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| Reference Number | S/P2/00472/00/00 | |
| Title | Innovative Equipment for the Preparation of 150mm Multicrystalline Silicon | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Renewable Energy Sources (Solar Energy, Photovoltaics) 100%; | |
| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 100% | |
| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Dr BJ (Barry ) Garrard No email address given Crystalox Limited |
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| Award Type | Standard | |
| Funding Source | DTI | |
| Start Date | 31 December 2003 | |
| End Date | 28 February 2006 | |
| Duration | 26 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £328,159 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Electronics | |
| Region | South East | |
| Programme | SOLAR-PV | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Dr BJ (Barry ) Garrard , Crystalox Limited (100.000%) |
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| Objectives | The project has undertaken the design and development of the next generation of multicrystalline silicon ingot growth system, capable of producing up to 90cm square and weighing up to 500kg.A crystal growth system operated successfully during production trials, proving the reliability of larger-scale crucibles and furnace component designs required. The system produced high quality silicon, meeting the photovoltaic industry requirements, while dramatically improving the productivity in comparison with current 66cm production systems.This project has also covered automation of downstream ingot processing equipment. The developed processes include block chamfering, inspection and packaging. Total Project cost = 984250, DTI grant = 328160 | |
| Abstract | To design, develop and manufacture the next generation of multicrystalline silicon growth systems to match the latest industry standard 150mm 156mm square wafers, and to accommodate the future generation of 200mm 210mm square wafers.To increase silicon production rates.To improve PV (photovoltaic) silicon quality during the growth process.To produce a higher efficiency machine through the use of the latest analytical techniques; through system design to silicon output.To design and developan automated process line for the key stages in the production and handling of 150mm 210mm square blocks cut from silicon ingots. | |
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| Publications | Innovative Equipment for the Preparation of 150mm Multicrystalline Silicon: Final Report Innovative Equipment for the Preparation of 150mm Multicrystalline Silicon: Project Summary |
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| Added to Database | 01/01/07 | |
