What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms volumetric flow rate values expressed in hundred-cubic foot per minute into mass flow rates in pounds per day, specifically for gasoline at a standardized temperature of 15.5°C. It is designed for users in petroleum refining, inventory management, and ventilation industries to enable consistent and accurate conversions.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in hundred-cubic foot per minute you want to convert
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Select 'hundred-cubic foot/minute' as the input unit and 'pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)' as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the corresponding mass flow rate in pounds per day
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Use the result for reporting or process calculations in relevant industrial contexts
Key Features
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Converts volumetric flow rates to mass flow rates for gasoline standardized at 15.5°C
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Supports industrial, HVAC, and petroleum industry applications
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions
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Includes standard conversion rate based on recognized units
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Provides clear examples for accurate reference
Examples
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1 hundred-cubic foot/minute is equal to 6,646,291.95 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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0.5 hundred-cubic foot/minute converts to 3,323,145.97 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Specifying HVAC fan or ventilation flow capacities for large buildings
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Sizing and rating industrial blowers and ductwork for process ventilation
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Custody transfer and inventory accounting at gasoline terminals and pipelines
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Refinery throughput and gasoline mass-balance calculations
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Fuel consumption and emissions reporting standardized to 15.5°C gasoline density
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is standardized at 15.5°C for accurate mass flow interpretation
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Use this conversion only for gasoline-related volumetric-to-mass flow transformations
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Cross-check measurements to maintain consistency in inventory or process reports
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Apply the tool in contexts where standard temperature reference is required for accounting
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Avoid using this conversion for fluids other than gasoline or non-standard temperature conditions
Limitations
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Conversion assumes gasoline density fixed at 15.5°C and does not adjust for temperature fluctuations
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Not applicable for fluids other than gasoline or flows outside specified standard conditions
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Direct equivalency depends on standardized measurements and may not suit all industrial scenarios
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the gasoline temperature standardized at 15.5°C for this conversion?
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The standard temperature of 15.5°C is used to account for gasoline density variations, ensuring consistent mass flow rate calculations and comparisons across different conditions.
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Can this converter be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion specifically applies to gasoline measured at 15.5°C and may not provide accurate results for other fluids.
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What industries typically use this conversion?
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This conversion is commonly used in petroleum refining, inventory accounting at terminals and pipelines, industrial ventilation, and fuel consumption reporting.
Key Terminology
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Hundred-cubic foot/minute
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point every minute, used primarily to measure large air or gas flows.
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Pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit indicating the pounds of gasoline delivered or consumed in a 24-hour period, with density standardized to 15.5 degrees Celsius.
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Volumetric flow rate
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The volume of fluid passing through a point per unit time.
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Mass flow rate
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The mass of a substance conveyed through a point per unit time.