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  • (On Demand) When to Specify Water Baths vs Blast Chillers

    (On Demand) When to Specify Water Baths vs Blast Chillers

    Provided by Tucs Equipment 1 CEU available Summary: Welcome & Introduction (5 minutes) Learning Objective: Understand why efficient cooling is critical in commercial kitchens. Topics: Importance of cooling hot food safely and efficiently. Risks of using improper cooling methods. Cooling Options Overview (10 minutes) Learning Objective: Identify the pros and cons of water baths (batch chillers) vs. blast chillers. Topics: Why walk-in coolers are not ideal for hot food. How water baths and blast chillers differ in cooling mechanisms (thermal conductivity of water vs. air). Energy efficiency, space, and operational considerations. Choosing the Right Method for Your Operation (15 minutes) Learning Objective: Match cooling methods to specific food products and kitchen needs. Topics: Flexibility of blast chillers for diverse food types (pasta, sauces, meats). Batch chillers for sealed products and shelf life extension. Space-saving setups: stacking equipment, mobile carts, and installation tips. Enhancing Efficiency with Automation (10 minutes) Learning Objective: Learn how automated systems can improve labor efficiency and consistency. Topics: Features of automated blast chillers and water baths. Case example: Labor savings and food safety improvements in St. Paul Schools. Summary & Takeaways (5 minutes) Learning Objective: Consolidate key insights for making informed equipment decisions. Topics: When to use each method. Long-term cost savings […]

  • Resi-Mercial™ – where residential meets commercial design

    Resi-Mercial™ – where residential meets commercial design

    Provided by Middleby 1 CEU available Summary: As the demand for more comfortable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing commercial spaces continues to grow, Resi-Mercial design oIers a unique opportunity to enhance user experience while maintaining practicality. By blending residential-style appliances and elements with commercial functionality, designers can create spaces that feel more welcoming, luxurious, and eIicient. It's important to consider the specific needs of each space and carefully assess when and where to integrate these appliances, ensuring they meet both design goals and operational requirements. As the lines between residential and commercial design continue to blur, understanding the potential of Resi-Mercial solutions will be crucial for staying ahead in the evolving design landscape. For more information, contact Madison Fitzgerald at mfitzgerald@middleby.com or 7027578498.

  • Banquet Carts, What to Consider

    Banquet Carts, What to Consider

    Provided by FWE / Food Warming Equipment Co. Inc. 1.0 CEU available Review on the key factors to consider when speicifying banquet equipment. Contact Travis Hartley at thartley@fweco.net or 615-945-2221 to schedule a live webinar.

  • Precision Holding & Why it Matters

    Precision Holding & Why it Matters

    Provided by FWE / Food Warming Equipment Co. Inc. 1.0 CEU available Review on the key factors to consider when specifying equipment for precision hot food holding and why it matters. Contact Travis Hartley at thartley@fweco.net or 615-945-2221 to schedule a live webinar.  

  • Cook-N-Hold vs. ReTherm vs. Combi

    Cook-N-Hold vs. ReTherm vs. Combi

    Provided by FWE / Food Warming Equipment Co. Inc. 1.0 CEU available Review on the key factors to consider when specifying a cook and hold vs. a retherm vs. a combi oven. Contact Travis Hartley at thartley@fweco.net or 615-945-2221 to schedule a live webinar.

  • Mobile Order & Take Out

    Mobile Order & Take Out

    Provided by FWE / Food Warming Equipment Co. Inc. 1.0 CEU available Review on the key factors to consider when specifying equipment for mobile order abd take out staging areas.

  • Building Management Systems for Modern HVAC (On Demand)

    Building Management Systems for Modern HVAC (On Demand)

    Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc. Worth 1 CEU Course Description: Modern buildings are complex; thre are lighting systems, HVAC, pumps, security systems, utilities, and more.  More often than not, it makes sense to connect all this equipment to a centralized controller or Building Management System (BMS) in order to properly monitor and control it all.  In this video we explore how a custom BMS can extract the most performance out of a sophisticated piece of equipment like Paragon HVAC.  We apply various use cases including troubleshooting, comfort, and efficiency examples, with a look towards the future and the use of AI. Prerequisite Knowledge: None. Learning Objective 1: Understand what a Building Management System is and its basic uses Learning Objective 2: Compare and contrast traditional HVAC troubleshooting with the proactive approach Building Management Systems can provide Learning Objective 3: Understand how Building Management Systems can be used by engineers to improve the efficiency of HVAC equipment Learning Objective 4: Understand how HVAC equipment can be improved using large pools of data gathered by Building Management Systems For access, contact Mary Atwood at mary.atwood@captiveaire.com 720-772-9971

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

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

    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)

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

    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 […]

  • Baking Bread in a Rack Oven Webinar

    Webinar

    Provided by Revent & the Retail Bakers of America 1 CEUs provided *Complimentary Registration for FCSI Members Running out of space? Can't afford a deck oven? Think you need one for real artisan bread? This live demonstration will show you how one rack oven can handle your entire operation - from morning pastries to crusty sourdough loaves. No deck oven required. Watch sourdough, baguettes, and focaccia baked live in a rack oven. Program: Part 1: Adapting Artisan Bread Techniques for Rack Ovens (20-30 minutes) Jen Heide, Certified Bread Baker and Assistant Pastry Chef at the Everglades Club, will share what bakers need to know about airflow, heat transfer, and steaming when baking artisan bread in rack ovens. Part 2: Artisan Bread Baking Demo (20-30 minutes) Michael Landman, Test Baker at Revent, will bake sourdough loaves, baguettes, and focaccia live in the ONE39 rack oven, followed by Q&A. Attendees can earn FCSI (Foodservice Consultants Society International) continuing education credits. Registration: Free for RBA members | $30 for non-members Register HERE FCSI Members - to request the complimentary registration please contact Sophie Boczek at sophie@retailbakersofamerica.org  

  • Modern Kitchen Ventilation Engineering & Design (On Demand)

    Modern Kitchen Ventilation Engineering & Design (On Demand)

    Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc. This course is worth 1 CEU. Prerequisite Knowledge: None Learning Objective 1: Understand kitchen ventilation design with code requirements in regards to fire protection and the proper prevention and maintenance needed to reduce risks Learning Objective 2: Overview of history of indoor environmental quality and the technology as it relates to building ventilation systems Learning Objective 3: Recognizing need for new technologies to address customer/building issues in regards to exhaust, humidity and filtration Learning Objective 4: Understand the need for total system integration when it comes to building design For access, contact Mary Atwood - mary.atwood@captiveaire.com 720-772-9971