Hydrogen generation system for semiconductor manufacture

Concepts

• sheffield
• gas network equipment
• hydrogen generation system
• reliable supply of high purity hydrogen
• replacement system
• replacement hydrogen generator
• hydrogen supply
• hydrogen system
• important supplier of semiconductor materials
• hydrogen purity

Location

The University of Sheffield Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering Centre for Nanoscience and Technology Broad Lane Sheffield, S3 7HQ

Description

The National Epitaxy Facility (NEF) at the University of Sheffield is a nationally important supplier of semiconductor materials for research and development in Universities and industry across the UK. A reliable supply of high purity hydrogen is key to the work of the NEF and our other research groups in semiconductor production. Our existing PEM-based hydrogen generation system is approaching end of life and a replacement system is required. Our hydrogen supply operates at 30 bar and a peak mass flow rate of approximately 25kg per day, with an average daily consumption of 12kg per day. Our hydrogen system feeds purifiers that ideally require 99.999% purity to minimise maintenance costs and ensure high purity feed to our reactors. We are looking for a replacement hydrogen generator that can meet our existing demand in the existing footprint, with a reliable, sustainable and cost effective technology. Reliability of supply is a key factor, and hence an exemplary after sales service is a must.

Total Quantity or Scope

A turnkey, fixed price solution is required for a hydrogen generation system that meets the following criteria. The system operates within a built environment at an ambient temperature of 20ºc, within a ventilated steel enclosure with a footprint of 3.6 x 4.8m, max height 2.8 m. If expansion is required the available space is 5.2 x 9 x 3.5m high. Minimum 99.99% Hydrogen purity, 99.999% preferred. 20 micron maximum particle size, 10 micron preferred for purifier input. Post purifier purity for reactor input is 3 micron or less. No sulphur or sulphur compounds. Water Vapor < 5 PPM, -65°C Dewpoint. N2 < 2 ppm. O2 < 1 ppm. All other impurities undetectable. Additional information: Market Engagement: We welcome site visits from potential suppliers during the period 6th-24th September. Meetings and site visits must be arranged no later than 17th September. Format: individual, non-confidential meetings, either face-to-face or virtual, or on-site to include a site survey. Contact to arrange meetings: Dr Steve Mason by email: steve.mason@sheffield.ac.uk or telephone 07834 722103. Address for site visits: Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Broad Lane, Sheffield, S3 7HQ.

CPV Codes

• 39340000 - Gas network equipment
• 09120000 - Gaseous fuels
• 24100000 - Gases

Other Information

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