Chapter 263 The aging problem of turbocharger
After walking through the first complete vehicle workshop, everyone, led by Jeffries, came to the engine assembly workshop.
Volkswagen Latin American Automobile Company has not yet built an engine production workshop, so the engines on their vehicles are directly introduced to the Wolfsburg factory and then assembled.
The golf produced by Latin American companies now is a second-generation product, with engine displacement ranging from 1.3L to 1.8L.
In addition, what's more special about this car is that it is already equipped with a relatively advanced turbocharged diesel engine.
The so-called turbocharged diesel engine actually refers to an engine equipped with a turbocharger.
To put it bluntly, this device is an air compressor that increases the intake by compressing air.
The turbocharger uses the inertial impulse of the exhaust gas discharged from the engine to push the turbine in the turbine room. The turbine drives the coaxial impeller to compress the air sent from the air filter pipeline and boost it into the cylinder. This recycling increases the engine's output power in disguise.
Usually in the "1.5T" logo seen at the rear of the car, this "T" means that it is equipped with a turbocharger.
While translating the big guys on both sides, Zhao Guoyang told Mayor Huang and Chairman Mao to listen in an easy-to-understand way.
Li Kejian, who was standing by, saw that he shared two jobs alone and was in order, without any surprise, joked: "Guoyang, after you dig up as a 'special researcher', Songqi Group has really made a lot of money. When you go back, you have to ask Chairman Mao to add some hard work to you!"
"Yes, yes, this is what it should be. Guoyang not only gave us Songqi Group a great help in technology, but also was able to do translation work. Such talents are really hard to find even if they are carrying lanterns!" Mao Zhichun naturally nodded repeatedly to agree.
In the engine assembly workshop, under the guidance of Jeffries, the group gradually walked to the engine laboratory at the end of the workshop.
"Well, everyone, this is our engine laboratory." Jeffries reached out and gestured to Ayton, a technical master.
"Director Ayton, this is your professional territory, so you will explain it below."
Aiton did not refuse, and nodded immediately, walked to the front of the team, preparing to take everyone into the laboratory to take a look.
Just as he was about to move his steps, a young white man wearing glasses ran out in a panic look in the laboratory.
Perhaps because of the rush, the young man did not pay attention to the situation in front of him and rushed over and almost ran into Ayton.
After reaching out to block the guy, Ayton said in dissatisfaction: "Hey, Smalling, what's wrong, I'm in a panic."
After seeing the person in front of him, the young man named Smalling realized.
He pointed to the back and explained stutteringly: "Mr. Ayton, the two new 1.5T engines, after five thousand hours of durability test, broke down again..."
"What? What's going on?" Hearing this, Ayton's heart skipped a beat.
"It's still an old problem. The engine is not dissipating well and the aging phenomenon is serious. It's only 5,000 hours before it can be used normally..." Smalling said with a bitter face and quite discouraged.
The conversation between the two was naturally heard by Zhao Guoyang, and he couldn't help but feel aroused, knowing that the opportunity to attack these arrogant Germans was coming.
Zhao Guoyang talked about what he heard to the bosses behind him, and at the same time said: "Mayor Huang, Chairman Mao, the problem of the turbocharged engine being easily aging is possible. I think I have a solution. I just don't know what you two mean?"
"Ah, can you solve this problem in Guoyang?" Chairman Mao was shocked when he heard this.
Although Songqi Group has not yet equipped it with a turbocharged engine, Mao Zhichun still knows it.
He also heard from Germanic engineers in Songqi Group that it seems that the cooling problem of such engines is now a global problem.
But now, Zhao Guoyang actually said that he had a way to solve this problem, and Mao Zhichun was stunned immediately.
Compared with Mao Zhichun, Huang Zhigang did not know such a highly professional matter, so he could only ask Li Kejian for help and asked: "Old Li, I still have to ask you for an idea about this problem. Guoyang said that he can solve the heat dissipation problem of turbocharged engines. What do you think?"
Li Kejian pondered for a while, looked up at Zhao Guoyang and said, "Guoyang, this is not a trivial matter."
"I know that turbocharged engines are prone to problems. There have been peers abroad who have communicated with me on this issue. Are you sure, can you really solve this problem?"
"Yes, I'm sure!" Zhao Guoyang said confidently.
Indeed, for him, having rich experience in his previous life, it is not difficult to solve the problem of difficulty in dissipating heat from turbocharged engines.
The reason why he reported this to several bigwigs in advance was that he did not want to make a decision by himself, which violated the interests of the delegation and Songqi Group.
Sure enough, after listening to Zhao Guoyang's words, Huang Zhigang, Yao Gang and others all showed admiring smiles on their faces.
Huang Zhigang patted Zhao Guoyang's shoulder with great satisfaction and said, "Since Guoyang is so sure, you should have a decision in your heart no matter how you do it. Don't worry and do it boldly, we are your strong backing."
"Thank you, Mayor Huang, I understand!" After hearing Mayor Huang's promise, Zhao Guoyang was delighted, knowing that he could suppress these Germans who were highly regarded.
When Zhao Guoyang reported to several bigwigs, the conversation between Ayton and Smalling continued.
Originally, Ayton wanted to take the Chinese delegation to visit the laboratory and see it, but now something happened suddenly, he hesitated a little.
As for the hidden dangers of the turbocharged engine, this can be regarded as a global problem and will naturally not be so easy to solve. Ayton did not mean to blame the people below.
Just as Ayton was about to let the delegation change its target, Zhao Guoyang had already spoken in front of him.
"Mr. Ayton, I'm sorry, I heard the conversation between you and Mr. Smalling just now. I have always been interested in the problems with the turbocharged engine and have also thought of several solutions to the problem. I wonder if you can take us in and take a look and learn about the situation?"
After Zhao Guoyang said this, the big guys on Volkswagen were stunned.
Although the departments in charge are different, Jeffries and others are very clear about this major technical problem in their own factory.
Now this young guy is so arrogant that he has thought of several solutions to this problem, which is nothing but nonsense to the ears of several bigwigs.
Among these Germans at the scene, Ayton should be the one who distrusts Zhao Guoyang the most.
He is a technical master and has a deep understanding of technical problems. Of course, he doesn't believe that a young boy can solve problems that so many experts can't solve.
But Zhao Guoyang's words were already put here. Ayton wanted to refuse, but he didn't know how to say them. After all, the other party was a member of the Chinese delegation.
In desperation, he could only look at Jeffries with inquiring eyes, hoping that the chairman could give a clear answer.
"Well, since Mr. Zhao is so sure, it's nothing we can go in and take a look together." Jeffries said pretending to be generous.
"Yes, the problem of turbocharged engines is not something that we Volkswagen has. Taking our distinguished guests to take a look is not a big deal." Several other Germans also whispered to each other.
These people said this, but they sneered in their hearts: When did China, which has always been modest and cautious, have such an arrogant little guy who can solve such a global problem? He really thinks he is a "special researcher"?
Zhao Guoyang was very distracted by the questioning eyes of these Germans.
After Jeffries agreed, he turned around and said hello to Mayor Huang, Li Kejian and others and invited them in.
After entering the engine durability laboratory, more than 20 large engine mounts instantly caught everyone's eye.
Aiton next to him had recovered his calmness at this time and explained to everyone: "Everyone, these are all the engine test benches of our Volkswagen Latin America. Although they are not as large as Wolfsburg, they are unique in Volkswagen's overseas automobile factories."
After hearing Ayton's words, Zhao Guoyang nodded secretly.
Indeed, Ayton's words were not bragging. Even in his previous life, Zhao Guoyang had been to countless large automobile factories, and only one or two engine durability laboratories were so large.
In fact, what everyone doesn’t know is that Volkswagen Latin American Automobile Company has long been preparing to establish an engine production factory.
When they spent a lot of effort to build this engine durability laboratory, they had long-term plans.
After entering the laboratory, Zhao Guoyang's eyes turned to the two engine benches in the middle.
The engines on these two benches have stopped roaring, and the engine tubes exposed outside are burning red and are slowly emitting heat.
Seeing this scene, Ayton's eyes were condensed.
Although he had been mentally prepared, he was still feeling a little depressed when he saw these two engines that failed the test.
Noting Aidon's absent state, Zhao Guoyang said lightly: "The pressure and temperature of a turbocharged engine during operation are greatly increased than that of a naturally aspirated engine with the same displacement, so it is understandable that the engine life is shorter. After all, it is fuel-efficient. Mr. Aidon, you don't have to worry too much about this."
Aiton was shocked when he heard this. He didn't expect that this young man really had some understanding of turbocharger technology.
Chapter completed!