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A method of assembling a fuel delivery system is provided. The method includes providing a base that includes a surface, a receptacle extending into the base from the surface along a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of channels extending into the base from the receptacle. Each of the plurality of

A method of assembling a fuel delivery system is provided. The method includes providing a base that includes a surface, a receptacle extending into the base from the surface along a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of channels extending into the base from the receptacle. Each of the plurality of channels includes an inlet end and an outlet end, and each of the plurality of channels intersects the receptacle at the outlet end, wherein the receptacle and the plurality of channels are formed integrally within the base such that the plurality of outlet ends are spaced axially from one another. The method further includes securing a fuel nozzle within the receptacle, the fuel nozzle including a plurality of separate flow paths, wherein each of the plurality of channels is in flow communication with one of the plurality of separate flow paths.

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1. A method of assembling a fuel delivery system, said method comprising: providing a base that includes a surface disposed on a first face of a combustor end cover, a receptacle extending into the base from the surface along a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of channels extending through the bas

1. A method of assembling a fuel delivery system, said method comprising: providing a base that includes a surface disposed on a first face of a combustor end cover, a receptacle extending into the base from the surface along a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of channels extending through the base from the receptacle, wherein each of the plurality of channels includes an inlet end and an outlet end, each of the plurality of channels intersecting the receptacle at the outlet end, wherein the receptacle and the plurality of channels are formed integrally within the base such that the plurality of outlet ends are spaced axially from one another; andsecuring a fuel nozzle that extended from a second face of the combustor end cover within the receptacle, the fuel nozzle including a plurality of separate flow paths, wherein each of the plurality of channels is in flow communication with one of the plurality of separate flow paths. 2. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein providing a base comprises providing the base with the receptacle and the plurality of channels formed integrally within the base via a casting process. 3. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein providing a base comprises providing the base with the receptacle including a first portion having a first diameter, a second portion having a second diameter, and a third portion having a third diameter, the first diameter longer than the second diameter, and the second diameter longer than the third diameter. 4. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein providing a base comprises providing the base with at least one of the plurality of channels having an S-shaped profile. 5. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein providing a base comprises providing the base with at least one of the plurality of channels having a substantially linear profile. 6. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein providing a base comprises providing the base with a channel that extends through the base such that the channel is not in flow communication with the receptacle. 7. A method in accordance with claim 1, further comprising coupling a fluid transfer line to the base such that the fluid transfer line is in flow communication with one of the plurality of channels. 8. A method in accordance with claim 7, wherein coupling a fluid transfer line to the base comprises coupling the fluid transfer line to the base via a welding process. 9. A method in accordance with claim 7, wherein coupling a fluid transfer line to the base comprises providing the fluid transfer line with a flange that is configured to be coupled to a fuel supply. 10. A method in accordance with claim 7, wherein coupling a fluid transfer line to the base comprises providing the fluid transfer line with a first elbow, a second elbow, and an intermediate section coupled between the first elbow and the second elbow. 11. A fuel delivery system comprising a base that disposed on a first face of a combustor end cover configured to receive a fuel nozzle that extended from a second face of the combustor end cover, said base comprising a surface, a receptacle extending into said base from said surface along a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of channels extending through said base from said receptacle, wherein each of said plurality of channels includes an inlet end and an outlet end, each of said plurality of channels intersecting said receptacle at said outlet end, wherein said receptacle and said plurality of channels are formed integrally within said base such that said plurality of outlet ends are spaced axially from one another. 12. A fuel delivery system in accordance with claim 11, wherein said receptacle and said plurality of channels are formed integrally within said base via a casting process. 13. A fuel delivery system in accordance with claim 11, wherein said receptacle comprises a first portion having a first diameter, a second portion having a second diameter, and a third portion having a third diameter, the first diameter longer than the second diameter, and the second diameter longer than the third diameter. 14. A fuel delivery system in accordance with claim 11, wherein at least one of said plurality of channels has an S-shaped profile. 15. A fuel delivery system in accordance with claim 11, wherein at least one of said plurality of channels has a substantially linear profile. 16. A fuel delivery system in accordance with claim 11, wherein said base comprises a channel that extends through said base such that said channel is not in flow communication with said receptacle. 17. A fuel delivery system in accordance with claim 11, further comprising a fluid transfer line coupled to said base such that said fluid transfer line is in flow communication with one of said plurality of channels. 18. A fuel delivery system in accordance with claim 17, wherein said fluid transfer line is coupled to said base via a welding process. 19. A fuel delivery system in accordance with claim 17, wherein said fluid transfer line comprises a flange that is configured to be coupled to a fuel supply. 20. A fuel delivery system in accordance with claim 17, wherein said fluid transfer line comprises a first elbow, a second elbow, and an intermediate section coupled between said first elbow and said second elbow.