What Is This Tool?
This tool helps convert mass flow rates measured in pound/hour for gasoline at 15.5°C into volumetric flow rates expressed in barrel (US) per second. It is designed to facilitate unit translations commonly needed in the petroleum sector, especially for custody transfer, production monitoring, and engineering calculations.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in pound/hour for gasoline at 15.5°C
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Select the target unit barrel (US)/second for volumetric flow
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent volumetric flow rate
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Refer to example conversions for context and validation
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Use the conversion output for engineering, reporting, or operational decisions
Key Features
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Converts gasoline flow rates corrected to 15.5°C from mass to volume units
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Supports industry-standard units used in fuel supply, pipeline metering, and production reporting
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Provides precise numerical conversions based on standardized conditions
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
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Includes example calculations for quick reference
Examples
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1000 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.00107192 barrel (US)/second
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5000 pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.00535961 barrel (US)/second
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and metering of gasoline in pipelines and tanker trucks with temperature-corrected measurements
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Specifying and verifying fuel consumption or supply rates for engines and industrial burners using mass flow data
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Reporting and monitoring crude oil production rates in volumetric units for engineering analysis
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Sizing pipelines and pump capacities for crude oil and petroleum flow management
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Converting gasoline mass flow to volumetric flow for simulations and custody accounting
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline flow measurements are referenced to 15.5°C for accuracy
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Use this conversion for gasoline only; adjust methods for other fluids or temperatures
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Confirm flow rates before converting low or high values due to small numerical conversion factors
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Leverage example calculations to verify expected results
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Apply this tool as part of broader fuel management and reporting processes
Limitations
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Conversion assumes gasoline density at 15.5°C; results may vary outside this standard
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Not suitable for other petroleum products without proper temperature and density adjustments
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Precision is important due to the very small conversion rate
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Does not account for temperature fluctuations beyond the reference point
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C) measure?
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It measures the mass flow rate of gasoline corrected to a standard temperature of 15.5°C, representing pounds of gasoline passing a point each hour.
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Why convert to barrel (US)/second?
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Converting to barrel (US)/second expresses gasoline flow volume, which is helpful for monitoring large liquid flows, production reporting, and pipeline design.
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Can I use this conversion for other fuels?
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This conversion is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and may not be accurate for other fuels without adjusting for their temperature and density.
Key Terminology
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Pound/hour (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A unit of mass flow rate indicating pounds of gasoline passing a point each hour, corrected to a temperature of 15.5°C for density.
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Barrel (US)/second
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A volumetric flow rate defined as one US oil barrel (42 gallons or approximately 159 liters) passing a point each second, used for petroleum flow measurement.
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Custody transfer
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The process of transferring ownership or measurement responsibility for petroleum products, often requiring precise flow rate conversions and corrections.