In this study, we developed an air knife analysis technology to measure air pressure and distribution on the steel trip surface in the hot-dip galvanized steel strip production. We also utilized a 3D fluid dynamics simulator to simulate the air knife flow system and to compute the thickness distribution of zinc coating layer. Results of this research showed that the non-uniform pressure distribution mainly caused the coating defect of zinc layer at the edge of steel strip. We improved the shape of the buffer board installed in the air knife system that minimized the coating defect. Based on the liquid zinc splash theory, we established a calculation program that can predict the outcome of setting operational parameters. Implementation of the new technology successfully suppressed coating layer defect at the edge of steel strip that reduced the rejection rate from 4.6% to 0.9% - an annual benefit of about 7.8 million NTD.