My Italian Chapter 374

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

It can be said that in power research, it is the first existence in Italy. Even if the Navy's ship power research encounters difficulties, it 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 subcategories, with a total of more than 800 researchers. Of course, in addition to the researchers, the National Power Laboratory also has its own supporting factory, which is responsible for the manufacture of various equipment parts required for the experiment.

Such a well-configured laboratory will inevitably cost a lot. Over the years, the Milan laboratory has spent hundreds of millions of dollars, and of course it has produced a lot, but in general it still loses money, losing hundreds of millions every year. Especially in the past two years, the emergence of various new materials and equipment has made the laboratory suffer even more losses. Last year alone, it lost more than 15 million lire.

Of course, such a arrogant style naturally needs a big money owner to withstand it. At present, the biggest money owner behind the Milan laboratory is the Savoy family. In recent years, the Savoy family has achieved a lot, so this year, more than 10 million lire, can withstand it for the time being. As for the future, who knows.

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

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

The structural strength of compression ignition engines has always been a challenge. In one experiment, parts on the cylinder were scattered like fragments of artillery shells, nearly causing casualties. The experiment did not go well, Diesel's funds were gradually exhausted, and the laboratory could not be opened.

At this time, an important sponsor proposed that he go to Italy to conduct experiments, and the payment was also very generous. In the face of the favorable conditions in the predicament, Diesel had no choice but to accept it.

When he came to the Milan laboratory, he realized that it was impossible to work behind closed doors. Doing research and development alone at home is not an opponent of multi-person joint research and development at all. Many questions that bother me have answers here.

Therefore, Diesel also put out the idea of ​​making a fortune by taking this opportunity. Instead, he has a strong scientific research heart and wants to produce practical results from the diesel internal combustion engine he designed.

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

"Buck, how's the inspection going?"

Diesel asked about the assistant that the laboratory provided for him. Although Buck was the assistant assigned by the laboratory, Diesel was very satisfied with his assistant in the past two years. At work, they can be of great help.

"I have checked it twice. I checked it myself once just now, and there is no problem."

Assistant Buck's answer did not make Diesel feel relieved. "Buck, you're saying there won't be another problem this time, right?"

Don't blame Diesel for asking this question, he has done no less than 20 tests in the test field of the National Dynamics Laboratory alone. However, this diesel internal combustion engine is always having problems, either because the material is not good enough to cause the internal combustion engine to be damaged, or the sealing problem causes serious power loss.

Dealing with these problems has almost made Diesel's spirit decline, so he doesn't want to slowly search for improvements after problems arise again, and if unsuccessful, change to a mode of thinking and continue to improve.

"You two, can I start now?"

The staff at the testing ground asked the two of them.

Regarding the proving ground staff, it is also because those technicians are too valuable and the power machines they develop may be dangerous. In order to protect those valuable scientific researchers, the work of the experiment has to be done by others. This is a system enforced by the laboratory in the case of the loss of 7 researchers in an experiment, one of which is still a technology giant.

"Start...don't wait...let's start."

Facing the direct gaze of the staff at the proving ground, Diesel was finally defeated.

So in the eyes of anticipation, the staff started the diesel engine. The deafening roar sounded, and the four-stroke diesel internal combustion engine continued to reciprocate. The indicator table driven by its connecting rod keeps turning, and it seems that nothing is wrong.

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

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

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

The test is actually very boring. Like this kind of dynamic test, it is even more boring. The machine keeps running, and the staff needs to check the records at intervals, and then pass the records to the waiting researchers.

After taking the record book from the staff, the two checked it.

"Rotation 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, let's continue to wait.

The boring experiment went on for a day, and the two stayed here most of the time except for meals.

After the sun went down, the staff who had the same tiring day stopped the experiment.

"Professor Diesel, your diesel internal combustion engine does not seem to have any problems. After working for almost a day, we have checked and found no problems. I believe that the test can continue tomorrow."

The staff's words made Diesel feel a little confused~www.mtlnovel.com~ 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 is no accident in the next two days, it should not be a problem.

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

At this time, Diesel was very excited, and his wish for all these years was finally coming true.

"Professor, you deserve all this."

The assistant's words made Diesel very happy.

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

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

Of course, as Carlo, who has always been concerned about the progress of Diesel, of course, he also knew the advent of practical diesel engines.

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