Chapter 46: Atomic Engine (6)

Chapter 47 Atomic Engine (6)
Zhao Zhongyao suddenly thought of the novel thing about the atomic engine, even he himself was surprised. I don't know how I came up with this concept.
"Yes, so I can continue my research on atomic energy, and I must research the atomic engine."
Because Zhao Zhongyao could not study the atomic bomb, he was very depressed for a while. Now that I have this novel idea, I am naturally very happy again.
But ideas are just ideas, and it takes huge effort to turn ideas into reality.
Although Zhao Zhongyao has come from the 21st century, there is no advanced machinery such as an atomic engine in that world.
In that world, the way people use nuclear energy is to build large nuclear power plants. Of course, some developed countries can also use nuclear reactors to generate power to build aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines.
No matter how it is used, it is necessary to build a large uranium atomic reactor to provide heat energy, and then convert the heat energy into kinetic energy through a steam engine.
Zhao Zhongyao thought that if he wants to build an atomic engine, he must first build a miniature nuclear reactor. Let the small engine convert the thermal energy of the nuclear reactor into kinetic energy.
In order to manufacture a miniature nuclear reactor, enriched uranium is also required, but it does not need to be very pure. Generally, a purity of 30% is sufficient.
However, even if you want to purify uranium with a purity of 30%, it takes a lot of time and financial resources!
Of course, pure natural uranium can also be used as fuel, but heavy water must be used as a deceleration aid. And heavy water is rare in nature. Only one ten thousandth of ordinary water. It is also a laborious and time consuming task to extract heavy water from ordinary water.
When Zhao Zhongyao wants to build a miniature reactor, the first thing he must solve is how to obtain some high-purity natural uranium uranium.
If the purity of this uranium ore is high enough, assuming that it has reached 30% purity, heavy water is not needed as a slow-down aid. Ordinary water can be used as a slow-down aid.
"Before, the content of uranium ore we found on Mushroom Island was very high! I don't know if it has 30%!" Zhao Zhongyao thought of the piece of uranium ore they had brought back from Mushroom Island before.
At that time, I just tested it casually, and I feel that the purity is quite high. How much is it? I haven't seriously tested it yet! Why not check it again! If the concentration is high enough, it is possible to directly use this uranium ore as fuel for the micro-atomic reactor.
When Zhao Zhongyao thought of this, he went to the laboratory again, and he used a special radioactivity detector to detect that piece of uranium ore.
"Ah, the purity is really high! It is 28%! This shows that there must be a large amount of uranium ore with a purity of more than 30% on Mushroom Island.
If this is the case, these uranium ore can be used directly as fuel for micro-reactors. "
Zhao Zhongyao's test results made him very happy, and he felt that God seemed to be helping him! If this high-concentration uranium vein is not discovered, it is impossible to study his atomic engine!
Now that he has such a high concentration of primitive uranium ore, it means that he can directly use these uranium ore as the core component of the atomic engine he developed-the ‘fuel’ in the atomic reactor.
The working principle of the atomic engine designed by Zhao Zhongyao is like this. He feels that a high-concentration uranium ore can be placed in a closed container that can shield radiation. Then pour some ordinary water into this container.
Uranium ore continuously emits neutron rays in the water. These neutron rays can hit the hydrogen atoms in the water and separate the hydrogen atoms from the oxygen atoms. This is equivalent to ionizing ordinary water and then generating hydrogen and oxygen.
After that, a pipe is used to input the collected hydrogen into the cylinder of the engine to push the piston of the cylinder to do work, so that the atomic engine starts to work.
Of course, if it is a jet engine, the duct can also be inserted deep into the duct of the jet engine, so that hydrogen can be burned in the duct.
Because the atomic engine uses hydrogen as fuel, the temperature generated in the cylinder is much higher than that of ordinary gasoline. So the output power is also a lot.
Another great feature of this engine is that it does not emit exhaust gas, because after the hydrogen is burned, the substance produced is ordinary water, which can also flow back into the atomic reactor for continued use.
If there is exhaust gas, it is also some excess oxygen after the cylinder is burned. This oxygen is discharged into the atmosphere with the exhaust pipe of the engine.
Everyone knows that oxygen is a very useful substance for the human body, and it is the basis for all things to survive. In this way, the exhaust gas of the atomic engine will not pollute the atmosphere, on the contrary, it can also increase the oxygen content of the atmosphere, which is beneficial to human life and health.
After Zhao Zhongyao thought about the principle and style of the atomic engine he wanted to make, he started to draw the engine drawings.
Because he had previously designed uranium ore detectors and uranium atom laser treatment devices. Now that I designed this atomic engine, I was able to grasp it, and I quickly drew what I imagined.
He didn't use a week at all, only three days to complete the drawing of the atomic engine.
After designing the drawings, Zhao Zhongyao first showed them to Chen Yuan and Cheng Fei.
At this time, Chen Yuan and Cheng Fei were still designing their new passenger aircraft model! I just painted the fuselage, and the wings are still not painted!
It was very strange now that Zhao Zhongyao came to their office with a drawing.
"Mr. Zhao, what's the matter!" Chen Yuan asked Zhao Zhongyao with a smile.
"It's nothing, just bring the drawing of the atomic engine I designed and show it to both of you."
Zhao Zhongyao said as he put the drawings he designed in front of Chen Yuan.
Cheng Fei heard it and came over curiously.
"Mr. Zhao, you are so fast! How come the new engine drawings have been designed in only three days!"
Chen Yuan thought that Zhao Zhongyao had only planned for three days. He was very puzzled about this first. "Is this! I always pay attention to quick decisions. I want to do something, and I will complete it as quickly as possible."
After Zhao Zhongyao heard what Chen Yuan said, he also sold himself and boasted.
"Hey, Mr. Zhao, your engine model is not much different from an ordinary aircraft engine! You can't just draw a traditional aircraft engine compared to a gourd, draw it, and it will become your masterpiece."
While Chen Yuan and Zhao Zhongyao were talking, Cheng Fei first took a curious look at the new aircraft engine model designed by Zhao Zhongyao, and felt that there was not much creativity, that is, he repainted the original graphics.
"Yeah! Mr. Zhao, where is your new type of aircraft engine so advanced? In my opinion, it is the same as the original one!"
Chen Yuan listened to Cheng Fei's words, and he looked down at the blueprint model of the new aircraft engine designed by Zhao Zhongyao.