Power Generation Consultants for Gas Turbine Systems

SimTurbo helps power-generation engineers model, analyze, and optimize gas turbine systems with practical, physics-based simulation tools. From early-cycle concepts to control validation and transient behavior, our consulting and software capabilities bring clarity to complex decisions. Explore component-level models, real-time results, and engineering support designed to improve efficiency, performance insight, and development confidence.

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Our Power Generation Consulting Services

Specialized simulation and engineering support for gas turbine performance, controls, architecture, and advanced-cycle evaluation.

Engineering Consultation

Receive specialized guidance for gas turbine design, performance diagnostics, feasibility studies, digital prototyping, model development, and system validation. SimTurbo supports power-generation teams navigating technical decisions across concept development, optimization, troubleshooting, and research.

Steady-State Analysis

Analyze thermodynamic cycles, component maps, fuel consumption, pressure ratios, ambient conditions, emissions, and operating points. Use performance benchmarking and off-design evaluation to identify practical opportunities for efficiency and output improvements.

Gas Turbine Architecture

Configure and evaluate complete gas turbine architectures through component-based graphical models. Examine combustors, compressors, turbines, shafts, and matching relationships while comparing alternative arrangements for new or existing power systems.

Control System Design

Develop and validate gas turbine control strategies, including PID logic, fuel scheduling, start and shutdown sequences, protection functions, sensor models, and closed-loop stability. Evaluate control response before committing to physical testing.

Transient Operation Simulation

Simulate startup, shutdown, load changes, acceleration, deceleration, environmental variation, and fault conditions. Real-time dynamic analysis helps teams understand system response, validate controls, and improve operating stability across changing demand profiles.

Advanced Cycle Simulation

Evaluate recuperated, regenerated, reheated, intercooled, and afterburning configurations. Explore waste-heat recovery, thermal-performance improvements, fuel-efficiency opportunities, emissions studies, and alternative cycle concepts before advancing a design.

Real-Time Engineering Insight

Turn Complex Turbine Data Into Decisions

SimTurbo gives power-generation consultants and engineering teams a transparent way to investigate gas turbine behavior rather than relying on black-box outputs. Its component-based, graphical environment supports steady-state and transient modeling, control-law validation, and architecture studies on standard PCs. Interactive diagrams and real-time results help users compare assumptions, refine parameters, export data, and move from early concepts toward better-supported engineering decisions.

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The SimTurbo Difference

Why Choose SimTurbo?

Specialized tools and experience for demanding gas turbine engineering work.

Deep Experience

Founder-led expertise draws on more than 45 years across aerospace, automotive, and power systems engineering.

Transparent Models

Component-based architecture lets engineers inspect system relationships instead of accepting black-box engine outputs.

Real-Time Analysis

Interactive simulation on standard PCs visualizes steady-state, throttle, and transient behavior as models evolve.

Validated Approach

J85-GE-21 validation reported accuracy within plus or minus two percent against NASA test data.

Meet the SimTurbo Team

Experienced leaders focused on practical engineering simulation.

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Paul J. Hoffman

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.

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Chris Hoffman

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do power generation consultants do?

Power generation consultants help organizations assess, design, analyze, and improve power-system equipment and operating strategies. For gas turbine projects, this can include cycle analysis, component matching, performance prediction, fuel-use evaluation, transient studies, control-system development, feasibility work, and validation of proposed changes. SimTurbo supports these activities with component-based simulation and engineering consultation.

Can SimTurbo model industrial gas turbines for power generation?

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Does SimTurbo support recuperated and regenerated cycles?

Can simulation data be exported for additional analysis?

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Need Answers for Your Turbine Project?

Speak with our team about modeling, analysis, licensing, or consulting needs.

Technical Credibility

Awards and Recognition

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J85-GE-21 Validation

Reported against NASA engine test data

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Experienced Leadership

45-plus years of engineering experience

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Academic Program Support

Licensing for students and universities

Explore Your Gas Turbine Simulation Options

Tell us about your power-generation application, analysis goals, or licensing requirements. Our team will help identify relevant SimTurbo capabilities and next steps.

Contact Us Today

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.