The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-31

and especially wet gas OF high geso-
limo content. Extensive experiments
ana research work was conducted
by some OF the larger manufacturers
have disDroVen this theory and a
number OF the largest gasoline plants
m tho country have already been
changed over to the absorption pro-
cess, many Of them operating COM
prrssors in connection with such
plants TO recover the light vapors
The absorption process is steadily
gaining in favor with manufacturers
as is the product manufactured
thereby still gaining in favor with
purchases. II IS here predicted that
in the future the straight compress
sion plant will be the exception, re-
gardless OF gasoline content. where
as, not so long ago, it was the rule.
Midi Continent Takes Lead.
In 1907 the first gasoline plant 20
be erected in the Mid Continent was
built IN the Glenpool field, but it
was not until 1901 that the in
dustry became of any consequence
in that district II is in Mid-Con-
tinent field that II has experienced
its greatest growth. there being man
ufacturcd today in Oklahoma. Kan
sas. Louisiana and Texas approx
mattel 70 per cent OF the total pro-
duction.
During 1921 It was estimated that
the production In California was only
1876 per cent of the total but many
plants, some Of them quite large
are now being constructed in south
Crn California, and 1t is safe TO as
sumo that the production Of natural
gasoline in that state will be greatly
increased within the next year.
The growth Of the industry IN
Texas has been phenomenal in the
past two years and the prediction is
freely made that in another year,
Texas will lead all states in this re-
spect. If il is not now leading them.
As an example Of the strides being
made in this direction, It is interest -
ing to note that one company has in
creased its gross production from
10000 gallons per day two years ago
to $4,000 gallons per day in Texas
alone
From tho crude, inefficient plant
OF the early days, capable OF extract
ing only a small percentage OF the
gasoline content, we have the mod
orn plants, both compression and alb
sorption, designed and constructed
on scientific principles, many OF
them monuments to the Develop
ment OF the science OF which the
Industry may be Justly proud.
The early plants was operated
merely as a side line whereas the
plant or today Is operated by men
especially trained In this particular
branch Of the industry, their knowl-
edge being evidenced by the reccv-
cry Of 95 to 100 per cent of the gas
Siine content of the gas.
The activities of manufacturers
have not been directed solely 70 In
crease in yield. Great strides have
been made in the production OF a
product used more easily and to bet
ter advantage in refinery operations.
To meet a demand among refiners
for q product that could be used In
export gasoline, some OF the manu-
facturers have perfected treating
facilities which enable them to mar
i1et natural gasoline passing in the
doctor test. The demand for this
product is steadily increasing,
Industry Overcomes Advcrsitiee.
While the figures above presented
show phenomenal growth, It must
mot be assumed that the present
substantial position which this prod
uct holds in the petroleum industry
was attained without triaie or trtbu-
iations. During the carly days OF the
development in Oklahoma, psrticu"
larly in 1901, II was Al times
necessary for the manufacturers (sx-
cept those who had been successful
in contracting for the sale Of their
prOducb to draw their daily produc-