PR, PL and PD

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05:23 Mar 14, 2001

French to English translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering

French term or phrase: PR, PL and PD

PROGRAMME DES FOURS
PR1 = 20C/min
PL1 = 820C
PD1 = 7 min
These are settings in a computer program that controls a drying oven. I suspect the program was written in English and these are standard abbreviations in English, but I am unfamiliar with it and can't find a reference for it. (the last character is a numeral one, not a letter I).

denoncourt

English translation:see 'explanation' for suggested answer

Explanation:
"Pr1" is the first ramp rate in °C/min, "PL1" is the first set temperature you wish to achieve in °C, and "Pd1" is the delay time at that set temperature in hours.

Have a look at this website which may explain things:

http://grover.mirc.gatech.edu/equipment/lind_furnace.shtml

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Nigel Patterson
United States
Local time: 13:03

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Thanks for your help alizarin. The website reference you gave me is also very helpful for understanding the context of what I'm translating.
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see 'explanation' for suggested answer

Nigel Patterson

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see 'explanation' for suggested answer

Nigel Patterson
United States
Local time: 13:03
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Thanks for your help alizarin. The website reference you gave me is also very helpful for understanding the context of what I'm translating.

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