From Still to Spinning — Wicket Gates in Action

Step inside the turbine pit and witness the rare moments before a hydropower unit comes alive.

This video captures the calm before startup — the machine standing still, the pressure building upstream, and the anticipation as the Main Inlet Valve (MIV) prepares to open. Watch closely as the turbine shaft begins its first rotation, marking the transition from silence to motion inside a working Francis turbine.

No simulations. No animations.
Just real-world hydropower engineering from inside the powerhouse.

Whether you’re an engineer, a student, or simply curious about how massive machines wake up, this is a perspective few people ever get to see.

⚙️ What you’ll see in this video:
• Turbine pit environment before startup
• MIV opening phase (startup sequence)
• First shaft rotation
• Real operating conditions inside a hydropower plant

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