Scholar’s Advanced Technological System

Electric propulsion system God?

God?

Fuck, am I not mistaken?

The people sitting in the conference room, whether they are experts or the heads of enterprises, have subconsciously squinted their eyes. However, no matter how many times the eyes are seen, there is no change in the data displayed on the PPT.

The aerospace group’s experts who had previously appeared on stage to show PPT shook their heads.

A representative of a private aerospace company that just got a penguin investment, this time is a face that doesn’t know whether to cry or laugh.

Although bragging on the PPT is the basic operation, you blow it…

Also don’t draft drafts too!

After the strange silence is over, the voice of the discussion spreads like a tide.

“incredible……”

“It’s not unbelievable, it’s impossible! I have never heard of the electric propulsion system that can reach the KN level! Even the latest AEPS electric propulsion system designed by Rockayne for NASA is just XR-5. The thrust of the Hall thruster has doubled.”

“…”

Upon hearing the voice of the audience, the staff was prepared to maintain the order of the venue, but it was indeed stopped by Lu Zhou.

Quietly waiting for the argument to fall, Lu Zhou said in a relaxed tone.

“What problems can be raised?”

Although it is not a question at the moment, this technical display does not give the audience time to ask questions, but he knows that if he does not explain here, probably no one will listen to himself.

Soon, someone raised their hand.

“I have a question.”

Looked towards the old man who raised his hand, Lu Zhou nodded gestured.

“please say.”

Slowly stood up from the seat, the old man stared at the PPT for a while, then looked forward to Lu Zhou, and cautiously said.

“I have never heard of the thrust that can reach the KN-class electric propulsion system. I want to ask Lu Professor, are you sure you have not written one more letter?”

Lu Zhou laughed, said: “I can tell you with certainty that I didn’t write a letter more. And we have proved through reliable experiments that its thrust can indeed reach the KN level. Of course, I admit that the operation with maximum thrust Modes to overcome gravity can consume a lot of working fluid, but it still saves at least 90% of fuel weight compared to conventional chemistry rockets.”

The old man shook his head and did it back.

Soon, another expert from the aerospace group pushed the glasses and stood up.

“500-1000MW’s small reactor… This is beyond my knowledge. I haven’t heard any rumors about this technology before, so I won’t comment here. But the question is, how do you plan to spray? Speed ​​increased to 0,1% of the speed of light?”

The conversion power of an RD-170 rocket is 192MW, and most of this power is used to propel the liquid fuel carried by the rocket itself. If the total power of the electric propulsion system can reach the order of 1000MW, it is theoretically possible to send the 50 ton load to the low earth orbit.

however……

It is obviously not enough to have light power.

How to apply all of this power to the working fluid is the key to the problem.

As if it was expected that someone would ask, Lu Zhou laughed, switched to the next PPT.

“This is what I will say next.”

Photograph switch.

A cylindrical object is presented to everyone.

Although the internal structure is not visible, the text listed next to it is a detailed description of its experimental parameters.

However, after seeing these parameters, the participants who had just calmed down were once again caught in the sound of horror and heated discussion.

“Hall propulsion unit? What is this?”

“I don’t see anything special about the design of this Hall propulsion unit. Since it works, why not make it bigger, but integrate countless so-called propulsion units in the same engine?”

“This is impossible! It’s ridiculous!”

Seeing that the situation is moving out of control, Director Li, who presided over the meeting, was preparing to speak, but at this moment, an old man sitting in the front seat of the auditorium stood up.

“I have two sentences.”

The arguments in the auditorium gradually subsided.

The person who got up was the chief engineer of the aerospace group, Yuan Huanmin, and the head of the space group’s latest large-thrust rocket project. After seeing the old mister, the vast majority of people sitting here gave their faces a calming voice.

Lu Zhou looked at the old man and saw that the old man was watching him.

“I understand that Lu-Professor is an expert in the field of controlled fusion. I have a special liking for the technical route of electric rockets. I admit that controlled fusion has changed the way we livelihood, and I admit that electric propulsion technology is a very There is a potential direction.”

There was a whisper in the auditorium.

After hearing this sentence, many people are confused.

This script is not quite right…

How does this chemistry rocket field’s big cow also support the idea of ​​this guy?

However, Lu Zhou, who is also listening to this sentence, has nothing to lose.

Because he can clearly see the eyes of the old man compared to other people in the audience.

And in the pupil, it is obviously suspected.

Sure enough, after a pause, the old mister suddenly turned and said.

“Perhaps one day in the future, your proposed electric propulsion system will really change the face of the entire aerospace industry, but I don’t think it is now.”

Lu Zhou: “Oh? Why?”

Old mister laughed, said: “The development of any technology is inseparable from a gradual process. The birth of new technology is not mature in a day or two. It is like a quantum computer, obviously already exists, but we will still be more More energy is spent on improving the traditional supercomputer. This is not because the quantum computer is not good, but it is not good enough… I can say that, can you understand?”

Not waiting for Lu Zhou’s opening, the old mister continued: “It is still too early to adopt electric propulsion technology. We should concentrate limited resources on the chemistry rocket, first complete the First Step for manned landing, and then try the so-called development ceiling. High new technology. If you use the electric propulsion technology you mentioned now, we have to bear all the risks that all new technologies may bring. Can you guarantee that your electric propulsion system is really reliable? If it appears Unexpectedly, even if we can afford it, can our country’s space industry be affordable?”

The old mister’s sentence has also been recognized by most people.

Although Lu Zhou is the general counsel of the moon landing project, but after all, he did not hold the real power in his hand. Moreover, everyone has their own field of specialisation. If the interlaced is like a mountain, the controllable fusion of the big cows will come to the aerospace field. The right to speak is not necessarily much higher than that of a newcomer, at least in the minds of most practitioners.

And in the field of chemistry power rockets…

Obviously this old mister is more prestigious.

However, Lu Zhou is quite calm about this.

It is normal to not be optimistic.

After all, for those who have studied the chemistry rocket for a lifetime, it is not only too ridiculous, but also difficult to accept.

In fact, when recycling the structure diagram of the Hall propulsion unit from the Remnant No. 3, Lu Zhou is full of doubts about whether this thing can really push the space shuttle from the surface to the low earth orbit. After all, according to the published news. Look, even NASA’s strongest electric propulsion system can only lift an egg.

However, after completing the assembly of the Hall propulsion unit and related tests, all doubts in his mind disappeared.

I can’t believe it, just an argument based on common sense.

The development of technology itself is a process of subversion of past common sense.

Lu Zhou believes that after seeing the amazing scene, they will naturally understand the shock that they produced at the time.

Even, there is no need to explain more.

Faced with the question of the chief engineer of Yuan, Lu Zhou shrugged, no expression changes.

“As long as I can prove that this electric propulsion system can send 50 tons of loads to low Earth orbit.”

Academician Yuan is not angry and laughs.

“If you can really do it, I will give it to this mug.”

“That’s not necessary,” Lu Zhou laughed, sighed. “No one who has said this to me has fulfilled his promise.”

Seeing that the topic of the meeting had already reached the thermos cup, Li, who presided over the meeting, suddenly coughed with a headache and hit the round.

“Everyone’s friendly discussion… Today is mainly to publish tenders, which technical route to use, or to see your bidding materials. And our Science and Technology Bureau will also conduct research in other departments such as the Space Agency, refer to the quotations of various units. And technical parameters, choose a suitable solution.”

In fact, Secretary Li is also very embarrassed.

Although the electric propulsion system is good, but for the sake of reason, he is still more inclined to choose the space group’s chemistry rocket launch program.

This is not due to the exclusion of new technologies, but only for practical considerations.

After all, aerospace has always been linked to national defense. The reason why the country is willing to spend money on the rocket is largely because of the development of rocket technology. It is not only the aerospace strength itself, but also the country’s strategic strike capability.

The electric propulsion system is stronger and is affected by the quality limit of the working fluid. The thrust is still not comparable to the chemistry engine. Even with a greater advantage over longer distance scales, ballistic missiles do not use this advantage.

What’s more, they can’t put the controllable fusion device on the missile and throw it out.

Controllable fusion miniaturization technology is important, but is electric propulsion technology equally important?

Maybe the future is, but it may not be…

Seeing the expression on Director Li’s face, Lu Zhou roughly guessed that the Science and Technology Bureau is not willing to invest in electric propulsion technology, but it is not convenient to express his own face.

In fact, Lu Zhou is not very concerned about whether other people are optimistic about their research, but what the money cares about…

This is a tens of billions of dollars…

Even if you don’t replace your savings for a few years with East Asian Power, this is not something that Lu Zhou can afford on his own.

What should I do?

Standing on the stage and thinking for a moment, Lu Zhou suddenly moved in the heart, looked up and looked at the smiling Yuan Yuan, and said.

“How about this.”

“Since you are so confident and determined that I can’t do it, we will make a bet.”