In the office, Zhao Guoyang felt much more at ease when he heard Qin Yang's "crying poor".

Judging from Director Qin's tone, the country's financial resources will definitely provide exclusive financial support for this pilot project.

In other words, this part of the funds is completely independent and does not need to go through the layers of "exploitation" of provinces, cities, counties and districts.

In this way, even if it only takes a few millions of funds, it will not be a small amount when it comes to the enterprise.

What's more, Zhao Guoyang doesn't believe that the country's support is only a little bit like this.

After thinking this out, Zhao Guoyang made a clear statement and said, "Director Qin, I'm not afraid of you saying that I'm boasting. I still know the ship manufacturing industry well."

"At present, the annual output scale of smaller ship manufacturing companies in the world is about 20,000 dwt. Since we are conducting a pilot, the scale of the ship companies I want to support should be roughly equivalent to this one, right?"

Listening to Zhao Guoyang's professional analysis, Qin Yang felt that there seemed to be an invisible "danger" approaching slowly.

However, this researcher Zhao looked like he was "harmless" and was just analyzing the problems for himself seriously, so he could only nod his head blankly.

Seeing that Qin Yang responded to his words, Zhao Guoyang became energetic.

He grinned and said, "To achieve an annual output of 20,000 dwt, at least 15 million initial investment is required in funds. In this regard, Director Qin, you naturally need a large part of your support!"

After Zhao Guoyang said this, Qin Yang almost spit out an old blood.

"One,5 million? So much?" Qin Yang said in a daze.

Seeing that Director Qin's reaction was so violent, Zhao Guoyang said for granted: "Director Qin, this 15 million is just an initial investment. It takes a lot of money to follow-up research and development, quality inspection, painting, etc."

"But our project has only 60 million financial support, but we have to support ten to twenty private shipbuilding companies. It would be unfair to give you one-quarter of this pilot project at once!"

After hearing Director Qin's pitiful words, Zhao Guoyang waved his hand and said, "Hey, Director Qin, I think the country's support for our project is not for the sake of equal treatment. It must be a focus!"

Zhao Guoyang patted his chest confidently and promised: "I promise, as long as Director Qin, you can give us 15 million yuan in support funds for this pilot, I promise one year... no no no, no, in half a year, I will give you a satisfactory answer!"

After Zhao Guoyang finished speaking, Qin Yang couldn't believe it: "In half a year, Researcher Zhao, you can develop the first ship from scratch? This speed is a bit too exaggerated, right?"

Before Zhao Guoyang could explain, Li Kejian next to him had already said, "Director Qin, Guoyang doesn't speak loudly in this regard."

"Not long ago, his 'sms Engineering Machinery Group Corporation' just put into the market a new project - mine hoist. It took only two months in total from the project formulation to the product launch!"

"Although the manufacturing difficulty of ships is much more difficult than mine lifting, I think this is not difficult for him in Guoyang!"

This is the first time Qin Yang has heard about Zhao Guoyang's company developing a "mine elevator".

Because the State Oceanic Administration has the responsibility to manage marine operations, Qin Yang of course also knows a little about the development of offshore mines.

Deep-sea mining is currently a difficult problem internationally. The three most commonly used mining methods: continuous chain bucket mining method, fluid mining method, and shuttle mining method, all have such problems and have not been used on a large scale within the commercial scope.

Under such circumstances, relevant experts in China have proposed whether the "mine hoist" mining method of land mining can be improved and applied to offshore mine development.

At this time, when Mr. Li mentioned the related matters of "mine elevator", Qin Yang immediately became energetic.

"Researcher Zhao, from what Mr. Li said, your 'sms' mine hoist has performed well in the early stages of the market? Do you have any ideas to develop a 'mine hoist' suitable for offshore mining operations?"

After hearing this, Zhao Guoyang scratched his head and thought to himself that Director Qin really kept his work alone, and in a minute he turned to the topic he was talking about.

Of course, Director Qin can now be said to have mastered his fate of entering the ship manufacturing industry, and Zhao Guoyang certainly dare not neglect his problems.

He touched his nose and said "Hmm": "General offshore mining operations are actually not difficult. You only need to slightly strengthen the 'mine hoist' used on land and improve the lifting system."

When Zhao Guoyang said this first sentence, Qin Yang's eyes lit up.

There is no doubt that this researcher Zhao must be aware of it, otherwise he would never be able to say such professional words.

After discovering this, Qin Yang couldn't wait to speak: "Researcher Zhao, continue, continue, say I'll listen carefully!"

Zhao Guoyang said "hmm" and continued: "General offshore mining operations have a depth of about 1,000 to 2,000 meters. This depth is still under control for improving the system and is not difficult to achieve."

"But if it's deep-sea mining, it's much more difficult..."

Zhao Guoyang did not keep an eye on it, and explained his understanding in a simplified manner: "Generally speaking, deep-sea mining as defined internationally is operated at the bottom of the ocean at a depth of 4,000 to 6,000 meters."

"The so-called deep-sea mining method generally refers to the mining method designed for the mining of deep-sea manganese nodule deposits. It mainly includes three mining methods: continuous chain bucket mining system, fluid mining system and shuttle mining system."

"Yes, yes, when our bureau held a meeting last time, Academician Wang Xingguo told everyone this way!" Qin Yang nodded excitedly.

Li Kejian, who was standing aside, also said in a timely manner: "Guoyang, you should be familiar with these three deep-sea mining methods internationally, right? Can you give me a brief introduction to Director Qin?"

After Li Kejian finished speaking, Qin Yang nodded repeatedly like a chicken pecking at rice.

Mr. Li gave instructions, of course Zhao Guoyang would do it.

He sorted out his clues and slowly explained the information he knew about this.

"The so-called continuous chain bucket mining method is driven by machinery. Its principle is similar to the common chain bucket sand mining ships. It is set up by winches, pulleys, etc., so that steel cables or nylon cables with shovels with shovels are continuously circulated at the seabed every 25 to 50 meters, and manganese nodules are dug and lifted back to the sea surface by shoveling the bucket shovel."

"This mining method is usually carried out in a single or double-ship longitudinally and horizontally during operation, and conducts continuous mining. Its requirements for mining equipment are relatively simple, the adjustment of the operation area is more flexible, and the handling of faults is easier, and the use is not limited by water depth and submarine terrain. The disadvantage is that cable tangles may occur and affect the operation."

"The fluid mining method is to extend a lifting pipe from a mining ship to the surface of the seabed sediment. The end of the pipe is connected to the manganese nodules of the ore collection device through a high-pressure centrifugal pump installed on the conveyor pipe or an air compressor on the ship. Using hydraulic or air lift, the mined ore is lifted onto the ship along the pipeline."

"The mining system is relatively expensive, but trial mining in many countries has proved that it has good application prospects."

This is the first time Qin Yang has heard someone have such an accurate analysis of the methods of deep-sea mining operations, and there is a rippling ripples in his eyes.

However, Li Kejian, because he had seen too many strong winds and waves, although he was moved by what Zhao Guoyang said, he was not too wrong.

While listening, he expressed his opinion: "Well... Guoyang, according to the two methods you mentioned, of course, the second one is better."

"But this fluid mining method has too high requirements for mining systems. In a short period of time, we still do not have the ability to produce and manufacture it in China, right?"

Zhao Guoyang nodded in agreement and said, "What Mr. Li said is that even our 'sms company' has always aimed at catching up with the top level of European and American engineering machinery. But to be honest, it is impossible to make achievements in fluid mining methods without three to five years..."

Hearing Zhao Guoyang say "Catching the UK and the US" with a relaxed look on his face, Qin Yang's eyes were as big as a copper bell.

In this short and more than an hour of contact, he certainly felt the specialness of this researcher Zhao, and also knew that the other party was not worthy of being famous in industrial and technical attainments.

But is this a bit too big for "taking the goal of catching up with the top level of European and American engineering machinery"?

Just when Qin Yang was shocked, Zhao Guoyang told the last deep-sea mining method.

"The last one is the shuttle mining method, which uses a remote-controlled mine collector with its own propulsion device and operating power, and is controlled by the ballast tank to sink, collect and rise."

"During operation, sinking ballast causes the collector to dive to the seabed to collect. When the ore is collected to a certain amount, the ballast in the ballast tank will be automatically discarded, float on the sea surface and drive back to the mother ship to complete the entire collection process..."

After Zhao Guoyang finished his story, Li Kejian sighed and said, "Guoyang, if I didn't follow me, this third method should be the best, right?"

"Mr. Li said it right! This mining method has automatic control of equipment, safe operation, flexible maneuverability, and high working efficiency. The only disadvantage is that it is too expensive."

"At present, only a few countries have mastered this method. Even industrial powers like Germania can only sigh in this field..."

Zhao Guoyang's words were like a basin of cold water pouring on Qin Yang's head.

As a leading cadre of the State Oceanic Administration, Qin Yang is certainly clear about the richness of marine resources.

Although the mining of submarine minerals in China has begun to be involved in the mining of submarine deposits, most of them are limited to sea beds that are shallower than 40 meters, which is not convincing.

The real rich mines under the sea are still in the deep-sea areas that are difficult for humans to reach.

According to a report from the bureau, the seabed contains 88 billion tons of rare earths, 1 billion tons of cobalt, and 3 trillion tons of multi-metal nodule ore.

These minerals have broad application prospects in electronics, medical equipment, textiles, non-ferrous metals, automobiles and chemistry.
Chapter completed!