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Chapter 118 The aerospace engine was developed successfully!

In the warehouse, everyone's face showed surprise.

It wasn't until Li Weimin spoke that the silent atmosphere was broken: "In addition to the energy density of the space engine, what about the thrust and mass efficiency of its nuclear power system?"

Obviously these were the three most important issues about thrusters that Chen Yuan first raised at that time.

These two issues have always been the most important to astronauts.

If Li Weimin wasn't professional, he hit the nail on the head with just one sentence.

However, in Chen Yuan's view, Li Weimin obviously underestimated this space engine. He smiled extremely confidently: "The power of this nuclear power engine has exceeded 10kWe."

"It works by using a high-power nuclear fission reactor to generate electricity, converting nuclear energy into electrical energy to power electric thrusters such as Hall thrusters."

"It has a high mass efficiency, which is about three times that of a nuclear thermal propulsion system. Because nuclear reactors can produce extremely high energy, they can power multiple independent electric thrusters at the same time to produce a lot of thrust."

"Probably... the thrust it possesses reaches seven thousand tons."

Chen Yuan's simple words made everyone's jaws drop.

Seven thousand tons!

Not only is the thrust so large, but the engine size is also so small. A rocket can be equipped with more engines, and the thrust will be taken to a new level!

Chen Yuan simulated the launch process of a rocket equipped with Kuafu Space Engine: "According to the simulation feedback results, the specific impulse of Wenyue equipped with space engine is far higher than that of current space rockets."

"Enough to reach 16.7 kilometers/second, which is the third cosmic speed we know!"

At this moment, everyone's faces were once again filled with surprise.

Even Liu Changjiang couldn't help but swallow his saliva. He never expected that Chen Yuan could achieve this level of space engine.

If what Chen Yuan said is true, as long as Wenyue is equipped with the Kuafu space engine and has enough thrust and a large amount of energy, it is fully capable of leaving the solar system independently.

However, he wanted to confirm his guess, but was denied by Chen Yuan: "Sorry, it is still due to technical reasons. The fission energy release process of the space engine is relatively fast, and the energy conversion rate is not high enough."

"This means that a lot of energy will be wasted, and only 3 percent can actually be used to generate electricity."

Before everyone could get discouraged, Chen Yuan said another good news: "But just relying on this ten percent is still enough for our space rocket to reach Mars independently without resorting to the gravity of a slingshot or a transit space station."

This is indeed good news.

With the manned capacity of Wenyue and the powerful space engine, it is entirely possible that the country will be the first country to send humans to Mars.

It’s just that there are still too many difficulties to overcome if you really want to set foot on Mars.

Chen Yuan didn't want to talk about this at this time.

Because he knows that scientific research must be done slowly and step by step, and the most important thing at the moment is to find a way to conquer the moon.

But now, they still have an important thing to do.

That is to test whether the space engine can operate normally and achieve the desired effect.

If the test results lead to failure, then no matter how beautiful the fantasy is, it will all be empty talk.

"Get ready to start the test, everyone." Chen Yuan calmly directed the people to start testing the nuclear electric thruster.

The engine, which is only the size of a small car, was transported to the testing facility.

Under the operation of personnel, the nuclear electric thrusters began to work.

Relevant personnel are also testing whether it is functioning properly.

As the thrusters started, a powerful energy surged through the equipment, making a low and powerful roar.

The nuclear fuel inside the nuclear reactor undergoes a stable chain reaction under the regulation of the control rods, generating a large amount of heat energy. This heat energy is transferred to the steam generator through the coolant, which heats the water into high-temperature and high-pressure steam.

Water vapor enters the turbine and spins the turbine blades.

The turbine is connected to a generator, and the rotation of the turbine changes the magnetic field inside the generator, thereby generating electrical energy.

During this process, key parameters such as steam pressure and temperature, turbine speed, generator output voltage and current are all within the normal operating range, ensuring the stable operation of the nuclear electric thruster.

Chen Yuan and the aerospace team staff were nervously monitoring various parameters in the monitoring room next door to ensure that the operating status of the thruster was as expected.

They carefully inspect key indicators such as temperature, pressure and radiation levels in the nuclear reactor.

Through a series of instruments and sensors, the working status of the thruster can be monitored in real time and necessary adjustment measures can be taken in a timely manner.

This data is crucial to ensure the safe operation of nuclear thrusters, as any anomalies could lead to serious consequences.

"The nuclear reactor containment vessel is in normal condition."

"The emergency shutdown system is normal."

"The radiation monitoring equipment is normal."

"The engine turbine is operating normally."

"Key components such as pumps and valves are in good condition."

After running for half an hour, the report sounded again.

"The Kuafu engine has not yet experienced any malfunction or damage."

Chen Yuan was relieved when he heard this, but he didn't dare to carry it completely.

In addition to monitoring the operating status of the equipment, we must also pay close attention to the environmental impact of nuclear thrusters.

Radiation levels in the surrounding air and water will be measured every hour of operation to ensure that the operation of the nuclear thrusters does not cause pollution to the environment.

Wang Kehan, who was transferred to Xingyao Aerospace, couldn't help but ask: "The rocket is flying in space anyway. Even if there is pollution and radiation, it won't affect anyone, right?"

"Cousin, you are stupid," Chen Yuan couldn't help but roll his eyes at her, "I ask you, aren't the rockets launched from the ground? If there is nuclear contamination, everyone near the launch base will be affected!"

Hearing this, Wang Kehan ​​felt goosebumps all over his body.

She didn't want to be exposed to radiation after launching a rocket once.

After the episode, the aerospace team maintained a high degree of vigilance and concentration throughout the entire monitoring process.

It was not until the space engine had been running for forty-seven hours that during the fifth shift handover, Chen Yuan found that the working data of the nuclear electric thruster was still normal.

Although Chen Yuan had always expected this result, when he actually saw it, he couldn't help but feel relieved.

At the same time, a huge surprise enveloped him.

In the past six months, no one knew how he survived and how much effort the aerospace team had made.

The results that netizens expected and wanted to see were finally realized in their group of Chinese astronauts!

He held the microphone to his mouth, unable to conceal his joy and excitement, and announced to the entire aerospace team: "Everyone, the space engine test has been a complete success and can be used in space rockets. A new era for China is about to come!"

(End of this chapter)