What Is This Tool?
This tool converts flow rates from pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) — a mass flow standard referencing gasoline density at 15.5 degrees Celsius — into hundred-cubic foot/minute, a volumetric flow unit commonly used for air and gases. It facilitates translating mass flow of gasoline into volumetric flow for system integration.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the flow rate value in pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Select the input unit as pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C).
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Choose the output unit as hundred-cubic foot/minute.
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent volumetric flow rate.
Key Features
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Converts mass flow of gasoline at a standardized temperature to volumetric flow units.
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Includes a precise conversion factor between pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) and hundred-cubic foot/minute.
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Supports applications in petroleum refining, HVAC, and industrial ventilation.
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Browser-based tool offering easy and quick calculations.
Examples
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10 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 0.002166622 hundred-cubic foot/minute.
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50 pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C) converts to 0.01083311 hundred-cubic foot/minute.
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and invoicing of gasoline shipments with temperature-corrected volumetric conversions.
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Refinery and terminal measurement for loading, unloading, and quality control purposes.
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Engineering assessments such as pipeline sizing, pump selection, and emissions analysis.
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Specifying ventilation and HVAC system capacities for industrial or large building environments.
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Measuring airflow in environmental control and test systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure gasoline density corresponds to the 15.5°C reference for accurate conversion.
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Use volumetric flow results carefully as hundred-cubic foot/minute is primarily a gas flow unit.
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Apply conversions in contexts where both mass and volumetric measurements are needed for operational decisions.
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Consider larger flow values for ease of interpretation given the small conversion factor.
Limitations
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Assumes constant gasoline density at 15.5°C; temperature or composition changes affect accuracy.
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Hundred-cubic foot/minute is typically for gases, so interpreting liquid gasoline volumes requires caution.
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Small conversion factor may require scaling to handle large quantities effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature 15.5°C important for this conversion?
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15.5°C (approximately 60°F) is used as a standard reference temperature for petroleum product volume and density corrections, ensuring consistent mass flow measurement.
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Is hundred-cubic foot/minute commonly used for liquids?
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No, hundred-cubic foot/minute is primarily a volumetric flow unit for gases such as air, so applying it to liquid gasoline requires careful interpretation.
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Can this conversion be used for custody transfer of gasoline?
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Yes, it supports custody transfer invoicing where volumes are corrected to 15.5°C and mass flow is reported consistently.
Key Terminology
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Pound/minute (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Mass flow rate of gasoline in pounds per minute, referenced to a standardized density at 15.5°C for consistent measurement.
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Hundred-cubic foot/minute
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A volumetric flow unit representing 100 cubic feet of fluid passing a point each minute, mainly used for gases.
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Flow rate
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The quantity of fluid passing a point per unit of time, either measured by mass or volume.