Research & Development
Where tradition fuels innovationWe at Schmidt + Clemens have more than 145 years of experience in the field of metallurgy and have been the market leader in high-alloyed steel and Ni-based components for high temperature applications, such as steam crackers, steam reformers and direct reduction for decades.
Our own specialized Research & Development Services department ensures manufacturing of high quality products and develops highly efficient material solutions for the future.
PASSION, INNOVATION, TRADITION
This is what Schmidt + Clemens stands forOur work is strongly focused on our customers’ needs. Monitoring the the latest trends in our field of applications as well as the open discussions with our customers help us to choose the right directions for development work. Involving our Technical Customer Support Team directly in the R&D projects allows us to evaluate the benefits of our new technologies and always take into consideration our customers’ processes.
As a market and know-how leader it is our target to be the innovation leader in our fields of application.
34 skilled people working as a team
Scientist, Engineers and Material Experts – an interdisciplinary team that works passionately on the solutions of tomorrow.
16 years of achievements
Material Development, Products, Services, Client Studies, Scientific Publications.
1500 qm of space for innovation
More space leaves more room for new ideas. Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, S+C develops material solutions that set global standards.
30 academic partners
Research is a team effort: S+C develops innovations in close collaboration with partners from industry, science, and academia – combining expertise to create practical, real-world solutions.
More than 600 Projects successfully completed
Our success is our customers’ success.
It is as simple as that!
Over 300 Satisfied Clients
We take great care into promoting an open, collaborative and customer oriented relationship with our clients.
And it shows!
More than 180 Patents Filed
The number of patents filed by our department says a lot about us.
We are passionate about innovation!
More than 20 current research projects
S+C pursues multiple innovation projects at once – strategically aligned, networked, and driven by the goal of pushing technology forward.
Our Team
34 skilled peopleOur biggest success factor are the highly skilled people working in our R&D Team. Metallurgists, Chemists, Engineers, Process Experts and Material Testers share their outstanding knowledge to advance our R&D projects. To be able to adapt to every demand, a large research network with 30 universities, institutes and other partners has been established over the years.
A large toolbox for successful development
From virtual simulation to real innovationLiterature databases & patent research tools help us to have the best scientific groundwork for every project. Modern Idea & Project Management Tools guarantee the selection of the best projects. Simulation software for materials and casting techniques enables us to perform large parts of the research work virtually well before the first casting trial Is done. This is a fast and very selective approach and shortens the time-to-market of newly developed products.
Once the first phase of the project is completed, our unique 1500 m² Technology Center comes into play. Our know how, technical abilities and state of the art equipment and software speak for themselves!
At our technology center we have the possibility to develop new materials on a small scale. With our own centrifugal casting machinemachine, we manufacture material samples with the same quality as in our production. Additionally, a dedicated welding area makes it possible to do first welding trials without blocking any production capacities.
At our technology center we have the possibility to develop on small-scale new materials. With our own centrifugal casting machinemachine, we manufacture material samples with the same quality as in our production shop. Additionally, a dedicated welding area makes it possible to do first welding trials without blocking any production capacities.
Our Reputation
Where Innovation meets evidenceOur research is based on a high-level scientific approach, and we share our most recent material science findings with the scientific community through conference presentations and journal publications. Here you can find a short overview of our most recent publications:
IMPROOF Stakeholder Workshop
Advancements in Radiant Coil Technology
M.R. Djokic, S. Vangaever, K.M. Van Geem, D. Jakobi, S. Heyland
MTI Global TAC Meeting
Implementation of Simulation Tools in a Centrifugal Casting Producer
Pedro Imizcoz, Tomas Polanco
AIChE 2019 Spring National Meeting
A 15 Year Field Performance Review of New Coil Technologies for Steam Cracking Furnaces
Dr. Dietlinde Jakobi, Steffen Heyland, Dr. Jörg Weigandt
AIChE's 63rd Annual Safety in Ammonia Plants 2018
New Alloy Materials for Reformer Outlet Systems
Dr. Pablo Cardin, Pedro Imizcoz, Iosu Mutilva, Dr. Dietlinde Jakobi
Computational Fluid Dynamics-Based Study of a High Emissivity Coil Coating in an Industrial Steam Cracker
Stijn Vangaever, Pieter A. Reyniers, Cor Visser, Dr. Dietlinde Jakobi, Geraldine J. Heynderickx
Chemreactor 23
Computational Fluid Dynamics-based Study of the Steam Cracking Process using a Hybrid 3D-1D Approach
S. Vangaever, P. A. Reyniers, C. Visser, Dr. D. Jakobi, G.J. Heynderickx, G.B. Marin, K.M. Van Geem
Chemreactor 23
“Pas de deux” of high-temperature alloy and 3D reactor technology for steam cracking of coils: impact on product yields and coke formation
S.H. Symoens, M.R. Djokic, J. Zhang, G. Bellos, Dr. D. Jakobi, J. Weigandt, S. Klein, F. Battin-Leclerc, G. Heynderickx, J. Van Thielen, B. Cuenot, T. Faravelli, G. Theis, P. Lenain, A.E. Muñoz, J. Olver, K.M. Van Geem
AIChE 2025 Spring National Meeting
Evolution of Coking Mechanisms in Aging Ethane Steam Cracking Coils From Radical to Catalytic Coking
Andrii Chronobryvets, Towje Kirchner, Kevin van Geem, Dr. Dietlinde Jakobi
AIChE 2023 Spring National Meeting
Impact of excessive sulfur dosing to coil material deterioration and ageing
Dr. Dietlinde Jakobi, Lukas Halbach, Towje Kirchner
The key to reliability
Dr. Pablo Cardin, Pedro Imizcoz
Embrittlement of HP40Nb Heat-Resistant Alloy at Intermediate Operating Temperatures
D.B. Swanepoel, K. Eschbach
AIChE 2021 Spring National Meeting
Enhancing the Overall Efficiency of Steam Cracking Furnaces
Dr. Dietlinde Jakobi, Steffen Heyland
NACE Corrosion 2018
Behavior of High-Temperature Tube Materials in Sulfur-Containing Steam-Cracking Conditions
Dr. Dietlinde Jakobi, Dr. Peter Karduck
2018 Ethylene Producers' Committee Conference
IMPROOF: Integrated model guided process optimization of steam cracking furnaces
S.H. Symoens, M.R. Djokic, J. Zhang, G. Bellos, Dr. D. Jakobi, J. Weigandt, S. Klein, F. Battin-Leclerc, G. Heynderickx, J. Van Thielen, B. Cuenot, T. Faravelli, G. Theis, P. Lenain, A.E. Muñoz, J. Olver, K.M. Van Geem
4th International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing
IMPROOF: Integrated model guided process optimization of steam cracking furnaces
Van Geem K.M., Battin-Leclerc F., Bellos G., Cuenot B., Djokic M.R., Faravelli T., Henneke M., Jakobi D., Lenain P., Munoz A.G.9, Olver J., Van Goethem M.
2017 Ethylene Producers' Committee Conference
IMPROOF: Integrated model guided process optimization of steam cracking furnaces
Van Geem K.M., Battin-Leclerc F., Bellos G., Cuenot B., Djokic M.R., Faravelli T., Henneke M., Jakobi D., Lenain P., Munoz A.G.9, Olver J., Van Goethem M.
NACE Corrosion 2017
A study on the microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of centrifugally cast heavy wall thickness low carbon 46Ni-35Cr-9Mo alloy
Dr. S. Venkataraman, Dr. D. Jakobi
NACE Corrosion 2017
Review on the Heat Resistant Stainless Steel Alloys Used for the Steam Methane Reformer Outlet Systems
Dr. S. Venkataraman, Dr. D. Jakobi
GfKORR Jahrestagung 2016
Einsatz von Duplex- Gusslegierungen
Dr. S.Venkataraman, G.-W. Overbeck, Dr. D. Jakobi
EUROCORR 2016
A New Centrifugally Cast Austenitic Ni-base Alloy Suitable for Severe Sour Service heavy wall thickness piping application
T. Lange, D. Blücher, Dr. S. Venkataraman, Dr. H. Asteman, Dr. D. Jakobi, R. Johnsen
NACE Corrosion 2016
A study on intragranular chromium nitrides precipitation in cast superduplex alloys
Dr. S. Venkataraman, Dr. D. Jakobi
NACE Corrosion 2016
A New Cast Ni-base Alloy Suitable for Severe Sour Service
T. Lange, D. Bengtsson Blücher, Dr. S. Venkataraman, Dr. D. Jakobi, Dr. H. Asteman, R. Johnsen
NACE UAE CORROSION CONFERENCE
Centrifugally Cast Solid CRA Duplex Grade Pipes for Upstream Oil & Gas. An alternative to Wrought Seamless Grades
Dr. S. Venkataraman
NACE Corrosion 2015
A New Cast Alloy with High Strength and Excellent Corrosion Resistance, – An Alternative to the Conventional Ni-base Alloys
Dr. H. Asteman, Dr. D. Jakobi
NACE Corrosion 2015
Centrifugally Cast 25% Cr Superduplex Steel for Solid CRA Line Pipe
Dr. S. Venkataraman, Dr. P. Karduck, G.-W. Overbeck, Dr. D. Jakobi
EUROCORR 2015
Centrifugally cast 25% Cr superduplex solid corrosion resistant alloy (CRA) pipe for upstream oil and gas
Dr. S. Venkataraman, Dr. D. Jakobi
EUROTAC 2014, Materials Technology Institute Meeting
Spun Cast Duplex Alloys
Dr. S. Venkataraman
NACE Corrosion 2014
Development of Centrifugally Cast 22% Cr Duplex Steel for Line Pipe
Dr. S: Venkataraman, G.-W: Overbeck, Dr. D. Jakobi
AIChE Spring National Meeting 2014
Benefits from educated selection of advanced Materials for radiant coils - A 10 year field performance review of alumina forming alloys
Dr. D. Jakobi, Dr. J. Weigandt
The influence of surface condition on the metal dusting behavior of cast and wrought chromia forming alloys
C.G.M. Hermse, R.M. Ijzerman, Dr. H. Asteman, Dr. D. Jakobi
NACE Corrosion 2013
The High-Temperature Corrosion Resistance of Spun-Cast Materials for Steam-Cracker Furnaces - A Comparative Study of Alumina- and Chromia-Forming Alloys
Dr. D. Jakobi, Dr. P. Karduck, A. von Richthofen
3 VDI - Fachkonferenz - Werkstoffe in der Kraftwerkstechnik
Hochwarmfeste Nickelbasiswerkstoffe im Schleuderguss - Untersuchungen zum mechanischen Verhalten
W. Hartnagel, G.-W. Overbeck
EUROCORR 2013
Centrifugally Cast Corrosion Resistant Alloy Piping Solution for Oil and Gas Industry
Dr. S. Venkataraman, G.-W: Overbeck, Dr. D. Jakobi
Centralloy® G21-02: a new cast lean duplex grade
G.-W: Overbeck, C. Raabe
EUROCORR 2013
A new cast alloy with high strength and excellent corrosion resistance - an alternative to the conventional A825 and A625 Ni-base alloys
Dr. H. Asteman, Dr. D. Jakobi
Les Embiez 2012
The Influence of Al content on the high temperature oxidation properties of state of the art cast Ni-base alloys
Dr. H. Asteman, W. Hartnagel, Dr. D. Jakobi
EUROCORR 2011
The influence of surface pre-treatment on the metal dusting behaviour of cast and wrought 25Cr35NiFe
C.G.M. Hermse, R.M. Ijzerman, Dr. H. Asteman, Dr. D. Jakobi
NACE Corrosion 2011
THE INFLUENCE OF SURFACE PRE-TREATMENT ON THE METAL DUSTING BEHAVIOR OF CAST AND WROUGHT 20Cr32NiFe
C.G.M. Hermse, R.M. Ijzerman, Dr. H. Asteman, Dr. D. Jakobi
NACE Corrosion 2011
HIGH TEMPERATURE CORROSION OF BURNER TUBE ALLOYS EXPOSED TO FLUE GAS AND REDUCING ATMOSPHERE USED FOR ANNEALING – A LABORATORY STUDY
Dr. H. Asteman, W. Hartnagel, Dr. D. Jakobi, P. Keil, E. Müller-Lorenz
NACE Corrosion 2011
Evaluation of Suitability of Some High-Alloyed Materials for Geothermal Applications
H. Klapper, Dr. R. Bäßler, Dr. A. Saadat, Dr. H. Asteman
International Fertiliser Society Meeting
ADVANCED SPUN CAST MATERIAL FOR STEAM REFORMER FURNACE TUBES
Dr. S. Venkataraman, Dr. D. Jakobi
Ammonia Safety Conference
Superior Spun Cast Material for Steam Reformer Furnaces: Alloy Centralloy ® 4852 Micro R
Dr. D. Jakobi, Dr. P. Karduck, A. von Richthofen
Centricast materials for high temperature service
J. Huber, Dr. D. Jakobi
AIChE Spring National Meeting 2010
Advanced Materials for Radiant Coils
Dr. D. Jakobi, Dr. J. Weigandt
NACE Corrosion 2009
Tailor - Made Materials for High Temperature Applications: New Strategies for Radiant Coil Material Development
Dr. D. Jakobi, C. van de Moesdijk, Dr. P. Karduck, A. von Richthofen
ACHEMA 2009
Geothermal Power Plants - Qualification of High Performance Alloys for reliable plant operation
Dr. H. Asteman, Dr. R. Bäßler, Dr. A. Saadat
NACE Corrosion 2009
EVALUATION OF CORROSION RESISTANCE OF MATERIALS FOR GEOTHERMAL APPLICATIONS
Dr. R. Bäßler, R. Kirchheiner, Dr. A. Saadat, Dr. M. Finke
NACE Corrosion 2009
AN INVESTIGATION OF FAILED BURNER TUBES USED FOR SILICON STEEL STRIP ANNEALING – DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND POSSIBLE MEASURES TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
Dr. H. Asteman, W. Hartnagel, R. Salchinger, W. Schwarz
NACE Corrosion 2007
DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH PERFORMANCE CAST ALLOYS ALLOY 31 and ALLOY 59 for the CHEMICAL PROCESS INDUSTRY
R. Kirchheiner, G.-W. Overbeck
Centralloy® 60 HT R - Ein moderner Hochtemperaturwerkstoff für Industrieöfen und thermische Produktionsanlagen
W. Hartnagel, R. Kirchheiner
NACE Corrosion 2005
Improved Oxidation and Coking Resistance of a New Alumina Forming Alloy 60 HT for the Petrochemical Industry
R. Kirchheiner, D.J. Young, P. Becker, R.N. Durham
Coke Deposition and Carburization on Alloys used in the Petrochemical Industry
R. Durham, P. Becker, R. Kirchheiner
FVW/FVHT 27. Vortragsveranstaltung
Centralloy® 60 HT - eine neue Nickelbasisgusslegierung für den Einsatz bei höchsten Temperaturen
W. Hartnagel, R. Kirchheiner
Typical failures in pyrolysis coils for ethylene cracking
Dr. D. Jakobi, R. Gommans
High temperature corrosion of cracking tubes
H.J. Grabke, D. Jakobi
46th Annual Safety in Ammonia Plants and Related Facilities Symposium
State-of-the-art of materials and inspection strategies for reformer tubes and outlet components
R. Gommans, Dr. D. Jakobi, Dr. J.L. Jiménez
IMPROOF
Together for greater sustainability
The qualities of SCOPE® Fusion HT E were subjected to extensive testing within the framework of the EU-funded IMPROOF project, which concluded in November 2020. As a technology supplier, S+C was part of a large consortium incorporating universities, engineering companies and olefin plant operators.
Centralloy® HT E
The state-of-the-art alloy for steam cracker applications
Centralloy® HT E is a material that has been engineered to demonstrate optimal performance in conditions characterized by extreme parameters. This material evidenced exceptional resistance to coking, carburization, and creep, thereby extending its operational life cycle.
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