Genius of the Rules-Style System

Zhang Hongtao complained about the huge gap in funding. The made-up "skin bag" laboratory was able to receive an initial R\u0026D fund of 20 million, while the national key laboratory only received 5 million.

Obviously.

The gap in R\u0026D funding is due to the name of the researcher and has little to do with the laboratory.

In fact, this is also true.

The research and development of turbine blades is a major scientific research project at the national defense level. As for the project itself, there is no difference between the national key laboratory and the ordinary laboratory. They are not qualified anyway.

Superiors pay more attention to the possibility of successful research and development, and Zhao Yi is the kind of person who can bring about miracles.

Zhang Hongtao is an expert in technical alloy materials and has many professional achievements in the past, but he is still within the scope of understanding, and Zhao Yi is also involved in major research.

If Zhang Hongtao were placed at the Institute of Metal Research of the Academy of Sciences, he would be just an ordinary researcher at best.

The Science and Technology Department approved the application of the Metal Composite Materials Laboratory only because their partner was Zhao Yi.

That's all.

On the other side, Zhao Yi was a little happy when he knew that the project application was approved. At least his work of fabricating the laboratory and urging Shen Binghe to write the application was not in vain.

As for the initial research funding of 20 million applied for, there is nothing special about it.

Just twenty million!

This is a key project at the national defense level. The funding of 20 million is really a drop in the bucket. The Metal Research Institute of the Academy of Sciences and the Aviation Materials Research Institute of the Capital did not know how much money they invested, and they only made a semi-finished DD5. and DD6.

If high-end turbine blades can be manufactured, let alone 20 million in capital, even if multiplied by ten, it will save the country a lot of money, and at the same time, it will also greatly improve the domestic high-end aero-engine manufacturing level.

So 20 million is really not much.

What's more, he is not selling technology to the country, but actually applying for a project to do research and development. The excess project funds will still be returned, and he has no personal interests involved.

Zhao Yi was very calm.

Shen Binghe couldn't calm down anymore

There were only two of them in the 'Metal Materials Laboratory'. The project was also reported by Shen Binghe. He also received the news that the Science and Technology Department approved the project. He couldn't believe his eyes.

Did the Science and Technology Department agree? Twenty million R\u0026D funds? Or is it just the initial funding?

This is not a dream!

Shen Binghe pinched the left side of his face hard and grimaced in pain. Only then did he believe the news. He stood up suddenly and quickly talked to Zhao Yi about the project.

The higher-ups have allocated 20 million, so we have to achieve some results no matter what.

In addition, 20 million yuan is a lot of money, but for the research of alloy materials, especially the research of high-end turbine blades, the funds are really not necessarily enough. They must use the money wisely to determine the possible element ratios of turbine blades. and manufacturing process, conduct detailed theoretical demonstrations, and then consume materials for research.

"Theoretical argument?"

"Study the element ratio of turbine blades? How to study this?" What Shen Binghe said made Zhao Yi a little confused. He asked back and Shen Binghe didn't know how to answer. It was obvious that he didn't know how to argue at his level. He just Just have this idea.

Originally he thought Zhao Yi would know what to do, but he didn't expect that Zhao Yi didn't know either?

Could it be that they...

Are you really 'cheating' scientific research funds?

Zhao Yi ignored what Shen Binghe thought, but nodded and said, "You came to me, just in time, I was about to go to you to tell you, isn't there 20 million funds this time? Let's start the metal experiment in the school Get the name of the laboratory, buy some equipment, and follow the procedures to build the laboratory.”

What he meant was to make the laboratory 'real', not a made-up 'skin bag'.

Shen Binghe asked in confusion, "But we don't even have the space?" He meant that there was no place to buy equipment because the school had no plans for a 'metal materials laboratory'.

"I have already said hello to the School of Mechanical Engineering. The operation room of the Metal Materials Laboratory is right next to the Power Engineering Laboratory. I have also applied for two offices and a small conference room on the first floor of the Mechanical Building."

"We already have the laboratory space and the operation room. All that's left is to buy the equipment and follow the procedures."

Zhao Yi seemed to be a leader explaining his work, "So now, your job is to study what kind of basic equipment is needed for a laboratory that studies metal alloys, and buy enough basic equipment, as well as large and high-end equipment. We’ll think about it later.”

"You should make a list first, and you can ask the school's logistics professional for purchasing help, as soon as possible!"

"Also, hire people!"

"You can't just be yourself in the laboratory, you need other supporting staff. In addition, talk to the school about recruiting a PhD in materials science into the laboratory. You don't need to have any results, just have scientific research capabilities."

Zhao Yi handed over a lot of tasks one after another.

Shen Binghe listened attentively, and later simply found a notebook to record it. He was really excited after listening to it, and he felt very excited.

When he signed a contract with Yanhua University last year, he knew that materials science had just started. He was only an associate professor and could only supervise graduate students at most. He didn't even have a small laboratory. He decided to sign up because the school's salary was attractive. , what I want to do is to work hard on theoretical research and strive to produce some results so that the school can consider investing in building a small laboratory.

Now less than a year has passed, and he has not even taught a single student, but has directly used professional laboratories and operation rooms. He has even become the director of the laboratory?

When buying equipment for the laboratory, he was asked to make a list directly, which was almost like saying, "Spend the money as you wish."

Shen Binghe only lamented that life's encounters were hard to imagine. The only thing he could do was to listen carefully, record everything and work hard to do it well.

On the other side, in the Aerospace Metal Composite Materials Laboratory, everyone at the professor level knew that Zhang Hongtao had applied for the turbine blade project.

Although the project is confidential, due to the difficulty of research and development of turbine blades, it does not mean much to keep it secret. For example, the outside world knows that the Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics have developed DD5 and DD6. They even know the properties of the two materials. It's not a big deal, because it's useless to know the basic information, the key technology is the most important.

Others are not optimistic about the project. They are all experts in materials science and know how difficult it is to develop turbine blades. However, they still envy Zhang Hongtao for being able to apply. It would be impossible for them to do it.

The R\u0026D funding is only 5 million. Compared to the project itself, the funding is really pitiful. However, if you apply for a project, it does not necessarily have to be completed. For similar large projects, as long as there are some results, it will be enough.

Zhang Hongtao applied in the name of the Metal Composite Materials Laboratory. He was the main researcher, but he was still able to bring others together to do research and development. Several professors of materials science also applied to participate in the research and development, but they were all dismissed euphemistically. Refused.

It’s not that the others are not good enough. The main project is Zhao Yi’s proposal. Without Zhao Yi’s nod of approval, Zhang Hongtao doesn’t want to involve others.

But there is one exception.

Wang Zhifang.

Wang Zhifang is the backbone of the Metal Composite Materials Laboratory and an academician of the Academy of Engineering. He can be said to be half of Zhang Hongtao's master. He has been engaged in the research and development of many national-level alloy materials projects and is also very interested in major alloy materials projects.

When she heard that Zhang Hongtao's application had been approved, Wang Zhifang was also very surprised, but she also asked with interest, "Can everyone in our laboratory participate? Can you count me in?"

"You can come, of course, you are welcome!"

Zhang Hongtao agreed directly.

Wang Zhifang has rich experience in research and development and project management. After confirming her participation in the project, she can say something directly, "Hong Tao, this project is too big. The Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics have not completed it, so we can't It’s very difficult, and the funds are not enough, so we can’t aim too high, don’t think about doing it all in one go, but do it slowly, bit by bit.”

"As long as there are results, the higher authorities will definitely continue to provide support. On the contrary, if they want to make a fortune in one go, if the funds are spent and the results cannot be achieved, they will all be gone."

What Wang Zhifang said still makes sense.

Zhang Hongtao listened to the constant nodding, and couldn't wait to find Zhao Yi to ask about the direction of research and development.

Although what Wang Zhifang said was based on experience, he also really wanted to make achievements. It would take a few years or more to do it slowly. It would be better to concentrate on the deck steel project. After all, that project belongs to him, and When it comes to turbine blade research, time waits for no one at all.

If the Institute of Metal Research of the Academy of Sciences and the Aeronautical Materials Research Institute of Shougang Airlines have results and develop high-end turbine blades, the significance of their research and development will be greatly reduced.

Two days later.

After finishing the initial work of applying for the project, Zhang Hongtao approached Zhao Yi to formally discuss the research and development direction.

The two of them had just briefly talked about the technical status of domestic turbine blades before, and then they talked about the issue of project application. The application report was written according to their own ideas.

The two have completely different ideas.

Zhang Hongtao said his thoughts, "I am optimistic about the prospects of DD5. DD5 is a combination of DD8, DD26, and DD26C. It has better high temperature resistance. As long as the material is strengthened..."

"DD6 is the result of the Capital Aeronautical Materials Research Institute, which was the first institution to develop turbine blade materials. DD2, DD3, and DD4 are all theirs, but in terms of technological progress, they are not big..."

"So we use DD5 as a basis..."

"Wow wow wow~~~"

Zhang Hongtao talked a lot in succession, D this and D that, which made Zhao Yi's head spin. He only understood the last paragraph. The other party's idea was to do research and development based on DD5.

"I want to do research and development in other directions!"

After Zhao Yi finished speaking, he explained, "Whether it is DD5, DD6, or DD or others, it is the direction of single crystal nickel. 'Single crystal' is an advantageous method, but it is just a method. Whether it is the Academy of Science Both the Institute of Aeronautical Materials and Aerospace Materials Research Institute have already made in-depth research in the direction of single crystal nickel, and we are also researching in this direction, but there is no advantage."

Zhang Hongtao nodded as he listened.

They did apply for the project, but if they want to do research using DD5 as a starting point, they must contact the Institute of Metal Research of the Academy of Sciences. The Institute of Metal Research may be able to provide certain information, but it cannot provide R\u0026D experience. It is even said that even The information cannot be complete.

Zhao Yi continued, “So I want to use nickel-iron alloy as a starting point to continue research.”

"Nickel-iron alloy?" Zhang Hongtao shouted in surprise, "This technology has been around for a long time, but there has been no progress and no prospects."

"Broad prospects."

Zhao Yi said with certainty, "The fact that it can be used in turbine engines is proof. As long as we continue to improve, we will definitely be able to do better. This is the direction I want to go."

"I have applied to go to the 307 Steel Factory to see the whole process of nickel-iron alloy manufacturing."

This is what Zhao Yi thinks.

Looking at the manufacturing process of nickel-iron alloy on turbines, even if major changes cannot be made, it is easy to make certain improvements and strengthening.

This is the result guaranteed.

As long as the performance of the nickel-iron alloy can be improved to make it more resistant to high temperatures and have higher strength, it will be enough to improve the performance of the Kunlun engine turbine, which is equivalent to achieving the ultimate goal.

Improvement is not innovation or creation!

Zhao Yi still hopes that the research he does can keep up with the most advanced international level, or even surpass the international level to reach the top. His idea is to start from the direction of rare metals on the basis of improving performance, such as adding metal rhenium. In theory, there is hope to greatly improve performance. How to add it and what the proportion is will be the next research and development direction.

"And you?"

After Zhao Yi finished speaking, he looked at Zhang Hongtao. His meaning was very obvious, which was to ask, 'We have different ideas. Do you want to study the DD5 direction, or follow me to make nickel-iron alloy'.

Zhang Hongtao didn't even think about it and said directly, "I will go to the 307 Steel Plant with you. There is strength in numbers. I am also very optimistic about this direction!"

“Happy to work with!”

…

When Zhang Hongtao returned to the University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, he was asked by Wang Zhifang about the results of his discussion with Zhao Yi.

"How did he say?"

"What do you think of our opinion?"

Wang Zhifang said "we" because he proposed the research and development direction based on DD5. He felt that DD5 had greater prospects than DD6, while Zhang Hongtao only wanted to do research on single crystal nickel and had no specific ideas.

Zhang Hongtao hesitated for a moment and then said, "That's right. We discussed it for a long time and finally decided to study conventional nickel-iron alloy."

"Why?" Wang Zhifang asked in confusion, "What prospects does nickel-iron alloy have?"

"I think so too!"

Zhang Hongtao sighed and said, "Teacher Wang, you have rich experience! But I am more convinced..."

"Ahem, that was suggested by Zhao Yi."

Wang Zhifang didn't think about it for a while. After thinking about it carefully, he understood it and said, "I believe you more." But Zhao Yi applied for more funds, and the project was approved because of Zhao Yi’.

In fact, what Zhang Hongtao didn't finish was, 'Teacher Wang, you have rich experience! But I believe in Zhao Yi’ more.