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Electric power is the basic necessity of industry and index of development of country. We have become so dependent on electric power that even a short interruption puts to inconvenience and un-tolerable condition. Electric power is generated in several types of power plants. Basic understanding of different power plants is necessary for a mechanical engineer. The selection of D type of power plant depending on availability of basic inputs nearby deserves attention so as to be able to generate electric power at least cost. It has to be ensured that consumer gets reliable power supply at affordable cost. The working of Coal based plants, hydro plants, internal combustion engine, gas turbines, nuclear plants is covered in details in this book. It also deals with unconventional sources of energy.