Steady-State Analysis
Model Brayton cycles, component maps, fuel consumption, thrust or power output, and off-design operating points to evaluate and optimize gas turbine performance.
SimTurbo gives engineers, researchers, and educators a graphical environment for modeling gas turbine systems with confidence. Analyze thermodynamic cycles, predict performance, explore off-design behavior, validate controls, and visualize transient operation in real time. From turbojet concepts to industrial and marine applications, the platform helps turn complex aero-thermodynamic questions into practical engineering insight.
Purpose-built modeling capabilities for performance analysis, dynamic validation, control design, and advanced gas turbine development.
Model Brayton cycles, component maps, fuel consumption, thrust or power output, and off-design operating points to evaluate and optimize gas turbine performance.
Build complete engine concepts with a graphical, component-based workflow for compressor, combustor, turbine, nozzle, shaft, and configuration studies.
Evaluate startup, shutdown, throttle changes, load events, actuator dynamics, sensor response, and fault scenarios with real-time dynamic behavior analysis.
Develop and validate PID controls, fuel schedules, FADEC logic, protection strategies, gain scheduling, and closed-loop transient response for turbine systems.
Compare recuperated, regenerated, reheated, intercooled, and afterburning configurations for thermal efficiency, waste-heat recovery, emissions, and propulsion research.
Simulate single- and dual-spool turbojets for compressor and turbine matching, nozzle performance, thrust prediction, control integration, and propulsion validation.
SimTurbo brings steady-state and transient gas turbine simulation into an engineer-friendly, component-based workspace. Configure architectures, inspect interactive diagrams and graphs, and evaluate performance without treating the engine as a black box. Built-in controls support virtual prototyping and control-law validation, while exportable data can extend analysis in Excel, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python. It is designed for aerospace, marine, power-generation, research, and classroom applications.
Specialized software and deep engineering experience for more informed turbine-system decisions.
Visualize steady-state and transient engine behavior interactively on standard PCs for faster engineering feedback.
Use a graphical component-based architecture instead of relying on an opaque, black-box engine model.
J85-GE-21 validation against NASA Lewis test data reports performance accuracy within plus or minus 2%.
University, classroom, laboratory, and student licensing options support practical simulation-based engineering education.
Engineering depth paired with technical product guidance.
President, CEO & Founder
Paul J. Hoffman is the President, CEO, and Founder of Controls Research LLC, the company behind SimTurbo. With a BS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford, and an MBA from the University of Toledo, Paul brings a rare combination of technical depth and business acumen to the company. He has more than 45 years of experience spanning aerospace, automotive, and power systems engineering, giving him a comprehensive understanding of complex gas turbine engine design and simulation challenges. As founder, Paul has guided SimTurbo's development into a specialized, engineer-friendly platform used by aerospace, marine, and power-generation professionals as well as universities. His leadership reflects a deep commitment to advancing engineering education and real-world simulation accuracy, ensuring clients and students alike benefit from decades of hands-on industry expertise.
Vice President of Marketing & Sales
Chris Hoffman serves as Vice President of Marketing & Sales at Controls Research LLC, bringing more than 15 years of experience in the sales and marketing of technical products. Chris plays a key role in communicating the value of SimTurbo's advanced gas turbine simulation platform to aerospace, marine, power systems, and academic audiences across the United States. With a strong understanding of technical sales cycles and engineering-focused markets, Chris works closely with clients and educational institutions to ensure they find the right solutions for their design, analysis, and simulation needs. Chris is dedicated to building lasting relationships with customers, helping engineers and students alike understand how SimTurbo can improve productivity, precision, and outcomes in their gas turbine engineering projects.
Gas turbine performance simulation software is used to model how an engine or power system performs across operating conditions. Engineers can calculate cycle efficiency, thrust or shaft power, fuel consumption, pressure ratios, component matching, and off-design behavior. It also supports comparisons among alternative engine architectures before committing to detailed hardware development, testing, or prototype changes.
Speak with SimTurbo about your engine modeling and analysis objectives.
Reported J85-GE-21 test-data correlation
Interactive standard-PC modeling capability
University and student licensing support
Share your application, analysis goals, or licensing needs, and the SimTurbo team will help identify a suitable next step.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 779-390-4786. You can also send us a quick email at pjhoffman@simturbo.net.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 779-390-4786. You can also send us a quick email at pjhoffman@simturbo.net.