Recently, a steelmaker in the United States was in the process of building a new cold mill linked to a pickle line and a new exposed hot-dip galvanizing line. The company encountered various obstacles during the design, one specifically revolving around fire-suppression needs.
This new facility incorporates a 72-in., five-stand tandem mill that produces 2.1 million tons of steel per year. The overall facility measures about 1/2-mile in length. This facility required a fire-suppression system that could meet all of its specialized needs, such as: