Twenty years of cold chain

Hu Shutong borrowed money from Jiang Zhipeng and Luan Qizhen, received an advance of 200,000 yuan in equity returns from Weihui, and added the special fund for technical talent support from Mozi County, raising a total of 2 million yuan. With this 4 million yuan, the park could be fully launched.

Hu Shutong didn't send out invitations widely, nor did he consider making a grand display. Nothing was more important than the rapid establishment of the industrial park. With the newly released guidelines, stronger national support was foreseeable. Riding the wave of policy and following the trend of the times, time was of the essence.

As dawn broke, colorful flags were planted along the edge of the park, and rows of cranes, bulldozers, and excavators were lined up, along with more than a dozen loading and unloading trucks loaded with a series of construction equipment such as mortar mixers, cold-drawing machines for steel bars, and straightening machines for steel bars.

Two rows of "Earth Red" firecrackers went off.

Hu Shutong and Yu Dajun stood side by side at the front of the group, working together on a plan, and both felt exceptionally at ease with each other.

When this moment finally arrived, Hu Shutong's long-suppressed emotions burst forth into an unprecedented surge of exhilaration! The cold chain industry now had its own industrial park, and all the experiences, knowledge, and insights he had gained before became the ink and brushstrokes used to depict his own vision!

Riding the wind and illuminating the moon, three thousand years of glorious achievements, we strive for strength, a great nation's cold chain!

Enter!

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In the past, when Yu Dajun was in charge of projects, he was basically the one who had the final say. But this time, he consulted with Hu Shutong on everything, big or small. In the process, he realized that he still had a lot to learn, and only in Hu Shutong's own space could he see such an exceptional individual performance.

When the materials arrived, the first thing Hu Shutong did was to "measure for cold bridges". The outer enclosure of the cold storage is very complex, consisting of a waterproof layer, a concrete pad, a moisture-proof and air-tight layer, and a heat insulation layer from the outside to the inside. The floor must be protected against frost heave, and the roof must be equipped with an elevated ventilation layer.

All of the above involve a key term—heat transfer coefficient.

If the heat transfer coefficient of certain parts of the building envelope is greater than that of other parts, heat will be concentrated and transferred from these parts, resulting in increased energy consumption and poorer cooling. It's like being in the cold wind of Siberia; if there's a hole in your clothes, no matter how thickly you wrap yourself up, you won't be able to keep warm.

This is what industry insiders call a "cold bridge," while in the south it's called a "hot bridge."

Furthermore, Yu Dajun discovered that Hu Shutong only built one door for all his cold storage facilities. Initially, he thought it was to consider the frequency of heat exchange, but in reality, he was worried about the impact of repeated ice-melting cycles on the materials. Moreover, very few holes were drilled; even when extending water and electricity equipment pipelines, the number of holes was minimized.

Construction is proceeding at a rapid pace. Even during the winter days in Qingyan, construction can still be carried out. Hu Shutong expects the first phase to be completed by March next year at the latest. After the park is completed, there will still be a lot of work to be done.

At the same time, a series of approval procedures, such as business licenses and circulation permits, are being followed up, and the relevant signage work for the park has also begun.

Hu Shutong named this park "Tongxing".

This is what destined them to have a place in the industry—

Tongxing Cold Chain Logistics Center!

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In mid-September, during the start of the new semester at Mingjiang University, Pang Shiyou knocked on the door of the Career Guidance Office.

"Professor Pang? What brings you here?" The director of the guidance office was quite surprised.

"Director Hao, how are the internships going this year in the cold chain logistics field?"

Director Hao smiled broadly, "Don't worry, cold chain logistics is even more in demand than in previous years. You can focus on your research and don't need to worry about employment."

"Among the graduates of 01, there are several I have high hopes for. I wonder where they all went for internships?"

Upon hearing this, Director Hao quickly produced a summary document. Pang Shiyou glanced at it and saw that it included not only large companies but also small businesses he had never heard of before. Specifically, several individuals were planning to engage in flower transportation, and some even sought equipment management positions at refrigerated truck manufacturers.

As he looked at the document, Pang Shiyou frowned, a hint of disappointment on his face. Director Hao was puzzled. "Professor Pang, what's wrong?"

"Our employment orientation still has problems. Some fields are too singular, making it difficult to fully utilize the talents of University of Minnesota students. The cold chain industry has developed so well in the past two years, we must use our resources where they are most needed."

"You mean, we should introduce them to new companies?"

"Here's the thing, I have a few special projects to work on next, and I need some help. Director Hao, could you reserve a few for me?"

Immediately, Director Hao's eyes flashed. Professor Pang was most concerned about cold weather, and the influence of this senior expert was unfathomable. For students, working under the guidance of such an authoritative figure would be a significant achievement on their academic resume. They would be too excited to even consider internships at companies.

"Here's the list, you can choose whatever you like! The companies' offers are just tentative; I'll just give them a heads-up."

Pang Shiyou nodded repeatedly, folded the list in half and put it in his bag. "Let me take a closer look when I get back. I'm afraid I'll need ten or eight. Thank you for your trouble, Director Hao."

Suddenly, Director Hao became suspicious. He had just said he had his eye on a few big companies, but now he wanted to take a closer look. And it had to be said, ten or eight was quite a lot. If he were to seize those big companies, it would be quite a hassle to make the necessary arrangements.

Without a word, Pang Shiyou strode out, and as he walked, the old professor tightened his purse. These students, no matter which company they went to, were basically on a one-stop-shop internship route, with almost no chance of returning. If they all got taken advantage of, what would Tongxing do? They had to nip it in the bud from the start.

Only then did he start thinking about the special project, but he was at a loss for a moment. Then it suddenly occurred to him: if he used the same method he used with Hu Shutong, wouldn't it work? Not only was he academically excellent, but he could also gain solid practical experience. The old professor stroked his chin, quite pleased with himself.

However, I still can't help but call Hu Shutong and ask when your project will be completed. The project has a time limit, and after more than half a year, the students will all have to make a living.

Don't procrastinate, or it will seem like you have some ulterior motive.

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I've loved cold chain logistics for twenty years.