Chapter 431 Small Problem
The next day, two Strike Gundams brought two prototypes of the Pseudo-Solar Furnace to the test site on the ground, choosing an isolated island not far from Izanagi Port.
"All departments are conducting final inspections."
"All systems of the Strike Gundam are normal."
"All systems of the Strike Gundam are normal."
"The Pseudo-Solar Furnace is started, the output is stable, the energy transmission is normal... all systems are normal!"
Everything is ready, Erica Simmons turned and looked at Yang Hui.
"Let's get started." Yang Hui nodded and agreed to the start of the simulation test.
"The test begins, the Strike Gundam and the Strike Gundam take off and execute the first phase of the test procedure."
"Understood." X2
The two Strike Gundams flew into the air without any help, and were tested according to the test procedures. The first, second and third phases were very smooth. The projects in the first three phases were to test whether the Pseudo-Solar Furnace would be affected by various conditions such as airflow, temperature, humidity, etc. in the natural environment, and whether it would cause additional burden and threat to the body.
After testing, there were no problems, and it could even maintain normal operation underwater.
"Phase 4... begins." When it came to the fourth stage, everyone became nervous, and Erica Simmons dared not take her eyes off the screen that recorded the machine's data.
The fourth stage test, also known as the limit test, gradually increased the output power of the pseudo-solar furnace to test the limit threshold, while keeping the machine moving to test whether the machine could withstand the output of the pseudo-solar furnace.
"Understood." XN
"Mu, Major Shubali, please pay attention to safety."
"Don't worry, I'm a man who makes the impossible possible."
"Understood."
Whether it was Mu's glib tongue or Morgan Shubali's rigorous answer, Erica Simmons's hanging heart was relieved a lot. The two had completely different personalities, but they were both reliable people, otherwise Erica Simmons would not have let them be the test pilots of the pseudo-solar furnace.
"Check, is the forced cut-off system working properly?"
"Normal!"
"Very good, always pay attention to the machine data, and cut it off immediately if there is any danger!"
"Understood!"
This is the backup plan prepared by Erica Simmons. A forced cut-off program is set on the two pseudo-solar furnaces. Once the pseudo-solar furnace is overloaded, all connections between the pseudo-solar furnace and the machine body can be immediately cut off, and then ejected from the machine body to ensure the safety of the test pilot.
Not to mention that Mu is her lover, Mu and Morgan Shubarie are both precious trump cards of Orb. If the experiment fails, just start over. The value of the trump card pilot is much more precious than the prototypes of the two pseudo-solar furnaces.
Fortunately, the design drawings given by Yang Hui are very complete, and the manufacturing process is supervised by Erica Simmons personally, without any cutting corners. Seeing the output approaching the theoretical threshold, Erica Simmons's tension slowly eased.
At this moment, an alarm suddenly sounded in the command center.
"Beep, beep, beep..."
"Just force the program to be cut off immediately!" The alarm sounded, and Erica Simmons gave the order to cut off without thinking for the safety of Mu and Morgan Shubarie.
"Director Simmons, there are no abnormalities in the No. 1 and No. 2 prototypes. The output has always been within the safe range. It's the body. The output exceeds the load of the body!"
The subordinates did not immediately execute Erica Simmons' order, but reported the details to her. Everyone knew that the safety of the test pilot's life was the first priority, but it was not the danger of the pseudo-solar furnace, and they were reluctant to abandon the pseudo-solar furnace.
"Overload?" Erica Simmons was stunned for a moment, then immediately checked the detailed data, then retracted the previous order and issued the correct instructions, "Mu, Major Shubali, please reply if you receive it."
"Received, please speak." X2
"Test is over, slowly reduce the output of the pseudo-solar furnace and return to the base."
"Understood." X2
After the communication ended, Erica Simmons immediately began to check where the load problem of the body was. The theoretical threshold of the pseudo-solar furnace did exceed the ultra-compact energy battery, but it was not as good as the nuclear engine. The two Strike Gundams retained the appearance of the Strike Gundam, and the materials of the armor and frame, the conduction system, and the electronic system were all upgraded and modified according to the specifications of the Dawn Gundam, the Angel of Exia, and other bodies.
In other words, the Strike Gundam can withstand the output of the nuclear engine. It stands to reason that even if the output of the pseudo-solar furnace reaches the threshold, it will not exceed the carrying capacity of the body.
"The problem is in the conduction system." Yang Hui suddenly said.
"Conduction system?"
"Yes, the conduction system does not perfectly transmit GN particles throughout the body, and the anti-gravity characteristics do not evenly cover the body, resulting in uneven force on the body when moving at high speed."
As he spoke, Yang Hui called up the specific data of the two Strike Gundams, and at the same time overlapped the coverage of GN particles on the body with the location of the body parts with problems. The problem was obvious.
"So that's it..." Erica Simmons breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it was not a big problem. It was just a modification of the conduction system, which would not take much effort.
"After the body returns, prepare it immediately, and you will cooperate with me to improve the new conduction system."
"You want to participate in person?"
"Well, complete all tests as soon as possible, and then start mass production. It is best to ensure that all ace's machines are equipped with pseudo-solar furnaces before the destruction of [Julius 7]."
"All ace special machines need it? But...don't you already have a nuclear engine?" Erica Simmons wondered. Nuclear engines are better than solar furnaces, but the cost is too high. At the same time, the popularization of nuclear engines will also affect Because of many people's nerves, mass production was not carried out. They are still exclusive to Dawn Gundam, Energy Angel, Cherubian, De Angel, Freedom Gundam, Justice Gundam, and the Rebirth Gundam and Covenant Gundam sealed in the [Terminal].
"The pseudo-solar furnace is not as good as the nuclear engine in terms of output and endurance, but the characteristics of GN particles cannot be discarded. I plan to adopt a dual-energy system."
"Dual energy system!?"
"That's right, use nuclear power engines and pseudo-solar furnaces at the same time to complement each other."
"But... is this possible?"
Erica Simmons understands Yang Hui's decision. After all, the characteristics of GN particles are too excellent and irreplaceable. However, the dual-energy system has never appeared before, and it is a dangerous move. Can two energy sources be used? Compatibility, will there be any rejection, etc.
And if an accident occurs, the pseudo-solar furnace is okay, but once the nuclear engine explodes, the damage area and losses will be huge.
"I already have an idea to solve the problem of energy transmission system first, and then study the dual energy system."
"...Understood, but there is one thing I have to remind you first. Although the pseudo-solar furnace is cheaper than the nuclear engine, Orb's resources may not be enough if everyone wants to have one."
If it were only popularized among MS troops, Orb's current resource reserves would be enough, but Erica Simmons knew that Yang Hui's comprehensive popularization included battleships, and the pseudo-solar furnaces needed for battleships would be expensive.
"Let's do it step by step according to priority. If it doesn't work, the mass production machine will be replaced with a GN particle storage tank for the time being."
