ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL COLUMN INCLUDING COMPRESSION ASSEMBLY

A column includes a stack assembly including stacked electrochemical cells and interconnects, a ceramic frame surrounding the stack assembly, a first spring assembly located inside of the ceramic frame over the stack assembly and configured to apply a load to the stack assembly, and including a first rod plate and a first ceramic spring, a second spring assembly located inside of the ceramic frame between first spring assembly and the stack assembly and configured to apply a load to the stack assembly, and including a second rod plate and a second ceramic spring, and a first dome plate located between the first ceramic spring and the second ceramic spring.