Steel steam and flame

"How long will it take?" Cassia's eyes moved away from the dust-like white steam and looked at Sotagang.

"The initial estimate is about three days. The final result will not be obtained until all five super vapor compression devices reach their operating limits and can be calculated through a series of programs in the difference engine." Sotagang was not sure either. The knowledge contained in it is the same as Cassia's, and it can only know the basic principles of the compression device. As for how to subdivide its operation process, their current knowledge reserves are far, far behind those of scientific researchers.

"When the five machines are fully preheated and run-in, and the pressure value in the high-pressure tank reaches the set value, loosen the main valve of the red copper pipe and let them run at full capacity. Also, always pay attention to the amount of steam in the main test area , if the degree of dissipation cannot be suppressed, increase the amount of cold water injected, and they must not be allowed to rush out of the covering range of the factory's iron shed."

The technical engineers on the side responded. At this moment, they are all gathered around the testing machine and are carefully recording the actual data on it. The punch machine spit out a large amount of punch cards, and the data ripple drawings on the side were also turned out one by one by the printing machine.

It was so hard to get something like this. If it weren't for the special time period of the empire, there would be no chance at all in other periods. Of course, we have to squeeze out the value of them as much as possible. Sotagang has already asked his technical engineers to start sorting out all kinds of data that can be recorded and collected.

"I hope those mechanics can bring me good luck." Sotagang sat down and said in hope. Berta and Ye Jielin came over at this time.

"It's not over yet. There are still many exciting things later." Ye Jielin squinted her eyes and looked at the test area, trying to see something from it, but she could only hear the flow of steam and the rapid rotation of the main shaft turbine. The sound of turbulent air flow, "The service life should have reached more than half, right? In other words, only such a super vapor compression device will not be recycled by the people in the empire. Most of its use value has been lost, and the whistling sound has also Become less pure.”

Sotagang shook his head at this time, as if sighing for something.

"The Webley Arms Company's small super vapor compression device should be different from the Empire's standard product, right? I think except for the main steam turbine shaft parts, the other designs are based on two different ideas."

"It's different, at least in terms of general appearance. Webley's volume is a bit larger, and its shape is more inclined to an irregular cylinder. I have never seen the internal structure. People who know the specific design inside are in the family. There won’t be many in it. It’s also one of the confidential matters, just like the manufacturing process of blue silver bullets.” Ye Jielin replied easily, the products of Webley Arms Company are just like his name, including various weapons and ammunition. Inside, they also develop and sell battle armor. It’s just that the objects are limited. There are also airships, and the Webley Arms Company also has a variety of products.

The only difference between the two and the many standard products of the empire is the production method.

The Imperial Military has complete manufacturing facilities for all types of war machines. From the design and manufacturing of parts to the final assembly, they are all undertaken by their own factories and research facilities. Without increasing production volume, they can operate without the help of any external force. Webley Arms was different.

Taking airships as an example, the specific design is done by in-house personnel, but the manufacturing and processing of parts is mostly left to lower-level manufacturers. And the main components above, such as the main steam furnace, must be purchased from the Three Primary Colors Group; the communication facilities are designed and manufactured by Infinite Communications Company; and the thick armor is left to the Imperial Mineral Source Company. The most important core, the analytical engine for calculation, is divided into two parts. The main body of the higher-level analysis engine can only be provided by the Empire alone. Most of the control programs in the analysis machine were designed and compiled by Golden Bank.

As the largest bank in the empire, the Golden Bank always ranks first in terms of stability and confidentiality, except for Avalon and the Imperial Military Department.

"And don't think about the super vapor compression device in Webley Arms Company. That kind of finished product is not something with a sharply reduced lifespan and performance. It is impossible for it to flow into your hands." Ye Jielin knew that Soo The hidden meaning in Tagang’s words.

"That's really a pity." There was no regret on his face, and Sotagang himself classified this thought as a tired thought.

"How long will it take to start the planned content in the evening?" Cassia led a few people to another topic.

"Let's start when it gets dark. I just contacted most of my team and asked them to be ready to rush here when it gets dark. The remaining people are scattered in the city, trying to Let's look for traces of Ovelia again." Ye Jielin looked at Cassia and said, "It would be great if Fatty could get in touch." Finally, she did not forget to sigh. Among the four, Atuohuan was mainly responsible for intelligence, and he was born in Infinite Communications company, he seems to have a different talent for collecting and processing intelligence information.

Finally, the division of labor was clarified again. Sotagang, as a bait, would take a dozen armed men to conduct a simulated arms deal at night. Cassia followed them, trying to find clues to Ovelia while acting as a second layer of protection. Berta and Ye Jielin stayed in the factory, responsible for the timely circulation of information while responding to emergencies and mobilizing manpower at any time.

It was still some time before evening, and except for the technical engineers, everyone else was taking a simple rest.

,,,,,,

"Lord Ovelia, Lord Frito, we just received the signal." A man wearing thin-rimmed glasses jumped up to the second floor and said to the two waiting people, "We are still working hard to process the specific location. By comparison, you can get clear results in about half an hour.”

"Notify others to be prepared and set off as soon as the specific location is revealed." Ovelia subconsciously glanced at the clock on the wall. At 4:30 pm, "Mr. Frito, I need to ask you to help me." I’ve had it for a while.”

"It's just a disguise to help yourself." Frito shook his head with an apology on his face, "Please check the weapons specially prepared for this operation. There are many surgeons around Sotagang, and he himself is also in the second stage. If the dose of surgery is not enough, it may have the opposite effect to this operation."

"This kind of mistake will not happen to me." Ovelia has the confidence to match himself. Outside the window next to her, the sunlight began to lose its temperature and was about to fall into the distant horizon. The giant steam emission tower casts a huge shadow on the buildings on the mountain. It is like a pointer, indicating that night is coming every day.

More than half an hour later, amid the sound of multiple limousine cars starting up, several limousine cars drove onto the road from a cluster of close-knit residences, and then each chose a direction and drove to the other side of the steam tower.