EP3692770A1 - A nozzle for conveying a plasma stream for plasma abatment and related method - Google Patents
A nozzle for conveying a plasma stream for plasma abatment and related methodInfo
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to a nozzle for conveying a plasma stream and a method.
- Thermal plasma torches are known and are typically used for treating an effluent gas stream from a manufacturing process tool used in, for example, the semiconductor or flat panel display manufacturing industry. During such manufacturing, residual fluorinated or perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) and other compounds exist in the effluent gas stream pumped from the process tool. These compounds are difficult to remove from the effluent gas stream and their release into the environment is undesirable because they are known to have relatively high greenhouse activity.
- PFCs perfluorinated compounds
- Plasmas for abatement devices can be formed in a variety of ways. Microwave plasma abatement devices can be connected to the exhaust of several process chambers. Each device requires its own microwave generator, which can add considerable cost to a system. Plasma torch abatement devices are
- microwave plasma abatement devices in terms of scalability and in dealing with powder (present in the effluent stream or generated by the abatement reactions).
- powder present in the effluent stream or generated by the abatement reactions.
- the plasma generated by the plasma abatement device is used to destroy or abate unwanted compounds within the effluent gas stream.
- a nozzle for conveying a plasma stream from a plasma generator to a reaction chamber comprising: a conduit extending between an inlet arranged to receive the plasma stream and an outlet arranged to fluidly couple with the reaction chamber, the plasma stream being conveyed by the conduit between the inlet and the outlet in an axial direction, wherein the nozzle is thermally-conductive and is arranged to receive water for heating by the nozzle, the nozzle having at least one aperture therein, the aperture being arranged to deliver the heated water for mixing with the plasma stream.
- the first aspect recognises that the destruction rate efficiency when trying to remove compounds from an effluent gas stream may be sub-optimal.
- existing abatement apparatus employ a DC-arc plasma torch coupled with an inlet assembly, a restriction, a mixing (Venturi) cone and a reaction tube where the abatement reaction takes place.
- PFC abatement is mainly achieved by injecting compressed dried air (CDA) as a reagent before the Venturi cone.
- CDA compressed dried air
- the reagent mix with PFC gases and the N2 plasma plume before entering the "hot" reaction area, which exists after the cone and is delimited by a reaction tube (which may be made by ceramic cement but can be of other materials such as metal).
- O2 reacts with the PFC gases before the gas temperature is reduced with a N2 flow in the DeNOx section and by water sprays in the quench.
- two chemical reactions that can take place in the case of CF 4 abatement are: 2CF 4 + O2 ⁇ 2COF2 + 2F2 (dominant reaction) and CF 4 + O2 ⁇ CO2 + 2F2.
- SOF2F2 can be formed in larger amounts than more soluble by-products SO2, F2, HF.
- the first aspect also recognises that the presence of hydrogen
- a nozzle such as a plasma stream nozzle
- the nozzle may convey or transport a plasma stream or jet between a plasma generator and a reaction chamber.
- the nozzle may comprise a conduit.
- the conduit may extend between or have an inlet and an outlet.
- the inlet may receive the plasma stream.
- the outlet may fluidly couple with the reaction chamber.
- the plasma stream may be conveyed or transported by or through the conduit in an axial or elongate direction (or direction of flow).
- the nozzle may be thermally-conductive and may be arranged to receive water which may be heated by the nozzle to provide heated water.
- the nozzle may define one or more apertures, openings or nozzles. Those apertures may deliver the heated water in the axial direction which mixes with the plasma stream being conveyed.
- water is introduced into the plasma stream, which generates both hydrogen and oxygen radicals that help improve the destruction rate efficiency of the abatement apparatus.
- the nozzle itself may help pre-heat the water and may even vaporize it prior to delivery within the conduit in order to reduce the cooling effect on the plasma stream.
- Axial delivery is particularly useful when large flows of water reagent are required for the abatement and reduces quenching of the plasma stream. This provides for a particularly safe and convenient way to improve the destruction rate efficiency since no combustible materials are required to be supplied to the nozzle to generate those radicals.
- the conduit is defined by a wall defining the aperture therein and the aperture is arranged to deliver the heated water into the conduit for mixing with the plasma stream when transiting therethrough.
- the conduit may have a wall which may surround or circumscribe the plasma stream as it is conveyed or passes through the nozzle between the inlet and the outlet.
- the aperture may deliver the heated water into or proximate the conduit to be mixed with the plasma stream as it transits.
- the aperture is arranged to deliver the heated water for mixing with the plasma stream when transiting into the reaction chamber.
- the aperture may deliver the heated water to be mixed with the plasma stream as it passes into the reaction chamber.
- the aperture is orientated to deliver the heated water radially into the conduit and/or the reaction chamber. Delivering the heated water into the plasma stream in a direction having a radial component helps it to penetrate into and mix with the plasma stream. That is to say that the heated water enters the conduit and/or the reaction chamber and/or the plasma stream in a direction with at least a radial component with respect to the conduit and/or the reaction chamber and/or the plasma stream.
- the aperture is orientated to deliver the heated water tangentially into the conduit.
- Delivering the water into the plasma stream in a direction having a tangential component helps to maintain stable flow of the plasma stream within the nozzle and/or the reaction chamber by introducing a rotational component, improving the mixing of the effluent gas with the injected water reagent. That is to say that the water enters the conduit and/or the reaction chamber and/or the plasma stream in a direction with at least a tangential component with respect to the conduit and/or the reaction chamber and/or the plasma stream.
- the aperture is orientated to deliver the heated water axially into the conduit. Delivering the water into the plasma stream in a direction having an axial component helps to maintain the stability of flow of the plasma stream through the conduit and/or the reaction chamber. This configuration is
- the water enters the conduit and/or the reaction chamber and/or the plasma stream in a direction with at least an axial component with respect to the conduit and/or the plasma stream.
- the nozzle comprises a plurality of the apertures. This helps to provide for a uniform distribution and/or an increased volume of water and subsequent radicals throughout the plasma stream.
- the plurality of the apertures are positioned circumferentially around at least one of the nozzle and the conduit.
- the plurality of the apertures are fluidly coupled with a gallery concentrically surrounding the conduit, the gallery being arranged to receive the water for delivery to the plurality of the apertures. The provision of a gallery is a convenient arrangement for delivery of water from a single source to multiple apertures.
- the gallery comprises an inlet for receiving the water.
- the nozzle is arranged to be heated by direct exposure to the plasma stream.
- the conduit comprises a restriction operable to generate turbulent flow to mix the heated water with the plasma stream. Generating turbulent flow with a restriction or discontinuity in or on the wall of the conduit helps to mix the heated water with the plasma stream.
- the water comprises at least one of water droplets and water vapour.
- the nozzle comprises an aerosol device operable to generate the water droplets.
- the nozzle comprises a control device operable to control delivery of water to the aerosol device.
- the inlet is arranged to receive the plasma stream together with an effluent stream.
- the nozzle comprises the plasma generator positioned upstream of the inlet.
- the plasma generator comprises a DC-arc, a microwave or an inductively-coupled discharge apparatus, which creates the plasma stream, plume or plasma jet.
- the nozzle comprises a process inlet arranged to deliver the effluent stream to the inlet.
- the nozzle comprises the reaction chamber positioned downstream of the outlet.
- a method comprising: conveying a plasma stream from a plasma generator to a reaction chamber using a nozzle, the nozzle comprising a conduit extending in an axial direction between an inlet arranged to receive the plasma stream and an outlet arranged to fluidly couple with the reaction chamber, wherein the nozzle is thermally conductive and the method comprises heating the water with the nozzle, the nozzle having at least one aperture therein; and the method comprises delivering the heated water through the aperture in the axial direction for mixing with the plasma stream.
- the conduit is defined by a wall defining the aperture therein and the aperture is arranged to deliver the heated water into the conduit for mixing with the plasma stream when transiting therethrough.
- the aperture is arranged to deliver the heated water for mixing with the plasma stream when transiting into the reaction chamber.
- the method comprises orientating the aperture to deliver the heated water radially into the conduit.
- the method comprises orientating the aperture to deliver the heated water tangentially into the conduit. In one embodiment, the method comprises orientating the aperture to deliver the heated water axially into at least one of the conduit and the reaction chamber.
- the method comprises providing a plurality of the apertures.
- the method comprises positioning the plurality of the apertures circumferentially around at least one of the nozzle and the conduit.
- the method comprises fluidly coupling the plurality of the apertures with a gallery concentrically surrounding the conduit and receiving the water using the gallery for delivery to the plurality of the apertures.
- the method comprises receiving the water at an inlet of the gallery.
- the method comprises heating the nozzle by direct exposure to the plasma stream.
- the method comprises generating turbulent flow to mix the water with the plasma stream using a restriction within the conduit.
- the water comprises at least one of water droplets and water vapour. In one embodiment, the method comprises generating the water droplets with an aerosol device.
- the method comprises controlling delivery of water to the aerosol device.
- the method comprises receiving the plasma stream together with an effluent stream at the inlet. In one embodiment, the method comprises positioning the plasma generator upstream of the inlet. In one embodiment, the plasma generator comprises a DC-arc, a microwave or an inductively-coupled discharge apparatus, which creates the plasma stream, plume or plasma jet.
- the method comprises delivering the effluent stream a process inlet for delivery to the inlet.
- the method comprises positioning the reaction chamber downstream of the outlet.
- a nozzle for conveying a plasma stream from a plasma generator to a reaction chamber comprising: a conduit extending between an inlet arranged to receive the plasma stream and an outlet arranged to fluidly couple with the reaction chamber, the conduit being defined by a wall having at least one aperture therein, the aperture being arranged to deliver water into the conduit for mixing with the plasma stream when transiting therethrough.
- a method comprising: conveying a plasma stream from a plasma generator to a reaction chamber using a nozzle, the nozzle comprising a conduit extending between an inlet arranged to receive the plasma stream and an outlet arranged to fluidly couple with the reaction chamber, the conduit being defined by a wall having at least one aperture therein; and delivering water through an aperture in a wall which defines the conduit for mixing with the plasma stream.
- an abatement apparatus comprising the nozzle of the first or third aspect.
- Figure 1 illustrates a plasma abatement apparatus according to one embodiment
- Figure 2a illustrates a nozzle with radial delivery
- Figure 2b illustrates a nozzle with axial delivery
- Figure 2c illustrates a nozzle with tangential delivery
- Figure 3 illustrates a summarized change of state of the water reagent
- Figure 4 illustrates an aerosol device according to one embodiment.
- Embodiments provide a technique for the safe generation of hydrogen and/or oxygen radicals to improve the destruction rate efficiency of a plasma abatement apparatus.
- liquid water is introduced into a nozzle which conveys the plasma stream to the reaction chamber in order to generate those radicals.
- the water may be injected or forced into the conduit or from a downstream face of the nozzle carrying the plasma stream and/or drawn in by a Venturi effect due to a pressure difference between the water and plasma stream flowing through the conduit into the reaction chamber.
- the nozzle itself typically pre-heats the water prior to being delivered to the nozzle conduit which both assists in nozzle cooling and in minimizing cooling of the plasma stream by the water.
- FIG 1 illustrates a plasma abatement apparatus, generally 10, according to one embodiment.
- the plasma abatement apparatus has a plasma torch 20 comprising a cathode 30 and an anode 40.
- the anode 40 comprises an annular structure which defines a tubular void, with the cathode 30 being coaxially aligned with an elongate axis of that tubular void.
- a nozzle 50 is coaxially aligned with the plasma torch 20, located further along the elongate axis, away from the anode 40.
- the nozzle 50 also comprises an annular structure defining a tubular conduit extending along the elongate axis.
- the nozzle 50 comprises a water dispenser 55 arranged to convey water for delivery into the tubular conduit and/or from a downstream face 57 of the nozzle 50.
- the water may be conveyed into the conduit and/or reaction chamber 70 with axial, radial and/or tangential directional components of flow.
- the nozzle 50 is received within a concentrically-surrounding casing 60 which defines a reaction chamber 70.
- the casing 60 is cooled by a water jacket 80.
- a plasma-forming gas stream 80 is introduced between the cathode 30 and the anode 40 which are electrically charged and undergo a DC arc discharge to generate a plasma stream 90 which flows in a direction of flow A which is aligned with the elongate axis.
- the plasma stream 90 flows through the tubular conduit of the anode 40 and exits towards the nozzle 50.
- An effluent gas stream 100 typically together with a compressed dried air stream 1 10, enters the tubular conduit of the nozzle 50.
- water dispenser 55 As the combined plasma stream 90, effluent gas stream 100 and compressed dried air stream 1 10 travel through the nozzle 50 towards the reaction chamber 70, water is dispensed by the water dispenser 55.
- the water dispensed by the water dispenser 55 generates hydrogen and oxygen radicals which also enter the reaction chamber 70 where abatement of compounds within the effluent gas stream 100 occurs.
- FIG. 2a illustrates a nozzle, 50A.
- An upstream inlet 51 A has a bevelled edge which defines a conical structure into which the combined plasma stream 90, effluent gas stream 100 and compressed dried air stream 1 10 can be optionally received.
- the tubular inner wall 52A extends from the inlet 51 A to an outlet 53A.
- Four apertures 54A are positioned circumferentially around the inner wall 52A at a position along the elongate axis.
- the apertures 54A in this example, are uniformly distributed around the inner wall 52A, spaced 90 degrees apart.
- the apertures 54A are orientated to deliver water radially into the tubular conduit for mixing with the combined plasma stream 90, effluent gas stream 100 and compressed dried air stream 1 10.
- apertures 54A are shown positioned along the elongate axis, it will be appreciated that they may also be positioned around the outlet 53A and orientated to deliver water radially into the downstream reaction chamber for mixing with the combined plasma stream 90, effluent gas stream 100 and compressed dried air stream 1 10.
- a gallery 55A is provided which communicates with each aperture 54A in order to convey water to each aperture 54A.
- the nozzle 50A is thermally conductive and so pre-heats the water prior to being dispensed through the apertures 54A.
- the combined plasma stream 90 and effluent gas stream 100 mix with the dispensed water and exit the outlet 53A and enter the reaction chamber 70.
- Compressed dried air 1 10 can be added upstream to this mix, depending on the species present in the effluent gas stream to abate.
- Figure 2b illustrates a nozzle 50B, according to one embodiment.
- this nozzle 50B is identical to the arrangement described above with the exception that the apertures 54B are instead orientated to deliver the water in the elongate axial direction.
- the apertures 54B are instead orientated to deliver the water in the elongate axial direction.
- the water is dispensed downstream of a discontinuity 56B, which causes turbulence to promote mixing between the water and the combined plasma stream 90, effluent gas stream 100 and compressed dried air stream 1 10.
- apertures 54B are shown positioned along the elongate axis, it will be appreciated that they may also be positioned around the outlet 53B (for example, the discontinuity 56B may be omitted) and orientated to deliver water axially into the downstream reaction chamber 70 from the downstream face 57B of the nozzle 50B which couples with the reaction chamber 70 for mixing with the combined plasma stream 90, effluent gas stream 100 and compressed dried air stream 1 10.
- These embodiments are particularly suitable for treating effluent gas streams requiring high flows of water as a reagent. Delivering the heated water axially helps to form a layered concentric shroud of heated water which mixes with the effluent gas stream 100 and compressed dried air stream 1 10 and helps prevent quenching of the plasma stream 90.
- a gallery 55B is provided which communicates with each aperture 54B in order to convey water to each aperture 54B.
- FIG. 2c illustrates a nozzle, generally 50C, according to one embodiment.
- the arrangement of this nozzle 50C is identical to the arrangement described above with the exception that the apertures 54C are instead orientated to deliver the water in a tangential axial direction.
- these apertures 54C are shown positioned along the elongate axis, it will be appreciated that they may also be positioned around the outlet 53C and orientated to deliver water radially into the downstream reaction chamber for mixing with the combined plasma stream 90, effluent gas stream 100 and compressed dried air stream 1 10.
- This embodiment is particularly suited to enhancing the mixing of the effluent gas stream with the water as a reagent.
- a gallery 55C is provided which communicates with each aperture 54C in order to convey water to each aperture 54C.
- apertures which introduce water into the tubular conduit and/or the reaction chamber with a radial and/or tangential and/or axial component.
- the water may be introduced at one or more different locations along the elongate axis of the tubular conduit, either with or without a discontinuity.
- the location and number of apertures may be adjusted to suit individual requirements.
- different apertures of the plurality of apertures may be orientated in different directions.
- Embodiments provide a technique to inject water as a reagent in a thermal plasma abatement system.
- the water is vaporized by the plasma hot
- Embodiments aim to solve the by-products reductions and improve halogen DRE performances.
- Table 1 reports some experimental evidence for the case of SF6 by-products.
- SOF2, S02F2 and SO2 have a known toxicity and a tabulated concentration, considered to be of Immediate Danger to Life and Health (IDLH).
- the experimental data shows below-IDLH emissions of SF6 by-products (SO2F2, SOF2, SO2) if H2O is used instead of CDA.
- Table 2 shows some experimental data in the case of CI2 abatement. If H2O is used instead of CDA, a lower plasma power can be used to treat CI2 below IDLH concentrations.
- Some embodiments therefore use the hot temperature at which the nozzle 50 is running to convert liquid water into water vapour.
- the primary function of the nozzle 50 is to mix the effluent gas with the "hot" plasma stream, jet or plume 90.
- the nozzle 50 is made of corrosion resistant metal alloys (such as but not limited to stainless steel, hastelloy, monel etc), it can be thermally-conductive. In this way, the nozzle 50 can be water- cooled on its outer edge (hence preserving its gas and water seals), while it can still experience high temperatures on its inner ring, which is in contact with the "hot" plasma stream or plume 90.
- the steam generated around the annular chamber due to the plasma proximity is expelled by small nozzles and eventually converted into plasma radicals inside the reaction section in order to form compounds with the effluent gas which are easier to water-scrub.
- Figure 3 illustrates a summarized change of state of the water reagent.
- the liquid water can be fed in different ways.
- a needle valve can be used with a rotameter or ultrasonic flowmeter to measure the flow. Also envisaged is the use of a liquid mass flow controller (MFC) or a syringe pump.
- MFC liquid mass flow controller
- a bubbler coupled with a needle valve and a flow-measurement device is a further alternative.
- FIG 4 illustrates an aerosol device (which is similar to a bubbler) according to one embodiment which comprises an immersed semi-permeable membrane 120 in a shaft 130 where some water flows and generates water droplets for delivery to the nozzles.
- the purge gas can be nitrogen or CDA and allows the fine control of the amount of water fed to the annular chamber. This arrangement is particular useful when CDA has to be used concurrently with H2O to abate flammables such as chemical vapour deposition (CVD) precursors.
- the water exerts a pressure onto the membrane and creates some droplets in a small nitrogen flow stream; not shown the needle valve that allows to control water pressure and hence the amount of water passed into the aerosol.
- the annular chamber feeds the nozzles and which are
- H2O can immediately convert F2/CI2 radicals originating from PFCs, BC , SiF 4 and/or SiCU in the effluent stream to HF/HCI rather than leaving their treatment further downstream in the wet stages.
- Embodiments are particularly suited to semiconductor etch markets where PFC gases and halogens have to be abated. In this case a small amount of reagent water is required and the nozzles can be directed in the radial direction, perpendicularly to the flare. The same concept can be utilized to abate effluent gases originating in clean steps typical of CVD process.
- F2 are generated by NF3 used in remote plasma cleaning and have to be dealt with a plasma abatement apparatus.
- FPD etch processes employ larger amount of halogens/PFCs than semiconductor etch.
- reagent water may be required and this can be injected in a parallel direction to the plasma plume and into its external "tails", avoiding excessive quenching of the plasma itself. This region is still chemically active for abatement reactions to take place.
- Other variations comprise the use of different devices to inject liquid as described above.
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