Terpene Extraction System and Method

A terpene extraction system, comprising:

• a fluid-bed mixer, comprising a vessel, wherein the vessel can hold a vacuum and contain microwaves such that microwaves and vacuum can be applied to a biological material in the vessel;
• a microwave generator adapted to provide microwave radiation to the vessel;
• a plurality of paddles adapted to move within the vessel, such that the plurality of paddles can agitate the biological material in the vessel and create a fluid bed comprising the biological material;
• a temperature sensor adapted to sense a temperature of the biological material in the vessel;
• a vacuum pump in fluid communication with the vessel and the cold trap assembly, such that the vacuum pump can create a vacuum in the vessel;
• a pressure sensor adapted for use in controlling a pressure in the vessel through selective activation of the vacuum pump;
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• a cold trap assembly in fluid communication with the vessel, the cold trap assembly comprising a plurality of cold traps connected in series between the vessel and the vacuum pump, wherein the vacuum pump creates a vacuum in the vessel by drawing vapor through the cold trap assembly.