1179.    GERDES.  [Preparation of Water Gas From Brown Coal in the Pintsch-Hillebrand Generator.]  Braunkohle, vol. 34, 1935, pp. 193-197, 216-219; Chem. Abs., vol. 30, 1936, p. 5762.

       Describes new process using briquets and operating continuously without O2.  The process is particularly suitable for producing synthesis gas for the Fischer-Tropsch benzine synthesis.  By utilizing the end gas from the benzine synthesis for heating the generator and with a briquet cost of 8 RM per ton the benzine can be produced for 8.3 pf. per kg.