This publication provides introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design of steam power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. PLANT FUNCTION AND PURPOSE 3. STEAM POWER CYCLE ECONOMY 4. COGENERATION CYCLES 5. SELECTION OF CYCLE STEAM CONDITIONS 6. CYCLE EQUIPMENT 7. STEAM POWER PLANT ARRANGEMENT 8. STEAM GENERATOR CONVENTIONAL TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS 9. OTHER STEAM GENERATOR CHARACTERISTICS 10. STEAM GENERATOR SPECIAL TYPES 11. MAJOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS 12. MINOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS.