411.    BURKE, S. P.  Use of Oxygen in the Manufacture of Gas – Gas Production Subcommittee Report.  Am. Gas Assoc. Monthly, vol. 26, September 1944, p. 374; U.O.P. Co. Lib. Bull., abs. 39, 1944.

                  It appears probable that, if the air is replaced by 98% pure O₂ in the manufacture of the blue gas, as gas of approximately 300 B.t.u. can be produced continuously without increasing the clinkering difficulties.  Approximately 220 cu. ft. of O₂ is necessary to produce 1,000 cu. ft. of blue gas.  The use of O₂ means a large increase in the gas-making capacity of the gas producer.  A conservative estimate for the cost of 98% O₂ places it at $0.14 per M cu. ft.  Electrolytic production of H₂ and O₂ under pressures up to 300 atm. has been reported as successful from sources in Germany and Sweden.  At such a pressure there is a depolarizing effect and a reduction of solution resistance such that the electrical efficiency is improved enough to offset the energy of compression; the electrical requirement is no greater than that necessary at atmospheric pressure.  The size and cost of such electrolytic plants are far less than for a plant for making O₂ from the air.

                  BURNE, J.  See abs. 2534.

       BURNS, R. M.  See abs. 3335.