What Is This Tool?
This tool converts volumetric flow rates measured in barrel (US) per hour to mass flow rates in pound per second for gasoline at a reference temperature of 15.5°C. It is designed to facilitate accurate flow measurement conversions used in petroleum engineering and fuel handling contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in barrel (US)/hour (bbl (US)/h)
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Select the target unit as pound/second for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent mass flow rate
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Use the conversion results for custody transfer, inventory management, or engineering analysis
Key Features
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Converts barrel (US)/hour into pound/second specific to gasoline at 15.5°C
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Supports flow rate translation accounting for temperature-dependent gasoline density
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Displays conversions useful for both volumetric and mass flow rate applications
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Browser-based tool available for petroleum and automotive engineering workflows
Examples
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10 barrel (US)/hour equals 0.719833333 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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25 barrel (US)/hour equals 1.799583333 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Reporting oil well production and field output in volumetric and mass terms
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Billing and inventory control based on mass flow for custody transfer in terminals
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Sizing fuel pumps and specifying fuel delivery rates in automotive and petroleum systems
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Engine testing and fuel consumption measurements that require mass-based flow data
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is at or near 15.5°C for accurate conversion
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Use mass flow rates for calculations that require compensation for density variations
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Regularly verify the source gasoline density when performing critical measurements
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Apply this conversion specifically to gasoline and avoid using it for other fluids without adjustments
Limitations
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Conversion assumes gasoline density referenced to 15.5°C and may be inaccurate if temperature varies
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Variations in gasoline composition can affect density and thus the conversion's precision
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Specific to gasoline only and not directly applicable to other petroleum products without corrections
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the gasoline temperature specified at 15.5°C for this conversion?
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The temperature of 15.5°C is used to reference gasoline's density, ensuring consistent and accurate mass flow calculations since gasoline's density varies with temperature.
Key Terminology
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barrel (US)/hour [bbl (US)/h]
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A volumetric flow rate representing U.S. oil barrels passing a point each hour, equal to approximately 0.158987 cubic meters per hour.
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pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Mass flow rate indicating pounds of gasoline passing a point per second, standardized at a reference temperature of 15.5°C to reflect density changes with temperature.