Steady-State Analysis
Analyze gas turbine cycles, component maps, efficiency, thrust, fuel consumption, pressure ratios, ambient conditions, and off-design operating points for aerospace, industrial, and power-generation applications.
Explore free open source simulation software options alongside specialized tools for gas turbine engineers, researchers, and educators. This page outlines capabilities for cycle analysis, engine architecture, controls, and transient modeling, so you can compare the level of access, validation, and workflow support needed for propulsion, marine, power-generation, or classroom projects before choosing a simulation approach confidently.
Explore focused gas turbine modeling, analysis, control, and education capabilities for engineering and research work.
Analyze gas turbine cycles, component maps, efficiency, thrust, fuel consumption, pressure ratios, ambient conditions, and off-design operating points for aerospace, industrial, and power-generation applications.
Model recuperated, regenerated, reheated, intercooled, and afterburning configurations to assess thermal performance, fuel efficiency, waste-heat recovery, emissions, and advanced propulsion concepts.
Develop and validate PID controls, fuel scheduling, engine protection, sensor and actuator models, FADEC logic, fault detection, and closed-loop transient response strategies.
Configure complete gas turbine architectures with graphical components for compressors, turbines, combustors, shafts, and nozzles while evaluating matching, arrangements, and performance tradeoffs.
Model single-spool and dual-spool turbojet engines for compressor and turbine matching, nozzle performance, thrust prediction, fuel studies, controls integration, and operating-envelope analysis.
Simulate startup, shutdown, throttle changes, load changes, environmental variation, actuator dynamics, and fault conditions to evaluate dynamic behavior, stability, and control response.
SimTurbo is a proprietary, Windows-based gas turbine simulation platform rather than an open-source package. Its graphical, component-based environment helps engineers and students create, parameterize, and analyze engine models without treating the system as a black box. Use steady-state and transient modeling, interactive diagrams and graphs, built-in control components, and exportable data to support design studies, teaching, validation, and virtual prototyping.
A specialized platform built around practical gas turbine engineering analysis and education.
Founder Paul J. Hoffman brings more than 45 years across aerospace, automotive, and power systems engineering.
Component-based architecture lets users inspect and configure engine systems instead of relying on black-box models.
Interactive diagrams and graphs support real-time simulation on standard PCs for steady and transient operating studies.
University, classroom, laboratory, and student licensing options support simulation-based engineering learning and research.
Experienced leaders supporting specialized engineering simulation workflows.
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.
No. SimTurbo is a proprietary Windows-based gas turbine engine simulation and control-design platform provided by Controls Research LLC. It is designed around a graphical, component-based architecture for configuring and analyzing engine systems. Users looking specifically for open-source software should review the applicable license, source-code availability, supported components, validation evidence, and export options before selecting a tool.
Discuss your gas turbine modeling, education, or control-validation requirements with our team.
Reported comparison with NASA test data.
Leadership informed by 45+ years.
Licensing support for engineering education.
Share your engine configuration, analysis goals, control requirements, or academic use case to explore the most relevant SimTurbo options.
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.