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A double annular combustor having concentrically disposed inner and outer annular combustors including an inner dome having an inner portion and an outer portion, an outer dome having an inner portion and an outer portion, wherein the outer dome inner portion is connected to the inner dome outer por

A double annular combustor having concentrically disposed inner and outer annular combustors including an inner dome having an inner portion and an outer portion, an outer dome having an inner portion and an outer portion, wherein the outer dome inner portion is connected to the inner dome outer portion, and a substantially annular centerbody disposed between the inner dome and the outer dome. The centerbody includes a plurality of structurally independent arcuate segments, wherein each centerbody segment is retained in position via an interference fit between a first flange of such centerbody extending downstream and a hook in the inner dome outer portion and/or via a clamping fit of a second flange of the centerbody extending upstream to a flange of the inner dome outer portion.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A double annular combustor having concentrically disposed inner and outer annular combustors, comprising:(a) an inner dome including an inner portion and an outer portion;(b) an outer dome including an inner portion and an outer portion, wherein said outer dome inner port

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A double annular combustor having concentrically disposed inner and outer annular combustors, comprising:(a) an inner dome including an inner portion and an outer portion;(b) an outer dome including an inner portion and an outer portion, wherein said outer dome inner portion is connected to said inner dome outer portion; and(c) a substantially annular centerbody disposed between said inner dome and said outer dome, said centerbody further comprising a plurality of structurally independent arcuate segments having a top portion extending substantially downstream so as to isolate said inner and outer combustors and a bottom portion including a first flange member extending downstream, wherein each said centerbody segment is retained in position via an interference fit between said first flange member and said inner dome outer portion. [17.] A double annular combustor having concentrically disposed inner and outer annular combustors comprising:(a) an inner dome including an inner portion and an outer portion, said inner dome outer portion including a flange extending substantially upstream therefrom;(b) an outer dome including an inner portion and an outer portion, wherein said outer dome inner portion is connected to said inner dome outer portion; and(c) a substantially annular centerbody disposed between said inner dome and said outer dome, said centerbody further comprising a plurality of structurally independent arcuate segments having a top portion extending substantially downstream so as to isolate said inner and outer combustors and a bottom portion including first flange member extending upstream, wherein each said centerbody segment is retained in position via a clamping fit between said first flange member and said flange of said inner dome outer portion. The double annular combustor of claim 17, further comprising a clamp for retaining said first flange member to said inner dome outer portion flange.