Chapter 820 Xinpu-class submarine + nuclear power treasure
Oak Ridge Y-12 National Security Center.
"The design concept of the nuclear power plant is very advanced. The reactor, steam turbine and generator are packaged together to form a module." Looking at the introduction on the TV, an engineer spoke: "However, the key technologies are not mentioned at all. , for example, they have been talking about using liquid metal as a coolant for a long time, what kind of liquid metal is this, or is it the lead-based air conditioner that broke down frequently back then?"
"Yes, liquid metal does have many advantages as a coolant, but it also has many disadvantages. Once the reactor stops operating or the pipeline is damaged, the entire coolant pipeline may stop operating and then solidify, and the reactor will be completely damaged. What confidence do people in the East have to ensure the safety of this nuclear reactor?"
Nuclear power technology has developed for several generations, but the most mature one is still the most common pressurized water reactor. This is of course because humans have studied water for hundreds of years and thoroughly studied its properties. After all, water has been around since the age of steam engines. Just start using stuff.
Now, when it comes to this liquid metal reactor, many people are skeptical, and some people already believe it.
"Look at Mingzhou Group, which has been researching advanced technologies over the years. It has surpassed us in the field of chips and is also unparalleled in the field of electric vehicles. Now, it has also developed advanced technologies in the field of nuclear power systems. , which is understandable. Look at the speaker at the scene. He is Lao Maozi’s most famous nuclear power expert. This person used to work on Lao Maozi’s nuclear reactors. Therefore, he used the advanced technology from the East to mature this nuclear reactor. It’s not incomprehensible.”
If there are only Easterners, it will definitely not work. However, the Mingzhou Group still has a large number of old people. These old people are the most professional. They began to study liquid metal cooling nuclear reactors during the Red Empire era, and they also made several amazing models. It is now possible to build an incredible nuclear submarine into a mature product with the help of advanced Eastern technology.
“But what is this thing used for? It doesn’t look like it’s mounted on a car, let alone placed on land.”
“This thing is a round cake, and it’s standing upright. Looking at it like this, it looks like...”
“Is it used on submarines?”
“Looking at the size, a conventional diesel-electric submarine can carry it!”
“What? Doesn’t this mean that the diesel-electric submarines produced by Dongfang can be transformed into nuclear submarines?”
“It should be used on submarines. There is a passage in the middle of the upper layer, which is obviously for submarine soldiers to pass back and forth. It is most suitable for this module to be placed in the original AIP compartment of the submarine.”
"Yes, it just replaced the original AIP cabin. This way, the displacement will remain unchanged, but the durability of underwater navigation will be greatly increased!" Now they understood: "Oriental submarines were already very powerful, and now they have With this cabin that can last indefinitely underwater, the performance will be able to keep up with the next level!"
The East does not export nuclear submarines, but they can export cabins carrying nuclear power treasures!
“Look, another old guy is coming up!”
“This old man looks familiar.”
“You actually don’t know him? Nicholas, the old leader of the navy!”
Since Nicholas came to participate in this ceremony, of course he had to say a few words to cheer him up.
"Today, I am very happy to come to the nuclear reactor production base and see the small nuclear power equipment produced by Dongfang. I think this device is very good and of great significance to us." Nikola said: "After all, we have a serious lack of relevant equipment in China. We also look forward to introducing technology into our country to fill our gaps.”
When did Lao Maozi actually need to introduce Eastern technology?
“Lao Maozi has really declined completely. The new generation of frigates will be built by Dongfang, and the AIP system used on submarines will also be imported from Dongfang!”
Although Nikolai was still half-covering his face, the people in front of the TV were all professionals, and they could quickly guess what Nikolai was thinking.
When the Red Empire collapsed, Lao Maozi's shipbuilding industry was still very developed. Dongfang purchased Lao Maozi's Kilo-class submarines to expand its underwater power.
Kilo-class submarines have a displacement of more than 3,000 tons, which is actually the most suitable for Kangaroo Country. Unfortunately, the position of Kangaroo Country’s **** determines that it is impossible for him to go to Lao Maozi to buy a submarine.
The Kilo-class models are also changing, from the initial 877 to the later 636, and their performance continues to improve. However, Lao Maozi's submarine has a weakness that cannot be compensated for: there is no AIP system.
In fact, in the era of the Red Empire, Lao Maozi was studying related routes, and at that time, he took two routes at the same time, regardless of the cost. He worked on the closed-cycle diesel engine for decades, but there was still no progress, so he gave up. The only thing they have left now is Yes, it is fuel cell technology.
This thing sounds simple. It uses liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen to enter the battery to directly generate electricity. The working principle is also very simple: the hydrogen electrode obtains hydrogen, and the oxygen electrode obtains oxygen. Hydrogen and oxygen generate water under the action of a catalyst on the electrode. The hydrogen electrode is negatively charged due to excess electrons, and the oxygen electrode is positively charged due to lack of electrons. This forms a battery.
This thing was first used in aerospace systems, and later on the ground. The hydrogen energy vehicles that the islanders have been working on are actually based on this principle. To put it bluntly, they are just a fuel cell. It's just that because hydrogen energy vehicles run on the ground, they only need to add hydrogen. Oxygen can be obtained completely through the atmosphere. The islanders talk about this thing in a high-end manner, but it is actually just farting and taking off their pants: hydrogen energy vehicles do not use hydrogen. Direct combustion to drive a vehicle still needs to be converted into electricity, and a motor is still used to drive the vehicle. It is not as direct as using a battery to store electricity.
Moreover, the key to this thing is that it is dangerous.
Storage of hydrogen is a big problem. There are many technical problems in gaseous or liquid storage. If it is used in a car, a bomb will be carried at any time. If it is used in a submarine, it will be even more troublesome. After all, the submarine is airtight!
Therefore, apart from the Germans, there is no other company in the world playing with fuel cells. The Lada-class submarines of later generations used fuel cells, but they were extremely immature, and Lao Maozi himself did not dare to use them. In comparison, the Stirling engine is more mature. After all, the Stirling engine only requires liquid oxygen. The storage of liquid oxygen is more convenient than liquid hydrogen, and there is no need to consider the curse of hydrogen embrittlement.
As for now, in the new millennium, Lao Maozi does not yet have an AIP system on a submarine. Since the East already has mature nuclear power equipment, direct introduction is also possible.
Nicholas did not say it clearly, but it was equivalent to saying it clearly.
The nuclear power plant announced by Dongfang is used on diesel-electric submarines.
“Damn Easterners, how could they do this? They are proliferating nuclear submarines!” Swift said angrily as he took out the cigar from his mouth.
"Yes, what they did is so abominable!" said the person on the opposite side: "We must not let them spread this technology to the whole world, otherwise our fleet will encounter serious threats!"
“But, what should we do? If we directly protest, the Mingzhou Group will not listen. They will only think that we are farting!”
Mingzhou Group is neither soft nor hard.
Sanctions?
It’s not like they haven’t done anything before, so what’s the result? The reaction of the Mingzhou Group was so strong that they were unable to step down. Now if they continue to play conspiracy, Mingzhou Group will definitely fight head-on.
“Everyone, you still haven’t seen the essence. Recently we proposed a plan to provide nuclear submarines to the Kangaroo Country, so the Orientals threw out nuclear power treasures. This is to disgust us.”
This analysis is to the point.
"So what? What else can we do? Are we going to give up on this project just because they throw out nuclear power? We are doing things on our own, and it is not the turn of Easterners to dictate what we do!" Swift was very annoyed.
"Everyone, I have thought of a way." Another person said: "Think about it, after this nuclear power project is launched, there will definitely be many customers interested. We simply hire a group of people and pretend to be customers. Then invite Mr. Qin to a certain country, and we can start to arrest Mr. Qin. As long as we catch him, the Mingzhou Group will have to surrender!"
That’s right, this is a way.
Everyone became excited and began to discuss the specific situation.
“I think the Rainbow Country is good. The Mingzhou Group also has a shipyard in the Rainbow Country, so there will definitely be no suspicion. As long as we put pressure on the Rainbow Country, they can arrest and extradite Mr. Qin.”
“A small country in Southeast Asia can also do it.”
While they were discussing, an intelligence officer quickly walked in with information: "Everyone, I just received the latest news. The Northern Kimchi Country has sent a delegation to negotiate with the Mingzhou Group."
"What?" The cigar in Swift's hand fell to the ground: "Northern Pickle Country? Are they going to purchase nuclear power? Damn it, if they are allowed to purchase it, they will definitely install it on their old Romeo submarines. ! No, they should also develop submarine-launched ballistic missiles! Orientals must not do this, we must stop this deal!"
They are no longer as calm as they were just now.
Qin Tao did not expect that after he announced the nuclear power project, the North Kimchi Country would be so interested and immediately sent a delegation. However, considering the situation of the North Kimchi Country, it is understandable.
"Mr. Qin, I'm very happy that we meet again." A person in the delegation stretched out his hand and said to Qin Tao: "Last time we came, we didn't reach any agreement. This time we hope to get what we want. "
A few years ago, Qin Tao once received people from the Northern Kimchi Country. However, they still held on to the past idea and wanted the East to help them, so they asked for it shamelessly. How could Qin Tao accept this?
Qin Tao dismissed them with a few words, but he still pointed out a way for them to cooperate with people from a certain country in the field of ballistic missiles. This time, these people came here and would not continue to hold on to the idea of asking for things. Bar?
"Our Mingzhou Group is a private group. As long as it is in our interests, we can reach an agreement." Qin Tao first took a precaution to prevent the other party from talking about military aid. What era is this? That kind of beautiful thing?
"Mr. Qin, we watched Zhang Zhongshuo's program and learned that you have developed a brand-new nuclear power device. I wonder where this nuclear power device can be used?" Yin Chengze did not answer Qin Tao's words. The specific content was discussed.
“It can be used by sea, land and air, and it can even be launched to the moon.” Qin Tao said: “I wonder what you plan to use it for?”
“We want to install it on our Shinpo-class submarine. Is it possible?”
“Xinpu class?” Qin Tao became curious: “Is it a submarine you developed yourself?”
The Kimchi Country has always been isolated, so the military technology of the Kimchi Country also carries a lot of mystery. It is difficult for the outside world to know the extent to which their military technology has developed. They can only guess based on some satellite images.
Northern Kimchi Country has a large number of submarines. Although its land area is not large, it has a total of 80 submarines, but most of them are small submarines of several hundred tons or even dozens of tons. After all, they are very close to their mortal enemies.
The 033 submarines they have on hand are relatively large. After receiving assistance in 1971, they began to introduce relevant technologies and build them themselves. It is said that they are still in production today. The specific number is a mystery, but it is estimated that there are twenty More than a ship.
The technology of the 033 submarine is old, but it can still exert a certain strength in shallow sea areas. However, of course, the North Pickle Country still has to continue to develop their submarine technology, especially after the collapse of the Red Empire, they obtained Lao Maozi's submarine-launched missiles sample bombs, and of course related submarines will also be developed.
They only announced one 8-24 Hero ship. The appearance of this submarine is somewhat different from that of 033. Therefore, relevant foreign intelligence agencies named the submarine the "Xinpu" class submarine. They believe that the submarine is based on the Yugoslav "Hero" class and Modeled after the "Sava" class submarine.
Now, when talking about this submarine, Yin Chengze is still very cautious. Even the submarine's level is given by an externally speculated title. He will not say what the internal code name is, so that it can be kept confidential to the greatest extent.
“Mr. Qin, the specific details of this submarine are a secret.” Yin Chengze said.
"Secret? If you don't say anything, how do I know if it can be installed on your submarine?" Qin Tao said: "For example, what is the diameter of your submarine? Single hull or double hull? What kind of steel is used for the hull of the submarine? How can it be installed on your submarine? Can’t it be welded together with our cabin? If you don’t say this, how can I answer your question?”
Yin Chengze was a little embarrassed: "Mr. Qin, I hope you can provide us with these technical details. Our technical staff will analyze and judge to see if they can be docked with our submarine."
"Do your technicians have this ability?" Qin Tao said: "So far, you have not designed a brand-new submarine. The technology is still at the level of our 033 submarine. You have rashly increased the displacement. Are you not afraid? Will it affect the silent ability of the submarine? Aren’t you afraid that the submarine will not be buoyant enough?”
Yin Chengze discovered that this seems to be the truth. If you don't say anything, you probably won't be able to use it when you take it back.
"Mr. Qin, please don't worry about this. As long as you can provide these technical data, it will be fine." Cui Zhongkui next to Yin Chengze said: "We submarine experts can solve these problems."
“Okay, you can take away our data after you pay one million in data fees.” Qin Tao said.
“One million?” The visitor was surprised.
“Yes, knowledge is wealth. If you want technical information, of course you have to spend money to buy it.”
“Okay, this is the result of your reform. Everything is based on money. The friendship in the past is gone. You even have to spend money to read the information!” Cui Zhongkui gritted his teeth.
"Everyone, what you want to see is the technical data of the most advanced nuclear power plant in the world. These technical data are very precious. Believe it or not, if this data is put on the international market, there will be a large number of buyers with hundreds of dollars. Wanlai takes the initiative to buy from us? Friendship is friendship, business is business. Our Mingzhou Group has developed to this day without any help from you. Now when talking about friendship, you can go to the capital to talk to someone, but with us in Mingzhou The group is out of the question.”
“Mr. Qin, this price is a bit high, can it be 100,000?” Yin Chengze began to bargain.
"Nine hundred thousand, I'll give you a 10% discount, just for the sake of friendship." Qin Tao said: "We can give you the most detailed information. By the way, when you pay, we will Every green coin is inspected, so please prepare the appropriate money."
900,000, which is not cheap! Moreover, Qin Tao also said clearly, don't fool people with the counterfeit coins you printed, we have to check them one by one.
“The technical information alone costs 900,000, so wouldn’t this nuclear power plant cost 9 million?” Cui Zhongkui said very annoyed.
"This one is a bit more expensive. Our scheduled price is 29.9 million. Everyone, this is a nuclear power treasure. Can it be cheap? Don't compare it with ordinary diesel generator sets." Qin Tao said: " If you want to buy it with a few million, I still recommend you to purchase our Stirling engine system, which is also a separate cabin."
Of course Qin Tao knows the purpose of these people coming to buy nuclear power treasures. What are Xinpu-class submarines? That's a ballistic missile submarine!
This submarine developed by the Northern Pickle Country is very unique. Its pressure hull is not big enough, but it cannot make a turtle back, so it simply enlarged the command tower. The front is still an ordinary command tower, and the back is used for storage. Ballistic missiles are poked from the top of the control tower to the bottom of the control tower, so that long missiles can be stuffed in.
But at the same time, this also leads to a disadvantage, that is, the number of ballistic missiles can be accommodated is very small. Generally, ballistic missile submarines can be equipped with more than a dozen ballistic missiles. A single salvo is enough to threaten a country, but the North Kimchi Country's The layout can only fit in single digits. The Xinpu B-class has one or two, and the Xinpu C-class has been expanded to three.
However, for the Northern Pickle Country, what they have to solve is whether there is a problem. Even if there is only one, it is enough to deter many people.
Now, what they have to solve is the power system problem. After all, for them, there is no advanced power system at all. They still use conventional diesel engines, or 033 submarine-level diesel engines, which are noisy and vibrate.
With nuclear power, their submarines can sail underwater at low speeds for a long time. Relying on the power of the nuclear power, they can even not surface for several months, becoming a hidden killer.
However, with the Kimchi Country having this kind of weapon, what if one day it gets mad and starts looking for trouble? Qin Tao admires a saying: There are no eternal friends and no constant enemies, only eternal interests! He does not want neighboring countries to obtain nuclear power treasures.
So, he had to set the threshold so that the other party could not afford it, and then promote the Stirling engine.
Nuclear power can be used for ten years. The submarine's underwater time depends on the food and the endurance of the crew. After all, with sufficient power, fresh water and oxygen can be solved, but the Stirling engine does not have this ability. It depends on Generally speaking, the size of the oxygen tank is enough for sailing underwater at low speed for more than ten days.
“Stirling engine?”
"Yes, it is the equipment installed on our 039C submarine. This equipment can provide enough power to allow the submarine to sail underwater at low speed for many days without having to float to the inflatable tube state. With this advanced performance, our AIP submarines are called nuclear submarines of poor countries." Qin Tao said: "If you need it, we can export this cabin to you as a whole."
“Mr. Qin, we hope to obtain the production technology of Stirling engines.” Cui Zhongkui spoke again. It seems that he is also a person who can make decisions.
"Production technology?" Qin Tao shook his head: "The production of this kind of machine is very precise, and you have no processing capabilities at all. If the Stirling engine we produce can output 500 horsepower, you can only produce your own products. Two to three hundred horsepower, if the lifespan of our production can be thousands of hours, your products may only have dozens of hours. Therefore, it is more cost-effective for you to purchase directly from here."
“No, we want access to technology.”
“This is also possible, but you need technology and a complete set of processing equipment. If this is done, the entire project is estimated to cost hundreds of millions of dollars.”
“Hundreds of millions? How many submarines do we have to build to evenly distribute the cost?”
“That’s right, so you can just purchase it directly. There is really no need to import technology.”
“Okay, then we hope to purchase a Stirling engine first. This should not be expensive, right?”
"Of course it's not expensive. A Stirling engine only costs three million US dollars." Qin Tao said: "As long as you pay, you can buy it at any time."
“Okay, let’s make this deal first!”
The other party finally gained something this time. They spent three million to buy a Stirling engine, study it, and then copy it, so that they can have advanced underwater power!
(End of this chapter)