PATENTS

      1464.  ------.  [I. G. FARBENINDUSTRIE, A. G.]  [Process for the Production of a Hydrogen-Carbon Monoxide Mixture Suitable for Synthesis Gas.]  German Patent Appl. I 75,218. OZ 14,2253, filed June 7, 1943 (Cl. IV b-26 a).  FIAT Reel 170, frames 9,053-9,058; PB 64,147.

            Process with the diagram of the apparatus and operation thereof is described for producing synthesis gas by the complete gasification of coal in a slagging generator with the help of O2 and steam.  The coal is first distilled at a low temperature in the upper part of the producer, part of the resulting gas is burned with O2, the remainder together with steam, tar, and dust is injected into the bottom of the producer.  The slag is drawn off at the bottom.