Wave-powered electrical generation plant - has floats used to drive reciprocating piston air compressors

摘要

The generation plant has a frame (2) extending between or among pontoons (1), supporting reciprocating piston air compressors (3) controlled via floats (8) which move up and down with the sea level. Pref. the cylindrical reciprocating floats can run along vertical guide rails (10) via attached rollers (9), each coupled directly to a piston rod (5) of a respective air compressor, the guide rails (10) being joined together at their bottom ends, for improved stability. The top of the frame may have solar panels for additional energy generation. ADVANTAGE - Prevents environmental pollution.