The dam at Sanjiadian on the Lugou River was originally built to divert water for irrigation of farmland around Beijing.
In addition to its function, the dam also serves to regulate water storage and alleviate the perennial flooding problem of the Lugou River near Beijing.
Although the main dam has been completed, the sluice gates near the water diversion canal have not yet been constructed.
Therefore, after discussions among the water conservancy institute, power institute, and construction institute, the existing water diversion canal gates were modified, and some generator rooms were built to assemble hydroelectric generator sets.
After the plan was finalized, the construction team began construction according to the requirements.
With all the materials prepared, construction proceeded quite quickly.
More than ten days later, the entire generator room and sluice gate were completed.
Meanwhile, all the hydroelectric generator sets produced by the Institute of Electric Power of the Chinese Academy of Sciences were installed in the generator room.
At the same time, the workers also completed the installation of the main power lines from the three stores to the Academy of Sciences, the Manufacturing Bureau, Beijing West Railway Station, Beijing, and Beijing East Railway Station.
October 6th, morning.
Once everything was ready, Li Xin also arrived at the Sanjiadian irrigation canal to witness the ceremony.
"Open the floodgates, waterproof!"
At the command of Yu Zuoyi, the director of the water conservancy institute, the workers opened the gate of the water diversion canal. Immediately, the surging river water flowed through the diversion canal and passed through the generator room, washing over the turbine blades as they spun at high speed.
The turbine blades drive the hydroelectric generator sets, a total of twelve generator sets, which begin to generate electricity continuously.
Meanwhile, outside the three stores, the main power lines continuously supply electricity to the capital.
"Your Majesty, the power is on!"
Seeing the generator set start running, Luo Jianzhong said excitedly.
"good!"
Li Xin said with a smile, "Let everyone see what electricity is like."
Immediately, Luo Jianzhong turned on the switch.
All the incandescent lights erected near the irrigation canal were lit up.
Although it was daytime, I could still see bright light.
Seeing this, Yu Zuoyi, the director of the water conservancy institute, and others were also somewhat surprised, exclaiming, "We never expected that water power could have such a great effect!"
"Director Yu, it's not just that!"
Wang Yongjiang, director of the power plant, said, “Electricity has a wide range of uses. It can be used not only for lighting but also as a power source. Recently, our power plant has developed an electric motor that can convert electrical energy into kinetic energy. Once we have manufactured a qualified and mature electric motor, we will prioritize equipping your plant with a batch of these motors. Then, you won’t need to spend a lot of manpower to turn and lift the gates.”
"Really? Can it be used like that?"
Yu Zuoyi, the director of the water conservancy institute, exclaimed in surprise, "In that case, it will actually be convenient for us! Not bad, not bad!"
Wang Zheng, the president of the Academy of Sciences, said with a smile, "Nowadays, electricity can be used for lighting and as a power source. Its uses will be numerous in the future! Electric motors can replace steam engines in many places."
"So many uses!"
Yu Zuoyi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Besides these, what else can electricity be used for?"
"this……"
Wang Zheng was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Wang Yongjiang, the director of the power plant, and asked, "Does electricity have any other uses?"
"Yes, Dean!"
Wang Yongjiang nodded and said, "During this period, research on electricity has yielded some conclusions. Not only can it be used for lighting and power, but wires can also generate heat. People at the power institute are already researching heating devices that can be used for boiling water and cooking in the future. As for other uses, they are also under research."
Everyone was stunned by Wang Yongjiang's words.
Wang Zheng, Yu Zuoyi, and Luo Jianzhong all looked astonished.
Not only them, but even Li Xin was stunned. He didn't expect that the talents at the power plant would discover another use for electricity in such a short time.
Excellent!
Every era has its talented people!
Li Xin smiled and pondered what other uses electricity could have besides these.
Computers, mobile phones, televisions, telephones, refrigerators, air conditioners...
These are all too far away; the technology here isn't advanced enough for them yet.
Li Xin was only thinking about it!
As for other uses, we'll have to go back and carefully study the historical process of the Second Industrial Revolution before making a decision.
After all, many things need to be done step by step, one at a time.
If you try to force growth, many things will change drastically in the end!
Everyone at the Sanjiadian Dam was quite excited that day.
It wasn't just the three stores; the entire capital city was quite excited.
As night fell, bright lights illuminated the streets of the Manufacturing Bureau in the western suburbs of Beijing, drawing attention wherever they went!
At Beijing West Railway Station and Beijing East Railway Station, incandescent bulbs have replaced torches and candles as the primary means of nighttime lighting.
People from all over the city and its surrounding streets flocked to the outskirts of the Forbidden City, watching the lights illuminate the utility poles erected along the imperial road.
"This thing is great! No fire, no candles needed, just flip a switch and the light turns on! It's so convenient!"
"Yes, it's very convenient! I just don't know what kind of electricity this is called, or when it will be available in our homes. Then we won't have to light candles at night anymore."
"I estimate it won't be long before the road reaches people's homes!"
...
Throughout the capital, the people were talking about it.
Meanwhile, everyone inside the Forbidden City was watching the lights come on outside and discussing it amongst themselves.
Bai Fenglan looked at the lights, her brows furrowed slightly, as if she was thinking about something.
"Fenglan, what are you thinking about?"
At this moment, Li Xin walked over and asked.
"His Majesty,"
Bai Fenglan bowed and said, "I was wondering, with so many advantages, are there any disadvantages to electricity?"
"shortcoming?"
Li Xin was taken aback for a moment, then said, "There are definitely drawbacks. For example, lightning can kill people and start fires, and electricity has all of these. Therefore, while laying power lines, we must also strengthen the promotion of electrical safety knowledge among the public. We must not let these things cause the public to develop a resistance to electricity!"
Li Xin was very clear about this!
Ordinary people are very resistant to new and unknown things, and may even stigmatize them.
If science popularization work is not done properly, it may have a negative effect!
Although Li Xin now holds great authority in the hearts of the people, we still need to take precautions!
Thinking it over, Li Xin instructed the guard beside him: "Immediately instruct the Institute of Electric Power of the Chinese Academy of Sciences to produce an electric safety knowledge manual. While popularizing electricity, we must also strengthen safety publicity."
"Also, instruct the Beijing Daily to publish this information and strengthen its dissemination!"
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