Patent ID: 8099955

Claim:
A wave energy plant for electricity generation, said plant comprising: a fixed structure; a float; a generally horizontally disposed mechanical arm having an end connected to said float; said mechanical arm having an opposite end articulately connected to said fixed structure; a hydraulic pump for pumping water, said hydraulic pump being actuated by said mechanical arm; a hyperbaric chamber having an inlet in fluid communication with said hydraulic pump and an outlet, said hyperbaric chamber storing pressurized water delivered by said hydraulic pump; an outflow regulating valve connected to said hyperbaric chamber outlet, said outflow regulating valve including a main body, an outflow adjustment needle moveable in said main body, a valve distance adjustment ring disposed around said main body, a valve setting main structure connected to said main body, and a mechanical set for outflow fine adjustment including moveable claws cooperable with said outflow adjustment needle; a turbine in fluid communication with said hyperbaric chamber outlet; and an electric generator connected to said turbine; whereby pressurized water is supplied to said turbine through said hyperbaric chamber outlet to drive said turbine and to generate electricity.