This publication provides introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and power plant operators interested in electric power generating plants with stream generators as the prime mover. Here is what is discussed:1. INTRODUCTION2. PLANT FUNCTION AND PURPOSE3. STEAM POWER CYCLE ECONOMY4. COGENERATION CYCLES5. SELECTION OF CYCLE STEAM CONDITIONS6. CYCLE EQUIPMENT7. STEAM POWER PLANT ARRANGEMENT8. STEAM GENERATOR CONVENTIONAL TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS9. OTHER STEAM GENERATOR CHARACTERISTICS10. STEAM GENERATOR SPECIAL TYPES11. MAJOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS12. MINOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS.