High Tech
Fab 32 AWN Tank Set- Arizona
The JBH Rigging/Process Crew in Arizona was recognized for their exemplary execution of a very difficult Tank set within the Acid Waste Neutralization Pit at our microelectronics customer’s Ocotillo site in Arizona.
This effort was one in a series of modifications to the F-22/32 Acid Neutralization Systems that are being upgraded to support the new 1270 process. The 1270 process will be initiated at this site early 4th quarter. All work in this area is critical to the ongoing manufacturing processes in Fab-32. Current production revenue in this Fab is $ 1,000,000/ hour, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Any unscheduled interruptions to the Acid Neutralization System will shut this cash cow down!
The working conditions in the “PIT” are HOT with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees in July. It is extremely DANGEROUS due to all of the nasty chemicals being processed and neutralized here and space is limited. The 40’ tank shown in the photo required the reinforcement band be cut to enable a 1/2 inch clearance between the tank and existing structural steel before it could be lowered down. Once lowered, it went through a myriad of brittle, acid waste piping before resting on its pad.
The site owner and their construction manager recognized JBH for a flawless planning effort and a safe, perfect execution to this extremely risky work. This work was the last in a series of tank sets in the Pit. Previous work included a live tie-in to the acid waste system including an acid waste flow diversion work process that enabled F-32 to continue with production.
This is a great example of our company moving forward at a new site and gaining the confidence of the owner and construction manager. They have learned to trust JBH with their most critical work and consistently acknowledge our abilities. The JBH crew was given Home Depot gift cards for this project and recognized at the Construction Managers weekly safety meeting. CONGRATS TO THE CREW, JOB WELL DONE!
Microelectronics Manufacturer- Fab 23 P874 4500 Tool Install
JBH performed the process piping and mechanical scope for this extensive tool install project at a confidential microelectronics manufacturer. JBH provided all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to complete the demolition, re-location, piping pre-facilitation and final connections necessary for 65 tools and associated ancillary equipment.
The initial portion of the project was to install systems to support distribution of specific gasses and chemicals from bulk storage to individual process tools. The next portion was the completion of building improvements to support the modified layout of the tools. This included installation of cleanroom floors, ceilings, walls, and supporting laboratories. JBH furnished, installed, modified and removed high and low purity process piping components from the facility to designated points of connection for each tool.
The scope also included the furnishing, installation, removal and replacement of vacuum fore-line systems, utility piping, and installation of drain system components between facility and tool connections. Removal and re-installation of bulk chemical distribution system piping was also required along with the fitting of tubing for a vital monitoring detection apparatus used at the facility.
IM Flash Technologies
This project involved the installation of all Process Specific chemical and bulk gas systems throughout the facility. The chemical systems consisted of 10,000-20,000 gallon bulk tanks and bulk delivery units that supply a chemical distribution unit to feed laterals all over the fabrication facility. Materials used include PVDF, Teflon, stainless steel tubing, carbon steel pipe, and double containment piping.
The bulk gas delivery systems consisted of NF3, NH3, SiH4, H2 and N2O gases. JBH installed all the bulk delivery systems and piping into the building from bunkers located away from the primary building. The bulk gases were then fed to the main valve box, a distribution valve box and then to a valve manifold box.
JBH also installed all of the inert gases for the area. Lines were run from the inert gas room cabinet to laterals in the fab and subfab throughout the building.
SNL Micro-Fabrication Facility Tool Install
This project was a MESA tooling subproject that provided a complete functional and operational semi-conductor toolset for the MicroFab cleanroom facility, and a limited toolset for the MicroLab facility. JBH’s scope of the tooling project for the MicroFab included 55 tools that had to be installed or relocated. These facilities contained specialized functions such as clean rooms, metallurgical process, thin films, microcircuit production, and electronic fabrication. Tool Installation required the use of 4N2, 3N2, 2Nc, O2, AR, NH3, SIH4/H2, S12H6, He, Dopant B, Dopant A, CL2, BCL3, SF6, HPH2, LPH2, N20, CH4, HBR, C4F8, SIH4/HE, CF4/02, CHF3, and CF4 gases. JBH furnished, as necessary all supervision, labor, materials, consumables, tools, equipment and vehicles to perform structural, mechanical, electrical, high purity and cleanroom modifications. This included equipment installation and/or relocation for all machining, manufacturing, production facilities and associated incidental utilities in special access areas. Work was performed on an as needed, time and material basis.
JBH completed each tool within schedule estimates. A specific example of this was tool #209, the CHA Evaporator that was relocated from bldg. 858. It was considered a matter of national security to finish within the required time frame. JBH met the customer’s quality requirements within the required deadline.
Tool #215, the E-beam, also required specific schedule considerations. This tool’s pedestal was an 8000 lb. granite structure. This had to be moved carefully as not to harm the pedestal, adjoining equipment, floor, walls or personnel. Moving this pedestal required consultations with engineers to ensure the pedestal would move as anticipated and that once in place it would stay there. Once the move was complete, the pedestal had to be set below the floor, which required the assistance of our architectural crew. The move was completed successfully with no impact to the schedule, and with no safety incidents.
