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 […]

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.

From Cash Flow Chaos to Clarity: Master Restaurant Finances in 30 Days

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.75 CEUs available Take command of your restaurant’s financial future with this interactive session designed to streamline your cash flow and boost profitability. You’ll learn the four essential financial statements every restaurant owner must master, along with pricing strategies, inventory management, and ordering improvements to cut costs by 5% weekly. Discover a proven weekly accountability method that eliminates uncertainty in your business operations and brings clarity to your bottom line. Walk away with actionable tools to maximize savings and elevate your management team for long-term success. REGISTER NOW  

Meet the Heat Regs: Understanding the New CalOSHA Rules (plus BONUS: Eliminate Kitchen Water Waste)

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Provided by California Energy Wise (CEW), SoCalGas 1.5 CEUs available Summary: 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. The second half of the class provides training on how to spot and mitigate common water-wasting leaks and wasteful operating practices in kitchens and dishrooms. To be presented: 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. Employ corrective techniques to reduce water waste in commercial kitchens and dishrooms. Speaker: Richard Young, Director of […]

Leveraging Technology to Optimize Data Systems and Processes, Increasing Customer Satisfaction

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Provided by InformaConnect .75 CEU available Join us for an insightful webinar on how technology is transforming the foodservice industry. We will explore key data on technology adoption in Brazil, highlighting how operators are integrating digital tools across different processes to drive efficiency and results. Discover how AI and other innovations enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and align with consumer expectations regarding technology in their dining journey. The session will also feature real-world case studies from a U.S. operator, showcasing AI-driven data analysis, kitchen display system optimization, and the use of large language learning models for phone automation (Agentic AI). Register

(On-Demand) Methods and Systems for Washing Fruit and Vegetables, Thawing and De-Glazing in the Foodservice Industry

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Presented by Immersion Systems Inc. 1 CEU available Learning Objectives:  To educate attendees on the methods, pros and cons of Washing Fruits and Vegetables and Thawing in the Foodservice Industry. Who will benefit:  Attendees (Consultants) who work with Foodservice Operators in recommending the correct solution for their operational needs and educating them of their options. Speaker Details: John Cantrell:  John Cantrell owns the leadership role at Immersion Systems, Inc., with a focus on product design, innovation, IP, customer interactions and strategic direction.  John is an advocate of “new to the world” equipment systems that can dramatically improve Foodservice processes, sanitation, efficiencies, conservation and team member ergonomics.  Prior to serving with ISI, John co-founded Power Soak Systems, Inc., which pioneered the product category of “continuous motion” washing.  John has over 35 years in the Foodservice Equipment industry. Scott Heying:  Scott Heying serves in a Sales and Marketing role for Immersion Systems, Inc. supporting all sales and marketing efforts as it relates to all market segments, Chain, Institutional, and Retail sales.  Scott also served in a similar role at Power Soak Systems, Inc.  Scott has over 8 years in the Foodservice Equipment Industry. For webinar access, contact Scott Heying - scott.heying@immersionsystems.com

Designing Multi-Concept Bars with Krowne!

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Provided by Krowne .5 CEU available More and more venue's are looking for multi-concept bars. These range from hotels, stadiums, arenas, concert venues, event spaces and much more. Lets take a look at some new offerings and equipment that can help you design for multi-concept bars! Register in advance for this meeting: REGISTER HERE After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Event Series Fryer Specifying 101

Fryer Specifying 101

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Provided by Frymaster .5 CEU available Summary: To provide an overview of questions to ask and get answered when specifying a commercial fryer with your clients. Available the last Friday of each month at 12:00 pm Eastern Time. Training Login Information Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 231 803 714 386 Passcode: bH7J6PQ6 For questions, contact Kirk Gross, kirk.goss@frymaster.com or 770-880-4124

The Use of Air Curtains in the Foodservice Industry Beyond the Kitchen’s Receiving Door

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Provided by Mars Air Systems .75 CEU available The goal of this presentation is to explore additional applications of air curtains beyond the kitchen's back receiving door. We discuss various air curtain benefits, common industries we serve, various installation applications, and additional features and online tools we provide. This course is presented by Curtis Rosol, who is a Business Development Engineer at Mars Air Systems. Curtis specializes in new opportunity growth and training, informing and creating awareness of all the benefits air curtains can provide. He is also involved in sales and works closely with the local reps to help promote and sell air curtains. For access to this webinar, contact Stephanie Rosol at stephanier@marsair.com or (310) 532-1555 x1211.

Electricity DC Fundamentals (On Demand)

Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc. This course is worth 1 CEU. Prerequisite Knowledge: None Learning Objective 1: Understand electricity on an atomic scale and its history. Learning Objective 2: Understand the importance of having a fundamental understanding of electrical concepts. Learning Objective 3: Visualize electrical materials and components - their interactions and constraints. Learning Objective 4: Understand the basics of utilizing electromagnetic fields. For access, contact Mary Atwood - mary.atwood@captiveaire.com 720-772-9971

Paragon RTU Training (On Demand)

Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc. Worth 1 CEU Course Description: Learn about Paragon RTU's innovative design that supports energy conservation and reduced operating costs through advanced technologies like direct drive motors, variable speed inverter duty compressors and more. Modulating equipment allows it to deliver the highest efficiencies at part-load conditions. Sensors throughout the unit continually measure a wide variety of data points with remote accessibility and control via CASLink cloud monitoring. Prerequisite Knowledge: None. Learning Objective 1: Understand the fundamental design of Paragon RTU and the integration of advanced HVAC technologies Learning Objective 2: Understand the range of applications for Paragon RTU Learning Objective 3: Understand the benefits of electronic controls that support remote monitoring and accessibility via CASLink cloud software Learning Objective 4: Understand the benefits of conditioning fresh air and the impact Paragon RTU has on building comfort For access, contact Mary Atwood at mary.atwood@captiveaire.com 720-772-9971