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System and method for manufacturing polycrystal silicon

US8377208B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2011
Grant dateFeb 19, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2219/0263
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A polycrystal silicon manufacturing apparatus and a method of manufacturing polycrystal silicon using the same are disclosed. The polycrystal silicon manufacturing apparatus includes a reaction pipe comprising silicon particles provided therein; a flowing-gas supply unit configured to supply flowing gas to the silicon particles provided in the reaction pipe; and a first pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure of a first area in the reaction pipe; a second pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure of a second area in the reaction pipe; and a particle outlet configured to exhaust polycrystal silicon formed in the reaction pipe outside, when a difference between a first pressure measured by the first pressure sensor and a second pressure measured by the second pressure sensor is a reference pressure value or more.

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