PFD
- noun
- Specialized
- A clear PFD helps everyone understand how materials move through the system.
Examples
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The engineer reviewed the PFD before starting the project.
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Can you explain the PFD for this process?
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The engineers used a PFD to plan the layout of the new chemical plant.
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Before starting the project, the team carefully analyzed the PFD for potential safety issues.
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The engineer presented a comprehensive PFD that detailed the chemical process flow in the plant.
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To improve efficiency, the team revised the PFD to reflect the updated sequence of operations.
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In the training session, the instructor explained the importance of the PFD in optimizing production workflows.
Synonyms
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3.4
A diagram that shows the steps and decisions in a process using boxes and arrows
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3.8
A diagram that shows the steps and decisions in a process
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4.7
A diagram that shows the order of steps in a process, like a computer program or accounting system
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3.8
A diagram that shows the order of steps in a process like a computer program
How Detailed
Surface Forms
Etymology
PFD is short for Process Flow Diagram, made of Process ('a series of steps'), Flow ('movement'), and Diagram ('a picture'). So a PFD is a picture that shows the order and movement of equipment and materials in a plant.