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Senior Principal Electrical Engineer. GERD technical insights and geopolitical context. #GERD #BlueNile #NileBasin #سد_النهضة #إثيوبيا #النيل_الأزرق #حوض_النيل
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Ugandan President Yoweri K Museveni points out that Egypt repeatedly emphasizes its “historical rights” based on colonial-era Nile agreements, but the other Nile Basin countries are now asking a straightforward question: “What about us?” He argues that the Nile cannot be treated as if only downstream states have rights while upstream countries are ignored or sidelined. Instead, all basin nations should focus on shared prosperity: electricity, irrigation, drinking water, and economic cooperation, rather than an “us versus them” approach. #Ethiopia #GERD #Abbay #BlueNile #Nile #CFA #WaterJustice #Africa #Sudan #Egypt #SouthSudan #Uganda #Kenya #Tanzania #Rwanda #Burundi #DRC #Eritrea State House Uganda
The Asrat Blog90,400 次观看 • 1 个月前
The Renaissance Dam is now 100% complete — every turbine installed. That is not in question. But who in the world trusts anymore the so-called Egyptian “experts” who, until recently, claimed: • “Only 50% of turbines are installed.” • “Ethiopia will never finish the dam.” After this, who will ever cite their “research” again? GERD has shattered the integrity of Egyptian scholars — big time. #GERD #Ethiopia #Nile #Truth
The Asrat Blog20,997 次观看 • 10 个月前
![Over the top (what you see in the video) That road on the very top is the dam’s crest [the highest point of the dam, where the road runs] - 1.78 km long (about 1.1 miles, or 17 football fields laid end to end). Imagine standing at one goalpost and looking across 17 full fields in a row - that’s the length you see. The crest sits at ~645 meters above sea level [the height compared to sea level]. Just below that is the reservoir’s normal full level [the usual maximum water height] at ~640 m - picture a massive lake stretched out behind you, nearly as high as the road itself. In the center of the main dam, the crest crosses a 216-meter bridge over the spillway opening [the structure that lets extra water out safely]. From this video angle, you might not see it clearly - but trust me, the spillway is there. Back to the bridge: it’s about 11.6 meters wide, wide enough for two cars or trucks to pass with space to spare. It rests on five reinforced-concrete piers [thick vertical supports made of concrete and steel]. Those five “openings” under the deck aren’t separate spillways - they’re the bridge supports holding it up. The “middle ramp” under the crest Now, let’s talk about the middle ramp. Picture a wide, stepped ramp running down the face of the dam beneath the bridge - that’s the auxiliary ungated spillway [an extra water-release path without gates], also called the middle spillway. It’s like the dam’s backup path for water when the main spillway is already in use. It only runs when the reservoir is at or near full and incoming water is more than the main spillway can release. Think of it like the overflow lip on a bathtub - it’s dry most of the time, but when the tub fills to the brim, the water flows over this edge. Its design discharge [maximum flow] is ~2,800 m³/s - roughly 1.1 Olympic swimming pools every second (1 pool ≈ 2,500 m³). Imagine an entire Olympic pool tipping over every single second and rushing down those concrete steps. How GERD handles floods You might be wondering - how does the dam actually manage floods? Well, it’s got a layered system [multiple ways to release water safely]: • Main gated spillway (left bank): six giant gates, ~14,500 m³/s capacity - about 5.8 Olympic pools per second pouring out. •Auxiliary ungated spillway (center): runs when the lake is high enough to overflow it. •Emergency spillway (saddle dam): for rare, extreme floods [about a 1,000-year event - the biggest flood expected in that time]. Together, these can pass a Probable Maximum Flood [worst-case possible flood] of about 30,200 m³/s. • Two low-level outlets (main dam): controlled releases [water pipes with gates that can be opened and closed] up to ~830 m³/s - that’s 830,000 one-liter bottles of water each second. Quick comparisons to bring the numbers to life • Crest length (~1.78 km): about a 20-minute walk from one end to the other. • Crest elevation (~645 m): the truck in your video is driving at a height equal to two downtown high-rises stacked above the riverbed. • Main spillway (~14,500 m³/s): enough to fill 6 Olympic pools every second in a major flood. • Auxiliary spillway (~2,800 m³/s): enough to fill 1.1 Olympic pools each second. • Low-level outlets (~830 m³/s): equal to 830,000 bottles of water rushing out every second. That truck isn’t just driving on a road - it’s crossing the crown [topmost part] of one of Africa’s largest dams, built to control floods, store water, and power the future. Above is the two-lane crest, and below, the spillways and outlets wait quietly until it’s time to release the river’s force. #Ethiopia #BlueNile #Hydropower #Engineering #BenishangulGumuz #Spillway #CrestBridge #GERD #RenaissanceDam](https://image.24vids.com/tw-1955559381593964579/amplify_video_thumb/1955559308097118208/img/j7MyLJf0m43eSiHQ.jpg)
Over the top (what you see in the video) That road on the very top is the dam’s crest [the highest point of the dam, where the road runs] - 1.78 km long (about 1.1 miles, or 17 football fields laid end to end). Imagine standing at one goalpost and looking across 17 full fields in a row - that’s the length you see. The crest sits at ~645 meters above sea level [the height compared to sea level]. Just below that is the reservoir’s normal full level [the usual maximum water height] at ~640 m - picture a massive lake stretched out behind you, nearly as high as the road itself. In the center of the main dam, the crest crosses a 216-meter bridge over the spillway opening [the structure that lets extra water out safely]. From this video angle, you might not see it clearly - but trust me, the spillway is there. Back to the bridge: it’s about 11.6 meters wide, wide enough for two cars or trucks to pass with space to spare. It rests on five reinforced-concrete piers [thick vertical supports made of concrete and steel]. Those five “openings” under the deck aren’t separate spillways - they’re the bridge supports holding it up. The “middle ramp” under the crest Now, let’s talk about the middle ramp. Picture a wide, stepped ramp running down the face of the dam beneath the bridge - that’s the auxiliary ungated spillway [an extra water-release path without gates], also called the middle spillway. It’s like the dam’s backup path for water when the main spillway is already in use. It only runs when the reservoir is at or near full and incoming water is more than the main spillway can release. Think of it like the overflow lip on a bathtub - it’s dry most of the time, but when the tub fills to the brim, the water flows over this edge. Its design discharge [maximum flow] is ~2,800 m³/s - roughly 1.1 Olympic swimming pools every second (1 pool ≈ 2,500 m³). Imagine an entire Olympic pool tipping over every single second and rushing down those concrete steps. How GERD handles floods You might be wondering - how does the dam actually manage floods? Well, it’s got a layered system [multiple ways to release water safely]: • Main gated spillway (left bank): six giant gates, ~14,500 m³/s capacity - about 5.8 Olympic pools per second pouring out. •Auxiliary ungated spillway (center): runs when the lake is high enough to overflow it. •Emergency spillway (saddle dam): for rare, extreme floods [about a 1,000-year event - the biggest flood expected in that time]. Together, these can pass a Probable Maximum Flood [worst-case possible flood] of about 30,200 m³/s. • Two low-level outlets (main dam): controlled releases [water pipes with gates that can be opened and closed] up to ~830 m³/s - that’s 830,000 one-liter bottles of water each second. Quick comparisons to bring the numbers to life • Crest length (~1.78 km): about a 20-minute walk from one end to the other. • Crest elevation (~645 m): the truck in your video is driving at a height equal to two downtown high-rises stacked above the riverbed. • Main spillway (~14,500 m³/s): enough to fill 6 Olympic pools every second in a major flood. • Auxiliary spillway (~2,800 m³/s): enough to fill 1.1 Olympic pools each second. • Low-level outlets (~830 m³/s): equal to 830,000 bottles of water rushing out every second. That truck isn’t just driving on a road - it’s crossing the crown [topmost part] of one of Africa’s largest dams, built to control floods, store water, and power the future. Above is the two-lane crest, and below, the spillways and outlets wait quietly until it’s time to release the river’s force. #Ethiopia #BlueNile #Hydropower #Engineering #BenishangulGumuz #Spillway #CrestBridge #GERD #RenaissanceDam
The Asrat Blog15,669 次观看 • 11 个月前
Trump keeps repeating that the U.S. funded the Renaissance Dam. Why? Because in his mind: “We paid, so we own it. I’ll negotiate on Ethiopia’s behalf, hand Egypt the Nile, and get Gaza deportations in return.” Sad truth? Ethiopia’s Foreign Ministry is silent. Oh wait—right. It doesn’t exist anymore. #GERD #Trump #Ethiopia #NilePolitics #Gaza Note: Video source — Addis Standard
The Asrat Blog14,681 次观看 • 11 个月前
Blood, sweat, and water 💧⚡ This statue at GERD tells our story: sacrifice, unity, and triumph. On top, the droplet reminds us: we save every drop of water. We turned struggle into strength, a dream into power, and water into light. Abay is Ethiopia’s promise for generations to come. 🇪🇹✨ #GERD #Ethiopia #Abay #Unity
The Asrat Blog10,463 次观看 • 10 个月前
Now is the time for painting! The final chapter of Renaissance dam has begun. ✅ All 13 turbines have been installed. ⚡ 10 are ready for generation. 🛠️ The remaining 3 are undergoing dry and wet testing — and will be ready in the coming months, just in time for the grand inauguration in September 2025. This is the phase of purification and painting —the final touch before a new era begins. #GERD #Ethiopia #BlueNile #EnergySovereignty #AfricaRising
The Asrat Blog10,208 次观看 • 1 年前
🚀 When Ethiopians Build, They Build BIG! 🇪🇹💪 The Great Renaissance Dam is nearing completion, with 97.6% of the total work DONE! Here’s the progress: ✅ Saddle Dam: Fully completed (2010 E.C.), operational with 4 power units—some ready, others in the testing phase. ✅ Main Dam: 1,800m long & 645m above sea level, 99.6% of civil works complete. ✅ Electro-Mechanical Works: 87% complete. ✅ Hydraulic Steel Structures: 98% complete. ✅ Connecting Bridge (Middle Ramp): Nearing completion. ✅ Spillway Gates: Fully operational. 💡 Ethiopia’s power capacity will increase by 83%! 🌍⚡ This is UNITY in action! 🌟 🎥 Watch the spillways in action! Footage from November 18. #GERD #Ethiopia #BuildBig
The Asrat Blog11,758 次观看 • 1 年前
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