Patent ID: 9360217
Filing Date: 2016-06-07
CPC Classification: F02C,F23R

Claim Text:
1. A combustion module for a combustor of a gas turbine, comprising: a. an annular fuel distribution manifold disposed at an upstream end of the combustion module, the fuel distribution manifold including an annular support sleeve having an inner surface; b. a fuel injection assembly having an annular combustion liner that extends downstream from the fuel distribution manifold and that terminates at an aft frame, and an annular flow sleeve that circumferentially surrounds the combustion liner, the flow sleeve extending downstream from the fuel distribution manifold and terminating at the aft frame, the flow sleeve extending continuously between the support sleeve and the aft frame; and c. wherein a forward portion of the flow sleeve is positioned concentrically within the support sleeve such that the fuel distribution manifold forms an annulus around the forward portion of the flow sleeve, the forward portion being slidingly engaged with the inner surface of the support sleeve.