The visit offered a valuable opportunity to connect classroom learning with engineering practice in the field. Students had the chance to observe major components of a hydropower system, including the reservoir, dam body, intake structures, spillways, vanes, tunnels, turbines, and generators. Such direct exposure is an important part of civil engineering education, reinforcing the principles of fluid mechanics covered in the curriculum.

During the visit, the plant was actively generating electricity. This allowed students to follow the movement of water from the reservoir to the tail-water while also observing the process of energy generation in real time. Seeing the full system in operation greatly strengthened their understanding of hydraulic structures and hydropower production.

Field visits such as this play an important role in helping students develop practical insight and a deeper appreciation of how engineering concepts are applied in real projects.

We would like to thank Boğaziçi University for supporting this educational activity, as well as the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) and Yüksel Enerji for their support and hospitality in facilitating this visit.