My Italy

The National Power Laboratory in Milan is one of the three major laboratories in Italy and is also a major scientific research unit for power system research.

It can be said that Italy ranks first in power research. Even when the navy's ship power research encounters problems, it still needs the help of the Milan Power Laboratory.

Of course, the National Power Laboratory in Milan is also huge in size, with 3 major categories and 17 sub-categories, with a total of more than 800 researchers. Of course, in addition to researchers, the National Power Laboratory also has its own supporting factories, which are responsible for manufacturing various equipment parts required for experiments.

Such a well-equipped laboratory must cost a lot of money. The Milan laboratory has spent hundreds of millions of dollars over the years, and of course it has produced a lot of output, but overall it is still losing money, with losses of hundreds or tens of millions every year. Especially in the past two years, the emergence of various new materials and equipment has made the laboratory's losses even more serious. Last year alone, it lost more than 15 million lire.

Of course, such a arrogant style naturally requires a big sponsor to withstand it. Currently, the biggest sponsor behind the Milan laboratory is the Savoy family. The Savoy family has gained a lot in these years, so this year it is more than 10 million lire, which can be withheld for the time being. As for the future, who knows.

Of course, such a wealthy power laboratory naturally needs to recruit a group of valuable scientists, and Rudolf Diesel is on the list.

Speaking of which, Diesel has a close relationship with Italy. Diesel previously set up his own laboratory in Germany to study compression ignition engines. Of course, research is also difficult, especially when Diesel uses diesel as fuel.

The structural strength of compression ignition engines has always been a problem. During one experiment, parts on the cylinder scattered like shell fragments, almost causing casualties. The experiment did not go well, Diesel's funds were gradually exhausted, and the laboratory seemed to be unable to continue operating.

At this time, an important funder proposed that he go to Italy to conduct experiments, and the remuneration was also very generous. Faced with the favorable conditions in the predicament, Diesel had no choice but to accept them.

When he came to the Milan laboratory, he discovered that it was impossible to do things behind closed doors. If you work alone at home and do research and development, you are no match for the joint research and development of many people. Many of the questions that bother you have answers here.

Therefore, Diesel also gave up the idea of ​​making a fortune from this. Instead, he became more interested in scientific research and wanted to produce practical results for the diesel internal combustion engine he designed.

And today, a new experiment begins. Diesel once again came to the experimental site with his newly designed four-stroke diesel engine.

"Buck, how was the checkup?"

Diesel asked about the assistant assigned to him by the laboratory. Although Buck was the assistant assigned to him by the laboratory, Diesel was very satisfied with his assistant during the two years of getting along with him, both in terms of knowledge, practical ability and practical skills. It can be of great help to you at work.

"I've checked it twice. I just checked it myself once and there's nothing wrong with it."

Assistant Buck's answer did not reassure Diesel. "Buck, do you think there won't be any problems this time?"

Don't blame Diesel for asking this. He has conducted no less than twenty tests at the National Power Laboratory's test site alone. However, this diesel internal combustion engine always has problems. Either the materials are not up to standard, causing damage to the internal combustion engine, or sealing problems lead to serious power loss.

Dealing with these problems has almost caused Diesel's mental decline, so he doesn't want to slowly search for improvements after problems arise. If he fails, he will change his mind and continue to improve.

"You two, can I start?"

The staff at the testing site asked the two people.

As for the staff at the proving ground, this is because those technical personnel are too valuable, and the power machines they develop may be dangerous. In order to protect those valuable scientific researchers, other people will do the testing work. This is a system enforced by the laboratory after the tragedy of losing seven researchers in an experiment, one of whom was a science and technology master.

"Start... wait a minute... let's start."

Faced with the direct gazes of the test site staff, Diesel was finally defeated.

So with expectant eyes, the staff started the diesel engine. A deafening roar sounded as the four-stroke diesel internal combustion engine continued to reciprocate. The indicator driven by its connecting rod kept rotating, and it seemed that nothing was wrong.

"Professor, it seems that we were successful in the early stage."

Assistant Buck looked at the rumbling diesel engine and commented to Diesel beside him.

"It does look better than the previous times, but we can't take it lightly. We hope this machine can pass the test."

The test is actually very boring, and a dynamic test like this is even more boring. The machine keeps running, and the staff needs to check the records every once in a while, and then hand over the recorded information to the researchers waiting on the side.

After receiving the record book from the staff, the two of them checked it.

"Rotational speed: 900-1200r/min, average effective pressure: 2.0-3.2mpa, average piston speed 8.1m/s, and torque... fuel consumption rate..."

After the two talked for a while, they didn't see any problems. What else can they do now? Just continue to wait.

The boring experiment lasted for a day, and the two of them stayed here most of the time except for eating.

After the sun set in the west, the staff who had also been tired from the day stopped the experiment.

"Professor Diesel, there seems to be no problem with your diesel internal combustion engine. After working for almost a day, we checked and found no problems. I believe the test can continue tomorrow."

The staff's words made Diesel feel a little confused. The compression ignition engine developed over the years has finally seen the light of day.

Although the machine has only passed its first day, according to the staff, if there are no accidents in the next two days, it should not be a problem.

"Thank you...thank you...thank you Buck."

Diesel was very excited at this time. His wish for these years was finally coming true.

"Professor, you deserve all this."

The assistant's words made Diesel extremely happy.

"But without your help, I definitely wouldn't be able to do it now. I still want to thank you Buck."

For the next two days, Diesel stayed at the proving ground and watched the diesel internal combustion engine he developed run. The results are also pleasing, the four-stroke diesel internal combustion engine runs very well. Of course, its high horsepower and the use of waste oil and diesel as power fuel, which can only be used for heating, are naturally very eye-catching.

Of course, as Carlo, who has always paid attention to Diesel's progress, he also knew about the advent of practical diesel engines.