The Energy Management Association (EMA) is partnering with Cincinnati Fan to host a free webinar examining industrial fan system calculations, system resistance, pressure losses and installation conditions that can affect fan performance.

Industrial Fans 103: Basic System Calculations and System Effects takes place November 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern / 12:00 p.m. Mountain and is approved for AIA 1 LU continuing education credit.

The technical session will be presented by Philip Rankey, Engineering Manager at Cincinnati Fan.

Understanding Industrial Fan System Performance

Industrial fan performance depends on more than selecting equipment based on airflow requirements. Conditions throughout a ventilation system can influence resistance, pressure and how effectively a fan performs after installation.

The webinar will examine key factors affecting industrial ventilation systems, including hood entry, duct friction, fittings, accessories and air density.

Participants will learn how these elements contribute to total system resistance and how to calculate pressure losses through common ventilation system components.

Identifying System Effects That Reduce Fan Performance

Installation conditions at a fan’s inlet and outlet can affect actual field performance.

The session will help attendees identify inlet and outlet conditions that can create system effects and reduce fan performance. Participants will also learn how to apply system effect factors when evaluating an industrial ventilation system.

Understanding these conditions can help engineers and building-performance professionals make better fan selections and identify potential installation-related performance problems before they affect operations.

Industrial Fan Calculations and Installation Best Practices

The webinar’s four learning objectives focus on practical industrial fan and ventilation system knowledge.

Attendees will learn how to:

• Describe how hood entry, duct friction, fittings, accessories and air density contribute to total system resistance
• Calculate pressure losses through common industrial ventilation system components
• Identify inlet and outlet conditions that can cause system effects and reduce fan performance
• Apply system effect factors and installation best practices to improve fan selection and help prevent underperformance

Together, these topics connect system design calculations with the real-world conditions that can influence fan operation after installation.

Who Should Attend the Industrial Fans 103 Webinar?

The webinar is intended for professionals involved with building systems, ventilation, commissioning, energy management and HVAC performance.

Potential attendees include building owners and facility managers, commissioning providers, energy managers, MEP engineers, HVAC testing professionals and other building-performance specialists.

Because the webinar combines system calculations with installation considerations, the session may be particularly relevant to professionals responsible for designing, evaluating, commissioning or troubleshooting industrial air-movement systems.

Industrial Fans 103 Webinar Details

Webinar: Industrial Fans 103: Basic System Calculations and System Effects
Date: November 3, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. Eastern / 1:00 p.m. Central / 12:00 p.m. Mountain / 11:00 a.m. Pacific
Presenter: Philip Rankey, Engineering Manager, Cincinnati Fan
Cost: Free
Continuing Education: AIA 1 LU

The webinar is sponsored by Cincinnati Fan, a manufacturer of industrial fans, blowers and air-movement solutions for OEM, commercial and industrial applications.

The Energy Management Association provides education and resources for professionals working in energy management and building performance.

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