BusinessSeptember 2, 2026

flowsheet

FLOW-sheet

Definition

A visual or descriptive diagram representing the sequential steps, processes, and equipment used in a manufacturing or refining operation.

Etymology

The word is a compound combining 'flow' and 'sheet', appearing in the early 20th century to describe diagrams that map the 'flow' of materials through a series of stages on a single 'sheet' of paper.

In the news

In this article, Gega uses a flowsheet to describe the integrated, semi-continuous process for refining gallium and germanium minerals, marking the transition from lab testing to real-world industrial operations.

Gega takes gallium refining technology to pilot scale

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Australian Resources & Investment

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