What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms mass flow rates of gasoline at a reference temperature of 15.5°C into volumetric flow rates expressed in US barrels per second. It facilitates conversion between mass-based and volume-based units commonly used in petroleum, engine testing, and fuel delivery systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the gasoline flow rate value in pounds per second at 15.5°C
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Select pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) as the input unit
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Choose barrel (US)/second as the target output unit
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Click convert to get the equivalent volumetric flow rate in barrels per second
Key Features
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Converts mass flow rate (pound/second) of gasoline at 15.5°C to volumetric flow rate in US barrels per second
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Accounts for temperature-dependent density by using gasoline conditioned at 15.5°C
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Useful for custody transfer, fuel consumption tracking, and equipment sizing
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Supports petroleum and automotive industry applications
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions
Examples
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10 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.03858918 barrel (US)/second
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50 pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) equals 0.1929459 barrel (US)/second
Common Use Cases
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Custody transfer and measurement at pipelines and terminals where mass flow is converted to volume
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Fuel consumption analysis in engine testing to report mass-based fuel delivery
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Sizing and performance specification of fuel pumps and delivery systems in petroleum engineering
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Reporting oil field production rates and translating them into standard volumetric units
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Engineering calculations requiring conversion between mass flow and volumetric flow for simulations
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm gasoline temperature is at or corrected to 15.5°C for accurate conversion
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Use the conversion when dealing specifically with gasoline at the specified reference condition
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Apply the tool for equipment sizing and inventory control to maintain consistency
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Be aware of temperature or fuel composition changes that can affect density and conversion accuracy
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Validate converted results within the context of your engineering or operational requirements
Limitations
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Accuracy is affected if gasoline temperature differs significantly from 15.5°C without correction
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Conversion is specific to gasoline composition at 15.5°C and may not apply to other fuels
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Precision depends on correct knowledge of fuel temperature and density variations
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This tool assumes standard conditions and does not adjust for atypical gasoline blends
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the gasoline temperature fixed at 15.5°C in this conversion?
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The temperature of 15.5°C is used as a reference to standardize gasoline density, allowing consistent conversion between mass and volumetric units by accounting for temperature-dependent density changes.
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Can I use this converter for fuels other than gasoline?
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No, this conversion specifically applies to gasoline conditioned at 15.5°C. Different fuels have unique compositions requiring separate conversions.
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What does barrel (US)/second represent?
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Barrel (US)/second is a volumetric flow rate showing how many US oil barrels pass a point each second, where one US barrel equals exactly 42 US gallons or about 158.987 liters.
Key Terminology
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Pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Mass flow rate measuring pounds of gasoline passing a point per second, adjusted to a reference temperature of 15.5°C to control for density changes.
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Barrel (US)/second
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Volumetric flow rate expressed as the number of US oil barrels passing a point each second; one barrel equals 42 US gallons.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to convert pound/second (Gasoline at 15.5°C) into barrel (US)/second, specifically 1 pound/second equals 0.003858918 barrel (US)/second.