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Dao Tian's business acumen is quite impressive. After he demonstrated his willingness to provide financial support and even guarantee the livelihood of their families, the entire team's enthusiasm surged. The task they faced this time wasn't particularly difficult; it was simply installing and maintaining the steam turbine in their section.

Because the ship was so enormous, it was designed and manufactured using a modular design philosophy. In the event of severe damage, a single 3km-long vessel could be dismantled into dozens of ships of varying sizes in a relatively short time. However, this came at a cost. After dismantling, most of the hull structure had to be jettisoned. The disassembled hull was too tall relative to its original size, making it impossible to maintain balance in the water. Only by jettisoning most of the structure above the deck could it be reconstituted into a ship capable of normal navigation.

This does present some challenges, but not too many. The modular design also necessitates multiple power cores for this large ship to ensure smooth operation. After disassembly, each individual ship has its own power source.

Level 2 mechanics are essentially the main personnel responsible for the maintenance of these marine steam turbines. Their task is to manufacture the steam turbines as perfectly as possible according to the blueprints provided by Level 3 mechanics and install them in the appropriate locations. As for the various unexpected issues that may arise during actual construction, such as defects in the design drawings, material strength problems, or missing materials, these are issues that Level 2 mechanics must resolve on their own. If they can't solve these problems, then they are essentially useless.

During this process, most Level 2 mechanics will work relatively hard because after setting sail, they will stay on the ship to maintain their assigned compartment. If they encounter any danger at sea and the ship is on the verge of breaking apart, and the steam turbine in their compartment malfunctions, they will be isolated and helpless at sea, facing the consequences. However, there are differences in how hard they work.

Some people, no matter how hard they try, can't manage their workers effectively. But others, with just a little effort, can accomplish tasks perfectly well on their own.

Dao Tian clearly wanted to seize this opportunity and advance directly to a Level 3 Mechanic. Therefore, he attached great importance to this task. He was generous to his workers, making promises while personally participating in the construction and improvements of the project.

In his view, the Level 3 mechanic who designed the steam turbine clearly failed to adequately assess the ship's condition. The resulting design not only affected the overall balance of the hull but also failed to provide space for the installation of other modular equipment. Furthermore, he didn't consider that the adjacent hull was already partially completed, making it impossible to hoist some large, one-piece industrial components.

It's not fair to say that the Level 3 Mechanic's designs are substandard; it's just that this is the norm for these designers. Having already been promoted to Level 3, they no longer need to interact with lower-level staff. A lack of responsibility and accountability means they rarely actually go to the front lines to conduct thorough on-site inspections. Most Level 2 Mechanics encounter these kinds of messes, and if they don't handle them well, they end up being blamed. Under these circumstances, getting promoted to Level 3 through official back channels is extremely difficult. Unless they handle the task flawlessly and demonstrate exceptional leadership skills during the superior's inspection, a promotion might be possible. Luckily, his own abilities are strong enough. Otherwise, faced with this mess, he really wouldn't know what to do.

"The biggest problems we face now are the inability to hoist large components and the unreasonable installation location of the steam turbine. The former is already difficult to solve because the factory has already mass-produced the corresponding large components. After they are transported here, we have to find a way to install them ourselves. I will coordinate with other departments to dismantle part of the hull. However, we will be responsible for the repairs after dismantling. Next, I will assign the tasks to everyone. Some people will be responsible for developing the corresponding hoisting plan, some people will be responsible for developing the repair plan after dismantling the hull, and the rest of you will work with me to redesign the installation location of the steam turbine and the design of other transmission devices."

With ample financial support, his orders were met with overwhelming enthusiasm. Everyone was highly motivated, and the tasks were clearly defined, ensuring they weren't left without opportunities to utilize their abilities.

Dao Tian had truly delegated authority boldly. He had already gained a general understanding of the workers' education levels and work experience. Although their education levels weren't particularly high, it was precisely this natural selection, this general elimination system, that ensured that everyone who had climbed to this position was an elite. They were all intelligent, and as long as they were willing to complete the task, he could confidently entrust it to them. If he were to do everything himself, with his current cultivation level and abilities, he would absolutely exhaust himself.

Shortly after the task was assigned, a corresponding plan was formulated, and frontline production workers began initial trials. They also provided immediate feedback on any problems they encountered. There was virtually no disconnect between superiors and subordinates. Any issues in factory production were taken seriously and addressed promptly.

This was far more efficient than any other factory. During this period, not only were the dismantling and hoisting plans finalized, but also numerous improvements were made to the existing production line facilities. This resolved many safety hazards and hidden problems affecting production efficiency. Meanwhile, workers quickly laid tracks on the ship's hull according to the pre-designed plan, ensuring the heavy steam turbines could be smoothly transported along the ship to their designated locations with maximum speed and efficiency.

Almost the day they finalized their plan, the adjacent section had already begun hoisting the steam turbines. The problems they encountered were similar; the chief designer had made some mistakes during the ship's design process, leading to issues with the hull construction sequence. During the hoisting, they discovered that the already completed hull significantly hampered the crane's operation. Furthermore, the massive, one-piece casing of the steam turbine absolutely could not afford a violent collision with the hull. If such precision equipment were deformed, it would be irreparable and would require recasting.

The crane, weighing tens of thousands of tons, had to lift the hull back to shore, waiting for workers to temporarily dismantle the ship and calculate on-site how to use the right tracks to hoist the equipment in. Meanwhile, workers in the adjacent section had already laid the tracks and even pre-dismantled the hull sections that needed to be removed.

While the flashes of welding torches still lingered as pieces of hull armor were being forcibly sliced ​​off, the steam turbine from next door had already arrived, conveniently utilizing their idle heavy-duty crane. In the blink of an eye, it was suspended in mid-air. Then, without the slightest scratch to the hull, it landed safely on the track platform through a pre-drilled gap. As the crane retracted its hook, the giant steam turbine began its transport. Meanwhile, another group of workers, led by mechanics, began repairing the modular hull sections they had previously dismantled. Because preparations for reassembly had been made beforehand, the dismantling process caused almost no irreversible damage. The repairs were done with minimal welding, perfectly restoring the modular hull design.

Meanwhile, the drilling team next door hadn't finished dismantling the ship's hull yet, and the dismantled parts were piled up haphazardly. Who knew how many extra parts would be left when they were put back together? They'd likely leave unsightly welding scars on the hull, requiring heavy paint to cover them up. The unfortunate crane operator could only wait, waiting for them to finish dismantling. As the sun beat down, he had no choice but to resign himself to his fate and decide to eat first.

Meanwhile, Dao Tian and his team had already transported the steam turbine to its modified location. Like ants, the group moved with orderly efficiency, pulling the massive iron chains and turning the winch to secure the hoisted device in its designated position. Pre-installed slots and rivets were tightly fitted to the steam turbine's casing. Then, a transmission system, pre-designed for its current location, was installed quickly, while simultaneously conducting orderly transmission tests to ensure there would be no resonance or other serious malfunctions.

By the time they had finished most of the installation, the neighboring construction team returned from lunch and could finally hoist the steam turbine in. However, due to a calculation error, the opening left during the demolition was not large enough. They painstakingly and painstakingly managed to barely fit it in. Further installation encountered problems: the purchased equipment model was incorrect, and the manufactured parts had quality issues. Halfway through installation, it was discovered that the high-speed rotating machinery in that location would cause severe resonance in the entire hull. Therefore, they had to rework everything and redesign the installation location.

This kind of tedious, half-day-long project, where nothing gets done, was perfectly normal on this ship. Everyone went through it. A quick search revealed that this behemoth was also pieced together bit by bit. After all, the superhuman power was incredibly strong. The smuggled-in black technology and technical gadgets were also formidable. Even this patchwork of space junk could eventually function, even possessing a kind of post-apocalyptic punk aesthetic. A unique beauty, it just looked incredibly cool!

But now, with the comparison, the huge difference in efficiency becomes apparent. Daotian's installation is complete, the trial run is going well, and no problems have arisen during the testing phase. Meanwhile, the other side is still revising the installation plan and redesigning the transmission device. By the time they've completely finished, almost half a month will have passed.

When Dao Tian announced the completion of the project, the Level 3 mechanic leader above him thought he had misheard. In the experience of the Sage of Faults, it would take at least half a month to complete a project of this level. How could it be completed in just three or four days? Could it be that they just welded scrap iron together?
Originally, he planned to send someone to do a quick check; if the code was roughly compatible, he would consider it acceptable. But now, being the shrewd person he is, he's going to do the check himself.

The only possibility he could think of for the installation to be completed in such a short time was that a novice had come and welded the expensive steam turbine directly into the ship's hull using scrap iron. He could already imagine the ugly weld scars covering the expensive steam turbine's outer shell, and he even saw someone propping up the steam turbine with wood and directly driving rivets into the machine to connect and secure it. If it really turned out like that, even he wouldn't know how to explain it to his superiors. To be honest, a level 2 mechanic wasn't quite enough to be a scapegoat at this level.

Just as this man arrived at the construction site in a rage, wanting to thoroughly inspect the haphazard installation of the expensive steam turbine, Dao Tian had already submitted his application to advance to Level 3 Mechanic.

The Sage of Faults, standing outside the cabin door, saw a message pop up on his mobile terminal. He opened it and saw it was from the Level 2 Mechanic, who was officially in charge of the project he was inspecting. The message surprisingly stated that the Sage wanted to use this achievement to be promoted to Level 3 Mechanic.

He was so angry he almost threw his phone to the ground. This guy had gotten himself into such a mess, and yet he still had the nerve to ask if he could get a promotion! Enraged, he kicked open the cabin door. He even bent the latch, almost sending it flying. He just wanted to find that arrogant Level 2 mechanic and give him a good beating.

But as soon as he stepped into the cabin, his expression changed completely.

The steam turbine was humming away, its operation sounding remarkably efficient, almost entirely silent. The transmission system was perfectly sealed within a dust cover for easy maintenance, neatly arranged throughout the ship's hold. The orderly arrangement of the pipes was enough to make any plumber ecstatic. Although the steam turbine's installation location differed from his initial plan, he immediately recognized it as a result of adapting to the local conditions and considering the need to avoid interfering with other modular facilities. He had optimized his original design. After a long pause, watching the workers bustling around the ship's hold, he finally managed to utter a single sentence.

"Did they manage to get this done in four or five days?"

[To be continued]

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