1. The zeroth law of thermodynamics states that two bodies in thermal equilibrium with a third body are in thermal equilibrium with each other.
2. The first law of thermodynamics, also known as the law of conservation of energy, states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another. For a closed system, the total energy entering must equal the total energy leaving.
3. The six example problems provided apply the first law of thermodynamics and steady flow/non-flow energy equations to calculate changes in properties such as internal energy, enthalpy, and power based on given inlet and outlet conditions for fluids in various systems.