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Chapter 267 Nuclear Power Plant Inspection and Cooperation
"President, this is very bad news. Our second-generation commercial reactor CP series has suffered a serious technical leak."

In the president's office at Framatome's headquarters, the director of the business investigation department reported the bad news revealed by the United States to President Jean-Claude Reny.

"You are serious, Minister Schiller? There is no way that little place in Burma could replicate our reactor.

Even the United States and the Soviet Union could not replicate our reactor manufacturing technology based on blueprints and materials alone." President Lerni did not dare to believe what Minister Schiller reported.

“But Mr. President, the United States has sent us the satellite images and the calculation method. From the images, it looks very similar to our reactor layout, and the volume and power are also very close to our CP series reactors.

The only other countries in the world that can build such large reactors are the United States and the Soviet Union.

The United States has ruled it out. The Soviet Union's reactor layout is very different from ours, and it is impossible to design a reactor similar to ours for Myanmar. "Minister Schiller's next words made President Rennie doubtful again.

When he first heard Minister Schiller say that the source of the intelligence was the United States, he subconsciously thought that America's competitors had mobilized their country's intelligence forces to carry out intelligence fraud on their company, Framatome, in an attempt to terminate their cooperation with Myanmar.

After all, the only companies that can compete with Framatome at present are General Electric and Westinghouse in the United States. Because of the Chernobyl nuclear accident, the Soviet Union completely bid farewell to the foreign commercial nuclear reactor market.

When Minister Schiller said there were photos and estimated reactor energy density, they had to take it seriously.

“Where are the photos?”

"Here, President, please take a look. This was faxed over from the United States. Although it's a bit blurry, the structural layout of the reactor is still very complete.

This is a photo of thermal radiation and electromagnetic radiation taken by their satellite. There is a calculation formula at the back. I have had our technical experts verify it. If the photos they provided are not fake, it can be basically concluded that the two reactors in this nuclear power plant are the same type as the reactors in the nuclear power plant we built on the English Channel. "

"Oh my God! How is this possible? Can anyone tell me how they did it?

By the way, has the US found out when the construction of this nuclear power plant began?"

“Mr. President, there is no intelligence on this. Myitkyina was occupied by the National Liberation Front in northern Myanmar several years ago. Since then, it has been difficult for countries to conduct intelligence gathering activities there.

In addition, it is not a key area of ​​concern for the United States, so there are basically no satellites taking pictures of it.

It was not until they successfully launched a large carrier rocket and sent a large satellite into space yesterday that the United States urgently changed the satellite's orbit to capture the situation in Myanmar. "Minister Schiller told President Rennie everything the United States had revealed.

"Damn it, it's impossible that the Burmese side really took a look at our reactor and copied it after returning? Do they have alien technology that can create things out of thin air?" President Lenny was shocked by the thought that flashed through his mind. He is a science fiction fan, so when he encountered this phenomenon that could not be explained by common sense, he couldn't help but think of the superpowers described in a science fiction novel.

"Minister Rennie, in this case, please contact the International Atomic Energy Agency immediately and urge them to send an inspection team to Myitkyina, Myanmar to inspect the nuclear power plant. Our people should join the investigation team.

Once we discover that the reactor inside uses our technology, we will immediately sue the Myanmar government in the International Court of Justice, demanding that they compensate for the losses, return our technology, and guarantee that they will not manufacture the same reactor in the future.

In addition, the nuclear power plant under construction will be stopped immediately, and the equipment that has been transported to Myanmar will be sealed immediately. The company's security personnel will take the fastest plane to Myanmar to participate in the protection operation. All equipment that has not arrived in Myanmar will be stopped from being transported, and further arrangements will be made after waiting for notification from the headquarters. "Although President Rennie has not figured out how the Myanmar side did it, he must take the necessary actions.

Therefore, on the afternoon of September 9, the external liaison department of the All-China Federation of Liberation Army received a letter of protest from Framatome, a joint investigation notice from the International Atomic Energy Agency, an inspection request from the U.S. Nuclear Safety Commission, concerns from the Soviet Union, and an intention to cooperate from China.

Originally, Quanjiezhen thought that after the launch of the Soryu I rocket, there would be many voices of opposition to the rocket from major countries.

Unexpectedly, what we encountered were nuclear issues.

When the news was passed to Wang Jiankun, he was helping to build a large solid rocket engine.

After receiving the news, he had to stop and use the brain-computer chip to query the relevant information collected in the central computer.

At this time, there were already several new humans in the CIA headquarters, and they were complete copies.

Although he is not a member in a key position, he can still easily access non-top secret information.

Once they have access to the information, it will be transmitted to the central computer in northern Myanmar for encryption and storage. The intelligent processor will process and classify it and display it to people with different authority levels.

"I see. The Americans are really unkind. They didn't steal their reactor, so why did they report the details to the French? It seems that we can consider copying some of their technology for the next nuclear power plant."

After reading it, Wang Jiankun realized that it was the American satellite that discovered the anomaly in Myitkyina, and in order to gain more allies, he informed the French side.

"Uncle, I've read all the news. If the IAEA wants to come to investigate, let them come. But don't be so quick. Find various ways to delay it for a while.

Also, they can only see the nuclear power plant in Myitkyina. We cannot let them into some of our confidential factories. If they want to enter, they must be open to the public on a reciprocal basis. We also have to visit confidential factories in other countries where nuclear experts belong.”

"Okay, I'll try to delay it for a while, but not too long, otherwise they might initiate international sanctions, which will affect our industrialization progress."

"It won't take long, 10 days or half a month should be enough!"

"Of course I can, I will try to delay it until one month later.

In addition, Framatome stopped the equipment installation project at the Sittwe Nuclear Power Plant an hour ago. Their head said that they would wait for the results of the IAEA's inspection before considering whether the next cooperation should proceed as planned.

"Then warn them that this suspension of work is not within the terms of the contract. If the construction of the Sittwe Nuclear Power Plant is delayed in the future, they will have to compensate us for our losses in accordance with the contract," said Wang Jiankun.

"But Jiankun, they will definitely find out that our Myitkyina nuclear power plant uses their technology. What if they refuse to build it again with this reason?"

"Then we can file a lawsuit. The contract doesn't seem to prohibit us from making their own reactors. In short, we should minimize the losses. Oh, and we are not allowed to take away the equipment they have already shipped. Even if it is left to rot in the warehouse, the French cannot get it for free.

If they tear up the contract and stop construction, then our own nuclear industry can take over and continue to work on it as a training project. Our corresponding equipment manufacturing plant is about to be completed, and this first set of equipment can be considered for installation in the Sittwe Nuclear Power Plant. Anyway, the technology is the same. "

"Jiankun, haha~, the French will be so mad if they know about this, and they will push the International Atomic Energy Agency to ban our construction."

"Don't be afraid. The International Atomic Energy Agency is not controlled by the French alone. I have read the IAEA's charter. The peaceful development of civilian reactors is not prohibited by them. We can seek support from China and the Soviet Union. That will be enough."

"Speaking of the Soviet Union and China, they also sent us letters. The Soviet Union expressed its concern and hoped that we would pay attention to nuclear safety and send technical experts to take a look at our reactors.

The Chinese side not only wanted to see it, but also proposed to cooperate in building a commercial nuclear reactor." My uncle continued.

"The Soviets want to come and take a look? Sure, promise them that when they come, I will copy the nuclear technology in their minds, just in time to verify whether the hydrogen bomb design idea is correct.

What about China? Let me think about it."

Wang Jiankun thought about what conditions he should put forward. The technology cannot be provided for free, otherwise it will be considered worthless. People will cherish things that are obtained with great difficulty, and will look down upon free things no matter how good they are.

"Uncle, we can discuss cooperation with China, but there is a condition. I will give you three mathematical formulas about the design of fusion bomb configuration. Please tell me the most reasonable one."

"Three mathematical formulas, which one is the most reasonable? What is the condition?"

"Uncle, this involves the miniaturization design of hydrogen bombs. After all, we have only conducted one plutonium fission bomb test. Although that test was very perfect and provided some technical parameters for the design of fusion bombs, when I was designing, I found that miniaturization was very difficult. As far as I know, China's fusion bombs are the best in miniaturization, so if they can help me, I can avoid many detours."

"There's no way the Chinese would agree to the hydrogen bomb technology, right? Even if our relationship is very good, this technology is top secret, right?"

"Don't worry, I'm not copying them. I just want them to point out the most reasonable one, not the most correct one. You put forward the conditions to them, and we'll decide whether they agree or not when the time comes."

"Okay, I'll be busy now. You take care of yourself and get some rest on time." After saying that, my uncle Cen Yong hung up the phone and went to deal with external affairs.

France is very dissatisfied with the response from the FRELIMO, but the push for International Atomic Energy Agency verification has already begun and the United States has expressed support.

The Soviet side was still stalling for time, but when my uncle replied that they could send nuclear experts to conduct an in-depth investigation, I decided to help out a little and try to delay the passage of the International Atomic Energy Agency's verification resolution.

After receiving the reply, China was very confused. The foreign affairs agency reported the situation step by step. Finally, the top leadership held a special meeting and invited experts in the nuclear field to participate. "Expert Yu, is there anything special about these three mathematical formulas? If you point out one of them, will it cause our technology to be leaked?" One of the leaders asked the most authoritative nuclear expert.

"Myanmar has great talent. These three mathematical formulas are model formulas for the miniaturization of fusion bombs. They are approached from three different directions. They are very special. There are two directions that I have never thought of before." The nuclear expert attending the meeting received the three mathematical formulas one hour before the meeting started, and then started writing and calculating in a notebook.

The calculations were not completed until the meeting began.

When I heard the leader's question at this time, I knew that if I used professional terms to explain, they would definitely not understand, so I gave a brief explanation using analogies.

"Oh? A direction that even you haven't thought of? Will it promote our fusion bomb technology?"

"It has a certain effect, but it still needs to be simulated by a large computer, and it would be best if a real nuclear test was conducted."

"Okay, let's go back to the previous question. If you point out the most reasonable one, will it cause our technology to be leaked?" The leader brought up the previous question again.

In fact, Yu had already said this in his previous remarks, but the leader did not understand, so he could only say it more bluntly: "No, our technology is different from the model established by these three formulas."

"In that case, let's vote by raising our hands. Those who agree, raise your hands."

Passed unanimously.

Expert Yu said that it would be best to wait for two days. He would use the institute's computer to perform the calculations before giving a definite answer, because the model differences between the three formulas are not particularly large. In order to avoid mistakes, it is better to be cautious.

"Okay, I'll let you know the results in two days. But our cooperation can be advanced now. The inspection team should be formed as soon as possible. The sooner we can reach cooperation, the sooner our electricity supply will be sufficient."

"Leader, can I participate in this inspection?"

"Expert Yu, you are our national treasure-level scientist. When the cooperation is reached and a nuclear power plant is built in the country, you can come and see it. There is no rush now." The leaders quickly refused.

"Okay, you must let me go and see it when the time comes!"

The Chinese side responded quickly, and Wang Jiankun found that it was just as he had expected.

During the two days of waiting for the answer, the two sides never stopped communicating. On September 9, a seven-member nuclear expert team flew to Myitkyina with the answer.

Wang Jiankun participated in the reception after putting on makeup.

When he led a group of domestic experts on a tour and inspection, he introduced the two imitation nuclear reactors in professional terms, and from time to time led the topic to the three mathematical formulas.

He wondered if the person who could answer his question was among them.

In the end he found nothing, it seemed that the man was still strictly protected.

The domestic expert group of seven received a lot of information before coming, and knew that they were coming to visit the most advanced second-generation commercial nuclear reactor, the technology of which seemed to come from France.

But when I went inside, I found that there was a big difference.

The main control room is more advanced than the French nuclear power plant we visited before, and the level of automation of the system is obviously one level higher than that of the French.

In addition, some of the reactor's safety measures seemed to be more comprehensive and advanced than France's CP series, which made them very confused.

After all, after opening their doors to the world, the data they collected from various channels showed that France and the United States were the countries with the most advanced reactor technology, and even the Soviet Union was a level behind.

Now in Myanmar, a small country that was originally not well-known in the world, people can't help but look at each other in surprise when they see reactors that are more advanced than France's technology.

Fortunately, they have all received relevant training, so regardless of the source of their technology, they can devote themselves wholeheartedly to the inspection work.

In order to show its sincerity in cooperation, Quanjiezhen not only gave them a detailed introduction to the main equipment inside the reactor, but also took them to visit certain manufacturing plants.

For example, a large steam turbine manufacturer is manufacturing an identical device, reportedly to be installed in a new nuclear power plant.

This forced the experts who came to inspect the plant to believe that the nuclear power plant in Myitkyina was indeed designed and manufactured by the National Defense Force itself, although the technical parameters of some of the equipment inside were consistent with those of the French.

After the seven-member expert group returned, they submitted a detailed investigation report. After three days of discussion, the nuclear industry department unanimously decided to introduce the full-scale solution technology and build a nuclear power plant with four reactors of the same level in the north to cope with the increasingly serious power shortage in the northeast.

Quanjiezhen was also very positive about the cooperation and compressed the construction period to the extreme.

They said that if the infrastructure project can be carried out in three shifts and large-scale mechanical equipment is involved, the four-unit nuclear power plant will start generating electricity within three years and complete full-power operation in the fourth year.

The country was very surprised at such a short construction period. After confirming the technical details with Quanjiezhen many times, it had to adjust the plan and decided to go all out to complete the construction of this 5-gigawatt super-large nuclear power plant in accordance with Quanjiezhen's engineering plan.

At the same time, after the Soviet nuclear experts came to inspect, they felt that the trip was worthwhile. After returning, they actively helped the Quanjie Front to delay the inspection resolution of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

The French were furious about this and kept saying that the Soviet Union and China were raising a tiger to harm them.

It took a month and a half before the verification resolution was finally passed.

When the French nuclear experts arrived at the Myitkyina nuclear power plant, they were confused at first. How come this control room was more advanced than his own? There was no similarity at all. Could it be that this was really a nuclear power plant designed and built by Myanmar?
But when they saw the various equipment in operation inside, they immediately shouted that Myanmar was a thief and had stolen their French technology.

Regarding the French expert's gaffe, everyone except the American and British experts who offered comfort were secretly watching the joke.

Although the French nuclear power plants are technologically advanced, they are extremely expensive, take a very long time to build and are often delayed.

The IAEA's expert group conducted a comprehensive inspection of the nuclear power plant and found that it was a civilian nuclear power plant that fully met the standards. However, they still questioned the lack of prior reporting.

The reason given by the Quanjie Front was that they came from a small place and had not known enough about international organizations before. They thought there would be no problem in building a nuclear facility in their own country that was purely for peaceful development.

Now that we know there is the International Atomic Energy Agency, can we report it on the spot? We should not punish them. After all, their country has finally managed to get out of the poverty line, and the people are still very poor.

No one believed the reasons and sympathy given by Quanjiezhen. They thought that if you can build such an advanced nuclear power plant by yourselves, how can you be poor? Poor countries cannot manufacture such industrial equipment.

The French even loudly accused Quan Jiezhen of lying, and the Americans also joined in.

However, the Soviet Union expressed its views in a very fair manner and offered forgiveness.

The Chinese side said that Myanmar is indeed poor and many of their people still live in tin houses, which they saw along the way.

The French did not expect that Burma could still escape punishment at this time.

After a period of tug-of-war, the final fine was only US$5, and Myanmar was allowed to pay it off in three years.

After the IAEA's investigation was completed, a three-member expert group was stationed in Myanmar. They would visit the Myitkyina nuclear power plant from time to time to check whether their nuclear waste was really handled in accordance with requirements, to prevent them from using nuclear waste to extract plutonium to make nuclear weapons.

The Quanjiezhen side of course actively cooperated, because the nuclear power plant used to extract plutonium is not a conventional commercial reactor, but a dedicated graphite reactor in northern Myanmar.

As for the Sittwe nuclear power plant, France actually tore up the contract and took Myanmar to the International Court of Justice.

However, Myanmar was not afraid at all. While actively responding to the lawsuit, it also expelled French experts and continued to build the Sittwe nuclear power plant.

Because various equipment for nuclear power plants have been produced by major mechanical equipment factories, this first set of equipment will be installed and tested at the Sittwe Nuclear Power Plant.

(End of this chapter)