Chapter 83 The face of capitalists! (Please subscribe)
Zhou Ning looked at Xia Zhibai, his expression moved slightly, pointed to the 'steam engine' on the side, and said: "Xia Jinshi, according to your instructions, the Ministry of Industry made a steam engine. It’s just that the effect is not as good as expected.”
“There are many problems.”
Xia Zhibai tensed up and moved to the side.
He noticed it when he came in.
It's just that I need to explain some things clearly beforehand, so I didn't mention the steam engine.
He asked worriedly: "This steam engine can't run?"
"That's not the case." Zhou Ning was stunned for a moment, but also smiled: "It can still move, that's right. It can indeed pump water, but it's not very efficient. To a certain extent, it's actually not as good as manpower. If Xia Jinshi wants to rely on this thing to increase salt production, I'm afraid it's unrealistic."
Wen Yan.
Xia Zhibai’s face relaxed.
He smiled and said: "As long as it can run."
"Everything is difficult at the beginning. As long as you get started, things will get better gradually."
"If it can move, it means that I The idea is correct, and it is indeed feasible, but it needs to be made up in other aspects. "I dare to ask Governor Zhou, are there any clear gaps?"
Looking at Xia Zhibai. Zhou Ning was stunned for a moment by this calm attitude.
As Xiao Qipin, no matter how bad he was, he was still an official. He had heard about Xia Zhibai and thought that Xia Zhibai would be impatient or dissatisfied.
In the end, Xia Zhibai accepted the result with peace of mind.
This attitude of not being eager for success also made Zhou Ning secretly relieved.
As an official serving in the Ministry of Works, what I fear most sometimes is that my superiors give orders without regard.
Does not consider the actual situation at all.
Zhou Ning went to Tiedaoda and patted the shell on it. He only heard a dull muffled sound and said: "I have carefully studied the operation of this thing in the past few days, and I have a general understanding of the operation process. I rely on Boil water and let the water vapor squeeze the rod inside to drive the wheel axis to rotate. This method can absorb the brine from the ground. "It's just that the water vapor in this thing moves very fast now."
"The wheel-axle friction is very serious."
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Zhou Ning explained the problems he discovered one by one.
Xia Zhibai listened quietly.
He didn’t know much about steam engines.
I only know a general appearance. The specific situation depends on Zhou Ning and others to improve.
However, as a descendant, he still has some insights. After listening to Zhou Ning's words, Xia Zhibai pondered for a moment, touched the iron knot in front of him with his palm, and said thoughtfully: "Now the imperial court refines The iron contained contains a lot of impurities and the craftsmanship is not very high, which causes the heat to dissipate quickly and the water vapor to dissipate easily.”
“The sealing of the entire container is not good.”
"The overall efficiency is too low."
As for improving the overall process, Xia Zhibai gave up directly.
Unless he has an iron mine of his own, it is unlikely. As iron is a strategic material, Zhu Yuanzhang will not let himself control it.
Currently, he can only continue to make demands based on the existing basis, asking the court to improve the manufacturing process, and to improve the overall internal sealing. Before the rubber gasket, if he remembered correctly, the steam engine , all using lead pads.
Eat the food in one mouthful.
Xia Zhibai said: "Since the steam engine can run, it means that there is no problem with the idea. It only needs to be continuously improved and improved. The efficiency is low and can only be improved as much as possible, at least to a higher efficiency than human power."
“In terms of sealing, I recommend using a lead pad first.”
“Lead, if I remember correctly, has good elasticity and plasticity, and will not deform easily at high temperatures. ."
said.
Xia Zhibai looked at the iron bumps in front of him, pointed at one of the parts, and said: "Or make a combination of copper pads and lead pads, first make the air tightness of the steam engine higher, and let these high temperatures Minimize water vapor leakage and maximize efficiency. ”
Zhou Ning, Li Sheng and others were all surprised when they heard Xia Zhibai directly mention "lead pad".
When they came, they discussed it many times, and they all believed that the best way at present was to use 'lead pads'. However, the cost of lead was not low, so they have been hesitating whether to put this idea into practice. , tell Xia Zhibai.
And if Xia Zhibai saw that the efficiency of the steam engine was too low and gave up directly, they would choose not to say anything.
I never thought about it.
Xia Zhibai has seen so much.
From what they said, I found a suitable solution directly.
How could they not be surprised?
Xia Zhibai walked around the steam engine and stopped in front of the rotating shaft. There were obvious friction marks on it. They were all very dry and hard friction, and even black marks could be seen. For The loss of the machine is huge.
Xia Zhibai pondered for a while and said: "Apply some lubricating oil on the rotating shafts."
"If possible, the entire machine should be coated with a layer of anti- Rusty”
"Tung oil?"
Xia Zhibai is not sure.
When Xia Zhibai directly said "tung oil", Zhou Ning and Li Sheng were completely stunned.
Xia Zhibai also knows this?
Tung oil is something that only craftsmen and engineers know about.
Many people only see the shiny oil on wooden buildings and have no idea that tung oil is applied on them. Especially since the world has just recovered from the war, many things are missing. This is also normal. Most people can't even provide food and clothing. How can There is still time to think about these things. Xia Zhibai is young, only in his early twenties. Logically speaking, he should have been concentrating on reading before and had no chance to understand these things.
But he knows now.
Zhou Ning and Li Sheng looked at each other with a wry smile in their eyes.
The number one scholar deserves to be the number one scholar.
Although he is young, he has seen a lot, has novel ideas, and has a wide range of interests.
It cannot be based on ordinary theory.
If you really judge someone based on their age, you will probably be humiliated.
With a thought, Li Sheng and others completely put away their contempt and did not dare to be careless or scornful.
Zhou Ning looked respectful and asked tentatively: "Xia Jinshi, these things you just mentioned are indeed very helpful in improving the efficiency of steam engines, but they will cost a lot, and the lead pads This thing is easy to wear out.”
Xia Zhibai waved his hand and said very relaxedly: "Isn't money just for spending?"
"As long as it is spent in the right place, it is not wasted."
"It's money. Things are what I have to consider. The only thing you need to consider is how to improve the efficiency of the steam engine as soon as possible to speed up the extraction of brine, or to make the most reasonable use of coal and other fuels so that salt can be produced as soon as possible. "
< br>"If you have any ideas or ideas for improvement, you can boldly put them forward."
"As long as I can satisfy you, I will try my best to satisfy you."
"However."
Xia Zhibai changed the subject, and his expression became stern, saying: "My money did not come from the strong wind, and I will not pay for some unjust money. As for the steam engine, I have my own requirements and ideas.”
“When you improve the steam engine based on this iron lump, you must make rigorous calculations.”
“Especially every zero on it. The shape, size and other data of the components are marked in detail, and each component must be as consistent as possible to avoid problems in the future, so that broken parts can be replaced directly instead of shutting down directly. "
“My request is very simple.”
"It's foolproof."
"As long as you hold the drawings, even if you completely break up these parts and throw them aside casually, anyone can put them together according to the drawings."
"And the parts on other steam engines can also be used on other steam engines."
"The pressure I am facing is not small now."
"In the future, the pressure I will face will also be It will be bigger, especially in terms of money.”
"In the future, people can stop, but machines can't!"
"This is the bottom line!"
After saying the last two sentences, Xia Zhibai also smiled bitterly. He was showing his face as a capitalist. Already?
But he had no choice.
He also wanted to arrange everything and start everything in an orderly manner, but time waited for no one, money was also urging him, and he couldn't stop for a moment.
He doesn't want to slow down either.
The world needs to see improvement as soon as possible
Zhou Ning showed a hint of embarrassment.
This is not a low requirement.
But he also knew Xia Zhibai's difficulties.
It's impossible to let them do whatever they want and do whatever they want. That would be a complete waste of money.
Zhou Ning looked at the people behind him and gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, just listen to Xia Jinshi. It's just that the specific steam engine is manufactured by the Ministry of Industry. If there is a deviation from the Ministry of Industry, there is nothing we can do."
Xia Zhibai said: "It doesn't matter."
"I will find a way to let the Ministry of Industry provide customization."
"Even if I spend money, I have to let the Ministry of Industry The officials agreed.”
Zhou Ning nodded.
Now that Xia Zhibai has made up his mind.
He would not persuade them again. Although it would be a lot more difficult, it was nothing. As long as the steam engine really worked in the end, it would not have been in vain for them to spend so long, and they could replace parts at will. , which can be regarded as reducing costs.
They have no reason to stop it.
Xia Zhibai will not really decide these things, and will give them a certain amount of space. He just needs them to improve the steam engine to a certain extent within a certain period of time, and then they will carry out a clear update, so that it will not The previous machine was suddenly abandoned.
He doesn't have such a big family and a big business.
It needs to be paid back.
Xia Zhibai discussed with Zhou Ning and others and asked them to implement these improvements as soon as possible and then take a look at the specific effects. If the effects are good, they can have the Ministry of Industry manufacture a batch in advance. came out.
Later.
Xia Zhibai left in a hurry.
He is going to take a trip outside the city, and this time when he comes back, he will recruit workers.
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