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SUMMARY:Electricity DC Fundamentals (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.\nThis course is worth 1 CEU. \nPrerequisite Knowledge: None\nLearning Objective 1: Understand electricity on an atomic scale and its history.\nLearning Objective 2: Understand the importance of having a fundamental understanding of electrical concepts.\nLearning Objective 3: Visualize electrical materials and components – their interactions and constraints.\nLearning Objective 4: Understand the basics of utilizing electromagnetic fields. \nFor access\, contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveaire.com\n720-772-9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/electricity-dc-fundamentals-on-demand/2026-02-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T090000
DTSTAMP:20250903T134935Z
CREATED:20250903T134935Z
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SUMMARY:(On-Demand) Ductwork - The Most Overlooked Aspect of HVAC
DESCRIPTION:Provided by CaptiveAire\n1 CEU provided \nSpeakers:\nBill Griffin\, German Tabor\, Kyle Thompson\, Nick Perry \nCourse Description:\nNobody cares about ductwork. Should you? Absolutely.  We’ll show you why as we explain proper air diffusion\, leakage\, condensation\, and the impact ductwork has on equipment selection and performance. If you’re still thinking of airflow in terms of 400 CFM per ton and traditional diffusers\, this is the video for you. \nPrerequisite Knowledge:\nNone \nLearning Objective 1:\nUnderstand the purpose of air diffusers\, how air moves in a space\, as well as the distinction between traditional and high induction systems.\nLearning Objective 2:\nUnderstand the importance of thorough duct design in a building and the negative impact\nof field changes and leaks in a duct system.\nLearning Objective 3:\nUnderstand how duct design can affect airflow requirements and equipment selection.\nLearning Objective 4:\nUnderstand duct condensation and how smart HVAC controls can prevent it. \nVideo link:\nhttps://youtu.be/7uQtCyIHIJ4
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/on-demand-ductwork-the-most-overlooked-aspect-of-hvac/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T090000
DTSTAMP:20250513T211500Z
CREATED:20250513T211500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T211500Z
UID:10001045-1768464000-1768467600@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:(On Demand) Parallel Ducts - A Balancing Act
DESCRIPTION:Provided by CaptiveAire\n1 CEU available \nSpeakers:\nBill Griffin\, German Tabor\nKyle Thompson \nCourse Description:\nNature 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\,\nintuitive way. \nPrerequisite Knowledge:\nDuct Fundamentals \nLearning Objective 1:\nUnderstand loss coefficients for diverging tees.\nLearning Objective 2:\nUnderstand how to balance a duct system using the Equal Friction method.\nLearning Objective 3:\nUnderstand how to balance a duct system using the Static Regain method.\nLearning Objective 4:\nUnderstand how software may be used as an alternative to hand calculations\, including general advantages and limitations. \nTo access\, click this link –\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg5dSWIvJiQ
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/on-demand-parallel-ducts-a-balancing-act/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T090000
DTSTAMP:20250513T202750Z
CREATED:20250513T202750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T202750Z
UID:10001032-1768464000-1768467600@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:(On Demand) Duct Fundamentals - The Magic of Duct
DESCRIPTION:Provided by CaptiveAir\n1 CEU available \nSpeaker:\nBill Griffin\nGerman Tabor \nCourse Description:\nNo 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. \nPrerequisite Knowledge:  None.\nLearning Objective 1:  Understanding Total\, Static\, and Dynamic Pressures within the context of ductwork.\nLearning Objective 2:  Understanding friction losses and the factors at play in a duct.\nLearning Objective 3:  Understanding dynamic losses and pressure loss coefficients within duct fittings.\nLearning Objective 4:  Understanding system effect and its impact on duct losses \nTo access\, click this link –\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXJ79HH3wi0
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/on-demand-duct-fundamentals-the-magic-of-duct/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T090000
DTSTAMP:20251223T162840Z
CREATED:20251223T162840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T162840Z
UID:10001213-1767254400-1767258000@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:HVAC Maintenance - A Step by Step Guide
DESCRIPTION:Provided by CaptiveAire Systems\n1 CEUs available \nCourse Description:\nA little TLC goes a long way in ensuring your unit performs the way it should.\nWhether you’re a seasoned tech\, and engineer\, or an owner with a knack for DIY\, this video gives you all the steps\, tips and tricks to keep an HVAC unit in tip top shape. \nPrerequisite Knowledge: None.\nLearning Objective 1:\nUnderstanding how to properly and safely disassemble and inspect an HVAC unit.\nLearning Objective 2:\nUnderstanding how to properly clean and maintain heat pre-filters\, exchange coils\, drain pans and drains.\nLearning Objective 3:\nUnderstanding what cooling and heating parameters must be tested and verified during preventive maintenance.\nLearning Objective 4:\nUnderstanding how to correctly and safely make adjustments to indirect fired heaters. \nTo access\, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDMlGDtu20shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDMlGDtu20s
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/hvac-maintenance-a-step-by-step-guide/2026-01-01/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T090000
DTSTAMP:20250131T160200Z
CREATED:20250131T155802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T160200Z
UID:10000795-1767254400-1767258000@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Basic Electronics and Computer Science (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Provided by CaptiveAire\n1 CEU available \nSummary\nThis presentation lays a foundation for understanding the world of electronics and computer science. Several basic computing concepts are taught using various methodologies\, from simple switches all the way to transistors and microcontrollers. These concepts include digital logic\, binary arithmetic\, memory and data storage\, basic programming\, analog to digital conversion\, the use of protocols\, and more. \nPrerequisite Knowledge: \nBasics of Electricity\n\nLearning Objective 1:\nUnderstand basic digital logic\nLearning Objective 2:\nUnderstand computer memory\nLearning Objective 3:\nUnderstand the fundamental connection between software and hardware\nLearning Objective 4:\nUnderstand analog to digital conversion\nLearning Objective 5:\nUnderstand protocols\, their benefits and uses\n\nTo access the content\, contact Mary Atwood at mary.atwood@captiveaire.com or 720.772.9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/basic-electronics-and-computer-science/2026-01-01/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T090000
DTSTAMP:20241213T155432Z
CREATED:20241213T155432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T155432Z
UID:10000646-1767254400-1767258000@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Kitchen Fire Suppression Philosophies (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.\nThis course is worth 1 CEU. \nPrerequisite Knowledge: None\nLearning Objective 1: Understand kitchen ventilation design with code requirements in regards to fire protection and the proper prevention and maintenance needed to reduce risks\nLearning Objective 2: Overview of history of indoor environmental quality and the technology as it relates to building ventilation systems\nLearning Objective 3: Recognizing need for new technologies to address customer/building issues in regards to exhaust\, humidity and filtration\nLearning Objective 4: Understand the need for total system integration when it comes to building design \nFor access\, contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveaire.com\n720-772-9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/kitchen-fire-suppression-philosophies-on-demand/2026-01-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T090000
DTSTAMP:20241213T155052Z
CREATED:20241213T155052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T155052Z
UID:10000633-1767254400-1767258000@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to the Psychometric Chart (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.\nThis course is worth 1 CEU. \nPrerequisite Knowledge: None\nLearning Objective 1: Understand how to use psychometric chart\nLearning Objective 2: Understand concept of dew point and saturation in air\nLearning Objective 3: Understand the benefits of variable speed HVAC technology\nLearning Objective 4: Understand why relative humidity is a poor measure of water content in a volume of air \nFor access\, contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveaire.com\n720-772-9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/introduction-to-the-psychometric-chart-on-demand/2026-01-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T090000
DTSTAMP:20241213T154800Z
CREATED:20241213T154800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T154800Z
UID:10000620-1767254400-1767258000@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:DOAS vs RTU Overview (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.\nThis course is worth 1 CEU. \nPrerequisite Knowledge: None\nLearning Objective 1: Understand the traditional mechanical HVAC design and why the market/technology is changing\nLearning Objective 2: Understand the primary needs of HVAC equipment in various types of builds\nLearning Objective 3: Understand existing equipment challenges with increasing ventilation and filtration requirements\nLearning 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 \nFor access\, contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveaire.com\n720-772-9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/doas-vs-rtu-overview-on-demand/2026-01-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T090000
DTSTAMP:20241211T215538Z
CREATED:20241211T215538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T215538Z
UID:10000543-1767254400-1767258000@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:DOAS Controls (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.\nWorth 1 CEU \nPrerequisite Knowledge: Basics of Psychometrics\nLearning Objective 1: To understand the basics of dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) technology\, and how theyare used in modern building HVAC design.\nLearning Objective 2: To understand required air stream monitoring and how this data is used in control systems tocomplete basic DOAS functions.\nLearning Objective 3: To understand best control practices for successful DOAS outcomes. Review risks and pitfallsassociated with common overly complicated control strategies.\nLearning 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. \nFor access\, contact Mary Atwood at mary.atwood@captiveaire.com\n720-772-9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/doas-controls-on-demand/2026-01-01/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T090000
DTSTAMP:20241211T214744Z
CREATED:20241211T214532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T214744Z
UID:10000483-1767254400-1767258000@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Electricity DC Fundamentals (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.\nThis course is worth 1 CEU. \nPrerequisite Knowledge: None\nLearning Objective 1: Understand electricity on an atomic scale and its history.\nLearning Objective 2: Understand the importance of having a fundamental understanding of electrical concepts.\nLearning Objective 3: Visualize electrical materials and components – their interactions and constraints.\nLearning Objective 4: Understand the basics of utilizing electromagnetic fields. \nFor access\, contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveaire.com\n720-772-9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/electricity-dc-fundamentals-on-demand/2026-01-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T090000
DTSTAMP:20250903T134935Z
CREATED:20250903T134935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T134935Z
UID:10001163-1765785600-1765789200@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:(On-Demand) Ductwork - The Most Overlooked Aspect of HVAC
DESCRIPTION:Provided by CaptiveAire\n1 CEU provided \nSpeakers:\nBill Griffin\, German Tabor\, Kyle Thompson\, Nick Perry \nCourse Description:\nNobody cares about ductwork. Should you? Absolutely.  We’ll show you why as we explain proper air diffusion\, leakage\, condensation\, and the impact ductwork has on equipment selection and performance. If you’re still thinking of airflow in terms of 400 CFM per ton and traditional diffusers\, this is the video for you. \nPrerequisite Knowledge:\nNone \nLearning Objective 1:\nUnderstand the purpose of air diffusers\, how air moves in a space\, as well as the distinction between traditional and high induction systems.\nLearning Objective 2:\nUnderstand the importance of thorough duct design in a building and the negative impact\nof field changes and leaks in a duct system.\nLearning Objective 3:\nUnderstand how duct design can affect airflow requirements and equipment selection.\nLearning Objective 4:\nUnderstand duct condensation and how smart HVAC controls can prevent it. \nVideo link:\nhttps://youtu.be/7uQtCyIHIJ4
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/on-demand-ductwork-the-most-overlooked-aspect-of-hvac/2025-12-15/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T090000
DTSTAMP:20250513T211500Z
CREATED:20250513T211500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T211500Z
UID:10001044-1765785600-1765789200@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:(On Demand) Parallel Ducts - A Balancing Act
DESCRIPTION:Provided by CaptiveAire\n1 CEU available \nSpeakers:\nBill Griffin\, German Tabor\nKyle Thompson \nCourse Description:\nNature 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\,\nintuitive way. \nPrerequisite Knowledge:\nDuct Fundamentals \nLearning Objective 1:\nUnderstand loss coefficients for diverging tees.\nLearning Objective 2:\nUnderstand how to balance a duct system using the Equal Friction method.\nLearning Objective 3:\nUnderstand how to balance a duct system using the Static Regain method.\nLearning Objective 4:\nUnderstand how software may be used as an alternative to hand calculations\, including general advantages and limitations. \nTo access\, click this link –\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg5dSWIvJiQ
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/on-demand-parallel-ducts-a-balancing-act/2025-12-15/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T090000
DTSTAMP:20250513T202750Z
CREATED:20250513T202750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T202750Z
UID:10001031-1765785600-1765789200@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:(On Demand) Duct Fundamentals - The Magic of Duct
DESCRIPTION:Provided by CaptiveAir\n1 CEU available \nSpeaker:\nBill Griffin\nGerman Tabor \nCourse Description:\nNo 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. \nPrerequisite Knowledge:  None.\nLearning Objective 1:  Understanding Total\, Static\, and Dynamic Pressures within the context of ductwork.\nLearning Objective 2:  Understanding friction losses and the factors at play in a duct.\nLearning Objective 3:  Understanding dynamic losses and pressure loss coefficients within duct fittings.\nLearning Objective 4:  Understanding system effect and its impact on duct losses \nTo access\, click this link –\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXJ79HH3wi0
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/on-demand-duct-fundamentals-the-magic-of-duct/2025-12-15/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T170000
DTSTAMP:20241205T195342Z
CREATED:20241119T164235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T195342Z
UID:10000443-1764576000-1767200400@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Fan Performance Curves- A Deep Dive (On-Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Fan Performance Curves – A Deep Dive – 1 Hour Credit \nCourse Description:\nLet’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. \nPrerequisite Knowledge:\nNone. \nPresenter Information\nBill Griffin\, President of Engineering and Manufacturing – CaptiveAire Systems\, Inc.\nBill 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\,\nmanufacturing 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. \nGerman Tabor\, Filmmaker – CaptiveAire Systems\, Inc.\nWith 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.\n\nLearning Objective 1:\nUnderstand how a fan performance curve is built\, from data acquisition to extrapolation and visualization.\nLearning Objective 2:\nUnderstand how to use fan performance curves to correctly size fans and motors.\nLearning Objective 3:\nUnderstand Fan Energy Index and the major factors aEecting eEiciency.\nLearning Objective 4:\nUnderstand external variables such as density and system eEect and how to account for them. \nFor Online Access\, Contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveair.com
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/fan-performance-curves/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T170000
DTSTAMP:20241205T195259Z
CREATED:20241204T152821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T195259Z
UID:10000431-1764576000-1766941200@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:CaptiveAir Fan Fundamentals - From the Wright Brothers to Today (On-Demand)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nFans 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. \nPresenter Information\nBill 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\nengineering. 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. \nGerman Tabor\, Filmmaker – CaptiveAire Systems\, Inc.\nWith 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\ncalculations. \nPrerequisite Knowledge: None.\nLearning Objective 1:\nUnderstand static and dynamic pressures\, as well as their relationship (Bernoulli’s principle).\nLearning Objective 2:\nUnderstand and apply the basic fan laws.\nLearning Objective 3:\nUnderstand the working principle of axial fans including HVLS\, Propeller\, Tubeaxial and Vaneaxial.\nLearning Objective 4:\nUnderstand the working principle of centrifugal fans of different designs and utilizing various impeller wheels. \nFor online access\, contact Mary Atwood mary.atwood@captiveaire.com
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/fan-fundamentals-from-the-wright-brothers-to-today-on-demand/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T170000
DTSTAMP:20241213T153703Z
CREATED:20241213T153644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T153703Z
UID:10000594-1764576000-1764608400@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Building Management Systems for Modern HVAC (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.\nWorth 1 CEU \nCourse Description:\nModern 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.\n\nPrerequisite Knowledge: None.\nLearning Objective 1: Understand what a Building Management System is and its basic uses\nLearning Objective 2: Compare and contrast traditional HVAC troubleshooting with the proactive approach Building Management Systems can provide\nLearning Objective 3: Understand how Building Management Systems can be used by engineers to improve the efficiency of HVAC equipment\nLearning Objective 4: Understand how HVAC equipment can be improved using large pools of data gathered by Building Management Systems \nFor access\, contact Mary Atwood at mary.atwood@captiveaire.com\n720-772-9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/building-management-systems-for-modern-hvac-on-demand/2025-12-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T090000
DTSTAMP:20250131T160200Z
CREATED:20250131T155802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T160200Z
UID:10000794-1764576000-1764579600@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Basic Electronics and Computer Science (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Provided by CaptiveAire\n1 CEU available \nSummary\nThis presentation lays a foundation for understanding the world of electronics and computer science. Several basic computing concepts are taught using various methodologies\, from simple switches all the way to transistors and microcontrollers. These concepts include digital logic\, binary arithmetic\, memory and data storage\, basic programming\, analog to digital conversion\, the use of protocols\, and more. \nPrerequisite Knowledge: \nBasics of Electricity\n\nLearning Objective 1:\nUnderstand basic digital logic\nLearning Objective 2:\nUnderstand computer memory\nLearning Objective 3:\nUnderstand the fundamental connection between software and hardware\nLearning Objective 4:\nUnderstand analog to digital conversion\nLearning Objective 5:\nUnderstand protocols\, their benefits and uses\n\nTo access the content\, contact Mary Atwood at mary.atwood@captiveaire.com or 720.772.9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/basic-electronics-and-computer-science/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T090000
DTSTAMP:20241213T155432Z
CREATED:20241213T155432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T155432Z
UID:10000645-1764576000-1764579600@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Kitchen Fire Suppression Philosophies (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.\nThis course is worth 1 CEU. \nPrerequisite Knowledge: None\nLearning Objective 1: Understand kitchen ventilation design with code requirements in regards to fire protection and the proper prevention and maintenance needed to reduce risks\nLearning Objective 2: Overview of history of indoor environmental quality and the technology as it relates to building ventilation systems\nLearning Objective 3: Recognizing need for new technologies to address customer/building issues in regards to exhaust\, humidity and filtration\nLearning Objective 4: Understand the need for total system integration when it comes to building design \nFor access\, contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveaire.com\n720-772-9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/kitchen-fire-suppression-philosophies-on-demand/2025-12-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T090000
DTSTAMP:20241213T155052Z
CREATED:20241213T155052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T155052Z
UID:10000632-1764576000-1764579600@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to the Psychometric Chart (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.\nThis course is worth 1 CEU. \nPrerequisite Knowledge: None\nLearning Objective 1: Understand how to use psychometric chart\nLearning Objective 2: Understand concept of dew point and saturation in air\nLearning Objective 3: Understand the benefits of variable speed HVAC technology\nLearning Objective 4: Understand why relative humidity is a poor measure of water content in a volume of air \nFor access\, contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveaire.com\n720-772-9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/introduction-to-the-psychometric-chart-on-demand/2025-12-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T090000
DTSTAMP:20241213T154800Z
CREATED:20241213T154800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T154800Z
UID:10000619-1764576000-1764579600@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:DOAS vs RTU Overview (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.\nThis course is worth 1 CEU. \nPrerequisite Knowledge: None\nLearning Objective 1: Understand the traditional mechanical HVAC design and why the market/technology is changing\nLearning Objective 2: Understand the primary needs of HVAC equipment in various types of builds\nLearning Objective 3: Understand existing equipment challenges with increasing ventilation and filtration requirements\nLearning 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 \nFor access\, contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveaire.com\n720-772-9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/doas-vs-rtu-overview-on-demand/2025-12-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T090000
DTSTAMP:20241213T154417Z
CREATED:20241213T154416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T154417Z
UID:10000607-1764576000-1764579600@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Commercial Load Calculations (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.\nThis course is worth 1 CEU. \nPrerequisite Knowledge: None\nLearning Objective 1: Understand internal\, external and ventilation load sources\nLearning Objective 2: Understand impacts of ventilation loads\nLearning Objective 3: Understand the process of using load calculations for unit sizing\nLearning Objective 4: Understand sizing philosophies and potential risks \nFor access\, contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveaire.com\n720-772-9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/3281-2/2025-12-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T090000
DTSTAMP:20241213T152618Z
CREATED:20241213T152550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T152618Z
UID:10000581-1764576000-1764579600@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Alternating Current AC & Motors (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.\nWorth 1 CEU \nCourse Description:\n\nPrerequisite Knowledge: None.\nLearning Objective 1: Understand kitchen ventilation design with code requirements in regards to fire protection\, and the proper prevention and maintenance needed to reduce risks\nLearning Objective 2: Overview of history of Indoor Environmental Quality and the technology as it relates to building ventilation systems\nLearning Objective 3: Recognizing need for new technologies to address customer/building issues in regards to exhaust\, humidity and filtration\nLearning Objective 4: Understand the need for total system integration when it comes to building design \nFor access\, contact Mary Atwood at mary.atwood@captiveaire.com\n720-772-9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/3274/2025-12-01/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T090000
DTSTAMP:20241213T151153Z
CREATED:20241213T150947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T151153Z
UID:10000568-1764576000-1764579600@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Paragon RTU Training (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.\nWorth 1 CEU \nCourse Description:\nLearn 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.\n\nPrerequisite Knowledge: None.\nLearning Objective 1: Understand the fundamental design of Paragon RTU and the integration of advanced HVAC technologies\nLearning Objective 2: Understand the range of applications for Paragon RTU\nLearning Objective 3: Understand the benefits of electronic controls that support remote monitoring and accessibility via CASLink cloud software\nLearning Objective 4: Understand the benefits of conditioning fresh air and the impact Paragon RTU has on building comfort \nFor access\, contact Mary Atwood at mary.atwood@captiveaire.com\n720-772-9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/paragon-rtu-training-on-demand/2025-12-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T090000
DTSTAMP:20241211T221224Z
CREATED:20241211T221224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T221224Z
UID:10000555-1764576000-1764579600@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:The Refrigeration Cycle (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.\nWorth 1 CEU \nPrerequisite Knowledge: None.\nLearning Objective 1: To understand the fundamental thermodynamic properties exhibited in the Refrigeration Cycle.\nLearning Objective 2: To understand the varying properties and benefits of working fluids/refrigerants and how to interpret their P-H diagrams.\nLearning Objective 3: To understand the methods of HVAC equipment design by understanding real vs. ideal cycles.\nLearning Objective 4: To understand the impacts of modulating equipment on cycle efficiency. \nFor access\, contact Mary Atwood at mary.atwood@captiveaire.com\n720-772-9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/the-refrigeration-cycle-on-demand/2025-12-01/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T090000
DTSTAMP:20241211T215538Z
CREATED:20241211T215538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T215538Z
UID:10000542-1764576000-1764579600@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:DOAS Controls (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.\nWorth 1 CEU \nPrerequisite Knowledge: Basics of Psychometrics\nLearning Objective 1: To understand the basics of dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) technology\, and how theyare used in modern building HVAC design.\nLearning Objective 2: To understand required air stream monitoring and how this data is used in control systems tocomplete basic DOAS functions.\nLearning Objective 3: To understand best control practices for successful DOAS outcomes. Review risks and pitfallsassociated with common overly complicated control strategies.\nLearning 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. \nFor access\, contact Mary Atwood at mary.atwood@captiveaire.com\n720-772-9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/doas-controls-on-demand/2025-12-01/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T090000
DTSTAMP:20241211T214744Z
CREATED:20241211T214532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T214744Z
UID:10000482-1764576000-1764579600@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Electricity DC Fundamentals (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.\nThis course is worth 1 CEU. \nPrerequisite Knowledge: None\nLearning Objective 1: Understand electricity on an atomic scale and its history.\nLearning Objective 2: Understand the importance of having a fundamental understanding of electrical concepts.\nLearning Objective 3: Visualize electrical materials and components – their interactions and constraints.\nLearning Objective 4: Understand the basics of utilizing electromagnetic fields. \nFor access\, contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveaire.com\n720-772-9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/electricity-dc-fundamentals-on-demand/2025-12-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T090000
DTSTAMP:20250903T134935Z
CREATED:20250903T134935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T134935Z
UID:10001162-1763193600-1763197200@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:(On-Demand) Ductwork - The Most Overlooked Aspect of HVAC
DESCRIPTION:Provided by CaptiveAire\n1 CEU provided \nSpeakers:\nBill Griffin\, German Tabor\, Kyle Thompson\, Nick Perry \nCourse Description:\nNobody cares about ductwork. Should you? Absolutely.  We’ll show you why as we explain proper air diffusion\, leakage\, condensation\, and the impact ductwork has on equipment selection and performance. If you’re still thinking of airflow in terms of 400 CFM per ton and traditional diffusers\, this is the video for you. \nPrerequisite Knowledge:\nNone \nLearning Objective 1:\nUnderstand the purpose of air diffusers\, how air moves in a space\, as well as the distinction between traditional and high induction systems.\nLearning Objective 2:\nUnderstand the importance of thorough duct design in a building and the negative impact\nof field changes and leaks in a duct system.\nLearning Objective 3:\nUnderstand how duct design can affect airflow requirements and equipment selection.\nLearning Objective 4:\nUnderstand duct condensation and how smart HVAC controls can prevent it. \nVideo link:\nhttps://youtu.be/7uQtCyIHIJ4
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/on-demand-ductwork-the-most-overlooked-aspect-of-hvac/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T090000
DTSTAMP:20250513T211500Z
CREATED:20250513T211500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T211500Z
UID:10001043-1763193600-1763197200@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:(On Demand) Parallel Ducts - A Balancing Act
DESCRIPTION:Provided by CaptiveAire\n1 CEU available \nSpeakers:\nBill Griffin\, German Tabor\nKyle Thompson \nCourse Description:\nNature 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\,\nintuitive way. \nPrerequisite Knowledge:\nDuct Fundamentals \nLearning Objective 1:\nUnderstand loss coefficients for diverging tees.\nLearning Objective 2:\nUnderstand how to balance a duct system using the Equal Friction method.\nLearning Objective 3:\nUnderstand how to balance a duct system using the Static Regain method.\nLearning Objective 4:\nUnderstand how software may be used as an alternative to hand calculations\, including general advantages and limitations. \nTo access\, click this link –\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg5dSWIvJiQ
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/on-demand-parallel-ducts-a-balancing-act/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T090000
DTSTAMP:20250513T202750Z
CREATED:20250513T202750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T202750Z
UID:10001030-1763193600-1763197200@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:(On Demand) Duct Fundamentals - The Magic of Duct
DESCRIPTION:Provided by CaptiveAir\n1 CEU available \nSpeaker:\nBill Griffin\nGerman Tabor \nCourse Description:\nNo 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. \nPrerequisite Knowledge:  None.\nLearning Objective 1:  Understanding Total\, Static\, and Dynamic Pressures within the context of ductwork.\nLearning Objective 2:  Understanding friction losses and the factors at play in a duct.\nLearning Objective 3:  Understanding dynamic losses and pressure loss coefficients within duct fittings.\nLearning Objective 4:  Understanding system effect and its impact on duct losses \nTo access\, click this link –\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXJ79HH3wi0
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/on-demand-duct-fundamentals-the-magic-of-duct/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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