Abstract: A device, such as an absorption chiller sub-system, is provided. The absorption chiller sub-system can include an evaporator and an absorber. The evaporator can be configured to receive a liquid first working fluid and to produce first working fluid vapor. The absorber can be configured to receive and combine first working fluid vapor and a second working fluid, for example, so as to release thermal energy. A divider having opposing first and second sides in respective fluid communication with the evaporator and the absorber can also be included. The divider can be configured to allow first working fluid vapor to pass therethrough between the first and second sides and to inhibit movement of liquid first working fluid therethrough between the first and second sides. Associated systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A fiber placement system comprises a resin impregnation assembly for applying a resin to one or more fiber tows and for infusing the fiber tows with the resin to form one or more inline resin-infused fiber tows. The fiber placement system further includes a fiber placement head comprising at least one cooler configured to receive and cool the in-line resin-infused fiber tows from the resin impregnation assembly. The fiber placement head further includes at least one cutter assembly configured to receive and cut the cooled resin-infused fiber tows and a compaction assembly configured to receive and compact the cut fiber tows onto a tool. A fiber placement method is also provided.