Disclosed is an angled gas conduit for a gas flowing under high pressure and at an elevated temperature which comprises a first conduit part and second conduit part connected at an angle forming an area of deflection for gas flowing within said conduit parts, an apertured plate arranged at an oblique angle within said conduit in the area of deflection, the apertured plate having a plurality of circular passages for directing the flow of gas in the conduit. A mounting arrangement for the apertured plate is also disclosed.