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Chapter 166 [165] Oil gushes out

Engine technology in aircraft manufacturing is absolutely top notch.

Coincidentally, Balance Group established an engine manufacturing company...

Do you think it is possible to acquire the technology project of Bombardier Dash8?
sure!

Those who make tractors can also make sports cars.

Those who build tractors can also build airplanes.

The engine is the core! !

When Zhou Li'an finished speaking, Patricia on the side was silent... It is understandable to buy a plane.

Buy Aircraft Technology Project is...? ? ?
Therefore, Barbara on the other end of the phone was also silent.

Zhou Li'an only heard the take-off prompt from over there, and Barbara finally said, "Boss, I'm about to take off here, how about I report to you after I land and inquire about the details?"

"Okay, you landed in Chihuahua before I did, and I'll contact you when I land in Mexico City!"

"……clear."

This is Barbara.

Changing to David Liang and Jonah, there must be a bunch of surprises and doubts.

Propeller aircraft have almost no market share, and commercial aviation is completely dominated by jet aircraft.

Only a very small number of areas, due to problems such as plateau terrain, require propeller aircraft with take-off and landing maneuverability.

Furthermore, Bombardier is not alone in producing propeller aircraft.

Therefore, not to mention achieving profitability, it is difficult to recover costs.

And Zhou Li'an's idea is very simple...

The various technologies involved in the aircraft field are relatively cutting-edge, and they are outdated in this world, but for the balance of time and space, this is the best entry threshold.

It is difficult to find channels to obtain this kind of technical information.

When you hear that Bombardier is selling technology projects, isn't there something missing?
2 hours to land in Mexico City.

Zhou Li'an immediately called Barbara.

It must have been a long wait over there, but Barbara answered in seconds: "Boss, I got it clear, the technology of the Dash8 project is actually a repurchase!"

"Dash8 was originally named DHC-8, which originally belonged to De Havilland Canada Company. Later, the company was privatized and DHC was acquired by Boeing... Ten years later, Bombardier bought DHC-8 from Boeing and changed its name to the present Dash8."

"Four years ago, de Havilland Canada received capital injection, so it repurchased Dash4, and Bombardier sold all patent copyrights and after-sales operation and maintenance departments."

wow——

Zhou Li'an's heart immediately turned cold.

"Didn't you say technology project sharing before?"

Barbara said helplessly: "I'm not an insider, so it's hard to figure out the specific situation, but the news this time is absolutely accurate."

"That's not right." Zhou Li'an said again, "I bought the Dash8Q100 I ordered from Bombardier, right? They sold all their properties, how could they sell it to me?"

"..." Barbara was silent for a few seconds, and said apologetically, "Boss, I need to admit my mistake to you. We were tricked by Bombardier."

"The reason why the delivery time is ahead of schedule is that they still have two inventory aircraft. In the original acquisition case between the two parties, de Havilland was unwilling to repurchase these two aircraft inventory at full price. Therefore, it was agreed that Bombardier can continue to complete the operation of the last two aircraft."

"However, the modification configuration you need will be completed by Bombardier to de Havilland."

Speaking of this, Barbara let out a long breath, "I have already contacted the legal department of the group, and we can initiate a lawsuit to try to cancel this purchase order."

Grass! !

Can you still play like this?

"That is to say, it is impossible for me to buy patent sharing?"

"???" Barbara couldn't laugh or cry, "Boss, the key now is that we have been deceived, haven't we?"

However, Zhou Li'an felt more lost.

It doesn't matter whether the aircraft is a stock machine or not. In contrast, it is more uncomfortable to lose the means of production of the aircraft that is almost in hand.

"Barbara, what's the point of de Havilland buying back propeller planes? The technology is outdated, isn't it?"

Barbara thoroughly inquired about the news, and said directly: "Small cities in Canada are more dependent on small and medium-sized propeller aircraft, and there are also some special regions in other countries that have short-distance air routes."

"You know, propeller planes are much cheaper to operate and maintain than jet planes."

"How much did they spend to buy back Dash8?"

"3 million knives."

sizzle.

Nearly 20 billion yuan?

The price is obviously horrible.

But there are two sides to the matter. This transaction still gives Zhou Li'an hope... at least the transaction is possible, not absolutely forbidden.

As for jets, don't even think about it, it's an absolute monopoly.

After pondering for a moment, Zhou Li'an said, "There's no need to sue! Get on good terms with them, especially De Havilland, and tell him that I still have orders. This time I won't go to Bombardier, but go directly to them."

"Are you serious? Sell another one?"

"Do you understand the verbal promise? It's mainly to whet their appetite. You will inform them of the new order after the aircraft has been refitted first, and you will implicitly propose to purchase the technology of the Dash8 project. We will not buy it out, as long as the technology is shared." , and the scope of production and sales..."

"Only in Mexico!"

"We are only equivalent to regional distributors, but the technology must be fully disclosed!"

"Of course, besides Dash8, other propeller aircraft production technologies are also available. You should inquire first and let me know when you have specific information."

Pouring a basin of cold water down calmed Zhou Li'an a lot.

Aircraft technology is difficult to return to.

Given enough time for equilibrium, it can also produce independently.

[Academic Center] Upgrading can always produce research results, even if it takes decades.

Of course, it would be best if technology could be directly provided in this world.

Technical information is the teacher who leads the way, and it is much faster than self-study.

There are often news reports in this world that the aircraft made by civilian scientists successfully made its first flight...

This kind of news picture is enough for fun.

The safety factor is not guaranteed, and it is impossible to complete the leap of thousands of kilometers, otherwise the development of the "X8 transport aircraft" would not have gone through ups and downs.

Aeronautical vehicles cannot be compared with folk toys.

At present, the 3 million acquisition of Dash8 also proves the preciousness of technology.

Even if the technology is backward, it is beyond the reach of some small countries, so easy transactions will definitely cause a series of turmoil, and it is extremely important not to lose technology.

Barbara was slightly relieved when she heard the boss's tone softened, that she no longer had to win Dash8, and promised, "I'll find out about the situation."

The phone hangs up.

Zhou Li'an smiled bitterly, "I'm still in a hurry!"

In the 15th century, the level of balanced technological development has been able to complete dimensionality reduction strikes, and it is still too early to think about whether it is an airplane or not.

The oil hasn't come out yet, and the layout is too advanced.

However, it must be a wonderful feeling to have a group of fighter jets dominate the sky and sweep the world in the 15th century.

Moreover……

Dash8 is not necessarily unavailable.

Zhou Li'an offered generous conditions, only technology sharing, management rights are limited to Mexico, and there is an official background endorsement, let's see.

Return to Greystone Isle.

Both of them were exhausted.

It is estimated that there are still 2 days left for the oil production, Zhou Li'an did not rush to cross and arrive, but took a good rest for a day.

Patricia was very well-behaved and didn't pester anyone. Instead, she imitated Xue Nu and massaged and relaxed Zhou Li'an, enjoying a moment of peace.

……

Equilibrium 12 years, June 9.

Xuenv stayed in the equilibrium for 8 days, and finally waited for the arrival of my lord, Yingying bowed down, "Master, you are finally back, I praise you, I praise the equilibrium!"

Zhou Li'an smiled and asked, "How is the arrangement?"

"There will be two quick rides every day to send the drilling situation of the oil team, and no oil has been gushed out so far."

"The repair work of the roads in various cities has already begun..."

It's only been a few days, not much has changed.

One master and one servant boarded the helicopter and took off to the No. 5 city.

The plane landed 1 km outside the oil well area.

Zhou Li'an didn't want to stop the project in an emergency, lest they make mistakes in operation. After getting off the plane, he walked away with Xue Nu.

But the members of the oil team who heard the roar of the helicopter gathered together and knelt down to worship the equilibrium.

Zhou Li'an asked, "How's the depth?"

"My lord, the drill bit went down to 780 meters. Except for a few operating errors, there were no abnormalities these days, and the operation level became more proficient. However, for the sake of safety for the first time, we did not increase the drilling speed. .”

Before 900 meters, there must be no oil.

This still needs 1-2 days of engineering progress.

After a few words of encouragement, Zhou Li'an took Xue Nu back to the present world.

The two women meet.

Snow Maiden was pleasantly surprised, "Patricia?"

She has no friends in Balance, and Patricia, who can serve the Lord with her, is particularly close.

The same is true for Patricia, she smiled and pulled her into the room, "I brought you a lot of clothes, you can try them on."

"Ah, what are these... so strange!"

"Master likes it, and I like it too. Put it on quickly... Oh, it's so slippery!"

At this moment, Zhou Li'an walked into the room.

Two girls with flushed cheeks, one shy and pleasant, and the other charming, walked over with strides.

……

9 month 22 day.

Drilling 880 meters down, but no oil.

9 month 23 day.

As deep as 1000 meters, still nothing.

Of course, the present-day data are sometimes inaccurate, and hundreds of years have passed, who knows how many times the San Andreas Fault shook before the underground oil was squeezed out.

Therefore, it is normal for the data to be inaccurate.

Zhou Li'an is not in a hurry, there must be oil, it's just a matter of depth.

9 month 29 day.

On the 16th day of drilling, the depth has reached 1900 meters.

afternoon.

Zhou Li'an and Xuenv come.

After listening to the report of the oil team, we stopped and watched for a while.

Keep waiting?
To be honest, Zhou Li'an has no patience. The original budget of 9-15 days was the limit. Now half a month is up. With this effort, 3 months will be accelerated.

Oil will definitely not be able to escape, and Zhou Aijun and others have been very proficient in relevant theoretical simulations.

After the oil is produced, it will naturally begin to be smelted.

However, just as Zhou Li'an was about to tell Xue Nu to return to the main city, several pressure value alarms in the command room sounded an alarm at the same time.

Everyone was shocked, and they all froze at this moment.

Only Zhou Li'an reacted the fastest...

If something goes wrong in the drilling well area, it must be a serious accident. He has one hand on Xuenv's back, ready to flash away at any time.

but in the meanwhile.

He angrily woke everyone up, "What are you waiting for? Why haven't you checked the situation?!"

Everyone woke up suddenly.

Zhou Aijun wanted to take the lead in prostration, but was forced back by the cold gaze of the True God of Our Lord...

Zhou Li'an was also very helpless.

He shouldn't have come to a high-risk production area.

It is even more impossible to say that it is exempt from worship.

There is no oil, and we cannot disrespect our Lord God.

The supremacy of balanced theocracy is the real first sequence, and everything else must be left behind.

Therefore, in the future, this kind of high-risk production area will come as little as possible, and even if it comes, it must be issued in advance to suspend the construction period.

Unless the absolute safe production period is reached, the technology is completely perfected.

"Quick, check the pressure gauge!"

"Unit 1 is operating normally..."

"Number 2 is normal..."

"Number 3 is..."

"No, it's the drilling pipe pressure alarm. Underground, there is a change in underground pressure. Inject drilling oil quickly, adjust the pressure of the liquid column, and prevent blowout!"

"..."

Amid the clamor, there was order in the chaos.

Zhou Li'an took a deep breath, and probably understood, "It's oily!"

"Master, is it really out?" Xue Nu suddenly became excited.

Zhou Li'an nodded and led her out of the command room.

Xuenv stared at the drilling site, while Zhou Li'an pointed to the other side, "We are starting to release the pressure over there."

I saw a few craftsmen completing the work according to the standard.

At the drilling position, there was another sound of violent suction from the pipeline.

Just now.

boom--

The nozzle that Zhou Li'an pointed to, a flame that soared to the sky ignited violently, like a giant flamethrower standing on the ground.

The flames flowed continuously, as if there was no way to stop or extinguish it.

"The petroleum gas has been successfully discharged!!"

"Quickly, all the pipelines of the storage tank are opened..."

"Oil, oil out!"

Xuenv's excited body trembled slightly, "Master, it's a success!! Equilibrium finally extracted its own oil! But why is it burning there, and there is a flame!"

"That's petroleum gas. If the petroleum gas in the geological layer is not burned, but is discharged directly, the concentration is too high and it will cause a big explosion."

"I haven't given them the collection device yet. After the first batch of oil surges, the pressure has stabilized, and then the oil gas compression device is installed. It can be sent to the steel team for hot blast furnace heating."

Xue Nu was thoughtful, and secretly wrote it down, and made up her mind that she couldn't mess with Patricia anymore when she went back. Recently, she tended to be slack in law practice.

Shortly after.

All equipment is in automatic operation, except for a small part of maintenance, the oil team is kneeling down.

But not yet for their praise.

Zhou Li'an was the first to speak: "Crude oil production is only the first step, material separation and oil refining are even more crucial steps!"

"The task you have been waiting for has not been completed, and you need to make persistent efforts."

Talk to here.

Everyone saw my Lord walking into the distance.

They were about to follow, but they were stopped silently by Xue Nu.

When everyone looked at it from a distance, they saw that when the Lord God waved his hand, countless storage tanks began to be created out of thin air.

When the miracle appeared, they could no longer calm down, and they all bowed down.

Zhou Li'an returned and said: "After the diesel product oil is produced, it will be sent to the No. 6 Dacheng mining area in storage tanks, and used for the mechanical creations given by me!"

"The rest of the product oil is stored, and a storage warehouse is built 10 kilometers away from the well area. Safety rules are strictly enforced, and all fire sources are prohibited."

"After the first oil surge, judge the collection and refining speed based on the current equilibrium consumption..."

As soon as the order was issued, someone immediately took out the pen and paper with him and began to record.

Equilibrium oil consumption is low today.

In the past, the construction machinery given by the mining area was all driven by diesel. If you want to use it on a large scale, you still need to wait for the support of modern equipment to be in place.

The first petroleum products were produced and were used as practical subjects for the Temple Mount chemical experiments.

of course.

Oil is already available, the operation speed of the mining area can be increased, more mining equipment can be put in, and the amount of oil will be consumed.

at the same time.

The steel team will also expand production, forge iron barrels and start stockpiling fuel for balance.

Once all kinds of machinery are in operation, the speed of oil consumption will soar dozens of times. Of course, the more stocks the better, as long as there is not enough, there is no such thing as endless use.

The gushing out of oil does not necessarily mean continuous mining and refining.

After the first oil extraction, the pressure in the formation is balanced, and the oil will not continue to spew out. It is necessary to artificially extract oil by extraction or pressurization.

Therefore, the oil team can scientifically adjust the output rate according to the consumption and the number of storage tanks to meet the demand.

　Daily leave on the 1st~
　　
　
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