How Chemical Delivery Systems Are Customized for Specific Applications

Many industrial plants, factories, and research centers use chemicals in their operations and need systems that can handle and distribute them safely and effectively. Chemical delivery systems need to store chemicals, delivery them to the point of use and also provide control for safe disposal. Depending on the specific application, they may also require features such as chemical mixing and a certain degree of automation.

A chemical delivery system must be reliable, accurate, efficient, safe, reduce chemical waste and provide process repeatability. By incorporating all these factors, the design of a chemical delivery system will have a high degree of customization with many system components and functions.

The volume of chemicals influences the design of the system. For spiking, delivering precise dosages is critical while for bulk chemical use receiving and storage are important. Depending on the volume, a system must be customized to accommodate the volume of required chemicals.

Controls are also customized depending on how chemicals are used. Mixing and blending several chemicals, as well as their level of toxicity and aggressiveness, require a certain amount of software control and a relatively complicated system. Since each chemical delivery system has unique requirements for functions such as mixing, acidity, etching capability and disposal, customized controls are required to achieve these tasks.

Facility layout is another factor that influences the system's design. An ideal layout should be a small storage container near the process where the chemical is being used, although there are other systems wherein the chemical is stored away from the process and pipes are used to dispose the used chemicals. Whatever the case, the physical details of the system must be adjusted for the site layout and site-specific operations.

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How Chemical Delivery Systems Are Designed to Meet Customer Requirements

Many industry activities require the supply of various chemicals for their manufacturing and production processes. Chemical delivery systems often must be customized to exactly meet the requirements of a facility, since certain industrial processes may include special procedures and the use of specific chemicals.

Typical custom requirements deal with the following:

Delivery volumes

The quantities of chemicals used will significantly impact the design of a chemical delivery system. There are bigger bulk containers that handle large volumes of chemicals as well as drums or tanks that carry smaller volumes (but they have to be changed sometimes when the process requires a different chemical or when a new production process starts). In each caseload or level sensing must be available so that production personnel can plan the required delivery. The use of software allows operators to predict flow requirements so adequate chemical supplies can be kept on hand.

Precision and Repeatability

Different industrial processes, such as semiconductor manufacturing processes may have their own specific requirements for precision. Precision is often connected with repeatability – if a process must run in the same manner each time, the precision for chemical delivery must be the same for each run. Custom designs can ensure that precision and reliability are achieved, especially when high precision is required.

Safe Handling and Disposal

Since each chemical presents its own hazards and dangers, safe handling and disposal are of another importance. Customized chemical delivery systems provide an additional level of safety to employees handling chemicals and operating the delivery systems for specialized applications. Custom designs can incorporate the use of double-walled containment, corrosion-resistant fluid paths, and leak detection. Neutralization and disposal also require a customized approach because of the different ways chemicals are used and due to different disposal requirements.

Custom Chemical Delivery Systems from Modutek

Modutek can customize chemical delivery systems to meet the specific requirements of their customers. They design and build their systems in-house and can also customize the chemical delivery software according to the requirements of each manufacturing or production facility.


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Modutek Provides Solvent Delivery Pump Station for Large Pharmaceutical Company

Modutek can develop and produce complex and wide-ranging chemical delivery systems that meet challenging customer requirements. As a semiconductor manufacturing company with over 35 years of experience, Modutek delivered its most recent project: providing solvent delivery pump supply for a large pharmaceutical company.

In this project, Modutek supplied nine solvent pumping cabinets, each equipped with two pneumatically-operated pumps. These pumps have pulse dampers and are fitted with air-actuated ball valves on the inlet/outlet of each pump. The pilot valve will regulate the supply of clean, dry air (CDA). A series of valves and monitoring system controls ensures the transfer of solvents to distribution points close to the process.

Each custom-built cabinet has an ultrasonic leak detector housed in a one-inch pipe “T” at the lowest point of the cabinet. The cabinet also features a drain “On/Off” selector and a 4-20 ma pressure transmitter.

The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) controls these pumps, which in turn will deliver up to four gallons per minute.

When the request for a pump is received, the drain valve “On” function shuts off while the pilot valve supplying CDA to the pump opens. The ball valves then open, allowing the solvent to flow from the pump inlet and past the pressure transmitter to the process.

When the drain valve is turned “On,” the pilot valve, the discharge ball valves, and the pump inlet are disabled. The drain valve opens and the solvent is discharged and transferred into a collection container. Once draining process is completed, the operator can shut off the drain valve, resuming the normal operation of the pumps.

In case the ultrasonic leak detector in the pipe “T” recognizes a leak, the pilot valve, and the corresponding ball valves close, stopping the transfer of the solvent.

Solvents handled include acetone, methanol, ethyl acetate, heptane, isopropyl acetate and methyl tert-butyl ether.

Modutek can help manufacturers with complex chemical delivery systems by developing customized equipment to meet specific requirements. All chemical handling and delivery system equipment designed by Modutek is designed and manufactured in-house at their facility in San Jose California.

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Choosing the Right Chemical Delivery System for Your Application

Semiconductor manufacturers and research labs need a safe way to handle and supply chemicals to the points where they are being used, so choosing the right chemical delivery systems are crucial.

Chemical storage and system performance are key factors in selecting chemical delivery systems. They have to receive the chemicals in large volumes, store them safely and conveniently, supply them to the point of use in the exact required amounts and composition, neutralize them as needed and discard them safely and properly. Custom configurations, fast chemical changes, and control options may also be important.

Ideally, a chemical delivery system enhances facility of manufacturing line performance by increasing throughput and producing better quality results. It can be done by minimizing human intervention that will prevent the possibility of errors and slowdown of the process. When chemicals are supplied to the point where they should be used, the facility can operate at optimal precision and efficiency.

Modutek's advanced chemical delivery systems provide all the required features and functions discussed above. Large tote containers hold chemicals are designed to reduce frequent drum changes while the large volumes of chemicals are used. A 55-gallon drum system is ideal for holding the chemicals in smaller volumes. Both storage systems allow for quick chemical changes and feature Teflon-lined fluid paths with leak detection and sensing of up to four levels. The systems also have touch screens which display the automated chemical deliveries as well as the status of other key components like valves, pumps, and alarms.

These systems also use software and components that are designed and produced in Modutek's own facility, ensuring exceptional service for all its equipment. Modutek can also develop custom designs for the client's specialized requirements. Read our recent article titled “Choosing the Right Chemical Delivery System for Your Application” and then call Modutek at 408-362-2000 if you have questions or would like to discuss your application needs.

Tips on Selecting Chemical Delivery Systems for Your Application

Chemical delivery systems handle the chemical distribution required to maintain a variety of industrial processes. Corrosive or hazardous chemicals are securely stored and delivered to the process in specific concentrations or mixtures.

Chemical delivery systems integrated in processes like semiconductor manufacturing using wet bench equipment, allow safe operation with accurate amounts and quick change from one chemical to another. Chemical delivery system design needs to utilize correct storage methods and provide customization to meet the requirements of specific applications.

The list below includes specific factors that should be considered in selecting chemical delivery systems for your application:

·         How much of a particular chemical is used in the process?

·         How does the system calculate the required chemicals and how is the software for calculations supported?

·         What are the control options and do they integrate easily and well with wet bench controls?

·         What safety, error and leak detection features are available?

·         Is the system flexible enough to adapt to specific process requirements and can the supplier undertake such customization?

Apart from these questions, the supplier should have an excellent reputation and a wealth of experience in designing and handling chemical delivery systems.

One such company, Modutek Corporation, has vast experience designing and constructing chemical delivery systems that meet customers' specific requirements. It has a wide range of storage options from large volume storage to drums to carboys. These chemical delivery systems integrate seamlessly with the company's own wet bench stations and can typically work with wet benches from other companies. Modutek's chemical delivery systems are also safe, reliable, provide excellent performance and quick changeovers, and are also customizable to a customer’s specific requirements. Modutek has the internal expertise to evaluate customer requirements and will make appropriate recommendations that best support the application. Contact Modutek by email Modutek@modutek.com to learn more or read the complete article titled “Tips on Selecting Chemical Delivery Systems for Your Application.”

Select Modutek Chemical Delivery Systems to Match Your Requirements

Chemical delivery systems from Modutek combine flexibility and high performance to provide the best solutions for the handling of chemicals. The flexibility of these systems can manage distribution, mixing, and recovery of chemicals. They also function effectively with Modutek's range of wet bench systems.

The chemical delivery systems have integrated operating controls for easy of use and insure accurate delivery and minimize waste. The systems will deliver, distribute, mix, transport and recover your chemicals exactly the way you want.  

These systems are fully automated. This means Modutek creates their own software which provides efficient and accurate handling of chemicals. The systems are designed, built and are guaranteed to meet the client's requirements.

Modutek's chemical delivery systems are high quality, safe, highly reliable as well as low in maintenance. Contact Modutek at 866-803-1533 or send an email to sales@modutek.com if you would like a free quote or need to discuss your specific requirements.