Application Notes

In-depth protocols and walkthroughs for common testing scenarios with the Universal Vaping Machine.

Puff Count & Endpoint Testing

Determine the total number of standardized puffs in a vapor product using the UVM's integrated endpoint detection. Protocol walkthrough, parameter setup, and interpreting results.

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Pressure Drop Testing

Measure and analyze the draw resistance of vapor products over time. Detect clogging, leaking, and flow restriction trends. Includes threshold standards and data interpretation.

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Vapor Density Testing

Use the UVM's IR vapor sensors to measure relative aerosol output on a per-puff basis. Compare vapor production across products, power levels, and formulations.

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Aerosol Mass Output (Gravimetric)

Determine the mass of aerosol delivered per puff using inline filters and an analytical balance. Setup, weighing protocol, and calculating evaporated mass per puff (EMP).

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Emissions Capture & Chemical Analysis

Capture vapor emissions for chemical profiling: heavy metals (ICP-MS), carbonyls (HPLC), VOCs. Covers PTFE filter vs Cambridge filter pad capture efficiency, extraction, and downstream workflows.

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Power Characterization

Use the multi-channel UVM to compare the impact of different power levels on vapor output, clogging, and puff count. Protocol for controlled power-variation experiments.

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Device Lifecycle Testing

Run a vapor product from first puff to failure. Track pressure drop, vapor density, and coil resistance over the full lifespan. Identify clogging, leaking, coil degradation, and battery exhaustion failure modes.

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Device Repeatability & Reproducibility

Use multi-channel testing to assess batch-to-batch consistency. Statistical QC methodology for incoming hardware inspection and production sampling using the 4-channel and 10-channel UVM.

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