(FR2768424-A1)   NOVELTY - Synthesis gas is produced by conversion of light hydrocarbons, by partial oxidation with elemental O2 in an electric discharge plasma.    USE - For production of syngas containing also C2H4 and C2H2.    ADVANTAGE - Conversion is achieved with no production of soots, cokes or tars, from decomposition of feedstock, exceeding 0.5%. The only reactant required is water and/or O2. No conventional catalyst is required. The equipment is very compact. The chemical composition of the hydrocarbon mixture is not important for the method to be viable. The gliding discharges have no thermal inertia and therefore respond immediately to control signals.    (US6007742-A)   NOVELTY - Synthesis gas is produced by conversion of light hydrocarbons, by partial oxidation with elemental O2 in an electric discharge plasma.    USE - For production of syngas containing also C2H4 and C2H2.    ADVANTAGE - Conversion is achieved with no production of soots, cokes or tars, from decomposition of feedstock, exceeding 0.5%. The only reactant required is water and/or O2. No conventional catalyst is required. The equipment is very compact. The chemical composition of the hydrocarbon mixture is not important for the method to be viable. The gliding discharges have no thermal inertia and therefore respond immediately to control signals.    (EP1012113-A1)   NOVELTY - Synthesis gas is produced by conversion of light hydrocarbons, by partial oxidation with elemental O2 in an electric discharge plasma.    USE - For production of syngas containing also C2H4 and C2H2.    ADVANTAGE - Conversion is achieved with no production of soots, cokes or tars, from decomposition of feedstock, exceeding 0.5%. The only reactant required is water and/or O2. No conventional catalyst is required. The equipment is very compact. The chemical composition of the hydrocarbon mixture is not important for the method to be viable. The gliding discharges have no thermal inertia and therefore respond immediately to control signals.    (CN1271329-A)   NOVELTY - Synthesis gas is produced by conversion of light hydrocarbons, by partial oxidation with elemental O2 in an electric discharge plasma.    USE - For production of syngas containing also C2H4 and C2H2.    ADVANTAGE - Conversion is achieved with no production of soots, cokes or tars, from decomposition of feedstock, exceeding 0.5%. The only reactant required is water and/or O2. No conventional catalyst is required. The equipment is very compact. The chemical composition of the hydrocarbon mixture is not important for the method to be viable. The gliding discharges have no thermal inertia and therefore respond immediately to control signals.