told Peng Shilu: Never change your surname or name.
Last night, the list of people who moved China in 2021 was released, and Peng Shilu, the first chief designer of China's nuclear submarines, nuclear power expert, and academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, was honorably selected.
Peng Shilu is one of the pioneers and founders of the field of nuclear power, and has devoted a lot of effort to the development of China's nuclear submarines, Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant and Qinshan Phase II Nuclear Power Plant.
He was born in Haifeng County, Shanwei City, Guangdong Province in November 1925, and his father Peng Pai was a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China and the Secretary of the Agricultural Committee, and was the leader of the China Agricultural Movement and the Peasant Training Institute.
Although busy with the revolution, Peng Shilu's father did not have much time to spend with his children, so that the young Peng Shilu had a vague impression of his father, but he only knew that "his father was a big man, and the whole family had to hide his name for him".
Sadly, Peng Shilu died on March 22 last year, not being able to witness the glory of China's nuclear industry.
In 1928, Peng Shilu's mother, Cai Suping**, was imprisoned and died heroically. The next year, Peng Shilu was in Shanghai**, and he sang "The Internationale" before his execution, and died generously.
Peng Shilu, who was only 4 years old at the time, became an orphan, and the enemy began to search for him in order to cut down the grass and eradicate the roots. Fortunately, the poor peasants in the Haifeng area hid him from one family to another regardless of their own safety, and Peng Shilu ate hundreds of meals and wore hundreds of clothes since he was a child.
In the end, he was fostered in the home of Chen Yongjun, an underground traffic officer, and lived with Chen Yongjun's mother and sister. In the summer of 1933, due to a traitor's informant, Kuomintang soldiers surrounded Chen's house early in the morning and arrested Peng Shilu and his "aunt" together.
In prison, the "aunt" was severely tortured, but she would rather go to prison than confess Peng Shilu's identity. When his friends in prison saw Peng Shilu's ragged clothes, they automatically donated money to sew a set of plaid cloth clothes and pants for him.
Peng Shilu also took his first ** in prison, he was wearing this set of clothes donated by fellow refugees, with an innocent face. This ** is on the Kuomintang "Guangzhou***", and the description next to it is "**Peng Pai's son was captured by my Ninth Division".
Peng Shilu: From Immature Boy to Revolutionary Pioneer When Peng Shilu was 8 years old, he was imprisoned by the enemy in a Guangzhou reformatory and went through more than a year of "reform". However, this did not stop him from his revolutionary path.
At the age of 14, he searched for the revolutionary contingent alone and joined the Dongjiang anti-Japanese guerrillas. However, his body was too weak, unfortunately he contracted malaria, and the high fever did not go away, so he had to be secretly sent back to Hong Kong.
In the home of Lian Lian, the head of the underground party, he was carefully cared for. Lian reported Peng Shilu's situation to *** and decided to send him to Chongqing in order to take better care of him.
Under the care of *** and Deng Yingchao, Peng Shilu finally became a revolutionary pioneer, inherited the legacy of the martyrs, and continued to move forward.
When Peng Shilu was young, he went through hardships, from Yan'an to the coking plant, and always adhered to the admiration for the revolutionary cause of his father and his dedication to learning. In the middle school of Yan'an University, although the foundation is weak, through unremitting efforts, he not only caught up with the progress of learning, but also served as the leader of the fourth group of the second class.
At the group meeting, he spoke affectionately: "Our fathers have gone through brutal struggles, and some have even sacrificed to get this school, if we don't study hard, how can we be worthy of them and the party?" ”
His speech was met with warm applause. After graduating, he worked as a technician at the Xuanhua coking plant and the Shijiazhuang coking plant, and by chance, he discovered the problem that the sulfuric acid plant opposite did not sell sulfuric acid to them, and he used his expertise to solve this problem for the production of ammunition for the front.
His story tells us that only by studying diligently and being proactive can we inherit the revolutionary cause of our fathers and contribute to the development of the country.
Peng Shilu, a name worthy of our admiration. He once said to his boss, "If you believe me, I'll help you make sulfuric acid." Then, he designed the process under the lamp for several nights in a row, and guided the factory to produce sulfuric acid, and in only half a month, the factory was able to produce 200 kilograms of high-quality sulfuric acid with a concentration of 90% every day.
The boss was amazed and said, "It's still Yan'an's baby who has the ability!" He was not satisfied, and in 1951, he was selected to study in the Soviet Union and went to study at the Department of Chemical Machinery of the Kazan Institute of Chemical Technology.
There, he took 36 courses and received the "Outstanding Chemical Mechanical Engineer" certificate with full honors. However, his story doesn't end there. While he was studying abroad, in January 1954, the American nuclear submarine "Nautilus" was launched.
From its launch in January 1954 to its first replacement of fuel rods in April 1957, the Nautilus had a total range of 62,526 nautical miles, consuming only a few kilograms of uranium, during which time it became the first submarine to sail underwater to the North Pole.
This is a major event that shocked the world again after the atomic bomb**. Peng Shilu, all his life, has been contributing to the country's scientific and technological undertakings.
The birth of the "Nautilus" nuclear submarine immediately attracted the attention of China's leaders. In 1956, Peng Shilu, who had completed his studies, was ready to return to his motherland. Coinciding with Senior General Chen Geng's visit to the Soviet Union, he met with Peng Shilu and asked him: "* Have you decided to send a group of outstanding international students to study atomic energy, are you willing?" ”
Although this means that he will face many difficulties and study from scratch, and it also means that his certificate of "excellent chemical mechanical engineer" may no longer be applicable, Peng Shilu replied without hesitation: "Of course I do, as long as the motherland needs it!" ”
Soon after, Peng Shilu was sent to the Moscow Power Institute to study nuclear power, and since then he has formed a deep and indissoluble bond with the nuclear power industry.
In April 1958, Peng Shilu ended his study career in the Soviet Union and returned to China to serve. On June 27, the premier submitted a "top secret" report "Report on the Development of Missile Atomic Submarines" to the "Top Secret" report, which was personally approved by the chairman, and the development of China's nuclear submarines has since been included in the key projects of the special committee.
In October 1959, the general secretary of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev, visited China, and the chairman asked him to provide technical support for the development of China's nuclear submarines.
However, Khrushchev arrogantly stated: "You China can't do it, as long as we have the Soviet Union, we can build a joint fleet." Hearing this, the chairman angrily asked: "We will never again allow anyone to use our territory for their own purposes!"
Nuclear submarines, 10,000 years to get out! In this historical context, Peng Shilu was appointed deputy director of the Nuclear Power Research Office, responsible for presiding over the demonstration of the submarine's nuclear power plant and the preliminary development of the main equipment.
However, at that time they had only 5 vague foreign nuclear submarines** and a toy model in their hands, and their knowledge of nuclear submarine construction was almost zero.
In the absence of nuclear submarine data, Peng Shilu learned from foreign nuclear power plants to carry out theoretical research and scheme design; Despite the lack of nuclear professionals, he has used the research process to build a talent pool; To verify the parameters, they often work in three shifts, day and night, or even calculate ...... for several days in a rowIn the early days of the research, people in Peng's team often had a dispute over a technical issue, and even a heated argument would occur.
Whenever this happens, Peng Shilu will say: "Stop arguing, do experiments, and use the results of experiments to speak." Based on the results of the experiment, I will sign off and take responsibility! In 1965, the Chinese nuclear submarine project, codenamed "09", was launched, and nearly 10,000 people came to the 909 base in the big ravine of Sichuan.
Peng Shilu is no exception, he became a "hydropower mystery", said goodbye to his wife and children in Beijing, and "gave an order, packed up his backpack and left". The only thing left for their contact with their home is the address of "Chengdu 291 P.O. Box".
After research, Peng Shilu proposed a plan to establish an onshore simulation reactor first, that is, to simulate the operation of a nuclear submarine at sea on land to complete the finalization and verification, and then replicate and install the nuclear reactor on the submarine.
However, this option was opposed by many people, who believed that it would be more straightforward to install the reactor directly on the boat, which would not only save money, but also speed up the launch of nuclear submarines.
However, Peng Shilu refuted this view, arguing that China lacks the relevant knowledge and experience of nuclear submarines, and if there is no onshore simulation reactor to conduct experiments and explorations and scientific demonstrations, then it is only talk on paper, and there is no bottom in the heart.
The onshore simulated reactor is not a first-class machine, not a computer simulation, but a real atomic reactor, which needs to be operated and verified with real ammunition. Therefore, Peng Shilu insisted on building an onshore simulated reactor first, and based on this, scientific demonstration and verification were carried out before installing the nuclear reactor on the submarine.
Peng Shilu and his team members proposed two different plans, and finally reported to *** and ***. They eventually decided to build an onshore model reactor for the training of nuclear-powered personnel and crews and to serve as a laboratory for nuclear power units.
Although this heap is not scrapped after the trial is completed, it can be used for long-term training and research, so the investment is worth it. Before the nuclear submarine was about to be launched, ** presided over the ** special committee meeting on July 15 and 16 and listened in detail to the preparations of the test site.
As soon as he entered the Fujian Hall of the Great Hall of the People, he asked, "Is Peng Shilu here?" Peng Shilu immediately stood up and replied: "Prime Minister! I'm coming! * After listening to Peng Shilu's report, he held his hand tightly and said, "Xiao Peng, remember: fully prepared, meticulous, foolproof, and a success." ”
He also added: "Xiao Peng, remember, you are from Haifeng, never change your name or surname!" From July 18, 1970, the onshore model reactor began destacking tests.
However, with each increase in power, there are more and more dangers, and there are many voices against continuing to increase the power. However, Peng Shilu resolutely continued to increase the power despite public opinion.
In the end, under his decisive decision, the host achieved "full power", and he also got the nickname of "Peng Clapper".
Peng Shilu once firmly believed that as long as he was 70% sure, he would act bravely, even if he might make mistakes. His firm belief and action enabled China to successfully develop its first nuclear submarine in 1970, becoming the fifth country in the world to possess a nuclear submarine.
This is a major scientific and technological innovation and a strong proof of the country's strength. No matter what difficulties and challenges we face, as long as we have faith and dare to act, we will definitely be able to achieve our goals. ”
China's first nuclear submarine was launchedOn August 15, 1971, the nuclear submarine began mooring tests and navigation tests. Peng Shilu took the lead and went to sea with the boat. Before leaving, he said to his wife: "Don't worry, I will succeed this time, I am confident."
If you feed the king, don't cry. With his personal participation, the first boat has undergone three stages of test navigational tests. In the summer of 1974, just as the first boat was being debugged for the last time, Peng Shilu was sweating all over his body with severe stomach pain.
He was taken to the infirmary, where he was diagnosed by doctors with acute gastric perforation. After surgery, Peng Shilu's stomach was removed by three-quarters. But he said: "I love this job, everything is worth it, even if you die!" ”
On August 1, 1974, China's first nuclear submarine, the Long March 1, was officially incorporated into the People's Navy. On this day, the 88-year-old **, accompanied by Navy Commander Xiao Jinguang, reviewed the "Long March 1".
Peng Shilu was also at the scene, he looked at the nuclear submarine that he had poured all his heart and soul into, and burst into tears ...... his eyesIn 1985, Rickover, the chief designer of the world's first nuclear submarine "Nautilus" and the "father of American nuclear submarines", visited China.
Although he met with many technical experts in China, when he left China, he said regretfully: "It's like two comets don't meet, and your true god doesn't come out .......""The success of the nuclear submarine is inseparable from Peng Shilu's dedication and persistence, he is the true god of China's nuclear submarine cause.
The true god that Rico Fricoffer has in mind is Peng Shilu. At the time, Peng Shilu was building a nuclear reactor at the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant in Guangdong. At the beginning of 1983, Peng Shilu served as the commander-in-chief of the preparation for the construction of the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant in Guangdong, and he embarked on a new journey again at the age of more than half a century.
In an office of less than 15 square meters at Shekou China Merchants Bureau, Peng Shilu often eats instant noodles in the morning, eats a fast food box lunch bought by his secretary at noon, and chats and discusses problems with everyone in the evening.
In this way, he worked out the main parameters of French nuclear power without sleep or food. In the face of various controversies and problems in construction, Peng Shilu dared to make a decision. Some people accused him of being bold, but he said, "It's not me who is bold, that's my responsibility."
If there are 100 problems, I have to solve 99 of them, and I can only have 1 problem left that must be solved above before I can ask for a report. Otherwise, what do you want me, the commander-in-chief, to do? ”
Peng Shilu: The all-rounder of technology Peng Shilu is widely regarded as a technology master, but he is not just a nerd. He will use clear data and formulas in negotiations to make strong arguments** and the reasonableness of the payment method, which will cause headaches for the opponent.
A boss in Hong Kong once said: "The most difficult opponent to negotiate with you is Peng Shilu, he is too strong, he understands technology and economics!" In 1987, when the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant started construction, Peng Shilu rushed to the next task, serving as the chairman of the Qinshan Phase II Nuclear Power Plant, responsible for the construction of China's first self-designed and built commercial nuclear power plant.
The nuclear power design, R&D and construction team he led and cultivated laid a solid foundation for China's subsequent nuclear submarine development and nuclear power plant construction. In 1994, Peng Shilu was elected as one of the first academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, but he modestly said: "The party and the country have given me much more than I have paid." ”
Peng Shilu, an outstanding talent with both technical background and multi-faceted talents, will always be remembered and passed on by us for his contributions and influence.
Peng Shilu resolutely refused to be called the "father of China's nuclear submarines" during his lifetime, and he modestly stated that he was just an insignificant screw on a nuclear submarine. Despite this, he still won the Ho Leung Ho Lee Science and Technology Achievement Award and decided to donate the prize money to set up an award, which was eventually named the "Peng Shilu Nuclear Power Innovation Award".
Before he died, he left three wishes: to keep the funeral simple, not to keep the ashes, and to be buried at sea. His ashes were scattered into the Bohai Sea, allowing him to continue to "dive deep" and watch over the thousands of miles of the motherland.
Peng Shilu, Yang Zhenning, Su Bingtian and others were named the people of the year who moved China, let us feel the courage and tenacity of these figures, and applaud their spiritual strength!