The Design of Steel Rolling Workshop
Introduction
Steel rolling workshop is a major part of steel manufacturing and production. This workshop mainly deals with the rolling process of hot and cold rolling steel as well as steel bars, plates, strips and steel pipes. The process includes the heating of raw material, rolling, and the cooling of the product. This workshop is equipped with various processes and machines, including forging and billet heater, sheet and plate rolling mills, descalers, cooling systems, straighteners, etc. The layout of the workshop is significant and affects the efficiency of the entire steel production line. Thus, proper design and layout of the workshop becomes an essential part of achieving a safe and sustainable steel production process.
Design of the Workshop
Forging and Billet Heater
The forging and billet heater is used for heating steel bars and sheets before the rolling process. The heater usually consists of several heating units, each consisting of an electric furnace, a fuel furnace, and a blower. The heating speed, temperature and power of the heater should be properly designed and maintained to ensure the quality of the raw material. The heating unit should be arranged in a layout that allows easy access to the fuel furnace and electric furnace.
Sheet and Plate Rolling Mills
The sheet and plate rolling mills are responsible for rolling steel sheets and plates. The rolling mills are usually arranged in the center of the workshop and should be placed close to the material entrance and exit points. The layout should also provide efficient space for placing the roller stands and other machinery.
Descalers
Descalers are used for removing scale, rust and other protrusions from steel surfaces before and after the rolling process. The layout should provide space to install these machines close to the rolling mills and provide easy access to the operator station.
Cooling Systems
The cooling systems used in the rolling process should be arranged so that they can cool down the steel sheets and plates quickly and evenly. The layout should also allow for proper space between the cooling systems and the rolling mills to ensure an efficient cooling process.
Straighteners
Straighteners are used to straighten the steel sheets and remove any burrs. The layout should provide easy access to the straightener machine and provide enough space for its operation.
Conclusion
The design and layout of the steel rolling workshop is a very important part of the steel production process. Proper performance of the machines and the efficient use of space are all factors that must be considered when designing the layout. The layout should provide easy access to all machines and process areas, ensure quality of the final product, and ensure safety of the operators.
