Introduction to fluid power systems. Basics of hydraulics systems including basic theory, energy, power, losses, and flow types. Theory and applications of engineering thermodynamics and heat transfer fluid mechanics. Basic principles of fluid mechanics. Fluid statics. Conservation laws. Energy equations. Flow in pipes. Fundamental concepts of thermal sciences such as temperature, pressure, internal energy, work, heat, enthalpy, properties of a pure substance. Applied thermal sciences, first and second laws of thermodynamics, internal and external combustion heat engine cycles, heat pump cycles, mixtures, fuels and combustion, and their associated engineering components and subsystems. Heat transfer and its essential mechanisms by conduction, convection, and radiation