Patent ID: 8647037

Claim:
A system for coupling an insert to an end cover of a combustor, comprising; a. an end cover defining an outer surface, an inner surface and a borehole; b. an insert disposed partially within the borehole, the insert defining one or more fluid passages in fluid communication with the borehole and a center passage; and c. a system for coupling the insert to the end cover, the system comprising: i. a flange disposed adjacent to the outer surface, the flange defining an annular passage aligned with the borehole and the center passage of the insert; ii. a connector having a first end and an opposing second end, the first end configured to engage with the insert and a second end configured for actuating the connector axially, the connector extending through the flange into the into the center passage of the insert; and iii. wherein the first end of the connector is engaged with the insert.