"This problem has actually always existed. Even the 191 reactors in use now have similar problems from time to time. It's just that we added a lot of redundant designs and solved the problem in a stupid way."

"That's why the energy efficiency of the 191 pile is so low. There's nothing we can do about it."

Hearing this, Lu Qingzhou nodded silently.

In fact, the 216 reactor was originally designed to solve the problem of low energy efficiency of the 191 reactor, so when designing the plan, he focused on the so-called "lightweight" issue.

But it is obvious that the current technical level of the institute cannot support such a lightweight design.

Blindly pursuing efficiency increases will result in a significant decrease in stability.

This is an irresolvable contradiction - the only way is to find ways to improve one's own technical capabilities and break through the threshold of the contradiction.

However, how can this be done in a day or two?

There is still a long way to go.

Lu Qingzhou suddenly felt a little ashamed.

It has been more than 20 years since Mr. Peng Shilu and Peng built the first generation reactor. They studied day and night in the mountains and finally broke the curse of "0".

All they hope for is that future generations can stand on their shoulders, work hard to climb forward, and completely lay the foundation for China's nuclear power industry.

But what about actually?

What my generation has done is indeed unsatisfactory.

Seeing Lu Qingzhou's disappointed expression, the researcher around him roughly guessed what he was thinking, so he comforted him:

"Mr. Lu, it doesn't matter. We will find ways to solve these problems later."

"There are indeed objective factors. The technological blockade of the United States is too severe."

"Sensors cannot be purchased, materials are not provided, and if the chip problem had not been solved last year, we would not even have a dedicated processor."

"It's good to be able to do this step. Just like making a clay figurine, we have to knead out the embryo first and then slowly shape it."

"You actually comforted me?"

Lu Qingzhou suddenly felt a little funny. Although he was harsh on his words, he felt a little relieved in his heart.

He led everyone out of the laboratory and was about to return to the office to sort out the data and make further optimizations, but the secretary who had been waiting for a long time told him that someone was already waiting for him in the office.

Lu Qingzhou opened the office door in confusion, and when he saw the people sitting in the office, the expression on his face instantly changed from calm to surprise.

"Chen Gong!"

The person sitting in the office is naturally Chen Nian. As early as when the Deep Blue 16 project was first launched, he had met Lu Qingzhou and discussed matters related to nuclear power on the aircraft carrier.

However, due to the immaturity of the power system, this plan was not implemented in the end.

However, the two also maintained intermittent contact - mainly Lu Qingzhou contacted Chen Nian.

"Are you planning to develop nuclear power?"

This was Lu Qingzhou's second sentence. He couldn't even wait to greet Chen Nian, so he asked directly.

Chen Nian smiled, nodded, and replied:

"Yes, it was always a matter of time. Now that the time has come, I don't plan to delay it."

"Okay, great!"

Lu Qingzhou walked around the office excitedly. At this moment, he had a lot to say in his heart, but in the end he suppressed them all.

It is true that as a scientific researcher, he knows that all technological breakthroughs ultimately rely on step-by-step efforts, but the "miracle" created by Spark is really shocking. When this opportunity appeared in front of him, he was also very excited.

It's hard not to be excited.

After all, the Nuclear Power Research Institute does need technical assistance, and it does need some strong external forces to break the stagnant status quo caused by technological blockade.

After taking a deep breath to stabilize his emotions, he asked:

"Mr. Chen, what is our plan? Are we going to build a third-generation reactor?"

"no."

Chen Nian shook his head.

Lu Qingzhou was stunned for a moment, but before he could ask a question, Chen Nian continued:

"We are going to build a fourth-generation small reactor based on thorium-based molten salt."

"Thorium-based molten salt reactor? Not a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor?"

Lu Qingzhou was shocked, and then said a little eagerly:

"This route is not easy to follow. Fluoride salt corrosion is too serious, and the working temperature of the molten salt reactor is also high. The anti-corrosion materials of the circulation pipeline alone are a big problem."

"In addition, the fuel cycle method is also more complicated - we can't even build third-generation pressurized water reactors now, and we have to develop thorium-based molten salt reactors."

"But it's the best route to reactor miniaturization."

Chen Nian interrupted.

Lu Qingzhou fell silent, still a little suspicious, but he soon came to his senses:

If it can't be done, then why is Chen Nian here?

Are you here to amuse yourself?

So, he quickly asked:

"Gong Chen, are you sure?"

Chen Nian smiled mysteriously and replied:

"I can't say I'm 100% sure."

"Probably .99%."

The latest update time is unstable, mainly because it involves some subsequent plot adjustments, which will be completed as soon as possible.
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