What Is This Tool?
This converter translates the flow rate of gasoline measured in pounds per minute, standardized at 15.5°C, into the volumetric flow rate expressed in US barrels per second. It enables accurate and standardized conversions important for various petroleum industry applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the gasoline flow rate value in pound/minute at the standard 15.5°C reference temperature.
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Select 'pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)' as the input unit if not already chosen.
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Choose 'barrel (US)/second' as the desired output unit.
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Click 'Convert' to see the equivalent volumetric flow rate instantly.
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Use the converted results for engineering, reporting, or operational purposes.
Key Features
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Converts gasoline flow from mass flow (pounds/minute at 15.5°C) to volumetric flow (barrel US/second).
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Incorporates industry standard reference temperature for consistent measurements.
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Supports petroleum sector requirements like refining, custody transfer, and pipeline operations.
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Provides straightforward input and output with clear unit definitions.
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Browser-based tool accessible without installation.
Examples
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100 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.00643153 barrel (US)/second.
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500 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.03215765 barrel (US)/second.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing for gasoline shipments with volume correction to 15.5°C and mass flow reporting.
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Refinery or terminal metering including loading and unloading processes to maintain measurement consistency.
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Engineering design tasks like pipeline dimensioning, pump sizing, and evaluating fuel consumption or emissions.
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Production monitoring reporting oil well flow rates in standard volumetric units.
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Converting field measurement data for modeling and simulation in SI volumetric units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm gasoline density is referenced to 15.5°C to ensure conversion accuracy.
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Use this specific conversion only for gasoline; other petroleum products require different references.
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Combine this conversion with proper temperature and composition corrections when applicable.
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Verify converted values align with operational standards and reporting requirements.
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Keep in mind the volumetric flow rate expressed here assumes uniform gasoline density.
Limitations
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Conversion depends on gasoline density referenced to exactly 15.5°C; deviations affect results.
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Does not account for temperature changes or fuel composition variations impacting actual volume flow.
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Applicable specifically to gasoline; conversion for other fuels needs separate adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is 15.5°C used as the reference temperature for gasoline?
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15.5°C is the common standard temperature used for petroleum product volume and density correction, which helps provide comparable and consistent mass flow measurements.
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Can I use this conversion for fuels other than gasoline?
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No, this unit conversion is specific to gasoline at 15.5°C and may not yield accurate results for other petroleum products without additional adjustments.
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What does barrel (US)/second represent in flow measurement?
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Barrel (US)/second is a volumetric flow rate indicating the number of US oil barrels passing a point each second; one US barrel equals exactly 42 US gallons.
Key Terminology
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Pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate unit representing pounds of gasoline passing a point each minute, calibrated at a standardized temperature of 15.5°C.
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Barrel (US)/second
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A volumetric flow rate unit indicating how many US oil barrels, each containing 42 gallons, flow past a point per second.
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Custody Transfer
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The process of transferring product ownership or responsibility, where accurate flow measurement and volume correction are critical.