Reinforced distributor for post-combustion lance

Abstract

A distributor for a post-combustion lance, comprising: an annular member, an inner reinforcing sleeve and an outer sleeve, wherein the inner reinforcing sleeve defines a plurality of first openings and the annular member defines a plurality of second openings, wherein each of the first and second openings is in fluid communication, directly or indirectly, with a first cooling fluid passageway of the lance. Each of the first openings may be contiguous with and in direct fluid communication with one of the second openings. Additionally, the annular member may define a plurality of third openings, wherein each of the third openings is in fluid communication with a second cooling fluid passageway of the lance.

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