engine is subjected to additional burning after the
for proper mixing of the fuel and air before
reaching the burner area. The flameholders are
basic cycle is completed. The unburned oxygen
in the air used for cooling the exhaust gases is the
circular, concentrically mounted, and supported
afterburner air supply. Since no cooling is
in position by tie rods that project through the
required past the turbine assembly, all or any part
wall of the duct. Two of the tie rods are in a
horizontal position, and the remaining two are
of this air may be burned for augmentation.
vertical.
Additional energy is given to the exhaust gases
by burning additional fuel sprayed in the exhaust
The afterburner, tailpipe burner, or reheater
stream aft of the turbine.
get their names because the air going through the
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