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The test run of Jinwu-1 is not over yet, and tests will continue one after another.

In the test on March 5, there were problems with the optical radiation at the end of the laser power generation pipeline exceeding the standard, as well as minor problems with DD injection, neutron squeezing, fusion energy release, and helium ash discharge. There was also the need for constant time between each link. adjustment.

After reading the trial operation report, Zhang Huaide suggested to Fei Anming and Liu Jingguan:

"I have an idea. We can install a superconducting magnetic fluid generator on the helium ash discharge pipe, so that the thermal energy utilization efficiency of the helium ash will be improved again."

"Superconducting magnetic fluid generator?" Liu Jingguan pondered.

The so-called superconducting magnetic fluid generator is also called a superconducting plasma generator. Scholars in the field of nuclear power or power generation all know about this kind of thing.

However, the thermal energy utilization efficiency of magnetic fluid generators is very low, only about 20%, and very few can achieve this efficiency.

Using Galaxy Technology’s unique normal-temperature superconductor coil, the power generation efficiency is estimated to be increased to about 50%.

"Waid's idea is very good. I think it can be tried. We can try it on the prototype." Fei Anming said first.

Liu Jingguan also nodded: "In the previous 863 plan of the Academy of Sciences, there was already a magnetic fluid generator project. I remember that Academician Yan was studying this aspect."

"It seems that this project was canceled later, but the Academy of Sciences seems to have some research results on magnetic fluid thrusters. Last time, they also purchased a batch of room-temperature superconductors from neutron star materials." Fei Anming somewhat understood the inside story.

Zhang Huaide continued: "The reason why I suggest adding a superconducting magnetic fluid generator is because although the efficiency of the magnetic fluid generator is not as high as that of a steam turbine, it has a very good advantage."

"You mean not to interfere with the steam turbine's power generation, right?" Liu Jingguan said with a smile.

Zhang Huaide didn't give in. "Yes, the magnetic fluid generator and the steam turbine generator can run together, and the interference between the two is very small."

"Although the power generation efficiency of steam turbines can theoretically reach 45%, in current practical applications, it is generally around 40%. If the condition of the turbine is not good, it may even drop to around 30-35%." Fei Anming paused. , and continued:

"If a superconducting magnetic fluid generator can be added, the overall thermal energy utilization rate will be 40% + 50% = 90%, a thermal energy utilization rate of 90%. This combined power generation system is more powerful than our laser power generation system."

"Haha, it's too idealistic. I estimate that the heat utilization rate can reach 80%, which would be amazing." Liu Jingguan said with a smile.

Zhang Huaide also laughed loudly: "Haha, we still have to have ideals. Maybe we can realize it as soon as we work hard."

"Li Xiang is having a headache recently about room-temperature superconductors, so don't talk about him all day long." Liu Jingguan joked.

Together, the three of them decided to use that prototype to try superconducting magnetic fluid power generation. As for the magnetic fluid generator, it was not difficult for them. The normal temperature superconductor is available at the Qinling X-ray base next door. Other parts can be ordered directly from relevant manufacturers. That's it.

Speaking of the Qinling X-ray Base, they are also cooperating with the relevant work of the Plasma Research Institute, because a large part of the future power generation of Jinwu-1 will be supplied to the Qinling X-ray Base.

Although the iron-silver room-temperature superconductor has been improved for so long, its service life has been increased to about 142,000 hours, which is equivalent to about 15 years.

However, the high energy consumption problem of iron-silver room-temperature superconductors is still difficult to improve. The current production cost of 1 ton is 32.7 million Mars coins, of which the electricity cost is about 31 million Mars coins, accounting for about 95% of the total cost.

If Jinwu-1 can supply cheap electric energy on a large scale, the current electric energy at the Qinling X-ray Base is specially supplied by the Galaxy Consortium, and the electricity price is 0.18 Mars coins per kilowatt-hour.

The power generated by Jinwu-1 can reduce the electricity price by 10 times and still be profitable, assuming the electricity price is 0.018 Mars coins per kilowatt-hour.

The production cost of 1 ton of iron-silver room-temperature superconductors will drop to: electricity cost 3.1 million + other costs 1.7 million = total cost 4.8 million.

1 ton is 4.8 million, and 1 kilogram is 4,800 Mars coins.

This is still a premise of a 10-fold reduction in electricity prices. However, if the profit point of the electricity produced by the neutron squeezing method is lowered, the price can be reduced by 50 times and supplied to the Qinling X-ray Base.

Just think about it and you will know how low the cost has dropped. In addition, the cost of raw materials such as iron and silver will also drop because the era of space mining is coming.

This is an important reason why Neutron Star Materials Company decided to fully support the Golden Crow Project. Cheap electricity represents cheap production costs to a certain extent.

In less than a week, Liu Jingguan and others built a superconducting magnetic fluid engine.

After connecting to the helium ash discharge pipe of the first prototype, Liu Jingguan hurriedly started testing.

Although the first neutron press was very crude, it can also do what the Jinwu-1 neutron press reactor can do.

"The test begins." Liu Jingguan ordered the staff.

10 grams of DD nuclear fuel is injected, and it still compresses, releases energy through fusion, and discharges helium ash.

The helium ash discharge port is opened, and the high-temperature and high-pressure helium plasma quickly rushes towards the vacuum pipe.

"Superconducting Magnetohydrohydrogen Generator for Electricity Generation."

Not only is the superconducting magnetic fluid generator generating electricity rapidly, the cooling water in the vacuum pipe is also rapidly heated and evaporated.

In fact, helium plasma contains a lot of energy, which is at least equivalent to about 10 to 12% of the total energy released by the DD nuclear fusion reaction.

According to previous calculations by Liu Jingguan and others, the energy of the DD nuclear fusion reaction will be divided into four parts: 56% optical radiation, 27% thermal energy, 10-12% helium plasma, and 5-7% other unusable parts.

Originally, this helium plasma was an unusable part, but now using the superconducting magnetic fluid generator, Liu Jingguan and the others reused this part of the energy.

Liu Jing watched the real-time monitoring data on the holographic computer and calculated it. After a while, he came up with a rough figure. The power generation efficiency of superconducting magnetic fluid was around 38 to 45%.

He is quite satisfied with this data.

Fei Anming opened the door of the control room and walked in. He saw Liu Jingguan who was deep in thought: "What are you thinking about?"

Liu Jingguan was stunned: "Oh? Nothing, it's just the efficiency of the superconducting magnetic fluid generator."

"What's the efficiency?"

"It's similar to what we expected, fluctuating around 38-44%."

"What is the steam temperature and pressure?"

"It's similar to what we tested before, there is no obvious change." Liu Jingguan replied.

"It seems that superconducting magnetic fluid generator can be added." Fei Anming said after seeing the results.

"Not only that, I think the 27% direct heat energy should also be fully utilized." Liu Jingguan expressed his thoughts.

"You mean to use this direct heat to generate magnetic fluid power?" Fei Anming pondered this proposal. After thinking for a while, he said:

"If you want to use direct heat to generate magnetic fluid power, you must enlarge the outer solid vacuum chamber, then add metallic sodium, and use the metallic sodium to form a high-temperature and high-pressure sodium plasma. Will this affect the laser power generation system? "

"We will first perform supercomputer simulations, and then use the prototype to test a few more times. If feasible, we will use it on Jinwu-1." Liu Jingguan said.

"Okay." Fei Anming nodded.

Today is Sunday, I have a day off; it’s only the third update, and there will be another update tomorrow. Thank you for your support (ω｀)