Chapter 1211 The Nuclear Reactor of the Indian Aircraft Carrier

When Lao Maozi was building the heavy-duty aircraft-carrying cruiser, he really used the slipway construction method. The slipway built was called slipway zero, and a crane from Northern Europe was installed on it, which could lift sections of thousands of tons. Makarov relied on this method to speed up the construction progress. It can be said that they were the first to use the segmented method to build aircraft carriers.

So now, when Qin Tao said this, everyone had to believe it. Mr. Qin was right. Ah San was mentally ill. Otherwise, how could he build that kind of shipyard? Wouldn't it be good to build it with a slipway?

"Of course, it is also possible that Asan knows that their own construction level is very poor, so the aircraft carrier will likely be reworked after it is launched. At this time, the aircraft carrier is needed."

"That's right, their last aircraft carrier went back and forth to the dock several times, and there were also several strange launches." Liu Dashan said.

There are no big restrictions during construction, and the slipway is OK, but after it is built and launched, if there is a problem and needs to be reworked, it is impossible to return to the slipway and can only be driven to the dock. In the future, the ship will be repaired at the dock. , so Asan built this shipyard because they knew they would have to rework many times.

Everyone present laughed.

"Moreover, Ah San also brags about building a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, which is even more nonsense. Ah San has no nuclear power technology reserves at all. Our Glorious Years is launched into service, and their aircraft carrier cannot leave the dock. Unfortunately, the work hasn’t started yet,” Qin Tao continued.

Can Asan play a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier? Don't you still have to go find Lao Maozi?

In terms of warship reactors, Lao Maozi also has a few brushes. After all, as early as the 1950s and 1960s, icebreakers began to use nuclear reactors as power. After that, Lao Maozi built a large number of nuclear submarines, and also built Kirov-class nuclear reactors. As for the power cruiser, if the Red Empire hadn't collapsed, Lao Maozi could have come up with an advanced nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

Ah San has always had a history of cooperating with Lao Maozi in terms of naval equipment. It is said that he should cooperate with Lao Maozi this time.

Lao Maozi thought so too. However, after waiting for a few days, Ah San didn't come to the door. Later I found out that Ah San actually went to the UK to cooperate!

There is indeed something wrong with Ah San's brain, and he actually started flirting with the British. Even if Ah San went to the French, it would be easier for people to accept it than to go to the British. After all, the British nuclear reactors were built by the aviation engine company. , simply not doing his job properly.

Rolls-Royce.

"Our Rolls-Royce company has strong nuclear power production capabilities. The PWR2 nuclear reactors we produce are used on the Royal Navy's main submarines. Not to mention the Astute-class attack nuclear submarines, even our Vanguard-class strategic nuclear submarines use this type. "Nuclear reactor." Engineer Thomas introduced: "This reactor not only has a thermal power of 140 megawatts, but also has the advantage of not having to replace nuclear fuel during its entire life."

It is truly a British initiative to use enriched nuclear fuel, eliminating the need to replace nuclear fuel midway. Of course, using such advanced technology in a nuclear reactor that was born more than ten years ago requires taking great risks. Yes, the main idea of ​​the British at that time was to save money. After building it, there was no need to cut open the nuclear reactor for fuel, which saved a lot of trouble. In later generations, this kind of nuclear reactor was considered to have many flaws, and even British submariners had to operate it carefully. A little carelessness may lead to a major accident.

The Asans listened attentively. After listening, Alex cautiously spoke: "For us, 140 megawatts of thermal power is a bit too small. If it is a nuclear submarine, it is almost enough, but if it is a nuclear power On an aircraft carrier, that is too low. The new generation of Ford-class aircraft carriers in the United States have a core power of 700 megawatts. Eastern aircraft carriers are probably of the same order of magnitude. Two units are enough, and this 140-megawatt We need ten nuclear reactors.”

Ah San is not stupid. Of course, they have also summarized the international research and development experience of aircraft carrier nuclear reactors, especially the failure experience of France. They also know that it is not cost-effective to directly transplant the nuclear reactor of a nuclear submarine.

"Of course, we are just introducing our advanced technology in the field of nuclear reactors. If you want to build a 100,000-ton nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, you will need at least a 700-megawatt nuclear reactor. But now you only plan to build 700-megawatt nuclear reactors." For a 15,000-ton aircraft carrier, a core thermal power of 500 megawatts is enough. We have a PWR3 nuclear reactor that has been upgraded from the PWR2 nuclear reactor technology. This nuclear reactor is planned to output 500 megawatts of heat. Power." Thomas introduced.

According to the original plan, if Ah San agrees with the PWR2 nuclear reactor, it will naturally be the best. If Ah San does not agree, they will introduce the PWR3 nuclear reactor. In short, Ah San must not be allowed to leave. Place your order here!

"Yes, five hundred megawatts of thermal power is enough. Installing two nuclear reactors will not only have enough power to allow the aircraft carrier to reach a speed of thirty knots, but also sufficient power to supply our electromagnetic catapults and electromagnetic Use blocking cables and other devices." Alex nodded: "So, how far has your nuclear reactor been developed?"

"Computer simulations have been completed and construction work can begin at any time," Thomas said.

The so-called computer simulation is nothing more than inputting relevant data into the computer and performing calculations. As long as the thermal power can reach 500 megawatts, in fact, no calculations are made at all. How big is the reactor core and how are the external protection devices made? Such things require a lot of design work, but these are not important, as long as Ah San invests money.

"Can you give us the information on this nuclear reactor?" Alex asked: "We also have rich experience in nuclear reactor research and development, and we want to learn from your technology."

Ah San actually wanted to come here to ask for information? The British people present all found it funny. Are you too self-righteous? How can we give you the information, because we don’t have it either!

"Of course this won't work." Thomas said, "Even if I give you the information, you guys can't build it. A naval nuclear reactor is very complicated. Just processing the outer casing requires advanced technology. You don't have this capability. "If something goes wrong during the construction process, it could have disastrous consequences."

Ah San does not have the production technology for nuclear reactors. Even if they built a nuclear reactor on the ground, it would still be a commercial nuclear reactor, which is very different from the one on a warship.

The nuclear reactor of a warship is required to be small in size and have high thermal power. The internal pressure is much higher than that of a commercial reactor, and it also has to withstand the shaking of the warship.

"Okay, how much will it cost if you build it?"

"Two billion dollars."

"So expensive?"

"Yes, do you dare to use the cheap one? Damao's nuclear reactor has never been mature. Later, Dongfang gave them an improved cruiser, which removed the nuclear reactor and used conventional power."

If Asan didn't look for the British, he could only look for Da Mao, and Da Mao's nuclear reactors for surface ships were not mature! The Kirov-class nuclear-powered cruisers had problems with their nuclear reactors, causing them to lie dormant. In the end, they had to rely on boilers to operate. Thanks to Dongfang's help, the nuclear reactor power was removed and replaced with a gas turbine, and now it is back to life.

Therefore, you can’t look for Da Mao, Da Mao is unreliable!

The Asans nodded: "Okay, but this investment is too big. We need to study it carefully."

This contract will definitely not be signed immediately. After all, Asan's shipyard has just started construction, and the subsequent aircraft carrier is still early. It is only pre-research now, and they cannot pay immediately.

Moreover, no one in the world is optimistic about Asan's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

Zhang Zhong said that the program immediately released a new episode, commenting on Asan's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

"We believe that the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is a manifestation of Asan's ambition. At present, they do not have any technical reserves. It will take them at least more than twenty years. We can look at Lao Maozi's development path of nuclear-powered surface ships."

"On the Kirov-class nuclear-powered cruiser, they used the KH-3 nuclear reactor. Later, for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, they developed the KN-3-43 nuclear reactor based on this nuclear reactor. In 1988, it passed the acceptance test. The thermal power of this nuclear reactor is only 305 megawatts..."

Zhang Zhong once again advised Ah San to find his way back, but Ah San would definitely not listen.

Qin Tao, who was far away in the Rainbow Kingdom, was visiting the joint maritime exercises between the two sides.

Since they are all warships produced in the East, the electronic equipment on the 054 foreign trade warships can communicate with other warships without any obstacles, and the 055 warships can easily command any warship in the formation.

"Qin, the warships you produce are really good. When needed in the future, we can join forces at any time." Vitalia's voice sounded on the observation boat.

"Not only us, but also the warships ordered by several other African countries can often organize joint military exercises in the future, with the warship with the largest displacement as the flagship." Qin Tao said.

"Yes, we are also looking forward to that day." Vitalia said: "We, Varna, will truly have the strength to face any threat."

"Weina, I remember when we first met, you were just an ordinary girl. I didn't expect that you would grow into the person you are today. I was a little scared." Zhao Ling said from the side.

"Really? I just did it because I knew Qin needed it." Vitalia said: "However, these are not enough. Rainbow Country has a complete aviation industry, and we also plan to produce drones in the future. Lord, Qin, what do you think?"

"Of course you can. You can also get the technology that big dogs can get."

Times are slowly changing, and drones will be more common and important in the sky in the future. Vitalia's vision is pretty good.

"Mr. Qin, we just received news that Ah San has found Rolls-Royce Company and wants to use their strength to develop nuclear reactors for a new generation of aircraft carriers." Xu Zhengyang walked up.

"Ah San asked Rolls-Royce for help? Don't they know that Rolls-Royce has no nuclear reactor R&D technology at all? They are just copying American nuclear reactor technology?"

"Yes, but this makes Da Mao very dissatisfied. Therefore, Da Mao hopes that we can help and ask Asan to give up cooperation with Luoluo Company and find cooperation with Da Mao's design bureau. Da Mao needs this investment."

Russia also wants to produce nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Although they have long lost this ability, people always have ideals. Now there is just this opportunity. If they can get the funds from India, Russia can develop the nuclear reactor of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, which can be regarded as a technical reserve for the future.

"This is not easy, but there are ways." Qin Tao said: "India will listen to our words in reverse. We just need to praise the technology of Rolls-Royce, and India will be suspicious. It is best if the British nuclear submarine has another accident to expose its unreliability."

"I can help with this." Vitalia said.

Qin Tao was stunned: "Your business in Vana has reached Europe?"

Vitalia smiled: "That's not the case, but I just happened to have a fellow villager who settled in the UK a few years ago and found a job in the navy. He happened to get on their submarine."

What's the coincidence? This is clearly a deliberate insertion! How big is Vitalia's ambition? Qin Tao secretly thought in his heart, will he regret it in the future for supporting Vana?

"Qin, what's wrong with you?"

"Nothing." Qin Tao smiled: "Vina, you really enjoy playing this game of life."

"That's right."

After the exercise, the fleet embarked on the return journey, sailing north all the way to join the fleet that completed the mission in the Red Sea. The fleet flagship was transferred from 055 to 075, and Qin Tao also came to 075 from the freighter.

"Mr. Qin, welcome to the 075 warship!" Captain Zhang Yu had a smile on his face: "Last time you came, we provided protection. This time, we will go together again."

"Well, it's been a few months since the last time? How many months have you come out to perform the mission this time? It's not a short time."

"We are a surface ship, so it doesn't matter how long it takes. Mr. Qin, according to the arrangement of the superiors, we will take you up to the vicinity of Gwadar Port, and then return through the airspace of Lao Pakistan."

"Okay." Qin Tao nodded, and then thought of something: "After we go back, you should hold a commissioning ceremony, right?"

"Yes, Mr. Qin, will you attend it then?"

"You must attend."

That night, a strange-shaped plane flew over. It had wings, engines and propellers on the wingtips, and a fuselage similar to an elongated helicopter. It was the latest tilt-rotor aircraft in the East.

The biggest advantage of this type of aircraft is its fast flight speed and long endurance. Qin Tao took Zhao Ling, Xu Zhengyang and others on the tilt-rotor aircraft and flew to the land. During the flight, there were two J-31A accompanying them.

This is also the reason for riding a tilt-rotor aircraft. If it is an ordinary helicopter, it is impossible to form a formation with a fighter. The maximum speed of a tilt-rotor aircraft is more than 500 kilometers per hour, while a helicopter generally has a maximum speed of more than 300 kilometers per hour.

"It's not easy to come out, but there were no accidents along the way." Qin Tao sighed.

"Boss Qin, you are born with a blessing but don't know how much we have to protect your safety? In secret, we have fought with at least 20 groups of people. Vitalia's Wana should have also come into contact with more than a dozen groups of people. The other party has no chance to take advantage of us."

"Okay, we will fly back directly this time. Is there something big happening in the country?"

"Well, our artificial sun has been built. At this critical moment, you should be present and give a speech."

"Artificial sun? Nuclear fusion?"

"Yes, this project is invested and built by our Mingzhou Group. Mr. Krasnopolsky strongly supports this project. It also represents the progress of our Mingzhou Group in the field of high technology."

In the use of nuclear energy, the first breakthrough is nuclear fission. As long as neutrons are used to bombard the nucleus and the nucleus is broken into two or more, mass loss will occur, accompanied by the release of energy. Whether it is an atomic bomb or a reactor, this principle is used.

Fusion, on the other hand, is to press two light nuclei together to form a new nucleus, and energy will be released in the process. However, the nucleus is positively charged, and if you want to squeeze two light nuclei into one, you need to overcome the Coulomb repulsion.

This makes nuclear fusion difficult to occur, unless it is detonated by an atomic bomb, so that the light nuclei have great kinetic energy to collide with each other, but this is uncontrollable. Now, the whole world is studying nuclear fusion technology. The most common one is the tokamak device, which was proposed by Russian scientists in the 1950s. This is a set of annular containers with coils outside to generate a strong magnetic field and vacuum inside. When the plasma state of matter undergoes nuclear fusion, even if the temperature is as high as hundreds of millions of degrees, it will not melt the external confinement device.

The mainstream nuclear fusion devices in the world all use this method.

However, the device built with the funds of Mingzhou Group did not use the tokamak device.

"The national team is researching the tokamak device, and we are researching the laser nuclear fusion device. We are taking two routes, which will be safer, just like Starship Corporation." In the Sichuan Basin, Krasnopolsky looked at the newly built device and said to the people around him.

The mainstream nuclear fusion device is the tokamak, which is equivalent to building a large boiler, adding fuel inside, restricting the fuel to run, and raising them to a very high temperature to ignite the fuel. Another idea is to use lasers. Hundreds of laser beams hit the target containing nuclear fusion fuel. Under the impact of these lasers, the nuclear fusion fuel on the target can collapse and be ignited.

The former is magnetic confinement, while the latter is inertial confinement.

"Yes, if we do both together, one of them will work. We will strive to commercialize nuclear fusion in ten or twenty years!"

"What did I hear? Is our technology so advanced?" At this moment, a familiar voice came from outside.

Mr. Qin is here!