2178. ------. [MAYLAND, B. J.] (Phillips Petroleum Co.). Production of Hydrocarbon Synthesis Gas. United States Patent 2,609,382, Sept. 2, 1952; appl. filed Dec. 31, 1948, Serial No. 68,466; 2 claims (Cl. 260-449.6).

Preparation of a synthesis gas for the Fischer-Tropsch process by diffusion of partially oxidized natural gas through a porous partition.