wrong, but this thing still needs raw materials, and the raw materials are isomeric powders that we rarely see. ”
Chen Lin smiled and said, "It can be said that the association controls all ACS platforms. If there are no raw materials, even this platform is just scrap metal."
"The ACS platform can mass-produce these products on a large scale. Maglev vehicles only need to provide enough raw materials. When the time comes, ACS will fully reduce the price, so there is no need to worry about the high cost. "
The two people felt relieved when they thought of this. With a smile, there are solutions to all these problems. The Origin Star provides them with far more than just one or two things, but a whole new set of technology trees and research directions. The Pioneer Civilization has a lot of black technology, and a group of people lamented At the same time, I feel a little regretful. I don’t know why such a developed pioneer civilization was finally destroyed by a group of insects.
Chen Lin stayed with the project team here for several hours, and even stayed here for dinner later. The only pity was that he didn’t even get to sit on the experimental model. Maglev cars are not a big deal for Chen Lin. He travels in special aircraft every day.
Riding in this maglev car is just a novelty.
"Come on, you guys,"
Chen Lin waved to a group of middle-aged men not far away from the entrance of the minibus. "The new maglev vehicle will bring earth-shaking changes to our lives. Changes, you are all top people at the forefront. The association has high hopes for you. I also hope that you can succeed and become Armstrong in the maglev car project."
Everyone laughed, Zhong. The young man saluted Chen Lin. Chen Lin returned the salute, turned around and got on the minibus.
He is going to return to Anyun Base next. It is expected that he will be free for a while and nothing major will happen.
(End of this chapter)