What Is This Tool?
This converter facilitates translating mass flow rates of gasoline measured in pounds per minute—corrected to a standard temperature of 15.5°C—into volumetric flow rates expressed in US barrels per minute. It supports consistent measurement and reporting essential in petroleum refining and fuel distribution.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow value in pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Select the desired output unit barrel (US)/minute.
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Initiate the conversion to obtain the corresponding volumetric flow rate.
Key Features
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Converts gasoline flow from temperature-corrected mass units (pound/minute) to volume units (barrel US/minute).
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Uses a standardized temperature reference of 15.5°C to ensure comparability.
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Suitable for custody transfer, metering, and engineering analyses in the petroleum sector.
Examples
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10 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 0.03858918 barrel (US)/minute.
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100 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 0.3858918 barrel (US)/minute.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing for gasoline shipments with temperature-corrected volume reporting.
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Refinery and terminal flow measurements for loading and unloading operations.
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Engineering tasks such as pipeline design, pump sizing, and emissions evaluation.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always ensure gasoline density is referenced to 15.5°C for accurate conversion results.
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Use the tool for gasoline only, as variations in product composition may affect accuracy.
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Verify that flow conditions match the standard temperature to maintain consistency.
Limitations
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The conversion relies on gasoline density at 15.5°C; deviations in temperature influence accuracy.
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Differences in gasoline quality or grade are not accounted for and can affect measurements.
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The tool is specific to gasoline at the referenced temperature and may not apply to other fluids.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature 15.5°C referenced for this conversion?
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15.5°C is a standard temperature used for petroleum volume and density correction to ensure consistent and comparable measurements unaffected by thermal expansion.
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Can this tool convert flow rates for other petroleum products?
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No, this converter is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and does not account for variations in other products or temperatures.
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What industries commonly use this conversion?
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It is commonly used in petroleum refining, oil and gas production, and fuel distribution for metering, custody transfer, and engineering applications.
Key Terminology
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Pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow unit measuring the pounds of gasoline passing per minute with density referenced to 15.5°C for standardization.
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Barrel (US)/minute
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A volumetric flow unit representing one US petroleum barrel (42 gallons) passing per minute.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of transferring petroleum products ownership where accurate flow measurement is critical.