We are involved in a large number of national and international research and development programmes. COST 522 (International, 1998–2003) • Materials for turbine-components which are subjected to high stresses with   a steam entrance temperature of up to 650°C.   (Interfacing programm COST 536) MARCKO – GT 5 (German, 1997–2003) • Optimisation of shafts for high performance gearboxes  MARCKO – DT 1/2 (German, 1998–2005) • Drawing up and long term safeguarding of the design data for   600°C ,625°C and 700°C steam turbines   (Phase 1: 1998–2001, Phase 2: 2002–2005) MARCKO – DT 4 (German, 1998–2004) • Super heat-resistant ferritic steels for enviromental friendly   steam power plants with steam inlet temperatures of approx. 650°C MARCKO – DT 5 (German, 1997–2003) • Manufacturing and lifecycle models for the use of   Ni-based materials in steam turbines over 700°C THERMIE (International, 1998–2006) • Materials for 700°C steam power stations   (Phase 1: 1998–2003, Phase 2: 2002–2006) AVIF A 190/2002 (German, 2002–2004) • Investigations into the influence of hydrogen on materials used for building   compressors