Patent attributes
A thermal lance for unplugging a vessel discharge port. The thermal lance including an elongated cylindrical hollow tube made from a combustible material, the tube having an axial length with first and second ends. The tube having a cylindrical sidewall defined by an outer wall having an outer diameter and an inner wall having an inner diameter, with a wall thickness between the outer and inner walls. The tube having a longitudinal axis. At least one projection is formed integrally on the first end and has a length extending away from the first end in substantially the same direction as the longitudinal axis. A telescoping thermal lance assembly is also disclosing that includes a housing and an extension tube within which the lance is located.