A system and method for object inspection that includes an image recognition program stored on a tangible medium for classifying and subclassifying regions of interest on an image. The device comprises a cigarette monitoring means, fluid-flow pressure drop and smoke density detection means, data transmission means, data receiving and processing means, as well as means to display the processed data. The precipitator further includes a brush and vacuum assembly for removing the particulate material and reducing the risk of reentrainment in the air stream. A curative blend comprising at least two active hydrogen-containing materials, which is liquid at room temperature, is also disclosed.