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Fan Performance Curves- A Deep Dive (On-Demand)
2025-07-01 08:00 - 2025-07-31 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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 HVAC industry.
German Tabor, Filmmaker – CaptiveAire Systems, Inc.
With a decade of experience in ﬁlm and video production, and a technical background in Aviation Maintenance encompassing hydraulic, pneumatic, climate control and electrical systems troubleshooting, German Tabor is uniquely positioned to create effective and compelling engineering fundamentals videos. All of German’s videos are thoroughly reviewed by CaptiveAire engineers to ensure accuracy and the correct application of theories and calculations.

Learning Objective 1:
Understand how a fan performance curve is built, from data acquisition to extrapolation and visualization.
Learning Objective 2:
Understand how to use fan performance curves to correctly size fans and motors.
Learning Objective 3:
Understand Fan Energy Index and the major factors aEecting eEiciency.
Learning Objective 4:
Understand external variables such as density and system eEect and how to account for them.
For Online Access, Contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveair.com

Walk-In Manufacturing Process Tour - MN
2025-07-01 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Everidge Inc. Minnesota, 304 Main St. N., Winnebago, MN, 56098
Provided by Everidge, Inc.
1.5 CEUs available
Factory Tour of an HD Rail Walk-in manufacturing facility to learn the ins and outs of what makes HD rails different and the value it brings to consultants and specifiers.
To schedule a tour, contact Katie Dalaska at katie.dalaska@everidge.com or 763-210-6980.

(On Demand) Beth Z I for Design - Rise Above the Competition
2025-07-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | DE
Your Nerdy Best Friend Beth Z once again joins us to explore more of the AI Universe. We’ve covered the bases of becoming a better writer for your promotional material, presentations and proposals so now what? Beth will show you the many areas where we can take that new text and make it shine. During this 1 hour webinar she will show you how to design better proposals, better social media postings, better presentations, even better marketing materials. Let Beth sift through the many options available and recommend which ones work best so you don’t have too. Not only will this help you get back precious time in your work day, you will also earn 1 CEU for attending.
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Modern Kitchen Ventilation Engineering & Design (On Demand)
2025-07-02 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | DE
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

Full Steam Ahead! The Physics and History of Steam, Using Steam in Your Designs, and Electrification
2025-07-08 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | AccuTemp, 11919 John Adams Drive, New Haven, IN, 46774, 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
2025-07-15 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | AccuTemp, 11919 John Adams Drive, New Haven, IN, 46774, 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
2025-07-15 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-07-15 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-07-15 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
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
2025-07-15 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-07-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Zink Foodservice, 655 Dearborn Park Lane, Columbus, OH, 43085
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
2025-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
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.
Contact Keith for a link to the webinar:
Keith.pennison@pentair.com
337-304-0188

Heat Illness, California Regulations and the Kitchen of the Future
2025-07-16 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Frontier Energy, 1075 Serpentine Lane, Suite B, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, 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 dishrooms.

Speakers:
Richard Young, Director of Education, Frontier Energy’s, Food Service Tech Center
To register, contact Kiana Caban, kcaban@frontierenergy.com or 925.866.2844

(On-Demand) Methods and Systems for Washing Fruit and Vegetables, Thawing and De-Glazing in the Foodservice Industry
2025-07-22 09:00 - 2025-07-31 10:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
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

Fryer Specifying 101
2025-07-25 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Webinar
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
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Meeting ID: 231 803 714 386
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For questions, contact Kirk Gross, kirk.goss@frymaster.com or 770-880-4124

Open Flame/Solid Fuel Cookery and Venting
2025-07-30 | Wood Stone, 1801 Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Provided by Wood Stone
5.5 CEUs available
AGENDA
7:30 Arrival/ Breakfast at factory
8:30-9:30 Factory tour
9:30-9:45 Break
9:45-11:15 Open Flame Cooking and Heat Management (90 Minutes) Education Portion
11:15-11:30 Break
11:30-1 Lunch and Learn- Open Flame and Solid Fuel Venting and Safety (90 minutes) Education Portion
1-1:15 Break
1:15-2:45 Innovations in Stone Hearth Cooking and Heat on Demand
3-5 Q&A- Product walkthrough
5:00 Dismissed- Dinner
To register, contact Anthony Mukerjee at anthonym@woodstone.net or 360-650-1111 ext. 324.

On Demand Content
2025-08-01 | DE
Our Education Providers are pleased to offer a variety of education programs online . Please note, you must request online access with the contact person listed in the program description. Once you have been given access to the program, it will be available to you on demand.
Visit our on demand page for more details on individual events offered:
On Demand Content

(Access On Demand) Alto-Shaam Webinar - Elevating Healthcare Dining: From Kitchen to Patient & Beyond (.5 CEUs)
2025-08-01 | On Demand Webinar
According to Technomic, 80% of healthcare operators have innovated their menus in the last year. However, growing a healthcare foodservice program can mean many things, from implementing nutritious dishes to adding an extended à la carte menu. Find out how real-life operators innovate their menus and deal with everyday challenges in this upcoming online event: Elevating Healthcare Dining: From Kitchen to Patient & Beyond.
For On Demand Access to this webinar contact Matt Webber MattWe@alto-shaam.com 262-251-3800

The Use of Air Curtains in the Foodservice Industry Beyond the Kitchen's Receiving Door
2025-08-01 08:00 - 08:45 (America/New_York) | On Demand Webinar
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.

(Access On-Demand) Beth Z - AI for Sales & Marketing (1 CEU)
2025-08-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | On Demand Webinar
Learn about a variety of AI software to help you in sales and marketing!
Recording link – scroll to bottom of page and click I am not a robot.
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Passcode 49GMsq^?
Link to handouts – https://nerdybff.dubb.com/v/fcsiai24
*Attendees must self-report CEU.

Electricity DC Fundamentals (On Demand)
2025-08-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | DE
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

DOAS Controls (On Demand)
2025-08-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | DE
Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.
Worth 1 CEU
Prerequisite Knowledge: Basics of Psychometrics
Learning Objective 1: To understand the basics of dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) technology, and how theyare used in modern building HVAC design.
Learning Objective 2: To understand required air stream monitoring and how this data is used in control systems tocomplete basic DOAS functions.
Learning Objective 3: To understand best control practices for successful DOAS outcomes. Review risks and pitfallsassociated with common overly complicated control strategies.
Learning Objective 4: To understand how to best practices for sustainable DOAS control strategies, ensuringsystems will operate at peak performance over the full life of the equipment.
For access, contact Mary Atwood at mary.atwood@captiveaire.com
720-772-9971

The Refrigeration Cycle (On Demand)
2025-08-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | DE
Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.
Worth 1 CEU
Prerequisite Knowledge: None.
Learning Objective 1: To understand the fundamental thermodynamic properties exhibited in the Refrigeration Cycle.
Learning Objective 2: To understand the varying properties and benefits of working fluids/refrigerants and how to interpret their P-H diagrams.
Learning Objective 3: To understand the methods of HVAC equipment design by understanding real vs. ideal cycles.
Learning Objective 4: To understand the impacts of modulating equipment on cycle efficiency.
For access, contact Mary Atwood at mary.atwood@captiveaire.com
720-772-9971

Paragon RTU Training (On Demand)
2025-08-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | DE
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

Alternating Current AC & Motors (On Demand)
2025-08-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | DE
Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.
Worth 1 CEU
Course Description:

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 at mary.atwood@captiveaire.com
720-772-9971

Commercial Load Calculations (On Demand)
2025-08-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | DE
Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.
This course is worth 1 CEU.
Prerequisite Knowledge: None
Learning Objective 1: Understand internal, external and ventilation load sources
Learning Objective 2: Understand impacts of ventilation loads
Learning Objective 3: Understand the process of using load calculations for unit sizing
Learning Objective 4: Understand sizing philosophies and potential risks
For access, contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveaire.com
720-772-9971

DOAS vs RTU Overview (On Demand)
2025-08-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | DE
Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.
This course is worth 1 CEU.
Prerequisite Knowledge: None
Learning Objective 1: Understand the traditional mechanical HVAC design and why the market/technology is changing
Learning Objective 2: Understand the primary needs of HVAC equipment in various types of builds
Learning Objective 3: Understand existing equipment challenges with increasing ventilation and filtration requirements
Learning Objective 4: Understand the advancements in dedicated outdoor air systems technology and how this new technology meets changing needs offering affordable and sustainable solutions for the future
For access, contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveaire.com
720-772-9971

Introduction to the Psychometric Chart (On Demand)
2025-08-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | DE
Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.
This course is worth 1 CEU.
Prerequisite Knowledge: None
Learning Objective 1: Understand how to use psychometric chart
Learning Objective 2: Understand concept of dew point and saturation in air
Learning Objective 3: Understand the benefits of variable speed HVAC technology
Learning Objective 4: Understand why relative humidity is a poor measure of water content in a volume of air
For access, contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveaire.com
720-772-9971

Kitchen Fire Suppression Philosophies (On Demand)
2025-08-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | DE

ICE 101 & Industry Cross Reference Tool (On Demand)
2025-08-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Provided by Scotsman Ice System
1.5 CEU available
Summary:
By attending this program, consultants will have a better understanding of 1) Where to use different types of ice: 2) General knowledge on how ice machines work; 3) Things to consider when deciding on an ice machine; 4) How to cross reference the industry’s ice machines;
1) General Ice Machine Refrigeration Operation Basics
2) General Ice Machine Sizing Guide: How much ice do I need?
3) General Ice Machine Application Guide – Air Cooled, Water Cooled, Remotes, Etc…
4) General Ice Forms – Uses and Applications
Contact Vince Dattolo to schedule: vince.dattolo@scotsman-ice.com or 224.360.9621
