The DMA-AF-HTC is functionally equivalent to the DMA-AF, however it is structurally suited for severe applications. The most common applications include boiler interstage attemperation, where the desuperheater is exposed to high thermal cycling and stress, high steam velocities and flow induced vibration. In addition to this specific application, the DMA-AF-HTC is suitable for other severe desuperheating application environments. The DMA-AF-HTC uses a construction optimized to move weld joints away from high stress regions.