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Substrate processing apparatus and control method of substrate processing apparatus

US12377384B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2022
Grant dateAug 5, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67155
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A substrate processing apparatus includes processing units, an exhaust path, a gas processing apparatus and a controller. Each processing unit is configured to process a substrate by using a chemical. A gas exhausted from the processing units flows through the exhaust path. The gas processing apparatus is provided in the exhaust path to remove a target component contained in the gas. The gas processing apparatus includes a duct, a partition plate and a liquid supply. The duct has therein a flow path. The partition plate divides the flow path into spaces, and is formed of a porous material, through which the gas passes, configured to retain a liquid. The liquid supply is configured to supply a dissolving liquid configured to dissolve the target component to the partition plate. The controller adjusts a flow rate of the dissolving liquid according to operation information indicating an operational status of the processing units.

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