Great warships

Chapter 214 The Revolving Lantern

By the time Qin Tao walked to the pier, Williams was already looking for Qin Tao everywhere, and he was happy to see Qin Tao coming.

"Mr. Qin, Mr. Qin! We finally delivered the goods to your port, can you pay us another 200 million US dollars?"

"Of course, but we have to wait until all these goods are unloaded, and there are quite a few of them." After Qin Tao finished speaking, he glanced at the people behind Williams again: "Where's Jims?"

Jims belongs to the hoisting company. He is not only responsible for dismantling, but also responsible for installation. After all, whoever disassembles installs it, so it will be smooth.

"Jims' hoisting company has gone bankrupt." Williams said: "The most famous PSC heavy hoisting company in our country is now undertaking the hoisting task. Let me introduce to you, this Mr. George, is the one who installed it this time." Engineer in charge."

"Welcome, Mr. George, but I want to tell you in advance that the disassembly and assembly of the entire gantry crane is all in the charge of Mr. Williams. We don't care how much money you need for the installation when you sign a contract with him. We are just waiting. After the security is over, send the final balance to Williams, do you understand?"

George nodded: "Of course I understand, the installation will not be a big problem, we will use three months to complete the installation."

What could be wrong with this?The biggest problem during disassembly is that the gantry crane is straddling a river, which is the biggest problem.I don't know what the shipyard thought at the beginning, it saved the dock and directly used the river. What happened?Caused horrible installation problems.

Now there will be no such trouble, because the dock here has not been built yet, so the gantry crane is installed first. This installation method is too simple. For them, 100 million yuan is not enough.

Anyway, food and lodging are in charge of here, so it’s better to take a ride with the wind, which means it only costs personal labor costs and the return ticket.

"I understand, we will definitely complete the task on time, and we have also brought special installation tools." Speaking of this, George can't stop talking.

They are the real professional heavy lifting company. That Jims is just a layman, thinking that he can do it with some hydraulic jacks, and he doesn't know how to use his brain at all.

Qin Tao praised, praised the close friendship of the cooperation between the two parties, and so on. After more than half an hour of tossing, his stomach began to growl.

After all, it was early in the morning, so Qin Tao really wanted to eat something good and get back to sleep, but when he saw two trucks dragging two special gas tanks, he knew , the next one has already started.

So, Qin Tao took a step and walked to the place where the natural gas ship was berthed.

Originally, the pre-cooling of natural gas ships should be carried out at the LNG export station or receiving station, but there is no such thing in China.

At present, although there is natural gas in the country, they are all produced and sold by themselves, and are not imported from the outside world.

In 1961, the natural gas industry began in China, but at that time it was only for the extraction of helium. For industrial purposes, natural gas was a by-product, and it was too wasteful to discharge it directly, so it began to study.

At that time, I built a car that burned natural gas, and I thought it was pretty good, but after several years of operation, due to insufficient safety measures, the LNG tank of this car exploded directly.This has been suspended for several years. Although natural gas is still used as fuel, it is all CNG. I did not dare to try LNG again. It was not until the 90s that it began to gradually develop.

These two trucks came from the north, where there are such special LNG storage tanks.If you don’t do this, then the ship can only be tested in other countries. If it passes the test, it’s okay, but if it fails, it has to be sent back to rework.

At present, this method is already the most suitable. It does not need to be filled, as long as the MOSS tank can be filled, cooled to the corresponding temperature, and observed.

This is a grand moment, so the owner of the ship also came, and Francois was standing on the pier, accompanied by Cong Ju and others.

At this time, Francois was still looking at the lively unloading site of the gantry crane over there, and he said with some emotion: "Your shipyard has developed too fast. With a slipway of [-] tons, it is about to Possess a gantry crane."

"Yes, our shipyard is constantly developing, so it is wisest for you to choose our shipyard. In the future, this ship will become your most profitable one." At this time, Qin Tao had already walked over and said .

Seeing Qin Tao, Francois was very happy: "Mr. Qin, I finally saw you. We didn't see you when our boat was launched."

"Sorry, I didn't participate in the launching ceremony, but please rest assured, we value natural gas ships very much, and we also hope that your ship can give us a good reputation, so that more ship owners will come to order from us."

"Yes, as long as there is no problem with the pre-cooling of the MOSS tank, we will put it into operation. Now, the whole world is very optimistic about natural gas, a clean energy source. There is a great demand for this energy source. The prospect of this type of ship not bad."

Under the premise that human beings have only one home, many people have begun to pay attention to environmental protection issues, and it is a trend in Europe. Therefore, coal and oil, which can cause air pollution, are beginning to be resisted, and the demand for natural gas is increasing. is getting higher and higher.

Of course, for China, it will take a few years. After all, the economy must be developed first. People are so poor that they don’t care about the air being stale or the water being polluted.

While speaking, the two cars drove to the port, and everyone became nervous.

"Let's go up to the bridge," said François.

The huge hull, with five bulging balls in front, is the bridge all the way to the tail. From above, you can clearly see the front, which is much better than the view on the pier.

At the same time, on the bridge of the ship, it can also command the pre-cooling operation.

"Attention, prepare to inject nitrogen gas!"

Inject natural gas if you can’t come up. The first step is to use nitrogen to empty the air in the pipeline and the five spherical tanks. After all, nitrogen is an inert gas and is not prone to danger. If you inject natural gas directly, then It will mix with the air, and there is oxygen in the air. If there is a small spark, it will be over.

The valves of the pipelines were opened by the solenoid valves installed in the explosion-proof box, and the nitrogen gas began to pour into the pipelines, and then went to the gas tank along the pipelines.

In the 90s, the operation of ships has also become automated. All these valves are imported and cannot be produced in China at present.Of course, there are also manually controlled valves, which can be manually operated in case of failure.

However, that situation is best never to arise, and no one wants their ship to have a breakdown.

"The nitrogen injection is complete!"

"Attention, keep the valve of No. [-] tank open, and close the other tanks, ready to inject liquefied natural gas!"

The tank at the back of a truck has been connected to the pipeline of the liquefied gas ship through pipelines. Looking down from the bridge, it can be seen that when the staff opened the tank, the naked eye can see that the temperature of the surrounding air is dropping rapidly. The valves at the junction of the roads were quickly covered with a layer of frost, and the thickness of the frost was still increasing rapidly.

The liquefied natural gas at minus 100 degrees flowed into the pipeline of the natural gas ship, and then entered the first liquefied gas tank.

Crunch, crunch!The sound of metal cooling and shrinking sounded. On the liquefied gas ship, the sound spread rapidly through the steel, and then entered the bridge of the ship and entered everyone's ears.

The expressions on everyone's faces became tense, only Qin Tao was still talking and laughing happily: "Mr. François, isn't this voice very pleasant?"

Francois did not answer Qin Tao's words, and he was also a little nervous at the moment.

After all, this is the first liquefied gas ship of Mingzhou Shipyard. Even if he took people in advance to check the welded MOSS tanks, there is no problem in theory, but he is still nervous.

If the experiment is successful, then everything is happy. If the experiment fails, then it means that the next profit plan of his shipping company will be greatly affected.

He didn't want any surprises.

Finally, the sound stopped.

"Attention, temporarily close the valve and check the situation of the No. [-] tank!" Francois shouted.

Several experienced engineers who specialize in the inspection and acceptance of natural gas ships walked to the No. [-] tank covered by the steel shell. They inspected it carefully and reported: "The condition of the No. [-] tank is normal!"

This time, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, the No. [-] tank, the No. [-] tank, and the five tanks were all filled with liquefied natural gas, and the tanks brought by the two trucks were completely empty.Although these can't fill five jars at all, or even one jar, each jar is just poured into one bottom, just like drinking to moisten the throat, and it hasn't officially started yet.

However, there is no problem with the temperature. Aluminum alloy is easy to conduct temperature (in fact, it should be called heat). As long as the cold liquefied natural gas is poured in, the entire aluminum alloy tank will quickly drop to more than 100 degrees. If it is qualified, then various problems may appear, such as tiny cracks. At that time, white mist will appear outside the tank, which can be easily checked by personnel.

(After checking a lot of information, it seems to be this process. If I make a mistake, please give me some pointers.)
"Mr. Francois, all five MOSS tanks have been inspected, and they are all in good condition. Mingzhou Shipyard's technology is very good!" The survey report bearing his name was handed to Francois.

"Very good, very good." Francois was very happy: "The shipbuilding technology of the East is the best, and I trust it very much! We will settle the final payment of the ship very soon. As long as it goes through a formal operation, there will be no problems." Unexpected circumstances, we will order two more of the same natural gas ship! I hope you will give priority to our order!"

"Of course, Mr. Francois, in our words, you are the first to eat crabs. We thank you for your trust and support. We promise that as long as you order another ship of the same model within three months , we will not raise prices."

It is impossible to reduce the price. It is enough to save face if the price is not increased. As long as this natural gas ship operates normally, there will be many, many customers coming in. Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group will consider how to expand production capacity. , there will be absolutely no shortage of orders.

Francois nodded: "We will make a decision as soon as possible. Now, we hope to start the engine and do other tests."

"Of course, but I have to go down. Today, we have a launching ceremony for a Jianghai boat." Qin Tao said.

At this time, the cargo ship Chun Jiang Hai was already covered with colorful flags, fluttering in the wind. Beside this ship, Qin Baoshan and Zhao Changshui looked at the leaders who came to attend the launching ceremony with smiles on their faces.

The leaders of the Mingzhou Municipal Government have come here a long time ago, but they don't have the chance to show off, because more leaders have come.

There are the leaders of the Yangtze River Shipping Management Office, the leaders of CSSC, and even the reporters from the capital's TV station!Zhang Wei, the owner of this freighter, could only stand aside and chat with these people.

When Qin Tao came over, these people immediately cheered and surrounded him.

"President Qin, you are really a busy person."

"That is, I haven't eaten a bite since morning." Qin Tao touched his stomach: "Listen, my stomach has been growling."

As soon as the words finished, Zhao Ling appeared beside him, holding a lunch box in her hand: "Boss Qin, hurry up and eat something, don't starve."

"Boss Qin, the feeling of starting a family is different, right? How about having a warm and considerate wife by your side?" A leader began to joke.

"That's right, I heard that you got married while traveling. We originally wanted to join in the fun, but it didn't work out."

There were beads of sweat on Zhao Ling's forehead. Obviously, she had just woken up and came to deliver food to Qin Tao.

Qin Tao reached out and wiped the sweat from his wife's forehead. This scene made others envious.

"You people, you all have a lot of beards, and you are still teasing us, a young couple who just got married." Qin Tao joked with the people around him: "Why, you see our husband and wife are so loving, and you miss your wife too ?”

Qin Baoshan croaked over there for a while, and then his face drooped, little bastard, what are you talking about?All present are great leaders!

Qin Tao wouldn't be afraid, even if he was talking to Wu Shengli, he would occasionally joke a few words, talking to these people, what is there to be afraid of?

However, Qin Baoshan didn't say anything. After all, Qin Tao was the boss and his superior. In front of so many leaders, Qin Baoshan had to save some face for his son.

As Qin Tao spoke, he quickly ate the fried buns. When he finished eating a lunch box of fried buns, Zhao Ling conjured up a kettle and unscrewed the lid, which was still steaming.

After eating and drinking, Qin Tao looked at his watch: "Well, the time is just right, and the launching ceremony can begin. By the way, who will be in charge of this ceremony?"

Of course he is the biggest leader present!
Seeing that everyone was looking at him, the leader said with a smile: "For this ceremony, let's make a new one. Let's invite the builder of this ship, an ordinary welder on the production line, to smash the bottle. How about it? Working people Most honorable!"

This is going to appear in front of the camera lens in front of the people of the whole country!For such a grand ceremony, an ordinary welder is invited to smash the bottle?

Everyone was stunned, Qin Tao nodded: "Thank you for your support to our working people, that, Zhang Yang, come here!"

Therefore, Zhang Yang, who was watching the excitement among the crowd outside, blushed: "Me? I can't do it."

"Come here, this is an order."

Under the push and push of other workers, Zhang Yang came out: "If the bottle can't be broken, your wages will be deducted."

"Don't worry, Mr. Qin, if we can't even do this job well, why don't we be laughed at?"

The champagne bottle flew to the bow, foam splashed, and everyone applauded enthusiastically.

"Now, the leader please speak to us."

The leader gave up throwing the wine bottle, and he could no longer speak politely. In front of the microphone, he spoke enthusiastically.

"Today, we ushered in the launching ceremony of the Chunjianghai. Compared with other shipyards, we are more pleased with the launching of the [-]-ton cargo ship and oil tanker. This is a new type of ship. Its Appearance means that our Yangtze River will go to the world, and the world will go to the Yangtze River!"

There was thunderous applause all around.

Although its load is not heavy, although its appearance is not very spectacular, but it represents a new beginning!
The freighter Chunjianghai was launched, and the dock of the shipyard was temporarily empty, but it will be full again in a short time!
After finishing all the things that should be done, Qin Tao was a little tired. He looked to the side of the slipway, and many figures were shaking.

Wu Shengli and the others haven't left yet. After getting up today, they didn't go to participate in various activities. Instead, they came to the slipway to watch the construction here.

On this [-]-ton berth, the aircraft carrier manufactured for Siam is under construction. Since the relationship between the two parties is very good, it is normal for Chinese naval personnel to come here for inspection. I will be very happy, which means that the Chinese navy is very interested in this kind of aircraft carrier. According to what was said in advance, the Chinese navy will also build an aircraft carrier of the same type.

Wu Shengli looked at the berth with longing eyes.

"Boss, you're still watching the fun here." Qin Tao came over and said to Wu Shengli: "Just now our natural gas ship and Jianghai ship were launched, and you didn't come to join in the fun, so it's too embarrassing for us, right? "

"Those are civilian ships. It is inconvenient for us to show up, and it is easy to be misinterpreted by the outside world." Wu Shengli said: "We don't need to join in the fun. You built this aircraft carrier very quickly!"

In just a few months, the outline of the hull can already be seen. This speed is really too powerful.

"Because our shipyard has a large number of skilled craftsmen." Qin Tao said: "From the start of this aircraft carrier to the present, our shipyard has added more than 300 skilled workers."

Originally, the treatment at Mingzhou Shipyard was good. Later, after the aircraft carrier order was obtained here, many people were even more tempted. The salary is high, the treatment is good, and the aircraft carrier can be built. This temptation is too great.

People keep resigning from their original units and bringing their families to Mingzhou. This incident even caused dissatisfaction among some shipyard leaders. However, people go to high places and water flows to low places. unchanging truth.

This is not like a few years ago, when you enter a factory, you will not move for the rest of your life. People move to live, and trees move to die.

"I've heard that other factories have complained more than once, especially the shipyard that competed with you. The factory has already started bankruptcy proceedings." Wu Shengli said: "Under the market economy, big waves wash away the sand. Excellent factories stand out, and some factories will go bankrupt."

"That's right. There are too many shipyards in our country, especially those built during the third-tier era. They don't take advantage of the right time and place. It is estimated that it will be difficult to develop. It is better to go bankrupt and let the employees find their own way out."

During the construction of the third front, a large number of military factories were set up. Now, the prospects of those factories are not optimistic.

In the future, industrial development will be in the coastal areas, which have advantages.

"That's right." Only then did Qin Tao think of something: "Among the things we brought in, some of them were for the 611 Institute. The rest of the things were almost dismantled and taken away by various research institutes. 611 I guess they didn’t get the news? Do you want to send it to them?”

Wu Shengli nodded: "Well, you can send them there."

"go together?"

Qin Tao really couldn't stay idle, he just came back, participated in several ceremonies, dealt with some problems, and now he wants to go out again.

Wu Shengli glanced at him: "The ongoing project there has a high level of confidentiality. I can see it. You are not qualified for the time being."

Even if Qin Tao made some suggestions last time and gave Mr. Song a big reminder, but the key projects are being carried out there, and Qin Tao is not a member of the army, so he is not qualified to visit.

"How about you get me a military status?"

"no way!"

Qin Tao smiled: "Are there any windows?"

"nor!"

Qin Tao went anyway, in the name of delivering materials. Moreover, due to the shortage of railway freight, all these materials were loaded into the navy vehicles stationed in Mingzhou, and they set off with the convoy of the Mingzhou transportation company.

Ma Laoliu was so excited.

On the first Kamaz 5320, Ma Laoliu drove the car himself. While driving, he introduced to Qin Tao the development of the transportation company in the past year.

"We have already saved more than 500 Kamaz of this kind. If all the cars come back during the Chinese New Year, there will be no room for our transportation company's open space." Ma Laoliu said: "We When running long distances, more than a hundred cars often run together, if those car bandits along the way dare to stop us, hehehe..."

Even if there are only two people in one car, there are more than 100 cars, and two hundred people can get off, each carrying a crowbar. If those road thugs dare to rob them, they will definitely be out of their minds.

(Someone said earlier that if you go all the way north, you don’t know how many times you will be intercepted. The law and order in the 90s was not peaceful, but in the beginning, it is not very good to write about these beatings and killings, so I skipped it)
"Last time, we met dozens of people in the mountains of the Land of Abundance, and we beat them up." Ma Laoliu said, "At that time, I opened two ladles."

(End of this chapter)