Process feasibility study in support of silicon material task 1. Quarterly technical progress report (XX), June 1-August 31, 1980

Abstract

Analyses of process system properties were continued for chemical materials important in the production of silicon including compilation and collection activities of the property data for use in the final report. Major efforts in chemical engineering analysis centered on the DCS process - Case A which involves production of dichlorosilane (DCS) as a silicon source material for polysilicon production in the Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation program. The preliminary process design of a plant to produce DCS was completed including process flowsheet (100%), base case conditions (100%), reaction chemistry (100%), raw materials (100%), utilities (100%), major process equipment (100%) and production labor (100%). The process design package was forwarded for economic analysis. Economic analysis of the DCS process - Case A was completed during this reporting period. The results for dichlorosilane (DCS) indicated a total product cost without profit of 1.29 $/kg (1980 dollars). This product cost without profit includes direct manufacturing cost, indirect manufacturing cost, plant overhead and general expenses. The sales price of DCS at 15% DCF rate of return on investment is 1.47$/kg (1980 dollars). Additional results are reported for sales price of dichlorosilane at various profitability levels as measured by ROI (return on original investment) and DCF (discountedmore » cash flow rate of return).« less