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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">We operate in a similar fashion at Southampton. Lines run to the facility, distributed to tools inside extracted wall manifold boxes,
separated lines run to extracted tool point of use gas manifolds. All points where compression fittings are used are extracted and gas detectors placed in the extract ducting. All enclosures are locked to prevent unauthorised access. The manifold tool feeds
act as extensions to the chambers and are therefore kept at vacuum when not processing (as standard). Lines are emptied for extended shutdowns and backfilled as required. All lines orbitally welded, nastier gases are shrouded with negative extract given to
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">We have a long DCS line, possibly 100m. No condensation problems yet, we use no more line pressure than is required for maximum MFC
flow at the point of use and the natural temperature increase from gas rooms to cleanroom seems sufficient to prevent localised condensation. The last few metres of line and MFC are heated.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Apart from leak safety a significant part of risk minimisation seems to be that on no account should a user of the facility should
have access to any valve or compressed fitting in the line. Competent staff only, any potentially live gas line modification requires a method statement/risk assessment and permit to work signed off before picking up tools.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Regards, Owain.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu <labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Paul Spizzirri<br>
<b>Sent:</b> 15 February 2019 01:49<br>
<b>To:</b> Bill Kiether <wjkiethe@ncsu.edu><br>
<b>Cc:</b> labnetwork@mtl.mit.edu; Bruce Tolleson <betemc@rit.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [labnetwork] Silane and Dichlorosilane Line Evacuation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We also use these gases here in Australia too and use the xmas shutdown period to completely pump them out and perform a leak decay test for integrity reporting - otherwise they are left live throughout the year. Same configuration as
mentioned above with DC, restricted flow control, gas montoring and DC monitoring etc to life safety systems with central shutdown. Note that the pump down for DCS is tricky as you are likely to get liquid condensing in the lines - depending on how long they
are, you could be pumping for days to get them cleared.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 at 12:43, Bill Kiether <<a href="mailto:wjkiethe@ncsu.edu">wjkiethe@ncsu.edu</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We do not evacuate between uses, but do evacuate if the lab or system is going to be down (and tagged out) for an extended time (months). <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For example, we were shutting a lab for 6 months for construction reasons, all of the toxic and flammables were evacuated and backfilled with UHP nitrogen ( or Argon). The backfilling is important as you don't want to leave silane lines
at vacuum. Also, once in grad school, we did the same thing for a tool on which the only user was studying for 2 months for his prelims. That process saved lives as a new post doc decided to "borrow" a quarter turn valve off of the system without discussing
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Thu, Feb 14, 2019 at 7:47 AM Bruce Tolleson <<a href="mailto:betemc@rit.edu" target="_blank">betemc@rit.edu</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US">When your systems that use silane and dichlorosilane are not in use do you evacuate the lines going to the tool? We are looking for the best practices for gas
line safety in a student environment microelectronic clean room. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US">The gas lines are wall mount or overhead coaxial stainless steel all welded lines with excess flow sensors.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US">What are you doing with you silane and dichlorosilane lines?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1F497D">Rochester Institute of Technology</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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