HPQ PUREVAP Gen3 QRR Delivers Even Higher Purity Levels in a Single Step
HPQ PUREVAP Gen3 QRR Delivers Even Higher Purity Levels in a Single Step
MONTREAL, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HPQ Silicon Inc. ("HPQ" or the "Company") (TSX-V: HPQ) (OTCQB: HPQFF) (FRA: O08), a technology company specializing in green engineering processes for silica and silicon material production, is pleased to provide shareholders with an update on the PUREVAPTM Gen3 Quartz Reduction Reactor ("Gen3 QRR") project being developed in partnership with technology provider PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (TSX: PYR) (NASDAQ: PYR) (FRA: 8PY) ("PyroGenesis").
蒙特利尔,2023年8月9日-(环球通讯社)HPQ Silicon Inc.(“惠普”或“公司”)(多伦多证券交易所-V:HPQ)(OTCQB:HPQFF)(FRA:O08),一家专门从事二氧化硅和硅材料生产的绿色工程工艺的技术公司,很高兴向股东提供正在与技术提供商合作开发的PUREVAPTM第三代石英还原反应堆项目的最新情况加拿大热土公司。(多伦多证券交易所股票代码:PYR)(纳斯达克股票代码:PYR)(法兰克福机场股票代码:8PY)(“热起源”)。
The most recent results from our continuous testing have achieved the highest Silicon purity level recorded to date, reaching 99.96%. This milestone signifies the successful removal of an additional 400,000 parts per billion (PPB) of impurities compared to our previous record of 99.92% purity. The achievement brings us one step closer to our goal, making the production of 4N Silicon in a single step not only feasible but within our grasp.
我们连续测试的最新结果达到了迄今为止最高的硅纯度水平,达到99.96%。这一里程碑标志着与我们之前99.92%的纯度纪录相比,我们成功地额外去除了40万ppb的杂质。这一成就使我们离目标又近了一步,使一步生产4N硅不仅可行,而且触手可及。
WITH EACH TEST: HPQ GEN3 QRR IS DELIVERING HIGHER PURITY LEVELS IN A SINGLE STEP
每项测试:HPQ GEN3 QRR 在一个步骤中提供更高的纯度水平
Silicon material produced during tests #6 was sent for ICP-MS Silicon Bulk Sample Analysis at Air Liquide Electronics (Balazs NanoAnalysis), and the results delivers a record 99.96% (3N+) Silicon Bulk Purity, outperforming test #5 results of 99.92%.
在测试****6期间生产的硅材料被送往液化空气电子公司(Balazs Nanoanalysis)的电感耦合等离子体质谱仪进行硅块状样品分析(Balazs Nanoanalysis),结果提供了创纪录的99.96%(3N+)的硅块状纯度,超过了测试****5 99.92%的结果。
The key trend emanating from the Gen3 QRR testing to date and the silicon purity results are:
到目前为止,来自第三代QRR测试和硅纯度结果的主要趋势是:
Reproducibility of the one step production of Silicon that exceeds the highest purity threshold (2N) of commercially available silicon material, and
Reproducibility of the one-step production of Battery Grade Silicon (3N+), the purity required for feedstock in the manufacturing of Silicon Base anode material, and
Reproducibility of the production of silicon using 25% less feedstock than conventional carbothermic processes that use a ratio of 6 tonnes (t) of raw materials to produce 1 t of metallurgical grade silicon (MG Si – 98.5% to 99,5%) [1].
一步法生产的重现性超过最高纯度阈值(2N)的硅商业上可获得的硅材料,以及
一步法生产的重现性电池级硅(3N+)制造硅基负极材料所需的原料纯度,以及
用25%生产硅的再现性更少的原料与使用6吨(吨)原料生产1吨冶金级硅(MGSi-98.5%至99.5%)的传统碳热工艺相比,[1]。
"The reproducibility of the results obtained by Gen3 QRR is another demonstration of how HPQ PUREVAPTM QRR process is modernizing the production of high-purity Silicon, transforming a century-old industrial process known for its significant CO2 emissions into an efficient, scalable, and low carbon manufacturing process," stated Bernard Tourillon, President & CEO of HPQ Silicon. "With Silicon now officially included in the US Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 Final Critical Materials List [2], the timing for the advancement of our Purevap project could not be better."
“第三代QRR结果的重现性是HPQ PUREVAPTM QRR工艺如何实现高纯硅生产现代化的又一例证,将一个以大量二氧化碳排放而闻名的百年工业工艺转变为一种高效、可扩展和低碳的制造工艺,“惠普硅首席执行官总裁说,”随着硅现在正式列入美国能源部2023年最终关键材料清单[2],我们推进Purevap项目的时机再好不过了。“
Over the past year, HPQ's three key initiatives – Silicon, Fumed Silica, and Autonomous Hydrogen Generation via Hydrolysis – have achieved significant milestones as we diligently executed our business plan.
在过去的一年里,HPQ的三项关键举措-硅、气相二氧化硅和水解自动制氢-在我们勤奋执行业务计划的过程中取得了重大里程碑。
HPQ SILICON INITIATIVE:
HPQ硅谷计划:
The demand for silicon is projected to surpass 3.8 million tonnes, valued between US$15 billion and US$20 billion, by 2025 [3]. These numbers do not take into consideration the 300,000 t of Silicon-based anode material demand projected by 2030, representing another market estimated to be worth about US$ 15 billion [4] that will need 3N+ Silicon as feedstock.
预计到2025年,对硅的需求将超过380万吨,价值在150亿美元到200亿美元之间[3]。这些数字还不包括到2030年预计的30万吨硅基阳极材料需求,这代表着另一个估计价值约150亿美元的市场,将需要3N+硅作为原料。
The conventional silicon manufacturing processes, with purity ranging from 98.5% to 99.5%, are both expensive and energy intensive. The process, invented in 1899, is still utilized today, making Silicon production the largest CO2 emitter among all metals and non-ferrous metals. This information is based on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a United Nations body dedicated to climate change research [5].
传统的硅制造工艺,纯度在98.5%到99.5%之间,既昂贵又耗能。这一发明于1899年的工艺至今仍在使用,使硅生产成为所有金属和有色金属中最大的二氧化碳排放者。这些信息基于政府间气候变化专门委员会(IPCC),这是一个致力于气候变化研究的联合国机构[5]。
HPQ is advancing its exclusive PUREVAPTM Quartz Reduction Reactor (QRR) technology, introducing a novel, compact, modular process that produces silicon with zero CO2 emissions. This innovation employs 25% less feedstock compared to traditional methods [6].
惠普正在推进其独有的PUREVAPTM石英还原反应堆(QRR)技术,引入一种新颖、紧凑、模块化的工艺,生产零二氧化碳排放的硅。与传统方法相比,这一创新使用的原料减少了25%。
At the core of the PUREVAPTM QRR lies its Closed Electric Arc Furnace (CEAF) design, designed to operate under precisely controlled atmospheric conditions. This cutting-edge furnace allows the semi-continuous input of Silica (SiO2) and a carbon reductant, streamlining the production of 3N+ silicon in a single step. Importantly, the QRR's design ensures efficient capture of the CO gas ("Co(g)") generated during the carbothermic reaction, enabling its potential for further utilization.
PUREVAPTM QRR的核心是其封闭式电弧炉(CEAF)设计,旨在精确控制大气条件下运行。这种尖端的熔炉允许半连续输入二氧化硅(二氧化硅)和碳还原剂,简化了一步生产3N+硅的过程。重要的是,QRR的设计确保了有效地捕获碳热反应过程中产生的CO气体(“Co(G)”),使其具有进一步利用的潜力。
Investors are invited to explore the HPQ Silicon website and access our latest presentation, providing an elaborate insight into our development strategy for our three key initiatives, including their indicative short, medium, and long-term developmental steps.
欢迎投资者浏览HPQ Silicon网站并访问我们的最新演示文稿,提供对我们三项关键计划的发展战略的详细见解,包括它们指示性的短期、中期和长期发展步骤。
We are delighted to present the immediate development milestones for our PUREVAPTM QRR project:
我们很高兴为我们的PUREVAPTM QRR项目展示近期的开发里程碑:
Successful completion of a Silicon pour.
Achievement of one-step production of 4N Silicon.
Commencement of commercial operations with six continuous production cycles daily, yielding 20 kg of Silicon per pour.
Validation of QRR's capacity to produce up to 4N+ Si higher conversion efficiency of 75% compared to 50-60% with the conventional way [6].
Initiation of crucial engineering studies for the future Gen4 PUREVAPTM - a 2,500 TPY system.
Production of Silicon materials for HPQ Silicon's anodes initiative.
Securing grant financing for proof-of-concept studies concerning HPQ Green Silicon capability.
Launch of proof-of-concept studies for HPQ Green Silicon initiative. Centered on the capture of CO gas generated during direct carbothermic production of silicon from quartz and convert it to solid carbon that can be re-injected in the next production cycle [7].
成功完成了一次硅浇注。
实现了4N硅的一步法生产。
开始商业运营,每天有六个连续的生产周期,每次浇注生产20公斤硅。
验证了QRR生产高达4N+Si的能力,与传统方法的50-60%相比,转换效率提高了75%[6]。
启动未来第四代PUREVAPTM-2500 TPY系统的关键工程研究。
为HPQ硅阳极计划生产硅材料。
为有关HPQ绿色硅能力的概念验证研究获得赠款资金。
启动惠普绿色硅计划的概念验证研究。重点是捕获从石英直接碳热生产硅时产生的CO气体,并将其转化为固体碳,可在下一个生产周期重新注入[7]。
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From Ferroglobe PLC investor presentation dated October 17, 2017 (Page 11). |
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July 31, 2023, US DOE release: U.S. Department of Energy Releases 2023 Critical Materials Assessment to Evaluate Supply Chain Security for Clean Energy Technologies |
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Data compiled from information found in the presentations made by CRU International Limited ("CRU"), a world-leading metal market research firm, during their Silicon Market Outlook conferences of November 2018, November 2020, and October 2022. Information further validated by Straits Research Silicon Metal Market: Information by Product Type (Metallurgical and Chemical), Application (Aluminium Alloys, Silicone, and Semiconductors), and Region — Forecast till 2030, report that indicated that the global silicon metal market size was valued at USD 12.4 billion in 2021, and is expected to reach USD 20.60 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period (2022–2030). |
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QY Research, SNE Research, Shinhan Securities / NBM June 2023 Deck page 11 |
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Bernstein L, Roy J, Delhotal KC, Harnisch J, Matsuhashi R, PriceL, Tanaka K, Worrell E, Yamba F, Fengqi Z (2007) Industry. In: Climate change 2007: Mitigation. Contribution of working group III to the fourth assessment report of the intergovernmental panel on climate change. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK and New York, USA |
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Originally mentioned in a June 17th, 2019, HPQ release, the information emanated from a Confidential PyroGenesis report estimating the PUREVAPTM process efficiency. These numbers will be further validated and refine after the completion of the GEN4 Conceptual and Preliminary engineering studies. |
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Originally mentioned in a June 27th, 2023, HPQ release. |
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摘自Ferroglobal PLC 2017年10月17日的投资者演示文稿(第11页)。 |
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2023年7月31日,美国能源部发布:美国能源部发布2023年关键材料评估,以评估清洁能源技术的供应链安全 |
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数据是根据世界领先的金属市场研究公司CRU国际有限公司(“CRU”)在2018年11月、2020年11月和2022年10月的硅市场展望会议上所做的陈述中的信息汇编而成的。信息进一步得到海峡研究金属硅市场的验证:按产品类型(冶金和化工)、应用(铝合金、有机硅和半导体)和地区预测到2030年的信息,报告指出,2021年全球金属硅市场规模为124亿美元,预计到2030年将达到206亿美元,在预测期内(2022-2030年)以5.8%的复合年增长率增长。 |
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QY Research,SNE Research,新韩证券/NBM 2023年6月,第11页 |
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L,罗伊J,德尔霍塔尔KC,哈尼施J,松桥R,PriceL,田中K,Worrell E,Yamba F,凤栖Z(2007)产业。摘自:气候变化2007:缓解。第三工作组对政府间气候变化问题小组第四次评估报告的贡献。剑桥大学出版社,英国剑桥和美国纽约 |
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这些信息最初是在2019年6月17日的HPQ发布中提到的,这些信息来自一份评估PUREVAPTM过程效率的机密热成因报告。这些数字将在完成第四代概念和初步工程研究后得到进一步验证和完善。 |
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最初在2023年6月27日惠普发布的新闻稿中提到。 |
About PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
关于加拿大热源公司。
PyroGenesis Canada Inc., a high-tech company, is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and commercialization of advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions which reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and are economically attractive alternatives to conventional "dirty" processes. PyroGenesis has created proprietary, patented, and advanced plasma technologies that are being vetted and adopted by multiple multibillion dollar industry leaders in three massive markets: iron ore pelletization, aluminum, waste management, and additive manufacturing. With a team of experienced engineers, scientists and technicians working out of its Montreal office, and its 3,800 m2 and 2,940 m2 R&D and manufacturing facilities, PyroGenesis maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront of technology development and commercialization. The operations are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, having been ISO certified since 1997.
加拿大公司是一家高科技公司,在先进的等离子工艺和可持续解决方案的设计、开发、制造和商业化方面处于领先地位,这些工艺和解决方案可减少温室气体(GHG),在经济上具有吸引力,可以替代传统的“脏”工艺。PyroGenesis创造了专有、专利和先进的等离子技术,这些技术正在三个巨大的市场上接受多个数十亿美元的行业领导者的审查和采用:铁矿石球团、铝、废物管理和添加剂制造。凭借在蒙特利尔办事处工作的经验丰富的工程师、科学家和技术人员团队,以及3800平方米和2940平方米的研发和制造设施,PyroGenesis保持了其在技术开发和商业化方面的领先地位,从而保持了竞争优势。这些业务已通过ISO 9001:2015和AS9100D认证,自1997年以来一直通过ISO认证。
About HPQ Silicon
关于HPQ硅片
HPQ Silicon Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is a Quebec-based TSX Venture Exchange Tier 1 Industrial Issuer.
HPQ Silicon Inc.(多伦多证券交易所-V:HPQ)是一家总部位于魁北克的多伦多证券交易所创业板一级工业发行商。
HPQ is developing, with the support of world-class technology partners PyroGenesis Canada Inc.(TSX: PYR) (NASDAQ: PYR) and NOVACIUM SAS, new green processes crucial to make the critical materials needed to reach net zero emissions.
在世界一流技术合作伙伴的支持下,惠普正在不断发展加拿大公司(多伦多证券交易所代码:PYR)(纳斯达克:PYR)和NOVACIUM SAS,新的绿色工艺对于制造实现净零排放所需的关键材料至关重要。
HPQ activities are centred around the following five (5) pillars:
HPQ活动围绕以下五(5)个支柱展开:
Becoming a green low-cost (Capex and Opex) producer of High Purity Silicon (2N+ to 4N) using our proprietary PUREVAPTM "Quartz Reduction Reactors" (QRR) being developed by PyroGenesis.
Becoming North America's first producer of micron size High Purity Silicon (3N & 4N) powders with the assistance of NOVACIUM SAS.
Working to become the first producer of nano silicon materials from High Purity Silicon chunks using our proprietary PUREVAPTMNano Silicon Reactor (NSiR) being developed by PyroGenesis.
Becoming a green low-cost (Capex and Opex) producer of Fumed Silica using our proprietary FUMED SILICA REACTOR being developed by PyroGenesis.
Developing a small and compact process for the on-demand production of hydrogen via hydrolysis of Silicon and other materials.
成为绿色低成本(资本支出和运营成本)的高纯硅(2N+至4N)生产商,使用我们的专利PUREVAPTM“石英还原反应堆”(PUREVAPTM)正在由热源公司开发。
在NOVACIUM SAS的协助下,成为北美第一家生产微米级高纯硅(3N和4N)粉末的公司。
致力于成为第一家利用我们的专有技术从高纯硅块生产纳米硅材料的生产商纯真空纳米硅反应器(NSiR)正在由热源公司开发。
使用我们的专有技术,成为低成本(资本支出和运营成本)的气相二氧化硅绿色生产商气相二氧化硅反应器正在由热源公司开发。
开发一种小型而紧凑的工艺,通过硅和其他材料的水解按需生产氢气。