What Is This Tool?
This tool converts volumetric flow rates measured in cubic foot per second to mass flow rates measured in pounds per day for gasoline at 15.5°C. It helps standardize gasoline flow measurements for accurate accounting and process control within the petroleum sector.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volumetric flow rate value in cubic foot per second.
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Select the target unit as pound per day for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Submit the conversion request to see the equivalent mass flow rate output.
Key Features
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Converts cubic foot per second (ft³/s) volumetric flow to pound/day mass flow.
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Accounts for gasoline density standardized at 15.5°C for consistent results.
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Suitable for custody transfer, inventory tracking, and refinery process calculations.
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring complex formulas.
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Supports petroleum industry-specific flow measurement needs.
Examples
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2 cubic foot/second equals approximately 7,975,550.34 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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0.5 cubic foot/second converts to about 1,993,887.58 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Calculating gasoline mass flow for custody transfer and inventory at fuel terminals.
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Performing refinery throughput and blending operation mass-balance analyses.
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Reporting fuel consumption or emissions requiring temperature-standardized gasoline mass flows.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline flow measurements are referenced to 15.5°C for accurate conversions.
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Use this tool exclusively for gasoline flow to maintain consistent density assumptions.
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Combine conversion results with proper industry standards for custody and inventory accounting.
Limitations
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Conversion depends on gasoline density at 15.5°C; different temperatures or compositions affect accuracy.
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Not applicable to fluids other than gasoline without adjusting density references.
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Results require precise temperature corrections and stable reference conditions for validity.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline standardized at 15.5°C in mass flow measurements?
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Standardizing gasoline flow to 15.5°C accounts for temperature-related density changes, enabling consistent and comparable mass flow measurements across industry operations.
Key Terminology
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Cubic foot per second (ft³/s)
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A unit measuring volumetric flow as one cubic foot of fluid passing a point each second; commonly used for river flow and engineering applications.
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Pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow unit indicating the mass of gasoline delivered or processed per day, standardized to 15.5°C to account for temperature effects on density.