Chapter nine hundred and ninety first discussion
This is always a good thing, representing a major technological progress of the steam engine. What surprised Chen Wen was that the emperor in front of him was simply an omniscient god.
In fact, the so-called steam engine developed by Chen Wen is just a prototype. He understood its principles, but could not apply it to reality.
Chen Wen is not aware of many technical barriers. He doesn't know about piston movements, such as single-cylinder and four-cylinder.
Forty years later, a British engineer, Thomas Seville, invented and manufactured a steam engine used for mine water pumping based on Baben's model. This is the first time that humans have used steam as an artificial power after natural forces - humans, animals, water, fire and wind, but this machine is still extremely imperfect.
The steam engine made by Chen Wen is similar to this kind of steam pump. This steam engine has two fatal disadvantages. One is its low thermal efficiency. The reason is that steam condensation is achieved by injecting cold water into the cylinder, thus consuming a lot of heat.
Second, it cannot be called a power machine, it is basically a water pump. The reason is that there is no piston in the cylinder and the firepower cannot be converted into mechanical force, so it is impossible to become a power machine that drives other working machines.
In this regard, Zhu Cihuang told Chen Wen that there is no need to heat and vaporize water directly in the cylinder, but separate the cylinder and the boiler, so that the steam is generated in the boiler and is sent into the cylinder by the pipeline. In this way, on the one hand, the volume of the boiler is greater than the cylinder volume, more steam can be transported and the power can be increased.
On the other hand, because the boiler and cylinder are separated, the engine part is easier to manufacture. For the conversion of firepower, a piston device can also be introduced to make the steam pressure, atmospheric pressure and vacuum interact to push the piston into a reciprocating mechanical movement. When this mechanical movement is transmitted, the steam pump can become a steam engine.
This is an air-pressure steam engine. After hearing this, Chen Wen was stunned. He admired Zhu Cilang and was promising. This emperor was simply a god-like existence.
This is a communication of science and technology. Chen Wen is like a primary school student, facing a professor, chattering and asking questions.
Every time, Zhu Cixuan's answer always stunned him. It turned out that there was such a huge amount of knowledge in the steam engine.
However, as Zhu Cilang talked too much, Chen Wen couldn't help but feel a little lost in memory. He urgently needed this knowledge, so Chen Wen shouted to the palace servant beside him: "Hurry, hurry up, get the pen!"
No one dares to be so arrogant in front of an emperor. Even among the king and his subjects, such as Li Yan and Song Xiance, are now respectful to Zhu Cilang.
As the prince, although Li Yan, Song Xiance and Zhu Cilang did not dare to call each other brothers, at least everyone was very relaxed on weekdays.
Until Zhu Cilang became the 195th emperor, these people were tactful and abiding by their duties as ministers. In history, those who dared to be brothers with the emperor would end up tragic death.
No one is better than the emperor. Even if you show arrogance and domineeringness in front of the emperor, life will be over.
Everyone knows the benefits of imperial power. As a minister, if you want to have a good end, you must do your duty as a minister.
Chen Wen is just a scholar, and he didn't know these things. Besides, once you get fascinated by scientific research, you don't care about other things at all. For example, people's relationships and worldly affairs are all unknown.
This is also the reason why many scientists have high IQ but are unsatisfactory. They are unwilling to put their energy into these worlds.
All the palace servants in the Ganqing Palace were shocked, but Zhu Cilang just smiled. Instead, he admired Chen Wen's personality. So he waved his hand to the palace servant: "Hold paper and pen."
In fact, Zhu Cilang's principle of steam engines is limited to theory. But even so, for Chen Wen, this has opened up a brand new world for him.
A separate condenser is equipped with an insulating layer outside the cylinder, and oil is used to lubricate the piston, planetary gears, parallel motion connecting rod mechanisms, centrifugal speed regulators, throttle valves, pressure gauges, etc. The cylinder and the condensing cylinder are separated by a valve.
These things cannot be done in a short time, let alone other things. Just centrifugal speed regulators, throttle valves, and pressure gauges are a technical problem. Without a centrifugal speed regulator, the operating speed of the steam engine cannot be controlled.
During the operation of the steam engine, when the speed exceeds the set speed, the spring force of the spring is less than the centripetal force required by the steel ball. Centrifugal movement will drive the steam valve, reduce the opening, reduce the intake amount, and reduce the speed of the steam engine.
When the speed of the steam engine is less than the set speed, the spring force is greater than the centripetal force required by the steel ball. The steel ball moves closer to the rotating shaft, driving the steam valve to increase the opening, the intake volume increases, and the steam engine speed increases. Therefore, the centrifugal speed controller achieves the purpose of adjusting the speed of the steam engine through the centripetal force required by the spring and the steel ball, so that the speed of the steam engine is always maintained at a stable set value.
Zhu Cilang also knew nothing about these things. He could only give Chen Wen a steam engine theory, and as for other things, he could only rely on groping.
Even so, Chen Wen was still as crazy as a man. He was taking notes in the Ganqing Palace as if no one was around. Every word from Zhu Cixuan was a golden rule.
Every word is enough for me to study for many years. Chen Wen admires the young emperor in front of me in great respect.
The two of them had a conversation for three hours, which was a full six hours. The palace brought imperial meals, and Zhu Cilang gave Chen Wen to him and had lunch with him.
If it were someone else, I would have been very nervous and thanked God for being so grateful.
Chen Wenze did not say anything, but just said thank you for your Majesty. Then he had dinner with Zhu Cilang.
Logically speaking, if the emperor does not move his chopsticks, his ministers are disrespectful. But as soon as the imperial meal is brought up, Chen Wen began to feast on it.
The palace maid was stunned. Even Wangcai, who was beside Zhu Cilang, looked stunned.
Zhu Cixuan smiled and waved his hand, indicating that it was okay: "How about it, is the imperial food in the palace still related to your appetite?"
Chen Wen's mouth was stuffed with food, and he hurriedly stood up and saluted: "Long live back, the grass people have eaten nothing good, and the food they have never eaten is delicious."
No one dares to be so blunt. To be honest, Zhu Cilang traveled around the world. He really didn't think the so-called imperial meal was very delicious.
It is undeniable that the emperor's imperial meal is indeed delicious. There are several dishes that are really delicious, but most of the foods are actually the same as chewy wax.
It is far inferior to the restaurants outside. There are restaurants in the capital, and Zhu Cilang often slips out of the palace and drinks outside. The imperial meals are unpalatable, and emperors of all dynasties have the same feeling.
Chapter completed!