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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2016
Filed:
Mar. 14, 2013
Adam J. Weaver, Tega Cay, SC (US);
Lashanda N. Oliver, Charlotte, NC (US);
Daniel W. Garan, Chuluota, FL (US);
Ashtad Kotwal, Oviedo, FL (US);
Adam J. Weaver, Tega Cay, SC (US);
Lashanda N. Oliver, Charlotte, NC (US);
Daniel W. Garan, Chuluota, FL (US);
Ashtad Kotwal, Oviedo, FL (US);
SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, München, DE;
Abstract
A combustion system for a gas turbine engine including a combustor assembly comprising a combustor basket having a downstream terminal end, and a transition duct extending downstream from the combustor basket and having an upstream end located adjacent to the downstream terminal end of the combustor basket. A coupling is provided comprising an inlet ring adapter including a cylindrical sleeve extending downstream of the upstream end of the transition duct in overlapping relation to an inner surface of the transition duct. A spring clip assembly is mounted to the terminal end of the combustor basket. The spring clip assembly extends into engagement with and forms a seal on the cylindrical sleeve.