Combustion chamber
COMBUSTION CHAMBER
The combustion section houses the combustion process, which raises the temperature of the air passing through the engine. This process releases energy contained in the air/ fuel mixture. The major part of this energy is required at the turbine or turbine stages to drive the compressor. About 2/3 of the energy is used to drive the gas generator compressor. The remaining energy passes through the remaining turbine stages that absorb more of the energy to drive the fan, output shaft, or propeller. The primary function of the combustion section is, of course, to burn the fuel/air mixture, thereby adding heat energy to the air.
The location of the combustion section is directly between the compressor and the turbine sections. The combustion chambers are always arranged coaxially with the compressor and turbine regardless of type, since the chambers must be in a through-flow position to function efficiently. All combustion chambers contain the same basic elements:
1. Casing
2. Perforated inner liner
3. Fuel injection system
4. Some means for initial ignition
5. Fuel drainage system to drain off unburned fuel after engine shutdown
Types of Combustion Chambers:
There are currently three basic types of combustion chambers, These types are:
1. Can Type or Multiple combustion chamber
2. Can-annular or Tubo-annular combustion chamber
3. Annular combustion chamber
1. Can or Multiple Combustion Chamber
2. Can-Annular or Turbo-Annular Combustion Chamber
3. Annular Combustion Chamber
Annular Combustion chamber consists of a single flame tube, completely annular in form, which is contained in an inner and outer casing. The airflow through the flame tube is similar to that already described, the chamber being open at the front to the compressor and at the rear to the turbine nozzles. The liner of this type of burner consists of continuous, circular, inner and outer shrouds around the outside of the compressor drive shaft housing. In the annular combustion chamber, fuel is introduced through a series of nozzles.
Advantages of Annular Type Combustion Chamber
1. Less cooling air is required due to less surface-to-volume ratio comparable can burners
2. Makes more complete use of available space
3. Lower total pressure loss
4. Improved exit temperature distribution
5. Has the highest efficiency
6. Elimination of flame propagation problems
Disadvantages of Annular Type Combustion Chamber
1. Structural problems may arise due to the large-diameter
2. Entire combustor must be removed from the engine for inspection and repairs
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