What Is This Tool?
This converter enables the transformation of mass flow rates of gasoline measured at a standard temperature of 15.5°C into volumetric flow units widely used in the oil and gas industry. It helps translate mass-based flow data into kilobarrels (US) per day, facilitating accurate reporting and operational management.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) that you wish to convert.
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Select the from-unit as 'kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)'.
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Select the to-unit as 'kilobarrel (US)/day'.
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Initiate the conversion to receive the equivalent flow rate in kilobarrel (US)/day.
Key Features
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Converts gasoline flow rates standardized at 15.5°C from kilogram/day to kilobarrel (US)/day.
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Uses defined industry-standard units specific to petroleum measurement and logistics.
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Supports refinery, pipeline, and fuel depot applications for mass-to-volume flow conversion.
Examples
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1000 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals approximately 0.008507 kilobarrel (US)/day.
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500 kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals approximately 0.004254 kilobarrel (US)/day.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing for gasoline deliveries where quantities are mass-standardized at 15.5°C.
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Reporting oil field production rates in terms of volumetric flow units like kilobarrel (US)/day.
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Inventory reconciliation and throughput reporting in refineries and fuel depots.
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Calculating fuel consumption and emissions based on standardized mass flow rates.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify that gasoline density is referenced to 15.5°C for consistent mass-to-volume conversion.
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Use this conversion specifically for gasoline at 15.5°C to maintain reliable results.
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Cross-check converted values with field or refinery measurement standards during reporting.
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Be mindful of temperature or fuel composition differences when interpreting results.
Limitations
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Conversion is accurate only for gasoline standardized at 15.5°C; other temperatures or fuels require adjustments.
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Potential variations in gasoline composition or temperature can impact conversion precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is gasoline referenced at 15.5°C for this conversion?
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Referencing gasoline density at 15.5°C standardizes measurements to a common temperature, enabling consistent mass-to-volume conversions crucial for custody transfer and inventory management.
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Can this converter be used for fuels other than gasoline?
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No, this tool is designed specifically for gasoline standardized at 15.5°C; other fuels and temperatures require different conversion approaches.
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What does 1 kilobarrel (US)/day represent in volume?
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One kilobarrel (US)/day equals 1,000 US oil barrels per day, with each barrel approximately 42 US gallons or about 158.987 liters.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate of gasoline standardized at 15.5°C, representing the mass of gasoline passing a point per day, accounting for temperature-corrected density.
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Kilobarrel (US)/day
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A volumetric flow unit corresponding to 1,000 US oil barrels per day, commonly used to express production and throughput rates in petroleum industries.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of transferring product ownership in the petroleum industry, requiring precise measurement standards such as temperature-referenced flow rates.