ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL SYSTEM WITH STACK COMPRESSION

Various electrochemical cell systems are provided. Some systems have a cathode end plate, an anode end plate, one or more electrochemical cells positioned between the cathode and anode end plates, tension members connecting the cathode end plate with the anode end plate, and tensioning devices, each configured to apply a tension force to one or more of the tension members such that the corresponding tension member or tension members apply a local compression force to a corresponding local portion of the cathode and anode end plates. The cathode and anode end plates distribute an aggregate compression force across the one or more electrochemical cells responsive, at least in part, to each corresponding local portion of the cathode and anode end plates receiving the local compression force from the corresponding tension member or tension members; each tensioning device is positioned between spaced apart from the cathode and anode end plates.