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This paper will discuss the new Case MX Magnum® tractor transmission controls. They are electronically controlled, hydraulic valves that reduce transmission internal torque spikes, operator shift shock, complexity, and eliminated the need for periodic system calibration. The new system splits the controls into their simplest common denominators, and leverages commonality of parts and concepts to reduce both system and development costs. It maintains clutch pressure during low regulated pressure transients that occur during a shift, while compensating for clutch wear, to maintain the desired shift characteristics.

A comprehensive finite element methodology is developed to predict the compressible flow performance of a non-symmetric 7-blade axial flow fan, and to quantify the source strength and sound pressure levels at any location in the system. The acoustic and flow performances of the fan are predicted simultaneously using a computational aero-acoustic technique combining transient flow analysis and noise propagation. The calculated sound power levels compare favorably with the measured sound power data per AMCA 300-96 code.