Chapter 544 The steam engine is ready
Time passed.
The sun moved with the islands of the survivors.
Before we knew it, the sunset was setting.
On Jiang Tian Island.
Jiang Tian was sitting in the house watching the news on the world channel. As he was watching, there was a knock on the door.
"Knock knock knock."
"Boss!"
"Come in."
After replying, Jiang Tian raised his head and looked at Tang Yan who came to him.
"What's wrong?"
"Boss, the steam engine is already done. Let's go and take a look?"
"Oh, I can't tell, the work is done quite fast this time. Let's go."
Hearing this, Jiang Tian nodded and followed the other party to the south of the island.
At this time, outside the blacksmith shop.
Li Si and other blacksmiths were already waiting here. In addition, Xu Shou, Lu Ban and Shi Zhigang were also standing there.
In addition, there was a big guy inside.
This thing was made of bronze and iron. It looked similar to the steam engine model made by Shi Zhigang and Lu Ban before, but a boiler and some other components were added to the outside.
Moreover, the size of this finished steam engine is much larger than the model, and it looks very thick.
According to Xu Shou, the model made by Lu Ban and Shi Zhigang before was correct in principle, but because it was started by hand at that time, factors such as pressure were not considered.
If it is made according to the previous size, it is easy to explode.
Listening to these words, Lu Ban and Shi Zhigang just smiled and expressed their admiration for Xu Shou. Then they continued to look at the steam engine in front of them, their eyes full of excitement.
Among the crowd, Tang Yan and the blacksmiths were the most excited.
If the steam engine exploded, they would be the first victims. At this time, these blacksmiths were more grateful to Xu Shou than everyone else.
Then, they put on the dragon scale armor for fear of accidents.
Then, everyone's eyes were on the steam engine at the same time, waiting for the power of this thing.
"Mr. Xu."
Jiang Tian looked at Xu Shou and asked, "Since this thing is ready, why don't you start it now?"
Hearing this, Xu Shou smiled faintly.
"My Lord, wait a moment, the distilled water for the steam engine will be here soon."
Since they had to make wine bottles, they had already made a distiller before, and it came in handy now.
Soon after, several men came to them with buckets filled with clear liquid.
At this point, the preparations were complete, and the steam engine was about to start moving.
Jiang Tian was also a little excited, and then ordered:
"Okay, add water!"
"Yes!"
The men responded and poured the distilled water into the boiler.
Then, put the remains of the black skeleton into the combustion chamber and throw in the fire.
As time passed, the water in the boiler began to boil, and occasionally some steam came out from above.
At the same time, the piston and valve in the cylinder began to drive the flywheel to move, and as time went on, the speed of the flywheel became faster and faster.
"Hung hung hung..."
Shi Zhigang, Lu Ban, Xu Shou, Tang Yan and other blacksmiths, including Jiang Tian, looked at the steam engine with excitement in their eyes.
At the same time, this movement caused other subordinates to temporarily put down their work and gather around, looking at the steam engine in working state with excitement.
More and more steam began to spew out, and more and more people ran to the south of the island to watch.
Seeing, Tang Yan pulled the whistle to make a loud sound.
"Woo--!"
With this sound, the excited subordinates raised their hands at the same time.
"Ohhhhhh!!!"
The cheers were full of excitement.
The appearance of this steam engine means that some work on the island where they are located can be separated from human operation and gradually move towards automation!
...
Soon after.
The steam engine stopped working.
At this time, the direction of the cafeteria also began to emit smoke, and the aunts began to shout with gongs:
"Ding Ding Ding!"
"It's time to eat!"
With the shouts of the aunts, the subordinates put down their work one by one and went to the cafeteria to eat.
In the cafeteria.
While eating, the men enthusiastically discussed the steam engine they had just seen.
On the other hand, Jiang Tian, who had witnessed his island entering the industrial age, was also in a good mood.
Then, he ate the leeks, stir-fried lamb with green onions, ginseng chicken soup and other foods handed over by Cai Wenji and Li Xiuning, as well as a pot of oysters, and he ate them happily.
At this time, Tang Yan sat down in front of Jiang Tian with food and asked tentatively:
"Boss, the steam engine has been made now, you see..."
Looking at Tang Yan with eyes full of expectation, Jiang Tian smiled and replied:
"You have worked hard today. After dinner, tell Li Si and the others to make a big knife and a crescent halberd. Then go back and rest, you can have a day off tomorrow.
By the way, they should take the apprentices to watch while they are working, and they can also start to rest after they are done."
"Oh my god, that's great, Wuhu!"
After getting Jiang Tian's approval, Tang Yan shouted, and then swaggered back to the blacksmiths' seats with food and began to give orders.
After dinner.
After resting, everyone started to work again.
And Jiang Tian also began to stroll around the island, thinking about the future plan.
Now that the steam engines have been made, the next step is to put them into use.
The first step is to improve them into lathes and punch presses to improve efficiency.
Tomorrow, when Tang Yan and other blacksmiths are resting, Xu Shou will make further improvements to these steam engines, and add centrifugal governors, condensing chambers and other equipment.
After that, this kind of machinery will be gradually used and equipped in various positions.
If there is a chance, maybe we can make a car to drive for fun.
