Abstract: The system comprising an object to be tested, with the object has a structural resonant frequency. A vibration analyzer sends a signal through the object to a signal receiver. The signal receiver sends the data to a processor and a data storage device. A cooling chamber is used to cool the object to a specified temperature, and then allows the object to return to ambient temperature. A second vibrational test is performed and the data is compared with the first vibrational test to determine the effectiveness of the thermal treatment of the object.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the performance level, amount of wear, and remaining useful life of a new or worn object, preferably of metallic construction through harmonic fatigue evaluation. The object to be tested is struck with a resonant frequency generating device, causing the object to transmit its vibrational resonance to at least one signal receiving transducer. The transducer then relays the frequency back to a database wherein it is compared to known frequency responses of that specific object through a linear continuum from prior controlled testing, to determine the remaining performance level in comparison to a new object of the same construction.

Abstract: A new and improved metallurgic treatment and verification system and method. The system comprising several components in combination. First provided is an object to be tested. The object has a structural resonant frequency. Next provided is a vibration analyzer having a signal sending component and a signal receiver. Lastly provided is a cooling chamber having an enclosed space therein. The method comprises performing a first vibrational test on an object, and then cooling the object. The object is cooled for a specified amount of time and then allowed to return to ambient temperature at a rate determined by the physical characteristics of the object. A second vibrational test is performed and the data is compared with the first vibrational test to determine the effectiveness of the thermal treatment of the object.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the performance level, amount of wear, and remaining useful life of a new or worn object, preferably of metallic construction through harmonic fatigue evaluation. The object to be tested is struck with a resonant frequency generating device, causing the object to transmit its vibrational resonance to at least one signal receiving transducer. The transducer then relays the frequency back to a database wherein it is compared to known frequency responses of that specific object through a linear continuum from prior controlled testing, to determine the remaining performance level in comparison to a new object of the same construction.

Abstract: A paper sterilization system comprises a chamber having one wall with an input slot and another wall with an output slot. A conveyor system is comprised of two co-acting belts, and upper and a lower. The belts are in facing contact. A plurality of rollers is provided. The rollers are adapted to convey the belts in contact with each other and with paper through the chamber from the input slot to the output slot. Also provided is a heating element. The heating element is adapted to increase the temperature to between about 150 and 400 degrees Fahrenheit. A pressure assembly is provided. The pressure assembly is adapted to increase the pressure to between about 1 and 4 atmospheres. Drive members are provided. The drive members are adapted to drive the belt and paper at a speed sufficient to kill viral and fungal organisms on paper moving through the chamber.