Evaluating the Performance of Vapor-Static Extraction Systems

When selecting a new extraction system for your cannabis or hemp business, understanding its overall performance is crucial. Since the introduction of Vapor-Static extraction, Boulder Creek Technologies has gathered extensive performance data from various projects. In this blog, we’ll delve into this data to evaluate how the Vapor-Static system has been performing across different settings.

Where Vapor-Static Units Have Been Tested

Vapor-Static units have undergone extensive testing across the United States, in a wide range of facilities, targeting different cannabinoids, and under varying environmental conditions. Some of these tests took place in Arvada, Colorado, home to Boulder Creek Technologies, while others were conducted in states like Utah and Oregon.

This diversity in testing environments provides a comprehensive view of the system's capabilities, enhancing our understanding of its overall performance.

How Did Vapor-Static Systems Perform?

Our analysis begins with the pilot unit tested at Boulder Creek Technologies’ headquarters in Arvada, Colorado. This unit processed CBD oil from hemp sourced from six different growers. The data from this initial test showed that under optimal conditions, the Vapor-Static unit achieved an average extraction efficiency of 91.63%.

Next, we look at the results from a Vapor-Static unit (VS 5000) tested in Portland, Oregon, designed to process 5,000 lbs. of biomass daily. While the test results showed some variability due to ongoing optimization during data collection, the VS 5000 was able to produce THC oil with concentrations as high as 86.72%.

We also analyzed data from a VS 1000 unit tested at Boulder Creek Technologies’ shop in Arvada before being sent to western Oregon. The hemp biomass had an average cannabinoid concentration of 10.64% by weight. Over two and a half months, data from 27 runs was collected, indicating a cannabinoid concentration of 4.40% in the spent hemp, which translates to an average extraction efficiency of 58.64%.

For the VS 1000 unit tested in Arvada and later moved to western Oregon, preliminary data was collected during the commissioning phase. Approximately 5% of the input biomass was converted into raw oil with 69% CBD, resulting in 3.45% CBD extraction from the original biomass, which initially had a CBD content of 5.34%. It’s worth noting that biomass with higher initial CBD content typically yields better extraction rates.

In total, 91 tests were conducted on Vapor-Static units, revealing an average vaporization efficiency of 75.31%, with a peak efficiency of 93.24%. The average cannabinoid content in the produced oil was 70.03%, with a maximum concentration of 78.8%.

Conclusion: A Promising Future with Vapor-Static Technology

These results highlight the potential of the Vapor-Static system to revolutionize the cannabis and hemp extraction industry. With its high efficiency and quality output, Vapor-Static offers processors and manufacturers an exceptional opportunity to enhance their operations.

To explore the Vapor-Static system further and see how it can benefit your business, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Boulder Creek Technologies for additional information. Our team is ready to provide you with detailed insights and a customized quote to meet your specific needs.