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Oxygen injection lance

US4993691A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 1989
Grant dateFeb 19, 1991
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC21C5/4606
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gas injection lance for use in metal refining is disclosed. The lance includes a tube having an inner diameter profile and a throttle member slidably received with the tube. The tube and throttle member define an annular gas flowpath. The throttle body may be moved axially within the tube to modify the characteristics of the flowpath.

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