Based on the patent and data obtained during experiments, a simple, robust system was designed to illustrate the potential of a real working WavePiston system.

MODULARITY The system is  build from prefabricated modules that can be produced at a low cost. Each module consists of an energy collector and a simple pump. The energy collector is a plate that can slide back and forth. The pump consists of a cylindrical chamber with a piston inside that is powered by the movement of the energy collector.

The modules are mounted on a linear structure. This structure consists of a polyethylene pipe for power transfer and 2 steel wires that provides the structural strength.  The structure is stretched out between to mooring points.

The mechanical movement of the plates pumps pressurized sea-water into the polyethylene pipe. The pressurized water can easily be used for power generation using standard turbine/generator technology due to the fact that numerous plates result in a steady
flow of pressurised water.

Building the system from modules makes it easy to transport, deploy, and repair.

If a module fails, it will not compromise the entire system. Faulty modules can be replaced or fixed on location, when weather allows. The modules are purposely designed to be as simple and robust as possible, in order to keep the cost low and cope with wear and corrosion encountered in marine environments.