A flow diagram that marks what and where materials flow, the unit operations and equipment needed, and additional information like operating temperature and pressure.

An example of this diagram is pictured below:

Qualitative Flow Diagram 

A flow diagram that indicates the specific quantities and materials required in a process, in addition to showing where materials flow.

Quantitative Flow Diagram

- Qualitative 
- Quantitative 
- Combined-Detail

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A diagram used by chemical engineers to ease understanding in plant processes. This diagram displays the sequence of equipment and unit operations in a plant, and details material quantities and energy transfers.

Flow Diagram

Peters, M. S., et al. Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers. 4th ed., McGraw-Hill, 2003. 

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