SimTurbo gives engineers and educators a specialised environment for modelling, analysing, and optimising gas turbine systems. Build component-based engine architectures, evaluate steady-state and transient behaviour, validate control logic, and export meaningful data for further study. From early-cycle concepts to real-time virtual prototyping, the platform supports clearer engineering decisions without treating complex propulsion systems as a black box.
Specialised gas turbine modelling tools and engineering support for design, analysis, control validation, and education.
Configure complete gas turbine architectures with graphical, component-based models for concept development, component matching, shaft arrangements, and performance optimisation across aerospace, marine, and power applications.
Evaluate thermodynamic cycles, compressor and turbine maps, thrust or power output, fuel consumption, pressure ratios, ambient conditions, and off-design operating points with focused performance insight.
Model engine start-up, shutdown, throttle changes, acceleration, load shifts, sensor response, actuator dynamics, and fault conditions to understand dynamic behaviour and improve system response.
Develop and validate PID controls, fuel schedules, engine protection logic, limiters, FADEC concepts, and closed-loop strategies through interactive simulation of gas turbine operating conditions.
Investigate recuperated, regenerated, reheated, intercooled, and afterburning cycle configurations to assess thermal efficiency, waste-heat recovery, emissions studies, and advanced propulsion concepts.
Access professional support for gas turbine design, simulation-model development, feasibility studies, performance diagnostics, control engineering, virtual prototyping, and specialised propulsion research projects.
SimTurbo helps teams move from an initial gas turbine concept to actionable performance understanding with a graphical, component-based simulation environment. Engineers can assemble and re-parameterise systems, inspect steady-state and transient results in real time, and test control behaviour before committing to hardware. Interactive diagrams and data export for Excel, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python make the platform practical for design reviews, research, instruction, and post-processing.
A specialised platform built around practical gas turbine engineering insight.
Founded on more than 45 years of aerospace, automotive, and power-systems engineering experience.
Build with graphical components instead of relying on an opaque engine-model black box.
Visualise transient behaviour and throttle effects interactively on standard PC hardware in real time.
J85-GE-21 validation results report accuracy within plus or minus 2 percent against NASA test data.
Experienced leaders focused on practical engineering simulation.
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.
Manufacturing simulation software helps engineering teams model and evaluate a system before physical testing or production decisions. SimTurbo is specialised for gas turbine systems, enabling users to configure engine components, assess thermodynamic performance, examine fuel use and thrust or power, and study operating behaviour. It is useful for concept development, design refinement, research, control validation, and engineering education.
Speak with SimTurbo about your gas turbine modelling and analysis goals.
Compared with NASA engine test data.
Interactive modelling on standard PC hardware.
Licensing options for university learning.
Tell us about your engine architecture, performance analysis, control-validation, research, or educational requirements.
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.