Compact Cooling System for Deionized Water Machine

A top ion implementation system manufacturer in New England saw the need to improve their machine design to stay competitive. Their current setup, with a separate cooling system on a skid, was old-fashioned and expensive. They wanted a smaller design, better cooling with de-ionized water, easier portability, and advanced safety features built into the design. The Hope Group was able to provide them with exactly what they were looking for!

The Hope Group engineers created a compact cooling system for even cooling throughout the machine. It includes a reservoir, filtration, and distribution setup with special tubing, valves, and fittings. To save space, a wedge-shaped cabinet was made, easy to move for cleaning. A three-stage pump allows water to flow well in both US and international settings.

This system delivers cooling water to all parts. But because of pressure drops during the Ion Implanting process, many pumps and controls are needed. While the existing skid met needs, adding another skid near the Implantation machine was too expensive and took up too much space.

Retrofit Solution

De-ionized water needs special materials to keep it clean. It should be used until its resistivity/conductivity and temperature go beyond certain levels. Sensors and controls are needed to watch these factors, like temperature, flow, pressure, and conductivity, and make any necessary adjustments. The unit had to be moved for refilling, and The Hope Group provided specific tubing runs and lengths for this.

Sensor Monitoring

De-ionized water necessitates special materials to prevent contamination. It should be used until its resistivity/conductivity and temperature exceed predetermined levels, requiring sensors and controls to monitor temperature, flow, pressure, and conductivity for process adjustments. The unit had to be moved for refilling, which was accommodated with specific tubing runs and lengths provided by The Hope Group as part of the project.

DI-Water System Solution

The Hope Group provided a compact water system for the Implantation process. It included a reservoir, filtration, and distribution systems. The cabinet housing the system was strategically placed and had monitors to catch any leaks. These monitors were connected to the main control unit by the customer. Custom tubing, valves, and fittings were supplied to connect the water system to all parts.

A 3-stage pump was designed to handle different flow and pressure needs at various customer sites. The system had to work in different temperature and electrical conditions worldwide.

This system met the same cooling water needs as the original large skid unit but cost less. It fit neatly into the Implantation main frame, and the pre-made tubing sets saved on installation expenses. Power and temperature variations were considered for all customers, without needing different models.