Abstract: A computer-implemented method, system, and computer program product for maximizing bandwidth utilization of PCIe links. The bandwidth utilization of a PCIe link involving a PCIe card is measured. A bandwidth utilization of the PCIe link at a future time is predicted based on the measured bandwidth utilization of the PCIe link using a machine learning model trained to predict bandwidth utilization of PCIe links. If the predicted bandwidth utilization of the PCIe link exceeds a threshold value, then the PCIe card is configured to implement a first mode of operation that utilizes more bandwidth if not implementing the first mode of operation at the future time. If the predicted bandwidth utilization of the PCIe link does not exceed a threshold value, then the PCIe card is configured to implement a second mode of operation that utilizes less bandwidth if not implementing the second mode of operation at the future time.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for semantically organizing a graphic design document. A method of semantically organizing a graphic design document can include obtaining a document, identifying a plurality of layers associated with the document, determining a plurality of semantic labels associated with the plurality of layers, determining a semantic layer hierarchy of the plurality of layers, and organizing the plurality of layers based at least on the semantic layer hierarchy.

Abstract: An illumination assembly is configured for providing auxiliary illumination for use with a vehicle. The illumination assembly includes a housing. The housing defines an interior with an open face. A frame is provided at the open face. A lens cover is coupled to the open face and at least partially overlies the frame. An illuminator is at least partially formed by the frame and the lens cover with a light source configured to emit a trajectory of light.

Abstract: A system receives, from one or more flow rate sensor circuits, one or more signals that indicate the flow rate of coolant provided to a set of circuit boards. The one or more flow rate sensor circuits are configured to detect the flow rate of the coolant traveling from one or more pumps towards the set of circuit boards. The one or more pumps are configured to direct a flow of the coolant towards the set of circuit boards. The system compares the flow rate of the coolant to a threshold flow rate. The system determines that a total flow rate of the coolant is less than the threshold flow rate. The system causes the autonomous vehicle to perform a minimal risk maneuver in response to determining that the flow rate of the coolant is less than the threshold flow rate.

Abstract: A telecommunications equipment frame including a base, and two vertical uprights, and a top member; the upright members defining an upper equipment zone and a lower cable tray zone. One or more front trays are in the lower cable tray zone, and openings are provided through the frame to one or more rear trays. The equipment zone defined by the two uprights is open without cable management structure for receiving telecommunications equipment. At least one slack storage zone adjacent to the central zone includes a plurality of cable management devices for storing cable slack.

Abstract: A cooling system for an autonomous vehicle receives a first flow rate data from a first flow rate sensor circuit and a second flow rate data from a second flow rate sensor circuit. The first flow rate data indicates a first flow rate of the liquid coolant flowing out of a first pump. The second flow rate data indicates a second flow rate of the liquid coolant flowing out of a second pump. The system detects that the first flow rate of the liquid coolant is less than a threshold flow rate. In response, the system communicates, to the second pump, a signal that indicates to increase a speed of the second pump to increase the second flow rate of the liquid coolant flowing out of the second pump and compensate for the first flow rate that is less than the threshold flow rate.

Abstract: A filter for filter air for an internal combustion engine and methods of operation are described herein. The air precleaner is configured to use electrostatic attraction or repulsion to move ionized particles towards an inner wall of the air precleaner, where the particles eventually exit the air precleaner through a particle exhaust. The particles are ionized using a positive charge plate and a negative charge plate. The positive charge plate creates a positive charge field, creating positive ions that ionize particles in the air with a positive charge. The negative charge plate creates a negative charge field, creating negative ions that ionize particles in the air with a negative charge. The air precleaner can also include a cyclonic section that causes the air to rotate about a central axis of the air precleaner, imparting a centripetal force on the particles. The centripetal force and the electrostatic force act together to filter the air.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to backing up skip list data structures to facilitate a subsequent recovery. In various embodiments, a computing system creates a checkpoint of a skip list including a plurality of key-value records that include pointers to others of the plurality of key-value records. Creating the checkpoint includes scanning the skip list to identify ones of the plurality of key-value records that are relevant to the checkpoint and storing the identified key-value records in a storage such that the identified key-value records include pointers modified to exclude ones of the plurality of key-value records that are not relevant to the checkpoint. The computing system can then recover the skip list based on the created checkpoint.

Abstract: A platform configured to provide a simulated content consuming environment or application accessible to one or more test users in order to determine one or more metrics associated with the user interface and/or overall experience of the streaming service and/or content that may be provided by the streaming service.

Abstract: An illumination assembly is configured for providing auxiliary illumination for use with a vehicle. The illumination assembly includes a housing. The housing defines an interior with an open face. A frame is provided at the open face. A lens cover is coupled to the open face and at least partially overlies the frame. An illuminator is at least partially formed by the frame and the lens cover with a light source configured to emit a trajectory of light.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for performing content linting in a graphic design system. A method of content linting includes receiving a selection of a content type to be generated, receiving a selection of a location in a digital canvas to place content of the content type, determining a placement context associated with the location in the digital canvas, identifying one or more content rules to the content based on a static analysis of the placement context, and generating, using one or more machine learning models, content of the selected content type at the location in the digital canvas using the one or more content rules.

Abstract: A low-sulfur granulated metallic unit having a mass fraction of sulfur between 0.0001 wt. % and 0.08 wt. % is disclosed herein. Additionally or alternatively, the granulated metallic unit can comprise a mass fraction of phosphorous of at least 0.025 wt. %, a mass fraction of silicon between 0.25 wt. % and 1.5 wt. %, a mass fraction of manganese of at least 0.2 wt. %, a mass fraction of carbon of at least 0.8 wt. %, and/or a mass fraction of iron of at least 94.0 wt. %.

Abstract: Processing granulated metallic units within electric arc furnaces (EAFs) and associated systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. A representative method can include receiving granulated metallic units in an EAF, wherein the granulated metallic units comprise no more than 0.05 wt. % of sulfur and at least 50% of particles in the granulated iron material have a particle size of at least 6 millimeters. The method can include applying electrical energy to the granulated iron via electrodes and melting the granulated iron material to form a molten steel product. The method can also include tapping the EAF to remove the molten steel product from the EAF.

Abstract: Torpedo cars for use with granulated iron production, and associated systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments of the present technology, a torpedo car includes a tilting mechanism, a body rotatably coupled to the tilting mechanism, and a controller operably coupled to the tilting mechanism to control tilting of the body. The body can include (i) an inner surface defining a cavity and a channel, and (ii) an outer surface defining an opening to the cavity and a channel outlet of the channel spaced apart from the opening. The channel can extend between the channel outlet and a channel inlet interfacing the cavity. The inner surface can include a slag dam configured to prevent slag from exiting the opening while the torpedo car tilts. The controller can control the tilting mechanism to control molten metal flow out of the cavity through the channel.

Abstract: A low-carbon granulated metallic unit having a mass fraction of carbon between 0.1 wt. % and 4.0 wt. % is disclosed herein. Additionally or alternatively, the granulated metallic unit can comprise a mass fraction of phosphorous of at least 0.025 wt. %, a mass fraction of silicon between 0.25 wt. % and 1.5 wt. %, a mass fraction of manganese of at least 0.2 wt. %, a mass fraction of sulfur of at least 0.0001 wt. %, and/or a mass fraction of iron of at least 94.0 wt. %.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using a liquid hot metal processing unit to produce granulated metallic units (GMUs) are disclosed herein. In some embodiments of the present technology, a liquid hot metal processing system for producing GMUs comprises a liquid hot metal processing unit including a granulator unit. The granulator unit can include a tilter positioned to receive and tilt a ladle, a controller operably coupled to the tilter to control tilting of the ladle, a tundish positioned to receive the molten metallics from the ladle, and a reactor positioned to receive the molten metallics from the tundish. The reactor can be configured to cool the molten metallics to form granulated metallic units (GMUs).

Abstract: Railcars for transporting granulated metallic units, and associated systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. For example, a reinforced railcar apparatus includes a container envelope and a reinforcement liner. The container envelope includes side walls and end walls extending from a floor of the railcar. The side walls are a first length and the end walls are a second length less than the first length. Top portions of the rigid side walls and end walls define an opening of the container envelope through which granulated metallic units are discharged into the railcar assembly. The railcar assembly includes angled interior walls coupled to the bottom surface and extending from a top portion of the end walls to the bottom surface. The reinforcement liner is disposed over a portion of the bottom surface and the angled interior walls. In some embodiments, the railcar assembly includes an open-topped box layered with impact-absorbing material.

Abstract: Reduced-waste systems and methods for granulated metallic units (GMUs) production are disclosed herein. A representative method can include receiving a first supply of molten iron and producing GMUs by granulating the molten iron poured onto a target material of a reactor. The method can include removing residual fines of the GMUs via a classifier based on a threshold particle size and mixing the residual fines with a second supply of molten iron to produce additional GMUs.

Abstract: A cup holder adaptor assembly includes a portable cup holder and a cup deck. The cup deck is configured to be mounted removably within a lower section of the portable cup holder, such that when the cup deck is mounted removably within the lower section of the portable cup holder a storage compartment is created between the cup deck and a bottom of the portable cup holder. The cup holder adaptor assembly is configured such that the cup deck can be selectively mounted within the lower section of the portable cup holder in either of two configurations, the two configurations being a first configuration and a second configuration.

Abstract: Treating cooling water in industrial production facilities and associated systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. The system can comprise a cooling tower with a first and second cell, each having a housing to receive return water and a sump below to maintain supply water configured to directly contact molten metal. The system includes an inlet and an inlet line to provide return water to the cooling tower and an outlet and an outlet line to direct supply water back to the industrial production facility. The inlet, outlet, and cooling tower form a closed-loop network. Additionally, a blowdown line is fluidically coupled to the outlet to divert a portion of the supply water away from the closed-loop network.