Chapter 354: Dimensionality Reduction Attack
There are actually quite a few desalination plants in the world, located all over the world, especially in the Middle East and North Africa, which account for 46.7% of the global desalination market.
But, if possible, desalination is always the last option.
In addition to its own cost and production capacity, desalination has many disadvantages.
Let’s talk about the cost first. The cost of about US$1 per ton seems acceptable, but this is only the initial price. The subsequent operation and processing are not yet taken into account.
Because the weak acidity of desalinated seawater will accelerate the corrosion of pipes, it is usually not directly connected to the circulation system and needs to be processed again.
The energy consumption of the distillation method, the large amount of residual boron in the reverse osmosis membrane method, the potential biological pollution in seawater, etc., have brought many disadvantages to the use of seawater desalination.
Apart from the oil guys, the most we can do is make certain supplements.
In fact, Mexico has also been considering the issue of desalination, and has even proposed building the largest desalination plant in the Western Hemisphere, but it has been stagnant for various reasons.
Umbrella suddenly stated that it had sufficient water supply, but the only way was to desalinate seawater.
But at a price of 15 pesos, even if the Mexican authorities give subsidies it is not enough to cover your costs!
It's really like the amount you lose is the amount you sell!
What's the point?
Regardless of what the water companies thought, at least the Mexican residents at the scene and outside watching the live broadcast cheered excitedly!
Although the water fee of 15 pesos per ton is not cheap, it is absolutely conscience in Mexico.
The most important thing is that they promise to keep the water quality and provide enough water!
The use of sewage or even the lack of water during droughts has plagued many poor people in Mexico's slums. There is simply no way out and they are helpless!
Water is the source of life. They can choose not to take a bath, but they cannot live without drinking water.
Originally, several top water companies were thinking about giving each other some way out during the second round of negotiations, but Umbrella blocked all paths in the first round.
No matter what they do, they can't do business at a loss. At this time, they can only stand up and say
"We quite appreciate Umbrella's good deeds, but we want to know how they plan to achieve this goal. This is not something that can be achieved with just words. As far as we know, Mexico's water resources are far from enough. The surface fresh water resources are exhausted, and the over-exploitation and pollution of groundwater are all problems that are before us..."
Although the groundwater pollution was intentional by these water companies to make Mexico dependent on them, they also believe that their current scheduling model is the best option.
They are representatives of the world's top water companies!
"Umbrella has submitted their proposal, which will be introduced later."
After the previously announced information was displayed, a separate column appeared to explain Umbrella's new technology.
Seawater desalination and sewage treatment systems!
Reverse osmosis membrane can be used repeatedly!
The video first showed a set of conceptual drawings of thin films, which are composed of fourteen layers of different materials. They can have a strong filtering effect not only on seawater, but also on domestic sewage and even chemical sewage.
The most important thing is that although this kind of membrane itself needs to be replaced after completing the filtration, it can be recycled again after replacement as long as it is cleaned and checked for damage.
The cost can be said to be greatly reduced, and the filtration efficiency is also extremely high!
Anyway, looking at the parameters on the panel, I just feel distrustful.
It's impossible, it's fake, how could such a thing exist in the world!
But when I think that it was taken out by Umbrella, I feel creepy.
“In fact, we have already been approved to build the first trial desalination plant and the first sewage treatment plant. If you are interested, you can visit them now.”
The words of the Umbrella representative once again caused an uproar.
Has the factory construction started?
However, recently Umbrella has been building factories everywhere in Mexico.
This includes the Li-Ag electrode factory that has already been put into operation, as well as a large number of various machine tools purchased from all over the place.
In addition, Umbrella has also been training seafarers and various skilled workers, and no one knows where their core is, and they have expanded into many areas.
The key point is that Umbrella is very secretive about these factories. Even spies and agents don’t know how many there are, so it is normal that people are not clear about the functions of their factories.
Even the news brought back by some commercial spies was that artificial organs had begun to be exposed and electric vehicles were still working overtime.
The sudden emergence of a seawater desalination system and sewage treatment system here really caught us off guard!
However, registration in Mexico was originally Umbrella's backup option, and the decision had long been made to replace the international capital of Mexico and Brazil, to secretly win over congressmen with a combination of hard and soft tactics, to build factories, and to certainly not fall behind in targeted technological development.
With the help of magic, it is actually very simple to handle. All Wang Yi needs to do is find a way to reduce the difficulty and mass produce it.
Mexico has many silver mines and machine tools here, so it would be a piece of cake to build two factories at the same time.
In terms of basic labor human resources, Mexico is quite rich, and with the name of Umbrella, there is no need to worry about any troubles and difficulties that may be encountered.
What else can we do now that the trial factories are ready?
Of course I have to go and see it right away!
Mocheng is not near the sea, so there is no need to rush to the desalination plant. You can just go to the sewage treatment plant and make the corresponding judgment!
At the same time, representatives from major water companies began to make phone calls to report.
There is no way, the impact is too great!
This not only affects the water affairs in Mexico.
If what Umbrella said was true, once they used this technology to expand, they would be able to crush their parent company with technological overwhelming force in an instant!
Yes, not all places need to use seawater desalination. Water resources are already abundant in many places.
However, sewage treatment is also big business!
It can be said that Umbrella has already put a knife directly to their necks.
This time it is not a question of whether to give in or not, but a question of survival.
This contact immediately alerted senior water executives in different time zones.
In fact, the water technology itself is here. They have accumulated so much experience in this area for so long that they are really not afraid of any competitors. They are more concerned about how to break through the defense barriers of various countries and allow partial takeover.
But now that Umbrella has emerged, things are completely different!
"Umbrella has never done anything without a purpose. Everything they have produced is groundbreaking. Since they are so sure, I think we can be sure of it without even looking at it."
"Look, we still have to take a look, but we also have to discuss it in advance and be prepared!"
"The profits of water services are indeed there, but access rights are not something that Umbrella can easily obtain, especially now that they have become hostile."
"So what do you mean?"
"Learn about fruits and buy them!"
As soon as these words came out, the scene fell into silence. In theory, it is indeed feasible.
But in fact, Umbrella is not short of money, so this time they didn’t sell the fruits using holographic technology and ate them all by themselves!
"I think that Umbrella's more important goal this time is to strengthen its control over Mexico. We have factories, employees, pipelines, and dispatch over there. We will give them all to them for free..."
An old man said calmly.
Umbrella suddenly intervened here, starting with Mexico, and made such a big fuss.
In fact, the purpose is very clear. There is nothing new under the sun, let alone this group of capital.
But they are using an open strategy, so you have no choice but to compromise.
"I think it's possible. The profits there have been almost squeezed out, and the groundwater has been polluted so much. This riot shows that it has reached its limit."
"Yes, maybe they don't just want Mexico. We can talk to them. The market is so big that we can still divide it up..."
Compromise is a skill they must learn.
There is no shame in compromising when facing the powerful Umbrella.
But how to use this compromise to gain new benefits is what they need to consider.
It’s not convenient for you, Umbrella, to enter other countries, but we can!
Cooperate with each other, you provide the technology, we provide the labor, and we all make money together, isn't it wonderful...
