RADIAL PLANAR FUEL CELL STACK CONSTRUCTION FOR SOLID ELECTROLYTES

摘要

A radial planar fuel cell stack comprises an internal manifold (11) having a first interior cavity (14) and a second interior cavity (15). A plurality of single cells (22) having an anode layer, a cathode layer, and an electrolyte layer therebetween are disposed about the manifold. A manifold bracket (19) operatively fixes the manifold to at least one of the single cells. The manifold bracket describes a channel in communication with at least one of the first and second interior cavities. A porous element (20) is disposed in the channel and ensures uniform distribution of gases over 360 DEG .