Alstom sets bar on spinning turbines

Alstom successfully completed the spinning of 3 Francis vertical turbines of NHPC's 231 MW Chamera-III hydro electric project in less than 10 hours.

This is a new benchmark for spinning of turbines in the Indian hydel sector.

Another noteworthy aspect is that Alstom has achieved the spinning of turbine shafts at a rated speed of 333.33 rotations per minute without any water leakage during the process. Till now, the company has concluded all pre-commissioning activities associated with this project.

With the completion of this critical milestone, which can usually take up to a month to achieve for a single project unit, the company can proceed with other tests for turbines and commissioning works post the availability of water.