Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 822: Chapter 436 Xiao Wang, You’ve Worked Hard!_2

What does it mean when a design, despite having several elements detrimental to the final result, ends up producing an alloy with an increased melting point?

It means there are steps in the process that significantly benefit the melting point of the finished product!

The manufacturing process for K03A is quite complex; some aspects can be directly inferred as harmful or beneficial using "Law of Cause and Effect," while others may relate to microstructures and cannot lead to any conclusion.

Therefore, logical analysis is also very important.

Zhao Yi suddenly thought of something, "If we correct the issues in the design and remove the ’harmful’ and ’useless’ aspects, could we achieve a higher melting point and better performance for the finished product?"

"We could try!"

"But let’s wait until all the tests are finished..."

The ongoing tests are also very important. The strength tests are somewhat more complex than the melting point tests, involving the use of high-pressure equipment as an auxiliary means. After two hours of testing, the conclusion was drawn—

The strength of the finished product decreased by about one percent.

Strength is directly related to the addition of rhenium. Since rhenium is a soft metal, if it does not combine perfectly with the other elements in the alloy, it may cause a reduction in the final product’s strength.

However, a one percent decrease in strength is within the acceptable range, and this reduction also confirms that rhenium has not combined perfectly with the other elements, indicating that there is room for improvement in the finished product.

Whether it is strength, melting point, corrosion resistance, etc., there is room for improvement.

Following the performance testing of the finished product, an internal meeting was convened to summarize experimental experiences and outline the next experimental plan.

He Guilin also joined the discussion this time. As a representative from Factory 307, he was not part of Zhao Yi’s research team, but the research group relied on the support from Factory 307. Since He Guilin was responsible for the experimental work, his attendance at the meeting was unquestionably appropriate.

"Professor Shen’s design is fantastic!"

Zhao Yi began by affirming the design, "The melting point has increased by about ninety degrees, and although there’s a reduction in strength, it’s still acceptable. These two pieces of material must be properly preserved."

"Should we publish our findings?" He Guilin suddenly asked.

Zhao Yi looked at him quizzically and wondered, "Didn’t the R&D just begin? This is our first experiment." He meant that it was merely the first experiment; even if the finished product’s performance improved, it was too early to talk about any significant achievements. freēwēbηovel.c૦m

The members of the R&D group remained composed.

Even though the finished product from the first experiment showed an improved melting point, they were aware of Zhao Yi’s goal: to develop the most advanced nickel-iron alloy with the highest melting point that could be fitted into the top-tier turbine engines. The target melting point was definitely over 1700 degrees.

With the current results only surpassing 1500 degrees, there was still a considerable gap to bridge.

"So about the next experiment..."

Wang Zhifang suddenly asked, "Would it be Li Rongmao’s or Hong Tao’s turn?"

Both Li Rongmao and Zhang Hongtao seemed eagerly tentative.

Taking advantage of the moment, Wang Zhifang also brought out a design and placed it on the table, seemingly to explain it. Everyone knew it was his since he had not presented at the last meeting.

Zhao Yi felt he should consider Wang Zhifang’s dignity, but then thought it better not to delay and said, "Academician Wang, the plan cannot keep up with changes. The initial plan was for each person to contribute one design for four consecutive experiments. But now, Professor Shen’s design has improved the product’s performance. Looking at the final test data, we can see there is significant room for improvement in this product."

"So I have an idea. Let’s all come together to discuss Professor Shen’s design in detail. Every step must be scrutinized to ultimately create an optimized plan."

"Let’s try it in the next experiment."

Upon hearing Zhao Yi’s suggestion, everyone exchanged glances, their expressions somewhat surprised. They had expected to conduct experiments based on other members’ designs, but Zhao Yi proposed to continue evaluating Shen Binghe’s design. Indeed, the experimental results had shown Shen Binghe’s design had promising aspects. Identifying the strengths of his design and making additional adjustments seemed a worthwhile direction.

Li Rongmao and Zhang Hongtao were inwardly disappointed, having hoped their own designs would be tested to see how the resulting products would turn out, but now it seemed unnecessary.

They could find no reason to object.

Purely from a developmental perspective, what Zhao Yi suggested was indeed the best option.

Wang Zhifang, feeling frustrated, quietly packed away his design. Although he hoped for the R&D to progress smoothly, he had anticipated leading the effort, at least with his design. Now, things seemed entirely reshaped, with not even Zhang Hongtao’s design getting a chance to be tested.

What else was there to say?

Wang Zhifang decided to remain silent, expressing his feelings without uttering a word. He found it difficult to oppose, and even giving support felt quite disheartening.

Zhao Yi’s direction was truly commendable, and from an impartial standpoint, everyone supported it. The discussion then moved towards scrutinizing the design by Shen Binghe in detail, assessing which parts might have positive or negative effects.

Zhao Yi did not directly participate in the scrutiny but served as the ’chief judge.’ He was like an impartial arbiter, not engaged in the discussions but having the decision-making power.

In fact, Zhao Yi had a fair understanding of several issues.

He had already noted the modifications that were detrimental to the final product, which would certainly be discarded. Trying to turn a detriment into a benefit was too challenging; it was better to simply abandon the idea.