nownovels Chapter 386 [The structure and principle of modern steam engines and their components]
Chapter 386 [The structure and principle of modern steam engines and their components]
In fact, the principle of the steam engine is very simple.
It is nothing more than the use of coal or other fuels to burn, heat the water in the boiler, make it boil to generate steam, and increase the air pressure inside the boiler.
So as to push the piston to work, to achieve the purpose of converting thermal energy into kinetic energy.
But the truth is so.
If he really wanted to put it into practice, Su Yu considered himself a half-assed person.
Simple devices can be made, but their power, efficiency, and safety can be said to be without any guarantee.
If nothing else, how many devices did Watt add to improve the steam engine?
Separate condenser, thermal insulation layer outside the cylinder, oil-lubricated piston, planetary gear, parallel motion linkage, centrifugal governor, throttle valve, pressure gauge, etc.
This greatly improved the safety of the steam engine and tripled its efficiency.
As a result, the steam engine, a machine that could only be used for pumping water in mines, has become the driving force behind world change.
To put it bluntly, if there is no improvement in Watt, it is just the most common steam engine. It can be said that except for the occasional explosion, Jinben does not have any specialties.
Su Yu knew the truth, so he hesitated and made his own choice.
He opted to buy the more expensive manufacturing technology outright.
[Structure and principle of modern steam engine and its components] Price**
Introduction: It covers the principles and functions of steam engines and their components, to specific manufacturing methods and application fields.
45 million funds
At such a price, even wealthy people like Su Yu were a little hesitant at first.
It's just a technology after all.
I don't know how long it will take to build a real object, or even a steam engine that can actually be put into production.
Compared with directly exchanging the finished steam engine, and then conducting dismantling research.
The direct exchange is only the method, and the cost must be much higher in all aspects.
But think of Daqin's current technological level.
In addition to what was mentioned before, it is necessary to fundamentally cultivate Daqin's own scientific and technological talents.
So in the end, Su Yu chose the exchange technology despite the pain.
With the sound of a familiar coin landing, Su Yu's original fund balance of more than 50 million disappeared instantly.
There are only more than nine million funds left alone, which are still left in the balance column.
The next moment, a warm current flows through the sea, and Su Yu begins to close his eyes to accept his knowledge of the steam engine.
This time, the knowledge transfer is longer than ever before.
It covers far more content than before.
It seems to be just a simple steam engine, but it contains too much comprehensive knowledge.
When Su Yu opened his eyes again and his dark pupils looked at the coal mine in Xiaoku, a terrifying divine light suddenly appeared.
Now he has thoroughly understood the value of the steam engine.
Also learn more about the value of these coals.
Once there is a steam engine, the benefits that these coals can generate will be greatly improved.
To say it is black gold is an understatement.
And now in Daqin, the most important thing is coal.
Not to mention the two world-class coal fields in Shangjun and Beidi.
Even in other places in Daqin, the coal output will not be much lower than here.
Just because of the fear of excessive coal production, coal prices fell.
Therefore, Su Yu did not rush to hand over the distribution map of coal mines in other places to Lao Zhao.
And also told Lao Zhao that mining should be considered.
Otherwise, falling coal prices is no joke.
When it falls to a certain level, people will buy coal aggressively to replace traditional firewood for heating.
At that time, it will be a small matter to seize the share of industrial coal.
The waste of coal resources is a big problem.
When the steam engine is really put into use in large numbers, it will be too late to carry out larger-scale mining.
After exchanging the technical knowledge about the steam engine, the first thing Su Yu thought about was who to entrust the arduous task of making a steam engine.
The first thing that came to his mind was Duke Huangshi and Daniel.
But then Su Yu shook his head and excluded Huang Shigong.
Not that he can't.
But the current role of Huangshigong is really too important.
Not only is it the backbone of Daqin's future scientific research.
Now it is still shouldering the important task of scientific enlightenment for the young generation of Daqin.
Coupled with his shortcomings in the field of forging, it is not suitable for a big bull to come.
The current Daniel must also have a wealth of experience in the forging of steel.
It is estimated that as soon as this information on the steam engine is obtained.
He would immediately be able to forge some parts by taking advantage of the iron smelting Shaofu.
Then there will be help from the DPRK.
I believe that the first Daqin steam engine will be built soon.
He did what he thought of, and Su Yu didn't (Zhao Haohao) go back to the house, and rode his horse straight to the Daniel's house.
Today is the Chinese New Year in Daqin.
Some officials and craftsmen in non-important positions in Xianyang Palace have all rested.
Daniel's iron smelting Shaofu and kiln Shaofu are no exception.
Today's Daniel has settled down in the inner city.
There are already servants in the house who are dedicated to taking care of the old mother.
It's just that his dream of marrying a few aunts has never had the chance to come true.
According to him, he is too busy to have time.
Su Yu rode all the way in Xianyang City.
Because of the Spring Festival, there were more pedestrians on the street than usual, and the speed was somewhat hindered.
But even so, in less than a quarter of an hour, Su Yu came to Daniel's house.