摘要:
A chemical mixing system (10) for mixing ultra pure water (18) and concentrated HF (16) to a desired concentration within a qualification range. Batches of the mixed chemical are mixed in a relatively small mix vessel (12) and transferred to a relatively large mix drum (14). The concentration of the chemical within the mix drum is measured by a concentration monitor (56). If the measured concentration of the chemical in the mix drum is within the qualification range, the batches of chemical in the mix vessel are mixed to the desired concentration. If the measured concentration of the chemical in the mix drum is below the qualification range, the batches of chemical in the mix vessel are mixed to a high concentration which is greater than the desired concentration. If the measured concentration of the chemical in the mix drum is above the qualification range, the batches of chemical in the mix vessel are mixed to a low concentration which is less than the desired concentration. Batch averaging is thereby performed to maintain the concentration of chemical in the mix drum within the desired qualification range.
摘要:
A chemical mixing system (10) for mixing ultra pure water (18) and concentrated HF (16) to a desired concentration within a qualification range. Batches of the mixed chemical are mixed in a relatively small mix vessel (12) and transferred to a relatively large mix drum (14). The concentration of the chemical within the mix drum is measured by a concentration monitor (56). If the measured concentration of the chemical in the mix drum is within the qualification range, the batches of chemical in the mix vessel are mixed to the desired concentration. If the measured concentration of the chemical in the mix drum is below the qualification range, the batches of chemical in the mix vessel are mixed to a high concentration which is greater than the desired concentration. If the measured concentration of the chemical in the mix drum is above the qualification range, the batches of chemical in the mix vessel are mixed to a low concentration which is less than the desired concentration. Batch averaging is thereby performed to maintain the concentration of chemical in the mix drum within the desired qualification range.
摘要:
The present invention is an improved apparatus and method for mixing, storing, and delivering slurry chemicals (12, 14, 16) for use in manufacturing operations (18a, 18b, 18c). The present invention is particularly directed to the effective production and handling of slurry chemicals for use in chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) processes, where process chemicals tend to be highly abrasive and often difficult to produce and handle. The apparatus (10) of the present invention provides a wide variety of mixing and handling options that have previously been unavailable.
摘要:
The present invention provides improved method and apparatus for the transfer and delivery of very high purity chemicals for use in semiconductor production and similar processes. By employing multiple alternating pressure vessels (26, 74a, 74b), chemicals are drawn from virtually any bulk source (10) and delivered to one or more end-users (106). The use of a vacuum system (32) to draw chemicals through sealed conduits eliminates the need for pumps which are a source of both maintenance problems and contamination in the system. Multiple vessels (26, 74a, 74b) provide for a variety of flow options, which include continuous chemical delivery to the end-users (106), recirculation and regular filtration (120, 64, 102) during periods of low use, and built-in redundancy to avoid system shut down if there is a component failure.
摘要:
The present invention provides improved method and apparatus for the transfer and delivery of very high purity chemicals for use in semiconductor production and similar processes. By employing multiple alternating pressure vessels (26, 74a, 74b), chemicals are drawn from virtually any bulk source (10) and delivered to one or more end-users (106). The use of a vacuum system (32) to draw chemicals through sealed conduits eliminates the need for pumps which are a source of both maintenance problems and contamination in the system. Multiple vessels (26, 74a, 74b) provide for a variety of flow options, which include continuous chemical delivery to the end-users (106), recirculation and regular filtration (120, 64, 102) during periods of low use, and built-in redundancy to avoid system shut down if there is a component failure.
摘要:
A chemical mixing system (10) for mixing ultra pure water (18) and concentrated HF (16) to a desired concentration within a qualification range. Batches of the mixed chemical are mixed in a relatively small mix vessel (12) and transferred to a relatively large mix drum (14). The concentration of the chemical within the mix drum is measured by a concentration monitor (56). If the measured concentration of the chemical in the mix drum is within the qualification range, the batches of chemical in the mix vessel are mixed to the desired concentration. If the measured concentration of the chemical in the mix drum is below the qualification range, the batches of chemical in the mix vessel are mixed to a high concentration which is greater than the desired concentration. If the measured concentration of the chemical in the mix drum is above the qualification range, the batches of chemical in the mix vessel are mixed to a low concentration which is less than the desired concentration. Batch averaging is thereby performed to maintain the concentration of chemical in the mix drum within the desired qualification range.
摘要:
Procédé et appareil amélioré de transfert et d'acheminement de produits chimiques de grande pureté utilisés dans la production de semi-conducteurs ainsi que dans des procédés similaires. Le fait d'employer des cuves de pression alternantes multiples (26, 74a, 74b) permet d'acheminer des produits chimiques virtuellement à partir de n'importe quelle source (10) de produit en vrac vers un ou plusieurs utilisateurs finaux (106). L'emploi d'un système à vide (32) permet de soutirer des produits chimiques par des conduits étanches, évite d'avoir à utiliser des pompes constituant une source à la fois de problèmes d'entretien et de contamination dans le système. Des cuves multiples (26, 74a, 74b) permettent diverses options de débit, parmi lesquelles l'acheminement continu de produits chimiques vers les utilisateurs finaux (106), le recyclage et le filtrage réguliers (120, 64, 102) pendant les périodes creuses, ainsi qu'une redondance intégrée évitant la coupure du système en cas de panne d'un constituant.