Patent ID: 8133629
Filing Date: 2012-03-13
Classification: H01M,Y02B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A fluid distribution system, comprising: one or more electrochemical cell layers, each layer having a first side, a second side, and one or more electrochemical cells; a bulk distribution manifold configured to store fluid at a first fluid pressure; a fluid plenum having one or more regions containing fluid at a second fluid pressure that is less than the first fluid pressure, the fluid plenum in direct fluidic contact with portions of the one or more electrochemical cell layers; and an array of fluidic controllers having a layered structure and positioned between the bulk distribution manifold and the fluid plenum, the array of fluidic controllers providing at least two independent paths configured to regulate the first fluid pressure emanating from the bulk distribution manifold to the second fluid pressure of the fluid plenum and usable by the one or more electrochemical cell layers.