Rebirth of the Industrial Tycoon

All the members of the bid review team had blank expressions. Apparently no one knew what an axial flow compressor was.

Someone said: "I know about compressors. They are found in refrigerators and air conditioners. As for adding the word axial flow, this is the first time I have heard of it. It should not be used in refrigerators and air conditioners." !”

Another person said: "This is a bidding of 2 billion. If it is really a refrigerator compressor, how could it be specifically written in the bidding document? I think this axial flow compressor should be something extraordinary. "

"It makes sense. I guess it's the newly developed power equipment, right?" the third person said.

"If it's electrical equipment, just ask the technical department." Zhu Hongxiang walked to the phone and dialed the technical department's phone number.

"Hey, is Mr. Xia here? I'm Zhu Hongxiang!" Zhu Hongxiang said.

"Mr. Zhu, Mr. Xia has gone to negotiate with the Chinese Academy of Sciences. If you have something urgent, just call his cell phone!" the person on the phone replied.

"Negotiation? What negotiation?" Zhu Hongxiang asked subconsciously.

"We were going to discuss the usage time of the wind tunnel laboratory. The wind tunnel experiment time allocated to us by the Chinese Academy of Sciences was simply not enough, so Mr. Xia went to find an acquaintance and hoped to give us two more hours per week." He opened his mouth and answered.

"Oh, this is an important matter. We can't delay it. I won't disturb Mr. Xia." Zhu Hongxiang paused and then said: "Actually, I don't have anything important to do. It's okay to ask you about this. There is a kind of electrical equipment called Axial flow compressor, do you know?”

"Axial flow compressor? That's not electrical equipment." The phone replied immediately.

"We are a power company, not power equipment. Why do we include it in the bidding document?" Zhu Hongxiang couldn't help but complain in his heart.

The phone continued to explain: "The axial flow compressor is a large air compressor with a maximum power of more than 100,000 kilowatts and a displacement of more than 10,000 cubic meters per minute."

"One hundred thousand kilowatts? According to this, not only can this thing not generate electricity, it also consumes a lot of electricity! Did you send this thing here because you think our power company has too much electricity to use up!"

Zhu Hongxiang pursed his lips and then asked: "Is this kind of axial flow compressor expensive?"

"It must be expensive! But I don't know how much it will cost specifically. This is not something I can access at this level."

The man paused and then said: "Let me explain to you this way. You know that to make an atomic bomb, you need to enrich uranium, right? To separate the enriched uranium, you need a centrifuge.

In the field of aerodynamics research, the top-notch high-power axial flow compressor is as important as the centrifuge used to separate enriched uranium when building an atomic bomb. "

Zhu Hongxiang understood this metaphor instantly, and he immediately said: "In other words, this axial flow compressor is still a strategically important equipment! That is really a good thing. So what exactly is this axial flow compressor? what for?"

"It is mainly used to build wind tunnels." The other party continued to explain: "The wind tunnel laboratory is mainly divided into three parts, the tunnel body, the measurement system and the drive system. This axial flow compressor is the core of the drive system. "

Hearing this answer, Zhu Hongxiang was shocked. He immediately confirmed: "You mean, if you have an axial flow compressor, you can build a wind tunnel laboratory?"

The other party thought for a moment and replied, "Theoretically, it's like this. It's not that difficult to build a wind tunnel. It can be built with careful calculations in advance and strict construction standards."

As for the measurement system, it mainly consists of various valves, moving parts, and instruments. It measures air flow parameters and model status through sensors such as balances, pressure, and temperature.

Although wind tunnels in advanced countries have been computerized, there are methods for the rich and for the poor. If there is no computer, recording data manually and manually can still achieve the same effect. "

"I understand." Zhu Hongxiang thought for a few seconds and then asked: "Isn't there a huge demand for wind tunnel laboratories in your R\u0026D department?"

He immediately replied on the phone: "Of course, there are too many experiments to be done and too much data to be measured. The time allocated by the Chinese Academy of Sciences is simply not enough.

For example, wind power generation project research and development involves aerodynamics, and almost every step is inseparable from wind tunnel testing. Things like appearance design, material properties, and even the power test of the power generator need to be simulated in advance through wind tunnel experiments.

It is no exaggeration to say that without wind tunnels, the research and development of wind power generation would not be possible at all. In addition, hydroelectric power generation projects also need to use wind tunnel experiments. It is always necessary to simulate the situation of a hydropower station being affected by strong winds!

Now that we have completed a lot of work and theoretical research, we are stuck in wind tunnel experiments. Without wind tunnel experiments and without relevant data, research cannot proceed. "

"I understand!" Zhu Hongxiang nodded: "It seems that we really need to talk to Mr. Xia in detail."

Xia Xuehai walked out of the office building of the Chinese Academy of Sciences with a depressed expression.

He came to ask for the time in the wind tunnel, but he found several leaders and worked hard all morning, but he didn't even get a minute's time.

Wind power research and development projects need to use wind tunnels, and other projects also need to use wind tunnels. There are so many scientific research projects in the country that require research and development, many of which are more important than wind power projects, so the length of wind tunnels is naturally not enough.

Twenty years from now, China will be able to independently build low-speed, high-speed, and ultra-high-speed wind tunnels, as well as shock wave and arc wind tunnels.

At that time, many domestic universities had their own wind tunnel laboratories, and the length of the wind tunnel could even be used to train kayakers.

However, in the 1990s, China's technology was still relatively backward, and the experimental time in the wind tunnel was extremely valuable to scientific researchers!

For Xia Xuehai, it was just a waste of time all morning, but not getting time in the wind tunnel simply made his mood hit rock bottom.

At this moment, the cell phone rang, Xia Xuehai answered the phone and said "Hello" in a rather low voice.

"General Manager Xia, I am Zhu Hongxiang!"

Unlike Xia Xuehai's emotional tone, Zhu Hongxiang's voice is full of enthusiasm.

Xia Xuehai became even more depressed, "I'm not happy, but you seem to be very happy!" You comrade are so bad!

Zhu Hongxiang said, "General Manager Xia, I heard that you went to the Chinese Academy of Sciences to ask for wind tunnel experiment time. Did it go well?"

"Which pot won't be opened?"

"That's such a pity." There was no regret in Zhu Hongxiang's tone, but instead a hint of excitement. To Xia Xuehai, this sounded more like gloating.

"This Zhu Hongxiang, why is he getting more and more excited as he talks? Do you really want to see my joke?" Xia Xuehai thought to himself.

Zhu Hongxiang then said: "General Engineer Xia, if it doesn't work, let's build a wind tunnel ourselves. Then it will be more convenient for you to conduct experiments. You can do it whenever you want."

"I want to build my own wind tunnel! And it's a beautiful idea!" Xia Xuehai continued angrily: "I said Zhu Hongxiang, are you kidding me on purpose?"

Xia Xuehai did not hesitate to call Zhu Hongxiang by his first name. He is several years older than Zhu Hongxiang, and he is the chief engineer of the company. His abilities and qualifications are all there. Even if he challenges the company boss, the boss just laughs.

It is no exaggeration to say that the higher-level departments can send people to replace the leadership team of the power company at any time. Anyway, there are many people in the power system who are proficient in business management, and there are many people who meet the requirements in terms of ability and qualifications.

But a chief engineer like Xia Xuehai can't just send someone to take on the important task. Looking at the whole country, you may not be able to find just one person who can work as a general engineer in the State Power Company.

In the professional field, all qualified and high-level intellectuals must serve as bodhisattvas.

So when Xia Xuehai called him by his first name and was called "your boy", Zhu Hongxiang didn't dare to get angry. He quickly smiled and said, "General Manager Xia, don't be angry. I'm here to help you solve your problem!"

"Okay, you go and ask me for a two-hour wind tunnel. If you can come, I'll treat you to dinner, and the place is up to you!" Xia Xuehai said unceremoniously.

"If you don't come, how can I do that?" Zhu Hongxiang continued, "Let's talk about building a wind tunnel?"

"You don't even have two hours of wind tunnel time, and you're still here talking about building a wind tunnel?" Xia Xuehai increasingly felt that Zhu Hongxiang was here to make fun of himself, and he continued: "If you build me a wind tunnel, , let me support you for the rest of your life!"

"No, this sounds like someone is taking advantage of someone else." Zhu Hongxiang said quickly; "If we can really build a wind tunnel, just treat me to a bottle of good wine."

"If we can really build a wind tunnel, I have six bottles of Moutai from 1982, and you can take them all," Xia Xuehai said.

"It wasn't Lafite in 1982, forget it, Maotai will just let it go..." Zhu Hongxiang underestimated in his heart, and then said, "General Manager Xia, let's make an agreement!"

"Okay, don't take advantage of it and act like a good boy. Let's get down to business!" Xia Xuehai thought Zhu Hongxiang was just chatting with him.

Zhu Hongxiang said, "Our company wants to sell the Taifeng and Taisheng mines. The bidding process has been completed. Originally, the company planned to sell the two mines for 1.8 billion yuan. As a result, there were several bidders, and the quotations given were all More than two billion!”

"The bidding matter is a company secret. Don't tell me the details. It will cause trouble if you know too much!" Xia Xuehai said cautiously.

"Okay, let me not talk about the amount, but talk about other conditions offered by the bidder." Zhu Hongxiang continued: "There is a bidding company that, in addition to funds, is also willing to provide us with a high-power axial flow compressor."

"You mean the axial flow compressor?" Xia Xuehai almost screamed.

"Yes, it's an axial flow compressor, the kind used to build wind tunnels." Zhu Hongxiang said.

"Then what are you waiting for? Just agree!" Xia Xuehai said eagerly.

"General Manager Xia, it's not up to me to decide who wins the bid. It has to be decided collectively by the company's leadership team."

Zhu Hongxiang paused for a moment, then continued: "And I don't know what this axial flow compressor looks like. I don't know if this axial flow compressor is real or fake without going on an on-site inspection!"

"That makes sense, but I was too impatient." Xia Xuehai continued, "Just wait for me, I'll go back right away, and we'll discuss it in detail when we meet!"

Of course, the power company must first confirm whether Dongshan Mining can really provide an axial flow compressor.

So the two parties made an appointment to inspect the goods.

In a large warehouse, Xia Xuehai looked at the huge fan with a regretful expression on his face.

"Why is it rusty? It would be great if there was no rust!" Xia Xuehai sighed softly.

"Don't worry, Mr. Xia. It's just that the fan blades are rusty. Apply a layer of paint and they'll look like new. And the axial flow compressor behind it is still good." Li Weidong quickly introduced.

Naturally, there were two other engineers checking the axial flow compressor.

After a while, the engineer completed the inspection and reported to Xia Xuehai: "General Engineer Xia, there is no problem with the axial flow compressor. Although it is somewhat lacking in maintenance, it does not affect normal operation. It will be ready for use after a good repair when we go back."

Another engineer also said: "This is an axial flow compressor produced in the Soviet Union in the mid-1980s. It is very well made, made of plenty of materials, and is extremely strong and durable.

This axial flow compressor basically represents the highest industrial level of the former Soviet Union. If it were Russia now, it might not be possible to produce products of this quality. "

The mechanical products produced by the Soviet Union may not be as good as European products in terms of performance, may not be as refined as Japanese products, and may not be as technologically advanced as American products, but in terms of porcelain quality, they are absolutely unmatched.

For example, many domestic companies were still using Soviet machinery and equipment from the 1950s in the 1990s.

On the streets of Cuba in 2021, you can also see many classic cars from the 1950s and 1960s of the former Soviet Union still speeding. It is no exaggeration to say that when people born in 2000 see this car, it is not exaggerated to call them "Grandpa".

It is precisely because Soviet machinery and equipment are so durable that this axial flow compressor has been stored in the warehouse for several years and can still be used.

Of course, holding it is also related to the relatively simple structure of the axial flow compressor.

In the eyes of later generations, the axial flow compressor is regarded as the simplest structure among wind tunnel drive systems. This thing is almost purely mechanical and requires little reliance on electronic control.

Purely mechanical things tend to have a long service life, such as mechanical clocks. If they are properly maintained, they can still turn after hundreds of years.

This axial flow compressor has been left in the warehouse for so many years. In addition to lack of maintenance, the biggest problem is the aging of the circuit.

After it was shipped back to China, Li Weidong also spent some time renovating it. Although important parts could not be replaced, there was no problem in replacing a few aging wires.

So in the hands of Li Weidong, this axial flow compressor was revitalized.

Xia Xuehai could not conceal his joy when he learned that this axial flow compressor was indeed still usable.

"With this axial flow compressor, we can build our own wind tunnel laboratory. Then there will be no need to go to the Chinese Academy of Sciences to beg grandpa to worship grandma! When the wind tunnel is built, give me three In a few years, I can build a new generation of wind turbines!”

Thinking of this, Xia Xuehai couldn't help but feel excited. He seemed to see rows of wind turbines dancing in the wind in the vast northwest!

Xia Xuehai walked forward with an excited look on his face, looked at the axial flow compressor carefully, and then carefully touched it with his hand, as if he were a gentle old pervert, who looked sanctimonious on the outside, but was actually lusting after other people's bodies!

"Tick tock!"

Liquid fell on the surface of the axial flow compressor. It was not tears of excitement, but Xia Xuehai's saliva.

Although it was not wrapped and fried until golden brown, Xia Xuehai was almost crying!

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