What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms flow rates expressed in pounds per hour of gasoline at a reference temperature of 15.5°C into volumetric flow rates in US barrels per hour. It is designed for use in petroleum engineering and related industries where temperature-corrected mass flow values must be expressed as volume.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in pound per hour (Gasoline 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)/hour as the output unit
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Click convert to get the equivalent volumetric flow rate
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rate of gasoline at 15.5°C into volumetric flow in US barrels per hour
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Supports industry-specific units used in custody transfer and fuel measurement
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Uses standard temperature referencing for accurate density corrections
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Provides quick, browser-based unit conversions without installation
Examples
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100 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to approximately 0.3859 barrel (US)/hour
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250 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to about 0.9647 barrel (US)/hour
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and metering of gasoline at corrected temperatures in pipelines and terminals
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Specifying fuel consumption or supply rates for engines and industrial burners
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Calibration and verification of fuel flow meters requiring temperature-referenced measurements
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Reporting refinery throughput and pipeline pumping rates in volumetric terms
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline flow rates are referenced to 15.5°C for accurate conversion
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Use the tool for gasoline-specific flows only due to temperature and composition dependency
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Confirm units before conversion to maintain consistency in reporting
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Cross-check converted values in critical custody-transfer applications
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy depends on gasoline being at the specific temperature of 15.5°C
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Variations in gasoline composition and temperature can impact density and introduce error
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Not directly applicable for other substances or temperatures without proper adjustment
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 the standard reference used to correct gasoline density for accurate mass and volume relationship calculations.
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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 at 15.5°C due to density and temperature correction dependencies.
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What industries commonly use this unit conversion?
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Petroleum engineering, pipeline operations, refinery throughput monitoring, and custody-transfer systems frequently use this conversion.
Key Terminology
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit representing pounds of gasoline passing per hour, with the gasoline mass referenced at a standard temperature of 15.5°C for density correction.
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Barrel (US)/hour [bbl (US)/h]
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A volumetric flow rate unit denoting the number of US oil barrels passing a point per hour, commonly used in the petroleum industry.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of measuring and transferring ownership of petroleum products, requiring precise flow measurements.