Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 728: Chapter 402: I really don’t understand application technology! _2

Electromagnetic catapult technology is considered one of the core technologies for future aircraft carriers.

The electromagnetic catapult consists of four main parts: the power source, the energy storage device, the catapult motor, and the overall control system.

There is no need to explain the power source further.

The energy storage device, also known as the ’forced energy storage device,’ is similar to the lithium batteries in cars, which enable electronic devices to operate normally when the car is not running.

The catapult motor is the core part, like the engine of a car, responsible for propelling the carrier-based aircraft.

"We hope you can have a look at the control system," Ma Mingwei explained. "The control system is like the central nervous system, the brain of the entire EMALS system. It is responsible for receiving data from all sensors, issuing control commands according to different situations, coordinating the operation of the entire system, and so on." freёweɓnovel.com

"The control system is the core that integrates all the components."

"But to be honest, our team is not very confident in this area. We’re afraid that the control system might often cause problems."

Ma Mingwei explained with a frown.

Zhao Yi understood.

No matter what kind of equipment or device it is, if the soft core can’t keep up with the quality of the hardware components, the high-end hardware facilities will not perform well. The soft core can make the equipment and devices more efficient.

This is just like a computer operating system.

Even the most advanced computer configuration cannot unleash its full potential if it is running an operating system older than Windows 2002, which would waste the hardware configuration. However, the best soft core is not necessarily the most advanced one, but the one best suited for the task.

After discussing the general situation with Zhao Yi, Ma Mingwei took him to the operation room, where they found a large stack of design blueprints.

The various designs on the blueprints were dense and dazzling. Since Ma Mingwei hoped that Zhao Yi could help check the control system and offer some improvement suggestions, he explained the design very carefully, starting with the power supply system, to make Zhao Yi understand the overall structure and know the exact role of the control system.

The control system not only controls the hardware but also needs to make adjustments and issue commands according to the situation.

For example, the type of aircraft, the environmental climate, and the operational status of the aircraft carrier all need to be taken into account when issuing control commands. The system also needs to coordinate the electricity generation, energy storage, and power electronic subsystems to achieve high speed, high precision, and high reliability.

The control of loading time and size is crucial.

Different aircraft have different loading methods, so the system needs to keep changing constantly. In combat situations, quick aircraft takeoff is crucial, and it would be impossible for operators to input commands manually in such a short time.

The control system must be able to self-adjust, and based on the data from sensors, it should issue commands while trying to minimize the impact on the power electronics system, power supply, and energy storage system.

etcetera.

There are also many issues with management and communication.

As Ma Mingwei continually explains, Zhao Yi occasionally asks questions, some of which he didn’t understand at the beginning.

"Why is the confirmed power supply an alternating current? The blueprint we just saw uses direct current power supply, right? Wouldn’t direct current be better, simpler?"

Ma Mingwei shook his head. "The initial design uses alternating current, as does the technology from M Country. We did consider and design a direct current solution, but it didn’t provide enough power. The electromagnetic catapult requires a high power capacity due to its large load impact during operation, which can only be met by alternating current."

Zhao Yi nodded, "But I still think we can try a direct current solution." He picked up the previous blueprint and pointed at a few locations. "I think these areas can be modified."

"How so?"

Zhao Yi said seriously, "For example, here is the normal power supply. But we can use a brushless constant current motor. If we lower the output voltage, the demand for power capacity can be reduced."

"Also, here, we can increase the number of fan blades and make them thinner, which will result in higher power output..."

"And here, we can make the stator of the rotary motor longer. Although it will indeed stabilize the power output, I think we can consider implementing two schemes, switching between the rotor of the rotary motor and the rotor itself, allowing the power source mode to be adjusted by changing the length of the stator... "

"And here..."

Zhao Yi mentioned six points in one breath before stopping to take a sip of water. He then turned to Ma Mingwei and added, "I don’t know much about technology, so I just spoke my mind. Please don’t take offense if my suggestions aren’t good."

Ma Mingwei didn’t respond. His mouth hung open, completely stunned. It wasn’t until a long while had passed that he snapped out of it, quickly found paper and pen, and recorded Zhao Yi’s suggestions. Then he sat down on a chair and began sketching on a draft paper.

He worked for more than half an hour.

Zhao Yi didn’t disturb Ma Mingwei. Instead, he wandered around the operation room before eventually heading out to the corridor. From there, he looked at the scenery through the glass window. When someone entered the operation room and saw Zhao Yi, they asked curiously, "Academician Zhao, why are you standing here? Where is Academician Ma?"

"Inside, but don’t disturb him."

"Oh."

Later, several people stood at the door, peeking inside at Ma Mingwei as he sketched and discussing what he was doing.