公开(公告)号：US09404177B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-02

申请号：US14462048

申请日：2014-08-18

Applicant: REC Silicon Inc

Inventor： Michael V. Spangler ,  Matthew J. Miller

IPC: C23C16/44 ,  C23C16/24 ,  C23C16/442

CPC classification number: C23C16/24 ,  C01B33/027 ,  C23C16/4417 ,  C23C16/442

Abstract: Embodiments of an obstructing member and methods for its use in a fluidized bed reactor are disclosed. The obstructing member comprises a plurality of receiving members, each receiving member comprising a tubular wall defining a passageway dimensioned to receive an internal reactor component, and a plurality of connecting elements connecting the receiving members, wherein the obstructing member occupies from 15-60% of a horizontal cross-section of a reaction chamber of the fluidized bed reactor.

Abstract translation: 公开了阻塞构件的实施例及其在流化床反应器中的用途。 阻挡构件包括多个接收构件，每个接收构件包括限定用于容纳内部反应器部件的尺寸的通道的管状壁和连接接收构件的多个连接元件，其中阻挡构件占据了接收构件的15-60％ 流化床反应器的反应室的水平横截面。

公开(公告)号：US20160122875A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14534002

申请日：2014-11-05

Applicant: REC Silicon Inc

Inventor： Casey M. Kelly ,  Bryan Joseph Loushin

IPC: C23C16/46 ,  C23C16/455 ,  C23C16/24

CPC classification number: C23C16/46 ,  B01J2219/083 ,  B01J2219/0841 ,  B01J2219/0871 ,  B01J2219/0875 ,  C01B33/035 ,  C23C16/24 ,  C23C16/4411 ,  C23C16/4418

Abstract: Polysilicon crystalline rods are formed by chemical vapor deposition in the reaction chamber of a Siemens reactor. Filament holding assemblies secure vertically extending filaments to electrodes located along the floor of the reactor. A filament holding assembly includes a chuck support member that is mounted on an electrode and that has an upwardly tapering side surface. A chuck is seated on the chuck support member with at least a portion of the chuck support member received within a cavity defined in the base of the chuck with the side surface of the chuck support member engaging the surface that defines the cavity. The cavity can sized and shaped such that a gap is defined between the distal end of the chuck support member and an end wall surface of the cavity. The chuck has an upwardly opening receptacle that receives and holds the end portion of an upwardly extending filament.

Abstract translation: 通过化学气相沉积在西门子反应器的反应室中形成多晶硅结晶棒。 长丝保持组件将垂直延伸的细丝固定到位于反应器底部的电极。 灯丝保持组件包括安装在电极上并具有向上倾斜的侧表面的卡盘支撑构件。 卡盘位于卡盘支撑构件上，其中卡盘支撑构件的至少一部分容纳在限定在卡盘的基部中的空腔内，卡盘支撑构件的侧表面接合限定空腔的表面。 空腔可以尺寸和形状使得在卡盘支撑构件的远端和空腔的端壁表面之间限定间隙。 卡盘具有向上开口的容器，其容纳并保持向上延伸的细丝的端部。

公开(公告)号：US20160047043A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14462048

申请日：2014-08-18

Applicant: REC Silicon Inc.

Inventor： Michael V. Spangler ,  Matthew J. Miller

IPC: C23C16/455 ,  C23C16/24 ,  C23C16/44 ,  C23C16/442

CPC classification number: C23C16/24 ,  C01B33/027 ,  C23C16/4417 ,  C23C16/442

Abstract: Embodiments of an obstructing member and methods for its use in a fluidized bed reactor are disclosed. The obstructing member comprises a plurality of receiving members, each receiving member comprising a tubular wall defining a passageway dimensioned to receive an internal reactor component, and a plurality of connecting elements connecting the receiving members, wherein the obstructing member occupies from 15-60% of a horizontal cross-section of a reaction chamber of the fluidized bed reactor.

Abstract translation: 公开了阻塞构件的实施例及其在流化床反应器中的用途。 阻挡构件包括多个接收构件，每个接收构件包括限定用于容纳内部反应器部件的尺寸的通道的管状壁和连接接收构件的多个连接元件，其中阻挡构件占据了接收构件的15-60％ 流化床反应器的反应室的水平横截面。

公开(公告)号：US09254470B1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US14512308

申请日：2014-10-10

Applicant: REC Silicon Inc

Inventor： Michael V. Spangler

IPC: B01J8/18 ,  B01J8/00 ,  B01J8/24 ,  B01J19/00 ,  B01J19/24 ,  C23C16/06 ,  C23C16/22 ,  C23C16/24 ,  C23C16/44 ,  C23C16/442 ,  C23C16/455

CPC classification number: B01J8/1836 ,  B01J8/1818 ,  B01J19/02 ,  B01J2208/00407 ,  B01J2219/0236 ,  B01J2219/0263 ,  B01J2219/0277 ,  B01J2219/0286 ,  C01B33/029

Abstract: Transition support rings for joining tubular segments of different inner cross-sectional dimensions to make segmented liners for use in a fluidized bed reactor (FBR) for making polysilicon-coated granulate material are disclosed. Segmented liners comprising the transition support rings and fluidized bed reactors including segmented liners are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于连接不同内截面尺寸的管状段的过渡支撑环，以制造用于制造多晶硅包覆颗粒材料的流化床反应器（FBR）中的分段衬垫。 还公开了包括过渡支撑环和包括分段衬垫的流化床反应器的分段衬套。

公开(公告)号：US20160002053A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14321700

申请日：2014-07-01

Applicant: REC Silicon Inc

Inventor： Pei Yoong Koh ,  Anthony D. Thompson

IPC: C01B33/107

CPC classification number: C01B33/10778 ,  C01B33/107

Abstract: Methods of recovering hydrohalosilanes from reaction residues are disclosed. An inorganic halosilane slurry comprising (i) tetrahalosilane, trihalosilane, dihalosilane, or any combination thereof, (ii) silicon particles, and (iii) heavies is passed through a thin-film dryer to remove halosilanes and form a solid residue comprising silicon particles. Heavies also may be removed as the slurry passes through the thin-film dryer.

Abstract translation: 公开了从反应残余物中回收氢卤硅烷的方法。 包含（i）四卤代硅烷，三卤代硅烷，二卤硅烷或其任何组合的（ii）硅颗粒和（iii）重质物的无机卤代硅烷浆料通过薄膜干燥器以除去卤代硅烷并形成包含硅颗粒的固体残余物。 当浆料通过薄膜干燥器时，也可以除去重物。

公开(公告)号：US20140314655A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US14243822

申请日：2014-04-02

Applicant: REC Silicon Inc

Inventor： Stein Julsrud ,  Anja Olafsen Sjastad

IPC: C01B33/107

CPC classification number: C01B33/1071 ,  Y02E60/324

Abstract: Methods for reducing iron silicide and/or iron phosphide fouling and/or corrosion in a hydrochlorosilane production plant are disclosed. Sufficient hydrogen is added to a silicon tetrachloride process stream to inhibit iron (II) chloride formation and reduce iron suicide and/or iron phosphide fouling, superheater corrosion, or a combination thereof. Trichlorosilane also may be added to the silicon tetrachloride process stream.

Abstract translation: 公开了在氢氯硅烷生产设备中还原铁硅化物和/或磷化铁结垢和/或腐蚀的方法。 将足够的氢气加入到四氯化硅工艺流中以抑制氯化铁（II）的形成并减少铁硅化物和/或磷化铁结垢，过热器腐蚀或其组合。 也可以在四氯化硅工艺流中加入三氯硅烷。

公开(公告)号：US20140252024A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US13786261

申请日：2013-03-05

Applicant: REC SILICON INC

Inventor： E. Wayne Osborne ,  Matthew J. Miller ,  Michael V. Spangler

IPC: B67D7/06 ,  B65D88/26

CPC classification number: B65D88/28 ,  B65D90/10 ,  B65D2590/023

Abstract: Embodiments of an outlet tube assembly for use with a dispensing vessel are disclosed. The dispensing vessel has a side wall defining a chamber; the side wall has an upper portion and has a lower portion that tapers downwardly to an outlet. The outlet tube assembly facilitates accurate measurement of a particulate material level within the dispensing vessel and/or reduces contamination of the particulate material.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于分配容器的出口管组件的实施例。 分配容器具有限定腔室的侧壁; 侧壁具有上部并且具有向下朝向出口逐渐变细的下部。 出口管组件有助于准确测量分配容器内的颗粒物质水平和/或减少颗粒物质的污染。

公开(公告)号：US20140112832A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US13656606

申请日：2012-10-19

Applicant: REC SILICON INC

Inventor： Billy Gene Lacy

IPC: B01J8/18 ,  B01J19/00 ,  B23P6/00

CPC classification number: B01J4/005 ,  B01J4/002 ,  B01J8/1827 ,  B01J2208/00902 ,  C01B33/027 ,  Y10T29/4973

Abstract: Embodiments of a nozzle assembly and a closable valve assembly for use in a fluid bed reactor system are disclosed. The nozzle assembly includes a first member that extends upwardly through a bottom wall of a fluid bed reaction chamber, and a second member. The first and second members are detachably fitted together via threads on each member. The second member can be removed and/or replaced, thereby facilitating fluid bed reactor maintenance. The closable valve assembly is connected to a nozzle, and includes a valve body and a gate pivotally connected to the valve body. The gate is movable between a first position at least partially covering the nozzle orifice in the absence of gas flow through the orifice, and a second position wherein the orifice is not covered when gas flows through the orifice.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于流化床反应器系统的喷嘴组件和可关闭阀组件的实施例。 喷嘴组件包括向上延伸穿过流化床反应室的底壁的第一构件和第二构件。 第一和第二构件通过每个构件上的螺纹可拆卸地装配在一起。 可以移除和/或更换第二构件，从而便于流化床反应器维护。 可关闭阀组件连接到喷嘴，并且包括阀体和枢转地连接到阀体的闸门。 在不存在通过孔口的气体流动的情况下，门可以在至少部分地覆盖喷嘴孔口的第一位置和第二位置之间移动，其中当气体流过孔口时孔口不被覆盖。

公开(公告)号：US20130101489A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13656591

申请日：2012-10-19

Applicant: REC SILICON INC

Inventor： Stein Julsrud ,  Anja Olafsen Sjastad

IPC: C01B33/107

CPC classification number: C01B33/1071 ,  C01B33/10731 ,  C01B33/10778

Abstract: Embodiments of a method for reducing iron silicide and/or iron phosphide fouling and/or corrosion in a hydrochlorosilane production plant are disclosed. Sufficient trichlorosilane is included in a silicon tetrachloride process stream to minimize hydrogen chloride formation, thereby inhibiting iron (II) chloride formation and reducing iron silicide and/or iron phosphide fouling, superheater corrosion, or a combination thereof.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在氢氯硅烷生产设备中还原铁硅化物和/或磷化铁结垢和/或腐蚀的方法的实施方案。 足够的三氯硅烷被包括在四氯化硅工艺流中以最小化氯化氢形成，从而抑制氯化铁（II）的形成和还原铁硅化物和/或磷化铁结垢，过热器腐蚀或其组合。

公开(公告)号：US20190145004A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-16

申请号：US16247229

申请日：2019-01-14

Applicant: REC Silicon Inc

Inventor： Timothy Troutman ,  Bryan J. Loushin ,  Joe Ruschetti

IPC: C23C16/48 ,  C23C16/44 ,  C23C16/24 ,  C23C16/46 ,  C01B33/035

Abstract: Embodiments of a reflective surface and a reflector comprising a reflective surface for use in a thermal decomposition reactor are disclosed. Methods for using the reflective surface, or reflector comprising the reflective surface, to manage a temperature profile in a silicon rod grown in the thermal decomposition reactor are also disclosed. The reflective surface is configured to receive radiant heat energy emitted from an energy emitting region of an elongated polysilicon body grown during chemical vapor deposition onto a silicon filament and reflect at least a portion of the received radiant heat energy to a reflected energy receiving region of the elongated polysilicon body or to a reflected energy receiving region of a second elongated polysilicon body, to thereby add radiant heat energy to the reflected energy receiving region.