What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow measurements from hundred-cubic foot/day, a volumetric flow unit, to pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C), a mass flow unit referencing gasoline density at a standard temperature. It assists in translating volumetric gas flow into standardized mass flow relevant for various petroleum and engineering applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in hundred-cubic foot/day representing the volumetric flow rate.
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Select the output unit as pound/minute for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Initiate the conversion to obtain the mass flow rate accounting for temperature-corrected gasoline density.
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Use the converted value for your engineering, custody transfer, or utility metering needs.
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow in hundred-cubic foot/day to mass flow in pound/minute for gasoline at 15.5°C.
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Accounts for gasoline density corrected to a reference temperature of 15.5°C for accurate mass flow representation.
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Useful in custody transfer, refinery metering, pipeline engineering, and emission assessments.
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Easy-to-use interface suitable for utility, engineering, and petroleum industry applications.
Examples
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Converting 2 hundred-cubic foot/day results in 6.4103896104 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Converting 0.5 hundred-cubic foot/day equals 1.6025974026 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
Common Use Cases
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Reporting production rates from small natural gas wells or distribution pipelines.
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Calculating utility-scale residential or commercial gas consumption involving small metered flows.
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Performing custody transfer and invoicing of gasoline shipments corrected to 15.5°C.
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Engineering tasks such as pipeline sizing, pump selection, or emission and fuel consumption evaluations.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline density references 15.5°C to maintain conversion accuracy.
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Use this conversion for relatively small flow rates typical of utility and engineering scenarios.
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Be aware that variations in temperature or gasoline composition can affect the results.
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Confirm steady-state flow conditions when applying this conversion for engineering assessments.
Limitations
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The conversion assumes gasoline density specifically at 15.5°C; deviations reduce accuracy.
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Designed for small flow rates and may not suit high-volume industrial processes without adjustments.
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Assumes stable fluid properties and steady-state flow conditions during conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline density referenced at 15.5°C for this conversion?
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15.5°C is the standard temperature used for petroleum product volume and density correction, ensuring consistent and comparable mass flow measurements.
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Can this conversion be used for large industrial flow rates?
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This conversion is intended for relatively small flow rates and may require additional correction factors for large industrial processes.
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What does the unit hundred-cubic foot/day represent?
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It represents a volumetric flow rate where 100 cubic feet of fluid pass a point in one day, often used for small continuous flow rate measurements.
Key Terminology
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Hundred-cubic foot/day
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A volumetric flow rate equal to 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point in one day, used for measuring small continuous gas or liquid flow rates.
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Pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate expressing pounds of gasoline per minute, with gasoline density referenced to 15.5°C for standardization.
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Custody transfer
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The process of transferring product ownership, often requiring standardized measurements for volume and mass.