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oxygen lance

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oxygen lance [′äk·sə·jən ‚lans]
(metallurgy)
A pipe used to direct oxygen under pressure into a bath of molten steel.


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Oxygen lances (subsonic and supersonic) within the tuyeres require more equipment but provide significantly better results, particularly in production rates and coke savings.
The CoJet system consists of a proprietary oxygen lance with a patented tip which delivers a laser-like supersonic jet of oxygen into the steel bath resulting in better metallic yield from the steel refining process.
Under no circumstances should an oxygen lance or burning bar be used to cut through the bridge
 
 
 
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