Hi CliveL. Yes, i thought of that. Here is my problem. The Engine is a "recovery" bleed powerplant. That means that a portion of Engine intake is only temporarily removed, and later re-introduced. So far so good.
How is an accounting of the gaspath accomplished after the reintroduction? The gaspath is still entirely within the confines of the engine Core.
I think Brian has touched on it, but I am interested in the complete inventory of the power profile, by reference to Thrust, not mass. This is the fundamental area I have been trying (badly) to address, and the distillation of what two eminent people claim relative to this complex and amazing engine....
You claim that if related to Bleed recovery, there can be no claim of RamJet.
The inventor claims the opposite, that his Recovery Bleed system is a "Partial Ramjet".
On a technical forum, I woud expect explicit agreement. "Because I say so", has never been a satisfactory reply. I also do not understand the passion relative to this very very minor point.
Thanks for your reply, I remain a BIG FAN.......