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Nomograph

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nomograph [′näm·ə‚graf]
(mathematics)
A chart which represents an equation containing three variables by means of three scales so that a straight line cuts the three scales in values of the three variables satisfying the equation. Also known as abac; alignment chart; nomogram.

Nomograph 

(also nomogram), a particular kind of graphic functional relation. The nomograph is used primarily as a means of computation, as a device for making specific calculations in, for example, engineering.



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The formulas are based on the volume of gaseous fuel used at standard conditions, while the nomographs are limited to noncondensing furnaces.
In their study, the contaminant transport data was pre-computed and stored and then was interpreted with a nomograph technique.
Nomograph Solution A nomograph is an easily understood approach to this yearly employee problem of selecting an FSA designated amount.
 
 
 
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