研究目的
To study the thermodynamics of the various steps involved in polysilicon manufacture in the Siemens process, including the synthesis of SiHCl3, silicon deposition from SiHCl3, and hydrogenation of by-product SiCl4 for recycle, to provide insights for improving these processes and reducing production costs.
研究成果
Optimum conditions for TCS synthesis (550-600 K, 2-3 MPa, H/Cl ratio ~100), silicon deposition (1400 K, 0.1 MPa, H2/SiHCl3 ratio 15), and STC hydrogenation (high temp: 1323 K, 0.3 MPa, H2/SiCl4 ratio 4; low temp: 850 K, 1.5 MPa, H/Cl ratio 10) are identified. Theoretical yields are higher than actual, suggesting kinetic and reactor design improvements are needed. Future work should focus on reactor modeling, process synthesis, and heat integration.
研究不足
The study is based on thermodynamic equilibrium, which may not account for kinetic limitations, non-steady conditions, homogeneous reactions, silicon deposition on walls, or practical reactor design challenges. Actual conversion yields are lower than theoretical predictions, indicating areas for optimization in kinetics and reactor models.