Chapter 878 Turbine Drill
Tractor factory in the town of Paris-D'Oise.
Djokovic was looking through the drawings sent by Charles in his office.
That should be the improvement of drilling technology.
Dejoka happened to have some knowledge of this recently as it concerns the business of the Romanian oil company.
However, Deyoka did not know much. He only knew that the first breakthrough in drilling technology was the artificial flushing device invented by Falwell, which could use the drill bit to directly pressurize and supply water, and then flush the broken rocks and mud out of the surface through the drainage channel.
(Note: Fauvel was a French engineer who obtained a patent for the artificial flushing device at the end of 1844)
The second breakthrough was the American rotary drilling technology, which is a drilling method that has a chisel or drill bit installed at the end and is driven to rotate by a steam engine. It is much more efficient than an impact drill.
(Note: The American rotary drilling technology was patented around 1880)
Now.
Djokovic flipped through the drawings. Could it be that Charles was going to achieve a third breakthrough in drilling?
(The picture above shows the turbodrill, which is the third breakthrough in drilling technology. It combines the first two technologies to convert the kinetic energy of the flushing fluid into mechanical energy to drive the drill bit to rotate. The design idea is not complicated, but no one thought of it or realized it for nearly 40 years after the second breakthrough. It was not until it was invented in 1922)
Just when Dejoka was about to give up thinking about how this drill worked, Versenden knocked on the door.
He took off his cap and bowed politely to Djokovic: "Hello, sir, are you looking for me?"
Versenden had never been so polite to an employer, not even when he was earning a high salary at American Power and Signal.
The reason is that he has to be on guard against his employers at all times, because they are usually coveting the patents in Fossenden's hands and they are potential enemies of Fossenden.
But Charles was different.
Charles was the one who opened the door to a new world for Fussenden. In this new world, countless patents, wealth and fame were waiting for Fussenden.
Even compared to what Shire could offer, Versenden's own patents were insignificant.
"Yes, professor." Djokovic waved to Ferson to step forward:
"Look at this. I wonder if you have any research on drilling technology."
"Also, I'm curious about how this thing works. Its drive mechanism doesn't seem to be on the rotating rod."
Versenden took the drawing and flipped through it. Soon he was so shocked that he couldn't speak. He threw Djoka aside, sat down on the sofa, took out his glasses with trembling hands, put them on, and looked through it impatiently.
He nodded as he read it, then looked at Dejoka excitedly: "Great idea, Mr. Dejoka, this must be Charles' invention, right?"
"Is this an invention?" Dejoka was skeptical. "Are you sure it can be realized?"
"Yes, of course." Versenden nodded affirmatively:
“It’s not complicated, you could even describe it as ‘simple’.”
"We are now using a steam engine to drive the rotary rod to rotate instead of the previous impact drilling."
"But the rotary drill has a fatal disadvantage. Its drill string has to rotate continuously, which consumes a lot of mechanical energy in vain. The rotating rod will also rub and collide with the well wall during rotation, causing failures."
At this point, Versenden raised the blueprint in his hand and said: "This drilling method solves these problems very well. It uses flushing fluid to drive the drill bit."
Djokovic seemed to understand. He nodded slowly: "This can bring us great benefits, right?"
"Of course, Mr. Deyoka." Before Deyoka finished speaking, Fussenden rushed to give a positive answer: "Its efficiency may be much higher than the rotary drill. With this technology, we can find oil faster!"
Djoka was stunned for a moment. How could it have such a big effect?
What does Charles want to do?
At this moment, cheers suddenly rang out from downstairs, and some workers even ran out of the workshop with their hands raised and shouted "Long live France".
"What happened?" Djokovic looked downstairs through the window in confusion.
There was a loud bang as the door was pushed open behind me and the secretary rushed in.
Djoka was shocked. When did Fani become so reckless?
But the secretary didn't care. She looked excited and rushed to Djoka with a newspaper in her hand:
"I'm so sorry, Mr. Djoka."
"I really want to tell you this good news!"
"Charles won the battle. He led the Eastern Army Group to defeat the Germans. The Germans are retreating across the board!"
Djokovic was so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth for a long time.
Before this, everyone thought that the Shire would be stuck in a long stalemate, and military commentators thought so too:
"If it was the 1st Panzer Army facing the Germans at the Nancy Line, I believe Charles would have won the victory as before, but now he is commanding Army Group East."
"Yes, we all know that the Eastern Army Group is at odds with Charles. They are even rivals."
"It's just wishful thinking to hope for victory under these circumstances. In addition, there is the rainy season, which is also a difficulty."
…
However, when no one was mentally prepared, news suddenly came that Charles had won, and that the "German army was in complete retreat."
Deyoka took the newspaper and read it, and sure enough, the German army was retreating to the Metz defense line, while Charles's First Armored Corps and the US Armored Division were using pontoon bridges to force a crossing of the Meuse River.
…
In Dejoka's little house, neighbors gathered in front of the door and sent their blessings to Camille:
"Shire is our pride, Madame Bernard, thank you and Shire for bringing us victory."
"And honor. Charles' goal is not to win. He does not want more casualties in France and Germany."
"Yes, he wanted to end this meaningless war. He did not regard the German soldiers and civilians as enemies. I think this is his real greatness."
Camille responded with a smile. She tried hard not to lose her composure. After all, similar things had happened many times before. But she couldn't control herself and tears of pride burst out of her eyes.
…
Paris was also cheering, and those who knew the news spread the news to each other. Many people were wondering why the Eastern Army Group, which always lost battles, could achieve such amazing combat effectiveness under Charles' command.
In the minister's office in the city hall, Gallieni fell silent in front of the map hanging on the wall.
He sees further than others:
"The Germans were short on ammunition, and their tank heavy equipment was almost negligible."
"Now the 2nd Army's flank has been attacked again, and the few remaining heavy equipment will be destroyed or captured."
"Come on, little guy. As long as you keep pursuing your victory, you can recapture Lorraine and Alsace in one fell swoop, and completely drive the Germans out of France and become the first person to recapture the country!"
(End of this chapter)
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