Genius of the Rules-Style System

R\u0026D building, main entrance.

Looking at the car driving away, He Guilin stood there stunned for a long time. He kept thinking about Zhao Yi's words just now and Zhang Hongtao's special reminder.

"Academician Zhao visited for two days without saying a few words. Why did he suddenly come up with a suggestion at the end?"

"When I said I wanted advice, I was just being polite!"

"I really have a suggestion, continue to heat while mixing, and then directly carry out deoxidation treatment..."

He Guilin wondered carefully, and then thought of Zhang Hongtao's reminder, "Don't you suffer any loss if you try? But if you try... you still have to apply!"

What Zhao Yi said sounds simple, but in fact it is very troublesome to operate. A jump mixer is used to mix metal liquids. As mentioned, the liquid is poured back and forth, but you must know that it is metal with thousands of degrees. It is not easy to continue heating liquids at such high temperatures.

After the metal liquid is mixed, deoxidation treatment is skipped directly, which involves the furnace and other equipment in the manufacturing process, and the equipment needs to be adjusted and modified.

These are not decisions that the R\u0026D team can make.

Similar internal and external adjustments to equipment must be reported to the superiors for a decision. During the adjustment process, the equipment must be stopped. The R\u0026D team alone cannot do it, let alone demonstrations. He does not know how to do it. Knowing why, it is certainly impossible to demonstrate.

He Guilin thought again, "But what Zhang Hongtao said makes sense. Try it without losing money, and it was Academician Zhao's suggestion..."

Although He Guilin did not think that Zhao Yi had done any research on alloy materials, he still had to listen to his advice, because Zhao Yi had created many miracles. Maybe the other party gave him advice after finding inspiration from other fields.

Still the same saying, "Try, don't suffer!"

"Anyway, it was Academician Zhao's suggestion!" He Guilin suddenly figured it out. What happened was that Zhao Yi came to visit and gave him suggestions on the manufacturing process. He just had to make a report normally and add his idea of ​​"you can try it" and whether he wanted to "try it". Just try and let the higher-ups decide, and it will definitely pass if nothing happens.

Even if it is the suggestion of alloy material experts such as Zhang Hongtao and Wang Zhifang, the higher-ups will definitely consider it seriously and find many people to demonstrate together, because the cost of "trying it out" is not low.

Zhao Yi is different. His cross-field suggestions will also be taken seriously by his superiors.

the reason is simple--

His name is Zhao Yi!

…

the other side.

Zhao Yi, Zhang Hongtao and others were sitting in a car taking them to the capital. They had to stay in the car for ten hours, and they would definitely be very tired along the way.

Everyone else closed their eyes and rested. Wang Zhixin couldn't calm down. He always thought about the problem Zhao Yi said, but couldn't understand it, but he didn't want to speak because he didn't agree with the research on nickel-iron alloy. , I still think 'single crystal nickel alloy' is more promising.

The general direction was set by Zhao Yi, and the chief researcher was also Zhao Yi. He was a veteran in alloy materials and could not change the general direction.

Wang Zhixin knew that if he put forward small opinions, there would be no problem and he could show his knowledge. But if he questioned the general direction of the research, whether it was right or wrong, he would definitely have differences with Zhao Yi. There was no doubt that the R\u0026D team With Zhao Yi as the core, even half of his students, Zhang Hongtao, are more inclined to Zhao Yi.

This is the helpless place.

Wang Zhixin thought about a lot of things, but he had been doing research on alloy materials all his life. He still wanted to understand things in the professional field, so he simply gritted his teeth and said, "Academician Zhao? Academician Zhao? Are you asleep?"

"What's wrong?"

Zhao Yi opened his eyes and looked over.

Wang Zhixin said directly, "That's right. I've been thinking about it for a long time and I still can't figure it out. Why did you make that suggestion? There shouldn't be any problem with switching the mixer. And I don't understand the direct deoxygenation after mixing."

Zhao Yi scratched his head vigorously and said, "I just think that the materials produced that way have better performance."

Wang Zhixin opened his mouth half-open and did not respond for a long time.

this……

Doesn’t saying it mean that you didn’t say it?

He simply skipped the topic and came to the biggest question in his mind, "I heard from Hong Tao that you decided to do research on nickel-iron alloys and gave up the direction of single crystal nickel. I can't figure it out. Why?"

Wang Zhixin was thinking as he spoke, maybe Zhao Yi would reply, "I think nickel-iron alloy is more promising?"

This time he guessed wrong.

Zhao Yi decided to do research on nickel-iron alloys after careful consideration. Not only did he tell Zhang Hongtao the reasons, he became much more serious and explained, "Our research and development goal is to make turbine blades. At present, we are not interested in turbine blade materials." The demand is to catch up with the international advanced level.”

"right."

Wang Zhixin nodded.

Zhang Hongtao and Shen Binghe also opened their eyes and looked towards Zhao Yi, wanting to hear what he would say.

Zhao Yi continued, "For the most advanced fighters in the world, the engine's pre-vortex temperature is almost 1,726.85 degrees Celsius (around 2,000 degrees Celsius), and the thrust can reach more than 12 tons."

"We want to make an advanced engine, and the demand is similar. The final product will reach a standard of around 2,000 kilometers."

"I think this standard can be achieved by improving the manufacturing technology of nickel-iron alloy. Single crystal technology is indeed very advanced. Single crystal nickel has a bright future. I also believe it, but we don't have such high demand."

"Perhaps in thirty or forty years, when sixth- and seventh-generation fighters and space-class fighters require more advanced engines, these advanced manufacturing technologies will have to be used, but now, they are not needed."

Zhao Yi finished speaking very seriously.

Wang Zhixin, Zhang Hongtao and Shen Binghe suddenly looked at each other, and they were all so surprised that they didn't know what expressions to make.

"The demand is only 2,000 yuan?"

"Isn't 2000 kelvins high enough? The melting point of ordinary metals is only about 1,000 kelvins! The alloy is more resistant to high temperatures, but in theory, the melting point of the alloy will only be about 1,000 kelvins higher than the original metal."

"2000 is the upper limit!"

"Is nickel-iron alloy sufficient? Single crystal technology is not needed?"

If anyone else had said this, Wang Zhixin would have wanted to spit on him, but he couldn't say anything to Zhao Yi, so he could only continue to keep his doubts in his heart. At the same time, he also had an idea.

Zhao Yi gave He Guilin suggestions. If He Guilin did as he said and really improved the performance of the final product, it would prove that Zhao Yi was not just talking nonsense.

otherwise……

This project really has no future.

Anyway, it is simply impossible to expect him to do improvement research and development based on the domestic engine turbine blade material K03A.

…

Yanhua University.

After Zhao Yi and Shen Binghe returned from the visit, they began to build a metal materials laboratory. The laboratory does not need to build a new building because it has offices and conference rooms. It only needs to add a covered operation room, and the space is large and open. That's it.

A space can be designated next to the operation room of the power engineering laboratory. Zhao Yi took a look at it and decided to quickly build a large-scale workshop-type operation room next to it. They only planned to run the laboratory and have some basic equipment. That’s it. High-demand operating processes such as high-temperature furnaces can be done by cooperative metal composite materials laboratories.

Yanhua University also supports the establishment of the Metal Materials Laboratory. The school and departments not only directly approved the office and operation room, but also allocated a special amount of 1 million for the cost.

Some people who know about it find it funny.

Mainly the name.

Metal materials laboratory? Isn’t that the name of Shuanghang’s Alloy Materials Laboratory?

The word compound is missing...

Several professors and teachers from the School of Power Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, as well as department leaders, came over to tactfully persuade Zhao Yi to change his name, but Zhao Yi was very particular about his name.

"That's what it's called!"

“When I applied for the project, I used this. What’s the new name?”

“It’s better if we don’t repeat it anyway!”

Everyone who came here was speechless. They didn't know the details, but they knew that the reason for the project approval must be Zhao Yi and had nothing to do with the laboratory.

Even if Zhao Yi does not apply in the name of the laboratory, the project has a high probability of being approved.

Many people also envied Shen Binghe.

Shen Binghe is just an associate professor who has just signed a contract, and his professional title is only higher than that of ordinary lecturers. But because the materials major is newly established, he still has the highest professional title. Suddenly he has a laboratory with an investment of tens of millions, which can be said to have reached the level in one leap. The pinnacle of the work environment.

Amid the envy of others, Shen Binghe felt a lot of pressure. He did not need to participate in the research for the time being, but the laboratory must be built, purchasing and installing equipment, coordinating site issues, applying for various qualification certificates, etc., etc., a lot He has to do everything by himself.

Shen Binghe was busy with things every day. He felt very stressed and went to find Zhao Yi helplessly.

Zhao Yi was a little puzzled after hearing this. He asked, "Why don't you hire someone? Just one person? There are so many things, how can you be busy? And even if you are busy, it will delay the progress."

"Isn't this about saving money?" Shen Binghe explained with a wry smile, "You should also consider more when buying equipment. For example, if you compare some equipment that costs around 100,000 yuan, you can save tens of thousands of yuan."

"Money is not important, progress is important!"

Zhao Yi said very seriously, "It's best to finish the laboratory work within a week. It doesn't matter if you spend more money. The same goes for other things. What I need is speed, not saving money."

"Ah? So anxious?" Shen Binghe was a little surprised.

He feels that he is thinking about the project. If he saves more money by building a laboratory, he will have more money to do the project. Compared with spending a little more time, it will be nothing.

Zhao Yi shook his head and said in a stern tone, "You have to keep up with the progress, you know? We are cooperating with Zhang Hongtao, but we can't do everything with them, otherwise it is not cooperation. We must be able to complete some basic experiments. Work, this is the most important thing.”

"but……"

Shen Binghe struggled for a while before saying, "This project will take a long time. It will take one or two years anyway-"

"Who told you?"

Zhao Yi frowned and said, "In one or two years, I wish I could start research now. Who can afford to wait for such a long time? Complete the laboratory as soon as possible, discuss with Zhang Hongtao, and start right away. I have already figured out how to do it. Well, time is of the essence, don’t worry about funding or not, as long as it doesn’t involve large equipment or anything else that can’t be solved, the sooner the better, okay?”

Shen Binghe nodded vigorously, "OK!"

Zhao Yi's tone was a bit harsh when he spoke to Shen Binghe, but he was indeed a little anxious because he couldn't see it.

The visit to the 307 Steel Plant was very fruitful. He learned about the manufacturing process of K03A nickel-iron alloy and learned a lot. The "Supervision Law" can detect problems in the manufacturing process, as he said to He Guilin, the R\u0026D team leader of the steel plant. , there were many problems noticed, most of them were small problems, and it would take a long time to speak out. If there was a big problem, He Guilin was reminded directly.

These little problems are also big rewards.

After correcting all the problems, the manufacturing process of K03A nickel-iron alloy has become perfect, and the performance will definitely be improved to a certain extent. However, because all the problems are corrected, the performance will not be qualitatively improved.

Zhao Yi's goal is not only to improve the manufacturing process, otherwise there is no need to apply for an additional project, he can just go to the 307 Steel Factory for a tour.

The results of materials science were not important to him.

Now that we have applied for the project and received 20 million R\u0026D funds, we must create alloy materials that surpass international standards.

If other people knew that Zhao Yi’s goal was to surpass the international level, they would definitely think that he was crazy. How could he surpass the top international level if he wanted to? However, Zhao Yi is quite confident, especially after visiting the 307 Steel Plant. Afterwards, he gained a lot of 'realistic conditions' and understood the entire process of production and manufacturing. He knew that as long as the 307 Steel Factory perfected the manufacturing method, it would be enough for K03A to improve its performance to a certain extent.

It is difficult to catch up with the top international level with this improvement, but with the previous foundation and further improvement, the gap will not be that big.

It improved after that.

The research and development of alloy materials is too complicated. There are countless combinations of manufacturing methods and element ratios. There is no so-called 'perfect formula' or 'perfect method'.

Zhao Yi doesn’t need a perfect method either.

Just like what Wang Zhifang said, he does not need to create very high-end alloy materials, he just needs to catch up with the current international level, as long as he takes the right path.

What is the right path?

Add rare elements--

rhenium!

The K03A turbine blades used in the Kunlun engine do not contain rhenium. Everyone knows that adding rhenium is a good way, but how to add it and what ratio has not been studied yet.

Rhenium is a high-temperature resistant element with a melting point as high as 3180 degrees Celsius.

The purpose of adding rhenium to the alloy is to increase the melting point. However, because pure rhenium is soft, adding too much rhenium will affect the strength of the alloy. The method and amount of addition are both problematic.

Therefore, the main direction of research and development is to study the ratio and method of adding rhenium elements on the basis of improving K03A in 307 steel plants.

Zhao Yi believes that the performance of the improved K03A is already very good. If the ratio and method of adding rhenium are researched, the final alloy performance will definitely exceed the international advanced level. The research and development process is to use various methods and various methods. Proportion for verification.

Each experimental verification can bring some conditions and help him better understand the situation after addition.

After a few experiments, you can almost figure out the ratio and method that can efficiently increase the melting point and maintain or increase the strength of the alloy.

This is the research and development process.

…

Zhao Yi couldn't wait to start doing research. He wrote a report on improving manufacturing, submitted it directly to his superiors, and sent it to the 307 Steel Plant.

The R\u0026D team of 307 Steel Plant received the report, and they were all a little confused. "Academician Zhao came to visit and found so many problems in the manufacturing process? Is it okay to follow what he said?"

He Guilin gave the answer, "When Academician Zhao left, he said that there were many small problems. He didn't expect to report them directly. However, we first verified the big problems he mentioned, and that's just the past two days."

"right."

"Let's see what happens."

307 Steel Plant approved the suggestions submitted by He Guilin about Zhao Yi, and quickly organized and modified the ultra-high temperature furnace and jump mixer, so that when ferrosilicon and ferronickel are mixed, they can remain heated, and they can be heated directly after mixing. Deoxidation treatment.

After completing the modification work, they followed a set of processes to create a new K03A.

On the afternoon of the second day after the steel plant's R\u0026D department received Zhao Yi's report, the new K03A was manufactured. He Guilin led the R\u0026D team to eagerly inspect the new K03A, and immediately came to a surprising conclusion -

The newly manufactured K03A has a melting point that is nearly 100 degrees Celsius higher than the original!