Surveys fabrication, from organizational setup to final testing and documentation. Explaining vessel manufacture and the corresponding procedures of quality assurance and control, this state-of-the-art guide details the necessary methods for code specification compliance, promotes uniformity of inspection, testing, and documentation, and examines all stages of the manufacturing process. Clarifies the ASME code The Practical Guide to Pressure Vessel Manufacturing is an invaluable resource for mechanical, construction, chemical, plant, and heating engineers, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.