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What really happens when a 295 MW low-head hydropower unit comes to life?

In this video, we take you inside the startup of a massive hydropower machine, operating at 250 MW, driven not by extreme height — but by sheer water volume.

With a rated head of just 69 meters and an enormous discharge of ~370 m³/s, this turbine doesn’t spin fast — it moves heavy.

🔍 You’ll see and understand:

How high-pressure oil lifting systems protect thrust bearings carrying hundreds of tons

Why low-head turbines rely on massive flow instead of velocity

How a 100 RPM generator still produces 50 Hz power

The role of excitation, synchronization, and inertia in grid stability

Why sudden load changes are dangerous in high-inertia machines

How operators safely load the unit to 250 MW while monitoring vibrations, temperatures, and hydraulics

This is not an animation-only explanation.
This is real engineering logic, explained step by step — exactly how large hydropower units are started in the field.

⚙️ Slow speed. Massive torque. Disciplined engineering.

If you’re an engineer, power professional, or simply fascinated by mega infrastructure, this video is for you.