PFD
- noun
- Specialized
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diagrama de flujo de procesos
- 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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3.8
A diagram that shows the order of steps in a process like a computer program
A diagram that shows the order of steps in a process, like a computer program or accounting system
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.