sentences:  Gasification of dry matter by air and steam at high temperatures () gives about 40,000 ft3 (1,100 m3) natural gas (143 Btu/ft3) containing 16.6% , 4.8% , 21.7% (carbon monoxide), 4.1% , and 52.8% (nitrogen).The high moisture content of water hyacinth, adding so much to handling costs, tends to limit commercial ventures.A continuous, hydraulic production system could be designed, which would provide a better utilization of capital investments than in conventional agriculture, which is essentially a batch operation.