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by admin“John Brown is interested in the study of petroleum?”
John Brown.
A man who, along with Kyle McColson, brought about many innovations in the empire in a short period of time.
He not only innovated weapons, which was his main field, but also proposed theories about the steam engine.
The empire was using these theories to replace the power source for magic engineering machines and was reviving previous technologies at a rapid pace.
His next move was to study oil, which he had lost interest in in the magical engineering world.
“What possibilities are you looking at and investing in?”
“Aren’t you trying to make a new weapon? A fire-breathing weapon…this would be awesome.”
“I don’t know, maybe they figured out a way to use oil as power, just like they did with the steam engine…”
“A. If that were the case, wouldn’t we have figured it out a long time ago?”
Study of petroleum.
This is a study that the Magical Engineering Department first requested from the Alchemy Research Institute.
However, there were no significant results for a long time, and with the introduction of the steam engine, the Magical Engineering Department stopped supporting research.
Of course, the reason for the lack of results cannot be ignored: the ever-decreasing support and interest.
“Even if we didn’t have any reason, we wouldn’t have invested in oil research. If results are achieved, the Magical Engineering Department…”
“This is true. If any results are achieved, it will be embarrassing for the department.”
“Anyway, what do you think? In the end, from the perspective of the Magic Engineering Society, it is a good thing.”
“Let’s wait and see for now.”
There were various reactions from the magical engineering community.
Although the mainstream response was that it was interesting, there were also negative responses.
“Huh. Just spending money on oil?”
“What can a liquid that catches fire easily be used for? I don’t understand.”
“Maybe they are trying to make expensive oil, etc.”
“Let’s take a look. What happens?”
He unexpectedly received the attention of the magical engineering community again and was preparing to shoot.
“What will happen?”
“Well, ”
Answering Karen’s question.
Petroleum research was resumed with support from the Institute of Weapons.
[This time, I plan to approach distilling oil. If only we could separate the oil residue and the flammable components…]
Brown recalled a conversation he had with Rockefeller the last time he met him.
I don’t know much about oil.
However, when compared with memories from a past life, the direction of the research seemed to be well taken.
And Rockefeller also looked confident.
If you wait, you will hear good news.
“It will go well.”
Brown answered Karen and put his gun on the stand.
Then he moved back and pulled the rope.
-pop!
After sensing that the cannon would explode, we conducted the experiment paying attention to safety.
Fortunately, the gun fired smoothly and there seemed to be no problem.
“I confirmed that it was doing well…”
Brown reloaded the gun and pulled the string.
-pop!
No matter how many times you shoot it, there is no problem.
In addition, compared to previous black powders, there was almost no smoke.
Still, there was still more to check.
What is the power of smokeless gunpowder?
Also, how much gunpowder residue remains inside the barrel?
After deciding it was safe, Brown took out the gun from the holder and fired directly.
-pop!
-pop!
After the shooting test, Brown scrubbed the inside of the barrel with a cleaning brush.
Compared to black gunpowder, the amount of gunpowder residue was small.
“Good.”
Smoke also decreased.
As the combustion rate increased, the power also increased compared to the same amount.
“Do you think it would be a good idea to replace existing gunpowder?”
“Thank you. Hehe.”
Smokeless gunpowder was created.
You are one step closer to the bullet.
Now, all we need is to have facilities that can mass-produce bullets according to certain specifications, as well as facilities that can print parts for bolt-action firearms.
‘ah…’
How long will it take to establish a production base?
Brown thought for a moment.
‘Production of percussion cap rifles is steadily increasing…’
The manufacturing technology of magic engineering could be used again, and the production of rifles was steadily increasing.
However, it was not yet enough to introduce bullet and bolt action rifles.
It is possible to make it.
However, distributing it to soldiers is a different matter.
It costs quite a bit of money to produce bullets and bolt action rifles of certain specifications with the current infrastructure.
Even from the empire’s perspective, it would be a burden to introduce it to its soldiers.
Therefore, we were currently in the process of investing in manufacturing facilities by introducing percussion cap rifles.
We had to wait until the infrastructure was in place to lower the cost of production.
Steam locomotive too.
Oil too.
Bullets and bolt action rifles too.
Everyone had to wait.
‘It’s stuffy…’
There was nothing Brown could do.
I just waited.
“What are you doing now, Karen?”
“Well…there’s still some room for improvement in smokeless gunpowder…”
Karen says that since smokeless gunpowder is sensitive enough to ignite when it rubs against each other, this needs to be supplemented.
“Once that is done, I think the development of smokeless gunpowder will be over. Oh, let me help you organize it.”
As he cleared out the shooting range, Brown continued his thoughts.
‘I’d rather use this opportunity to do other things…’
Suddenly, what came to his mind was electricity.
If electricity can be used in this world, the speed of technological development will accelerate even more.
‘But how about electricity…’
If you turn the motor directly, it produces electricity, and when you apply electricity, it runs automatically.
That electricity can be produced or converted into power is basic common sense learned in middle school science classes.
Of course, transforming electricity to the required level, sending it over long distances, or storing it is another problem.
Unfortunately, there was no information about electricity in Brown’s past life knowledge.
‘Uhm…’
What should I do?
I didn’t have the knowledge to develop electrical technology to the point where I could use it in real life right away.
‘Once you throw it, won’t the magical engineering community take care of the rest?’
Brown, who was worried, suddenly came to his senses.
Before we knew it, the shooting range had been cleaned up, and we were inside the lab.
And, in front of him was McColson.
“…”
“I don’t like it.”
“Not yet…”
“It’s obvious. Isn’t this an intention to ask me to do something weird again?”
I was caught through.
But Brown was not going to back down like this.
“I won’t deny that story. But you know what I’ve been saying hasn’t helped you either, has it? Steam engine and steam locomotive. Through these two things I suggested, you too have risen to a position recognized in the magical engineering community.”
“…That’s right.”
“Yes. This time, I definitely thought about something that would be helpful not only to you and me, but also to the weapons research center and the empire. Want to listen?”
“Hmm…”
McColson thought for a moment and nodded.
“I’ll explain first.”
Then Brown began to explain.
Drawing a picture of an electric motor.
“If you turn this part, electricity is generated. Conversely, when electricity is applied, this part rotates.”
“The principle…what is it?”
“Before induction…”
Brown tried to continue speaking naturally.
But if I were to say too much about electricity that has not yet appeared in this world.
I thought that I might be suspected or get caught up in trouble.
‘Was it too early to start with the electric motor? It’s too late to worry about it now.’
After a short period of deliberation, Brown chose to continue speaking.
“…I just thought about it while trying various things, and thought about ways to use it. To continue the story, we will be able to produce electricity and obtain power through this. First of all…”
“…”
McColson, who was listening to the story, said:
“Hmm… Just like the last steam engine, you always bring something new.”
“…It’s just a theory for now. Let’s see if we can obtain new resources through this. ”
Brown continued speaking and drew a rough drawing of an electric motor.
Although it was a crude drawing, the key parts were clearly visible.
McColson, who was looking at the paper Brown handed him, opened his mouth.
“…Honestly, it’s hard to believe.”
“…Okay.”
Brown left him confused and returned to his seat.
‘As expected, it’s difficult right now…’
In original history, the theory that electric current creates a magnetic field was first developed, and then the electric motor was invented based on this theory.
‘Did the storage battery come out first?… I don’t know. Even the revolver…’
Meanwhile, McColson was reconsidering Brown’s words.
‘It’s like this again.’
Brown left with another difficult problem.
It was similar to when the steam engine was first explained.
It was the same then, and it is the same now.
It was a difficult statement to believe.
Electricity can be obtained through a coil placed between magnets.
This is my first time hearing this theory.
I also thought about whether to ignore Brown’s words.
The idea that electricity can be created through magnets and coils.
It was nonsense.
However, my inner engineer was whispering.
‘Are you feeling a bit interested? Let’s give it a try.’
A few days later, Brown smiled broadly when he saw McColson come to the lab carrying something.
“Kya. McColson. I believed it.”
“…”
“Yes. Should we check it now? I think there was a steam engine somewhere in the lab. Let’s bite that thing and spin it.”
I made it.
It’s an electric motor.
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