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pressure drop of the scrubber, which will require adding
to the fan capacity.
A1-2.6 To ensure, in advance, that the scrubber will
have adequate removal efficiency, performance tests
can be conducted. Measurements should be made of
the contaminant concentrations in typical plant exhaust
gas streams, and the resulting data should be used to set
conservative performance requirements for the
scrubber. Performance tests on the scrubber should be
conducted prior to exposing the scrubber to the
semiconductor plant exhaust, preferably at the vendor’s
facility. Performance tests should identify the critical
operating variables and optimize the settings to achieve
optimal removal efficiencies at the lowest cost.
A1-2.6.1 Onsite performance tests may be preferable,
when qualifying abatement systems, so that accurate
process conditions can be produced. Permit exemptions
may be obtained for the time-period of system
qualification.
A1-2.7 Design and construction of scrubbers are
simplified by two factors: the exhaust gas streams are at
essentially ambient temperature, and they carry few
insoluble solids. The low temperature allows use of
corrosion-resistant plastic construction. The absence of
significant solids avoids blockages in the scrubbers,
which favors use of efficient gas-liquid contactors such
as packed beds.
A1-2.8 Two of the most favored scrubber types are the
counter-current packed tower and the horizontal cross-
flow scrubber. In some instances, the choice between
these devices may be determined by plant layout. As
usually constructed, these two scrubber types have low
to moderate gas pressure drops and are primarily suited
to absorption of gases. They will also collect the
coarser mists and sprays but are unsuited to collection
of fine mists and fumes having particle sizes under 2 to
3 micrometers.
A1-2.9 In principle, the counter-current tower offers
the highest efficiency with the least consumption of
absorbent liquid. However, if untreated water is
recirculated through the tower, as is commonly done in
semiconductor plants, the advantages of the
countercurrent operation are lost. On the other hand, if
the absorbed gas is reacted with an appropriate reagent
in the water, essentially the same performance can be
obtained with either the countercurrent or co-current
operation (see Section A1-1.7). In co-current operation,
it is possible to use higher gas velocities to obtain
higher mass transfer rates so that the scrubber can be
made smaller. Gas pressure drops will also be
increased, but this may be desirable if it is necessary to
collect a fine aerosol as well as absorb a gas.
A1-2.10 Horizontal cross-flow packed-bed scrubbers
may have advantages where the installation imposes
restrictions on height or other similar layout problems.
However, in other respects, they do not offer
fundamental advantages over the packed tower
scrubbers.
A1-2.11 Under special circumstances, other types of
scrubbers may be appropriate for collection of aerosols.
High-energy scrubbers, of the venturi type, or scrubbers
with high-pressure drop, sub-micron filters (e.g., fiber
bed) are appropriate where fine aerosols must be
collected. Wherever possible, measures should be
taken to avoid formation of such aerosols; but when
they are unavoidably produced, the source should be
ventilated through a separate scrubbing system of
appropriate design.
A1-2.12 Packing in scrubbers provides a large
interfacial area between the liquid and the gas, and also
induces fluid turbulence to promote mass transfer.
Packing is commonly placed in scrubbers in a random
manner. Raschig and Pall rings as well as Berl saddles
were common early packing materials used. In recent
years, numerous proprietary packing designs have been
introduced, with the objective of providing increased
mass-transfer efficiency with reduced gas pressure
drop. The validity of claims for superior performance
has been established by the SEMATECH experiments
in Section 13.1.
A1-2.13 Numerous precautions are required when
installing and operating packed-bed scrubbers. It is
essential to attain an even distribution of liquid over the
packing; channeling of liquid or gas flow results in loss
of removal efficiency. Inadequate liquid distribution
can result in a reduction of the removal efficiency to as
little as one seventh of theoretical (See Referenced
Document A1-1.9). The predominant liquid
distribution system employed is spray nozzle style.
This style is inexpensive, however, it is difficult to
maintain and tends to entrain more water than weir-
style. Weir-style liquid distribution systems are more
expensive. However, they require less preventive
maintenance, provide equal liquid distribution over a
wide range of flow rates, and are less prone to liquid
carry-over. Precautions are treated at length in
previously cited literature.
A1-2.14 A critical aspect of any scrubber design is the
separation of entrainment. Carry-over of spray from a
scrubber can produce maintenance issues and mist
emissions. Failure to provide adequate entrainment
separation has been one of the most common problems
in scrubber installations. The predominant mist
separator employed is a mesh style. Mesh style
separators are effective on the smaller water droplets
associated with spray nozzles; however, maintenance
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due to solids and/or biological growth is required. The
chevron style is typically used in conjunction with a
weir, as they are not very effective on the smaller
droplet associated with spray nozzles; however they are
very immune to plugging from solids and/or biological
growth. The entrainment separators are discussed in
Sections A1-1.3 and A1-1.5.
A1-2.15 Chlorine, fluorine and possibly other soluble
gases can be entrained in scrubber wastewater, and
released in facilities drains/vents. Materials such as
fluorine are incompatible with many plastics and can
damage drains/ vents resulting in leak, odors, and
facilities interruptions.
A1-3 VOC Abatement Equipment Design and
Selection
A1-3.1 Design Criteria for Adsorption Systems
A1-3.1.1 Adequate contact time must be achieved
between adsorption media and VOC-laden exhaust
stream. The adsorption matrix must be sized so that
adequate residence time within the media is maintained.
Also, the exhaust stream flow must be distributed
uniformly over the adsorption matrix.
A1-3.1.2 Pressure drop across the adsorption matrix
should be minimized to reduce energy consumption for
air handling equipment.
A1-3.1.3 Materials of construction must be resistant to
any corrosive action by the VOC' s or by-products
formed during adsorption or adsorbent matrix
regeneration.
A1-3.1.4 Hydrophobic zeolites and activated carbon in
fixed beds, fluid beds or rotating wheels are being used
for adsorption.
A1-3.1.5 Adsorption materials have a finite capacity
for VOC adsorption and must be regenerated when their
capacity is exhausted.
A1-3.1.6 Monitoring of the exhaust stream as it exits
the adsorption bed may be necessary to determine when
regeneration or replacement of the adsorption medium
is needed.
A1-3.1.7 Pretreatment of the VOC-laden exhaust
stream for removal of entrained particles or liquids may
be required to prevent plugging of the adsorption unit.
A1-3.1.8 Regeneration is accomplished by flushing the
adsorption bed with a carrier, typically steam, hot air or
hot nitrogen.
A1-3.1.8.1 Desorbed VOC' s must be recovered or
destroyed.
A1-3.1.8.2 Current practices for VOC recovery
requires condensation or distillation.
A1-3.1.8.3 Current practices for VOC destruction is
usually oxidation.
A1-3.2 Design Criteria for Oxidation Systems
A1-3.2.1 Adequate residence time, mixing with air and
temperature, must be provided for high efficiency
destruction of the VOC' s.
A1-3.2.2 Pretreatment of the VOC-laden exhaust
stream for removal of entrained particles or liquids may
be required to prevent plugging of the oxidation unit.
A1-3.2.3 Downstream abatement of the oxidation unit
exhaust will be required if corrosive combustion
products [such as hydrogen chloride (HCl) from
chlorinated vapors] or particles [such as silicon dioxide
(SiO
2
) from hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS)] are
present.
A1-3.2.4 Concentrations of the incoming VOC' s
should be limited, especially when using a concentrator.
Typical incoming VOC concentrations should not
exceed 25% of LEL.
A1-3.2.5 Energy costs for heating VOC-laden exhaust
streams must be considered. Straight thermal oxidizers
are costly to use with high-volume, low VOC
concentration exhaust streams. Therefore, a
concentration process followed by recuperative or
regenerative oxidation offers a more cost-effective
solution.
A1-3.2.5.1 Catalytic oxidation may also offer cost
savings; however, the composition of incoming
compounds must not poison the catalyst.
A1-3.2.5.2 A regenerative thermal oxidizer (without a
preceding concentrator) may offer cost savings in
certain applications.
A1-3.2.6 Hybrid systems (combinations of adsorption
and oxidation systems) may provide a cost-effective
approach for abating dilute concentrations of VOCs in
exhaust streams by combining adsorption beds with
recuperative/regenerative oxidation, to destroy the
VOCs.
A1-3.2.6.1 All design considerations for adsorption
systems and oxidation systems are relevent for any of
the multitude of possible hybrid systems.
A1-3.2.6.2 Levels of oxidation by-products must also
be considered such as oxides of nitrogen (NOx), carbon
monoxide (CO) and products of incomplete combustion
(PICs).
A1-3.2.7 Potential problem areas to be reviewed in any
equipment selection procedure:
A1-3.2.7.1 Halogenated Materials — Additional care
must be exercised with chlorinated compounds, which
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can be subject to stricter regulatory requirements.
Ensure that any oxidation unit does not create new and
more hazardous compounds, such as dioxins.
A1-3.2.7.2 Sulfur and Hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS)
— Both have the potential to poison many catalysts,
and hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) will oxidize to form
silicon dioxide, which can result in particle build up in
heat exchangers and oxidizers.
A1-3.2.7.3 Moisture Levels — Moisture can
significantly affect adsorption capability.