The top student must be diligent.

Chapter 250 15GW
January 2027, 1, 31: am.

There is a crowd of people in the Controlled Nuclear Fusion Research Institute.

Researchers in white coats can be seen running around everywhere.

Everyone knows what kind of day this is.

Therefore, even though they have already spent a month making sure there are no problems with the areas they are responsible for, these researchers still want to confirm it one last time in order to feel psychologically comforted.

The entrance to the main area of ​​Zaoridui.

"Hey, Lao Zhang, why are you here?"

Professor Zhao Yang from the 11th Sensor Group came here with two of his assistants, and then saw three people coming from the other side.

These three people are also a professor and two assistants. The professor is called Zhang Min and he is from the cladding group.

Zhang Min said with a smile: "You are here yourself? And you still come to ask me."

Zhao Yang shrugged and said, "There's nothing I can do. If I don't come and take a look, I'll always feel unsure. After all, the sensor our team is responsible for is the neutron spectrometer. If something goes wrong with it, I think Chief Engineer Xiao will kill me."

Zhang Min laughed: "Not really, not really. Chief Xiao is a good person and he won't kill you, but I guess other people would think the same, like me."

Zhao Yang glared at him and said, "Don't say anything. You are in charge of the divertor, which is as important as the neutron spectrometer. If you can't do it well, I will be the first one to trouble you without Chief Xiao telling me."

Zhang Min waved her hand: "Don't worry about this. I'll check it again now and it will be fine."

Zhao Yang shook his head unhappily, then said, "Okay, I won't tell you so much for now, let's go in first."

Zhang Min also nodded, but when they were about to enter, a few more people came out.

As soon as the two sides met, they greeted each other.

"Hey, Professor Luo, you are here too."

Professor Luo laughed and said, "Haha, I've been here for a long time. I just finished the examination. You guys can go in quickly. Lao Wang and Lao Chen are both inside."

"okay."

Zhao Yang and Zhang Min both nodded.

Then they entered the compartment inside and put on dust-proof suits to prevent impurities brought in from outside from affecting the cleanliness inside.
Then they entered the main area, came to the side of the reactor, greeted the other two professors inside, and they began their respective inspection work.

While checking, they were also chatting.

"By the way, when did you all know that the real name of our plan is the Sun-Making Plan?"

Zhao Yang said: "I was shocked when I found out about this about six months ago. It turns out that what those people outside are guessing is true. We are really going to try to achieve nuclear fusion. I thought it was all made up by those people outside, and they were making up the China threat theory."

Another professor Wang said, "Haha, I'm fine. I knew it nine months ago. I had some guesses in my mind at the time. I was quite surprised when I learned the truth, but it's fine."

Zhang Min said in surprise: "You all came to know so early. I only found out four months ago, and it was almost finished at that time. I feel like I am the last one to know the news."

The last professor, Professor Chen, said with a smile, "Hahaha, you are all quite late. I knew about it almost after the UOmini experiment. The results of UOmini were too shocking at that time. Then I was told that our first wall material is a new material developed by Chief Engineer Xiao. In terms of the ability to resist neutron radiation, it is at least several levels ahead of all other materials in the world."

"At that time, I knew that we were really going to move towards the goal of achieving nuclear fusion."

The other professors all nodded and said with emotion: "Yes, if it weren't for this material, I really don't know how long it would take to accomplish nuclear fusion."

Until the end, someone asked: "By the way, do you think we can succeed today?"

Everyone present fell silent about this question.

No one dared to answer rashly.

A positive answer seems like popping champagne at halftime, while a negative answer seems a bit negative.

However, whenever they thought about what success would mean to the entire China, their hearts began to boil with excitement.

Once you succeed, there will be a smooth road ahead!
"Trust Chief Master Xiao."

In the end, they all gave the same answer to this question.
With the final inspection complete, they have done their part.

Everything that happens next will depend on whether Xiao Yi can lead them to success.

……

Main control room.

Everyone sat at their post, ready to go, looking at the various relevant data on the computer and doing the final check.

The whole room was busy.

At the front position, Xiao Yi stood with a walkie-talkie in his hand, listening to various reports coming from inside.

I looked at the time and it was already half past nine.

The original estimated ignition time was 10 o'clock, but it looks like it will probably have to be postponed for a while.

But the problem is not big, plans can never keep up with changes.

At this time, Zhao Zhanyou suddenly ran over and said, "Director Liu is here. He said he wants to talk to you about something and wants you to come to the lounge."

Xiao Yi nodded. He was not surprised that Director Liu would come over at this time.

He then urged each team to speed up the inspection over the intercom and went to the lounge.

In the lounge, Liu Cong was already waiting for him.

He smiled and said hello: "Director Liu, long time no see."

"Chief Engineer Xiao, long time no see." Liu Cong nodded at him, then said seriously, "Let's talk business first. The old leader wants to talk to you on the phone."

Xiao Yi was stunned, but then he felt relieved.

It is normal for senior leaders to pay attention to this.

In fact, a few months ago, the old leader visited them and encouraged them.

Liu Cong nodded, and finally took out a mobile phone and made a call. Soon, the call was connected.

"...Yes, Chief Engineer Xiao is right next to me now. Okay, I'll hand the phone to him now."

Then Liu Cong nodded to Xiao Yi and handed him the phone.

After answering the phone, Xiao Yi said, "Leader, it's me."

Then, a kind voice came from the other side: "Xiao Yi, are we going to start the fire soon?"

Xiao Yi replied: "Yes."

"Haha, it's been so long, and it's the last day. How is it? Are you confident?"

After Xiao Yi pondered for a moment, he said, "I am 90% sure that I can succeed, so don't worry, leader."

"Ninety percent sure..." The other person laughed, "I remember at the beginning, you seemed to say you were twenty percent sure, right? Now it's ninety percent."

Xiao Yi thought back to the beginning. At that time, he did say that he was only 20% sure.

but now……

He smiled and said, "That was a long time ago after all. When it comes to things like this, it's always better to get as close as possible before the final conclusion is reached."

"Haha! That's good!" The old leader said, "But you can just go for it boldly. It's okay even if you fail. If you fail this time, try again. If anything goes wrong, I'll take care of it for you."

Xiao Yi was startled, then he laughed and said, "With what you said, I really have nothing to worry about. But I still say that I am 90% sure that we will succeed!"

"Okay, then I will wait for your good news here. I will wait for your news here for the next few hours. After success, I want to hear your personal report to me."

"Make sure to complete the mission."

The old leader laughed a few more times, and finally, the call ended.

Hand the phone back to Liu Cong.

Liu Cong took the phone and smiled: "The next step is up to you. Nuclear fusion, if you succeed, I will help you apply for the highest science and technology award."

Xiao Yi smiled and said, "Okay, I've been waiting for you to say that. It just so happens that three years have passed now, and it's time for a new award ceremony this year."

"Just don't worry."

Liu Cong sighed: "Nuclear fusion, for China, it's probably only comparable to the two bombs and one satellite, right?"

Xiao Yi waved his hand, then left the lounge without saying anything more.

He returned to the control room, picked up the intercom, and asked again: "Have the on-site inspectors completed the inspection?"

"It has been checked."

Soon, a report was heard from inside.

"Very good." Xiao Yi looked at the time and said, "It is now 10:22. Before 10:10, everyone should evacuate the scene, and then at :, formal preparations for ignition will be carried out!"

"Yes!"

Afterwards, all personnel who were still near the main body of the reactor quickly evacuated the scene and went to the designated safe area, and all the names were counted to ensure that no one stayed inside.

It was not until around 10:29 that a report came over the intercom: "Everyone has evacuated."

"it is good."

Xiao Yi said: "Vacuum group, report the current vacuum status."

The vacuum pump in the vacuum chamber started working as early as a month ago.

After all, the volume of the internal vacuum chamber is so large, the vacuum extraction time must be as long as possible. One month is actually not that long.

Soon, the leader of the vacuum team reported the current situation.

"The vacuum degree has reached 8.5×10^-7Pa, meeting the ignition requirement!"

Xiao Yi nodded: "Okay."

"Superconductivity group, report the current superconductivity status."

"The superconducting coil current has been fully charged, and the current has reached 8.32*10^6 amperes! The magnetic field strength has reached 20T. Checking the magnetic field distribution map, it fully meets the planned status, and the magnetic field mode switching function is also completely normal. Everything is ready!"

"it is good!"

Looking at the data on the large display screen in the front, Xiao Yi nodded with satisfaction.

"Finally, the cooling team, report the status."

"All cooling devices are normal, the internal coolant is flowing normally, everything is ready!"

"Very good." Xiao Yi said.

The people present couldn't help but clench their fists in excitement.

The three major preparatory tasks in the early stage are now all running normally.

Then, it’s time to officially begin!

Xiao Yi, who was standing at the front, took a look at the situation at the scene. At this moment, everyone was ready.

He turned back and focused his eyes on the display screen.

Each of the above data represents a technology belonging to China.

Made in Japan, all parts are made in China.

Now, it's time to light the sun here.

He took a deep breath, and then began to give orders.

"Start injecting fuel!"

Only a few faint lights flashed by, and the deuterium-tritium fuel entered the vacuum chamber under the precise control of the solenoid valve.

Behind this precise control are countless simulation optimizations and repeated tests of the fuel injection system to ensure the optimal balance between plasma density and impurity control.

As the sensors showed, the vacuum chamber was filled with deuterium and tritium fuel, waiting to be heated to billions of degrees.

Then, everyone's eyes were focused on Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi walked to the main control panel, and the red ignition button seemed to foreshadow something.

"Begin the countdown to ignition."

Then, the sound of countdown was heard in the control room.

"10!"

"9!"

"8!"

……

"1!"

"ignition!"

Xiao Yi pressed the red button again.

This was the third time he pressed the ignition button, and as he had said before, this time would be the most critical one.

Accompanied by a roar, high-power radio frequency waves and neutral particle beams were injected into the vacuum chamber at the same time, and began to heat the deuterium-tritium fuel inside.

As the temperature rose, the deuterium and tritium gas molecules finally entered the plasma state from the gaseous state. Under the constraint of the strong magnetic field, the plasma began to circulate in the O-tube and further heated up. Gradually, a dazzling white light began to appear on its surface.

“The RF power is increased to 50 MW, and the particle beam heating power is increased to 100 MW!”

The leader of the plasma heating system group reported.

A few seconds later, a bright purple light rose in the vacuum chamber, illuminating the silvery silhouette of the doughnut-shaped coil like a holy halo.

Everyone present knew that this meant that the plasma temperature had exceeded 1 million degrees Celsius and the deuterium-tritium fusion reaction was proceeding violently.

"The plasma temperature has reached 1 million degrees Celsius!"

But there was no brief celebration like before.

Because everyone present knew that this was just the beginning.

Lines of data appeared on the big screen until a certain moment.

"The plasma triple product has exceeded the ignition threshold, and we have reached the Lawson criterion again!"

At this moment, everyone present couldn't help but celebrate briefly.

Xiao Yi also smiled slightly, but his mentality was more stable.

"Okay, the plasma has entered steady-state combustion, alpha particle self-heating is dominant, and the external heating power can be reduced."

He calmly gave the order: "Next, just keep the temperature at 1.2 million degrees."

The heating system team leader quickly responded: “Yes!”

He began to adjust the parameters to keep the temperature of the entire plasma at around 1.2 million degrees, which was just right.

And Xiao Yi continued to give instructions: "It's time to inject liquid lithium."

Then, along the internal channel, the liquid lithium began to enter the cavity and began to wrap up the inside.

The neutrons produced in the fusion reaction immediately reacted with the liquid lithium.

Tritium is starting to be generated!

"The tritium self-sustaining rate is starting to rise!"

Everyone immediately noticed a piece of data on the display screen.

0.01……0.05……0.1……

until……

"0.99, 1.0!"

"The tritium's self-sustaining rate has reached 1.0!"

Everyone became excited again.

Tritium is a precious resource, and it is obviously not enough to supply people with electricity simply by extracting it from outside.

And now, they have successfully solved this problem!
Seeing this scene, Xiao Yi also smiled.

Finally, all the conditions for nuclear fusion to continue running have been met.

Then, the most important moment comes.

Power generation!

"Switch the magnetic field mode to mode B! Start magnetohydrodynamic power generation."

"Also, check the primary circuit temperature!"

"The first wall temperature is 1200 degrees, the first circuit temperature is 950 degrees, and the steam parameters are normal." The cladding group leader reported quickly.

"Okay, direct steam to the turbine!"

Two commands were issued in succession. First, the magnetohydrodynamic generator started to work quickly.

"The power of the magnetohydrodynamic generator has reached 1000MW!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole audience was shocked.

Everyone knows that magnetohydrodynamic generators are highly efficient, but the fact that they are this efficient still surprises everyone.

But before everyone could come to their senses, another piece of news came.

"The first set of steam turbine generators has reached 500MW!"

“The second group has also reached 500MW!”

"The third group……"

The news continued to come in, until finally, a new set of data appeared on the big screen.

Total power generation capacity: 10GW!

"10GW!"

"Oh my God!"

"Really did it!"

Until this time, everyone in the control room could no longer sit still. They stood up and looked at the number in shock.

10GW!

The largest thermal power station in China is only 7GW.

And just like that, they easily reached 10GW, a terrifying order of magnitude.

In fact, it is equivalent to the total installed capacity of a medium-sized country.

10GW can generate 876 billion kWh of electricity uninterruptedly per year, while Singapore's annual electricity consumption is only around 600 billion kWh.

In other words, this power station alone can supply electricity to the whole of Singapore.

However, 10GW has not reached the limit, and it is still rising until it finally reaches 15GW and stops.

But obviously, as long as the temperature of the plasma continues to increase, the power generation will continue to increase.

However, 15GW is enough.

At least, it was enough to make the people in the control room stunned.

“Start connecting to the grid!”

At this time, Xiao Yi's words reminded everyone present.

They suddenly woke up as if from a dream and quickly began to prepare for grid connection.

After all, if it is not connected to the grid, it means that 4166 degrees of electricity per second will be charged to Mother Earth.

Fortunately, they had already connected to the power grid.

Don't forget that the Institute of Controlled Nuclear Fusion is very close to the power supply station.

As this matter was arranged, the people present finally came to their senses.

Everyone looked at each other and then burst into laughter.

They succeeded!

(End of this chapter)