This course is an application of a combination of basic courses in Thermodynamics and fluid mechanics which includes: introduction to the main components of centrifugal pumps, hydraulic principles in pumps, NPSH and cavitation, pump performance characteristic curves, pump selection, installation, operation and maintenance of pumps, main components and principles piston compressor work, analysis of piston compressors, main components and working principles of axial compressors and analysis of axial compressors