What Is This Tool?
This tool allows users to convert gasoline mass flow rates measured in pounds per hour at a temperature reference of 15.5 °C into volumetric flow rates expressed in US barrels per day, which are standard in oil industry reporting and logistics.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the gasoline flow value in pound/hour at 15.5 °C.
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Select pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the input unit.
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Choose barrel (US)/day [bbl (US)/d] as the target unit.
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Initiate the conversion to obtain the equivalent volumetric flow rate.
Key Features
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Converts gasoline flow from mass-based unit (pound/hour) at 15.5 °C to volumetric unit (barrel US/day).
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Includes temperature correction reference to 15.5 °C for accurate gasoline density handling.
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Useful for custody transfer, metering, and fuel consumption specifications.
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Provides standard volume units used in petroleum industry for production, transport, and refining.
Examples
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10 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to approximately 0.926 barrel (US)/day.
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50 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to about 4.63 barrel (US)/day.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and metering of gasoline in pipelines, terminals, or tanker trucks with temperature-corrected volumes.
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Fuel consumption and supply rate calculations for engines, generators, and industrial burners using mass-based performance.
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Calibration and verification of flow meters for temperature-referenced mass flow measurements.
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Reporting crude oil and gasoline production rates in barrels per day for fields and facilities.
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Managing pipeline or terminal throughput and transport logistics in the petroleum sector.
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Assessing refinery input/output flows and market supply-demand comparisons in energy industries.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline temperature is referenced at 15.5 °C to maintain conversion validity.
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Use this conversion for translating mass flow data to volumetric flow rates in oil industry contexts.
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Confirm unit selections carefully to avoid mixing mass and volume measurements without correction.
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Apply conversion outcomes for custody transfer, fuel management, and reporting with proper documentation.
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on maintaining the gasoline temperature reference at 15.5 °C.
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Variations in gasoline composition or deviations from the temperature reference may impact results.
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Differences between mass-based and volume-based units require precise density considerations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature reference of 15.5 °C important in this conversion?
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The 15.5 °C reference ensures the gasoline's density is standardized, which is necessary to accurately translate mass flow to volume flow rates.
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Can I use this conversion for substances other than gasoline?
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No, this specific conversion applies to gasoline referenced at 15.5 °C. Using it for other substances without adjustment may yield inaccurate results.
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What does barrel (US)/day represent?
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It represents the volumetric flow rate measured in US oil barrels passing a point per day, where one barrel equals 42 US gallons.
Key Terminology
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5 °C)
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A mass flow rate unit indicating pounds of gasoline passing a point per hour, with density referenced to 15.5 °C for correction.
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Barrel (US)/day [bbl (US)/d]
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A volumetric flow rate unit representing how many US oil barrels pass a point each day; one barrel equals 42 US gallons.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of transferring measurement responsibility and ownership of petroleum products, requiring precise flow metering and reporting.