Steinschule Mineral Process Consulting GmbH Your Independent partner in mineral process engineering
Deep expertise in mineral process engineering
from concept to commissioning
SMPC – Steinschule Mineral Process Consulting brings together senior engineers with over 15 years of hands-on experience each in the pyroprocessing and mineral processing industries. We deliver rigorous, field-tested engineering services to producers, operators, and OEM partners worldwide.
Engineering Services
Whether you are designing a new facility, improving an existing operation, or troubleshooting a performance issue, SMPC provides the specialist expertise to move your project forward.
Pyroprocessing
Our pyroprocessing expertise spans the entire development cycle: from process concept and design through equipment selection and sizing, to on-site support during pilot testing campaigns and the subsequent analysis of results to refine and confirm the final equipment configuration.
Process Optimization
We optimize existing operations through systematic analysis of current process data — identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities across the full processing line. This service is frequently delivered in combination with a process audit, providing a seamless path from diagnosis to action.
Process Simulation
We develop plant-specific process models using commercially validated simulation software, covering equipment, process flows, and operating conditions. Models are validated against real plant data to ensure accuracy, and subsequently used as the basis for scenario evaluations and the development of targeted improvement proposals.
Audits
An SMPC process audit provides an independent, expert assessment of your plant's performance. Our engineers conduct a thorough on-site review — collecting and analyzing operational data, carrying out direct measurements of key process parameters using our own specialized equipment, and benchmarking findings against industry best practices. The outcome is a clear, prioritized roadmap of improvement measures, giving operators an objective basis for decision-making and investment.
Commissioning Support
SMPC accompanies your project through every stage of the commissioning process. From cold commissioning — covering system checks, equipment verification, and pre-startup inspections — through to hot commissioning, process startup, and performance ramp-up, our engineers provide direct, on-site support. When issues arise, we respond with field-tested expertise to minimise downtime and safeguard your project timeline.
Project Management
We offer focused project management support across specific phases of mineral processing projects — from early concept studies through to engineering and execution. With a team that combines deep process expertise and hands-on project experience, SMPC provides the technical oversight and structured management approach that complex projects demand.
Our place in your project
SMPC operates as an independent specialist — we have no equipment to sell and no allegiance to any supplier or contractor. Our sole interest is the integrity of the process design and the success of your project.
This independence is what makes us a trusted partner across the full project ecosystem.
Producers & Operators
Whether you are developing a new facility or improving an existing operation, we provide the specialist process knowledge that keeps your project technically sound — from early concept through to commissioning and beyond.
Engineering Companies
Large engineering firms frequently require deep domain expertise for demanding pyroprocessing scopes. SMPC integrates seamlessly into your project team as a specialist subcontractor — complementing your capabilities without competing with them.
OEM's Partners
Equipment manufacturers rely on robust process design to stand behind their performance guarantees. We support OEMs with independent process validation, equipment sizing, and pilot test evaluation — providing the technical foundation their guarantees depend on.
Ready to discuss your project?
Our team is available for initial consultations to assess your process challenges.
Direct Contact
Telefon: +49 1707424948
E-mail: manuel.garcia@steinschule.com
Address: 48317 An der Werse 2, Drensteinfurt, Germany