CaptiveAir Fan Fundamentals – From the Wright Brothers to Today (On-Demand)

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Know nothing about fans? Perfect! We’ll cover the most fundamental topics like pressure gradients and the fan laws to build your understanding of both Axial and Centrifugal fans. Don’t worry, we make it fun with lots of demonstrations and animations, while tying some of these concepts to the early days of aviation and even cows. Yes, cows. Fans excel at one simple job: moving air. Yet, most people don’t really know how they do so, and that’s ok! But if you’re not most people and want to learn about these neat machines, you’re at the right place. Presenter Information Bill Griffin, President of Engineering and Manufacturing - CaptiveAire Systems, Inc. He is the President of Engineering and Manufacturing with CaptiveAire Systems, the nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems. Bill began working in the HVAC industry at CaptiveAire in 1999, immediately after graduating from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Bill began as a draftsman with CaptiveAire and advanced within the company to overseeing all of manufacturing and engineering. For over 20 years, his career has focused on the design, development, manufacturing and improvement of products. Bill is a licensed Professional Engineer in the […]

Fan Performance Curves- A Deep Dive (On-Demand)

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Fan Performance Curves - A Deep Dive – 1 Hour Credit Course Description: Let’s build a fan curve! We’ll start by collecting data on a real fan, and then use the fan laws to extrapolate all the require data. Then we’ll use the curves to size up fans and motors, and along the way we’ll look into eEiciency’s, safety margins, density, and even system eEect. We condensed a wealth of knowledge into 1 video that connects all the dots. Prerequisite Knowledge: None. Presenter Information Bill Griffin, President of Engineering and Manufacturing - CaptiveAire Systems, Inc. Bill Griffin is the President of Engineering and Manufacturing with CaptiveAire Systems, the nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems. He began working in the HVAC industry at CaptiveAire in 1999, immediately after graduating from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Bill began as a draftsman with CaptiveAire and advanced within the company to overseeing all of manufacturing and engineering. For over 20 years, his career has focused on the design, development, manufacturing and improvement of products. Bill is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Pennsylvania and holds 7 patents for products in the kitchen ventilation and […]

Full Steam Ahead! The Physics and History of Steam, Using Steam in Your Designs, and Electrification

AccuTemp 11919 John Adams Drive, New Haven, IN, United States

Provided by AccuTemp Products Inc. 1 CEU available Factory tour presentation. Adgenda will be steamer focused. Physics of how steam works in a steamer and in general, how steam fits into new designs and what electrification means for steam. Generic info not manufacturer specific. To register, contact John Pennington at jpennington@accutemp.net or 260-341-7726.

Griddle Mysteries- Unwraping the Contruction and Operation of Flat Top Griddles

AccuTemp 11919 John Adams Drive, New Haven, IN, United States

Provided by AccuTemp Products, Inc. 1 CEU available Factory tour presentation. Adgenda will be griddle focused. Discussing the construction of different types of griddles, how each operates and what electrification means for griddles gooing forward. Generic info not manufacturer specific. To register, contact John Pennington at jpennington@accutemp.net or 260-341-7726.

(On Demand) Duct Fundamentals – The Magic of Duct

On Demand Webinar

Provided by CaptiveAir 1 CEU available Speaker: Bill Griffin German Tabor Course Description: No matter how perfect your HVAC unit conditions the air, it can all go awry if the delivery method is not well thought out. The first step is understanding exactly how air behaves in a duct. From Bernoulli’s Theorem to friction, dynamic losses, system effect, we’ll visualize every step of the way to make the concepts intuitive and fun. Prerequisite Knowledge:  None. Learning Objective 1:  Understanding Total, Static, and Dynamic Pressures within the context of ductwork. Learning Objective 2:  Understanding friction losses and the factors at play in a duct. Learning Objective 3:  Understanding dynamic losses and pressure loss coefficients within duct fittings. Learning Objective 4:  Understanding system effect and its impact on duct losses To access, click this link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXJ79HH3wi0

(On Demand) Parallel Ducts – A Balancing Act

On Demand Webinar

Provided by CaptiveAire 1 CEU available Speakers: Bill Griffin, German Tabor Kyle Thompson Course Description: Nature does what it wants, which means air in parallel duct branches doesn’t always behave how me might expect. In this video we’ll explain how we can predict and model complex airflows using simple calculations, and how software does it in an efficient, intuitive way. Prerequisite Knowledge: Duct Fundamentals Learning Objective 1: Understand loss coefficients for diverging tees. Learning Objective 2: Understand how to balance a duct system using the Equal Friction method. Learning Objective 3: Understand how to balance a duct system using the Static Regain method. Learning Objective 4: Understand how software may be used as an alternative to hand calculations, including general advantages and limitations. To access, click this link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg5dSWIvJiQ

Selecting The Right Ice for the Right Application

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Provided by Middleby 1 CEU available Goal: To Educate Design Consultants on hot to choose the right ice, size their production and storage, and optimize efficiency. A) Why Ice Matters in Hospitality (5 mins) B) Ice Types and Applications (10 mins) C) Front of House vs Back of House Applications (10 mins) D) Sizing, Production & Storage (10 mins) E) Real World Scenarios (10 minutes) F) Choosing the Right Equipment (10 minutes) G) Q&A (5 mins) To register, contact Hannah Guy at hguy@middleby.com.

(On-Demand) 10 Trends Shaping the 2025 (and Beyond) Drinks Space — and What That Means for Bar Design and Equipment Specification

In-Person or Virtual

Provided by Perlick 1 CEU available Either In-Person or Virtual Corrinne Walenda offers a glimpse into the future of beverage service with this fast-paced session exploring 10 emerging trends redefining the drinks landscape in 2025 and beyond. From the rise of botanical beverages and boundary-pushing martinis to the return of maximalism, theatrical bartending, and the growing demand for sophisticated low- and no-alcohol cocktails — this class unpacks what’s driving consumer tastes and how bars must evolve in response. We'll connect these trends to practical implications for bar layout, equipment selection, and operational flow, offering actionable takeaways for foodservice design consultants and their architects and clients. Ideal for:  Foodservice design consultants, F&B directors, architects,interior designers, equipment specifiers, and anyone shaping the future of hospitality spaces. To schedule, contact Corrinne Walenda at corrinne.walenda@perlick.com or 414-399-8859.

Welbilt Brands 2025 Roadshow

Zink Foodservice 655 Dearborn Park Lane, Columbus, OH

3 CEUs available Agenda: Each roadshow event will last three hours, covering all ten attending brands.  During the event, each brand will present its latest innovations and discuss industry trends, including: Ventless applications Sustainability Electrification Kitchens, and more To register, contact Jeremy Strege at 727-946-3363 or jeremy.strege@welbilt.com 

Nuggett Ice Machine Training

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Provided by Manitowoc Training 1 CEU available When to specify nuggett and flake ice machines, how to size for various applications, do's and do not's when selecting the machine loaction. To register, contact Eddie Garmon at eddie.garmon@pentair.com or 863-660-6581.

Heat Illness, California Regulations and the Kitchen of the Future

Frontier Energy 1075 Serpentine Lane, Suite B, Pleasanton, CA, United States

Provided by California Energy Wise (CEW), PG&E, Frontier Energy - Food Tech Service Center 1.5 CEU available This class covers two different commercial kitchen challenges: high heat environments and the many kitchen water wasters that can be readily fixed. The first half explains the newly adopted CalOSHA Indoor Heat Illness regulations. These regulations are meant to protect kitchen workers but, they also apply to equipment service professionals who might be working in those kitchens. Learn the details of these new regulations, how to help operators lower kitchen temperatures, and how to come into compliance with these laws. Likewise, new California laws require that all water utilities follow strict conservation guidelines in both dry and wet years - which could impact water costs. This class will provide training on how to spot and mitigate common water-wasting leaks and wasteful operating practices in kitchens and dishrooms. Participants will be able to: Appraise an employee's indoor heat illness risk and communicate a plan to come into compliance with the CalOSHA Indoor Heat Illness regulations, Explain how to reduce the ambient heat in a kitchen environment through equipment choice and ventilation optimization, and Employ corrective techniques to reduce water waste in commercial kitchens and […]

Tilt Skillets and Kettles- Old School Production Method Meets New Technology

AccuTemp 11919 John Adams Drive, New Haven, IN, United States

Provided by AccuTemp Products, Inc. 1 CEU available Factory tour presentation.  Adgenda will be focused on Tilt Skillets and Kettles, construction, uses and how new tachnology is being brought into these products. Generic offering not manufacturer specific. To register, contact John Pennington at jpennington@accutemp.net or 260-341-7726.