What Is This Tool?
This converter facilitates the transformation of flow rates expressed as kilogram/day of gasoline at 15.5°C into volumetric flow rates measured in barrels (US) per hour. It ensures compatibility between mass-based and volume-based units common in petroleum and refining industries.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Select the desired output unit as barrel (US)/hour [bbl (US)/h]
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent volumetric flow rate
Key Features
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Converts gasoline flow from mass rate standardized at 15.5°C to volumetric rate in barrels per hour
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Supports petroleum industry measurements including custody transfer and process control
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Browser-based, user-friendly interface for quick and reliable conversion
Examples
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1000 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.3544774 barrel (US)/hour
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500 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.1772387 barrel (US)/hour
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing for gasoline deliveries through pipelines, tankers, or terminals reported on a standardized mass basis
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Inventory reconciliation and throughput monitoring at fuel depots and refineries regardless of temperature variations
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Calculations for fuel consumption, emissions, and process mass balances where temperature-corrected mass flows are essential
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure input values correspond to gasoline conditions at 15.5°C to maintain conversion accuracy
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Use the conversion for petroleum contexts only; avoid applying it to other fluids or temperatures without proper adjustments
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Complement volumetric flow conversions with temperature corrections when actual volume measurements at different temperatures are needed
Limitations
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The conversion assumes gasoline density is standardized at 15.5°C and may not be precise if temperature or fuel composition varies
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Volumetric flow rates indicated as barrels per hour do not account for actual volume changes caused by temperature deviations without further correction
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The conversion is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and is unsuitable for other fluids or gasoline measured at different temperatures
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature of 15.5°C important in this conversion?
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The temperature of 15.5°C is a standardized reference used in petroleum measurement to correct volumetric quantities to a common basis, ensuring consistent mass to volume conversion.
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Can this conversion be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion rate is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and should not be applied to other fluids or gasoline at different temperatures without adjustments.
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What does barrel (US)/hour measure?
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Barrel (US)/hour is a volumetric flow rate representing the number of U.S. oil barrels passing a point per hour, commonly used in petroleum engineering and transport.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit specifying gasoline mass passing a point per day, referenced to 15.5°C for volume conversion consistency.
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Barrel (US)/hour [bbl (US)/h]
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A volumetric flow rate measuring the number of U.S. oil barrels passing a point each hour, commonly used in petroleum transport and processing.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of transferring ownership and measurement responsibility of petroleum products, often requiring standardized units.