Performance and Cycle Analysis
Analyze steady-state gas turbine operation with thermodynamic cycle models, component maps, fuel-consumption calculations, ambient-condition studies, and performance benchmarking for power-generation applications.
SimTurbo gives power-generation engineers a practical environment for modeling gas turbine architectures, evaluating operating performance, and validating controls before costly physical testing. Built for U.S. engineering teams, the platform supports steady-state and transient studies, component-level insight, and exportable results for deeper analysis. Explore flexible tools that help turn complex thermo-fluid questions into clearer design decisions.
Purpose-built simulation tools for gas turbine performance, architecture, controls, dynamic operation, and specialized engineering analysis.
Analyze steady-state gas turbine operation with thermodynamic cycle models, component maps, fuel-consumption calculations, ambient-condition studies, and performance benchmarking for power-generation applications.
Evaluate recuperated, regenerated, reheated, intercooled, and afterburning configurations to assess waste-heat recovery, thermal efficiency, emissions considerations, and alternative gas turbine cycle concepts.
Develop and validate PID control, fuel scheduling, start and shutdown logic, protection functions, actuator models, and closed-loop responses for gas turbine systems.
Configure complete gas turbine models using graphical, component-based tools for conceptual design, compressor-turbine matching, combustor configuration, shaft arrangements, and optimization studies.
Study dynamic gas turbine behavior during startup, shutdown, load changes, acceleration, deceleration, environmental variation, and fault scenarios to evaluate stability and response.
Access specialized support for thermodynamic analysis, model development, digital prototyping, feasibility studies, diagnostics, system validation, and power-generation engineering projects.
SimTurbo helps engineers move from concept to evidence with a graphical, component-based platform for gas turbine power-system modeling. Build architectures, examine compressor and turbine interactions, test steady and transient operating points, and validate control logic in real time on standard PCs. Export simulation data to Excel, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python to extend reporting and post-processing without losing sight of the underlying system physics.
Specialized tools and experienced guidance for demanding gas turbine simulation work.
Graphical component-based models keep architecture assumptions visible instead of hiding systems inside black-box calculations.
Run interactive steady-state and transient simulations on standard PCs with responsive graphs and diagrams.
J85-GE-21 validation against NASA Lewis test data reports accuracy within plus or minus two percent.
Founder-led engineering insight draws on more than 45 years across aerospace, automotive, and power systems.
Engineering expertise paired with responsive technical product support.
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.
Power generation software can model gas turbine architecture, thermodynamic cycles, component interactions, operating points, fuel use, and output-related performance. SimTurbo also supports steady-state and transient studies, so engineers can examine behavior during startup, shutdown, throttle changes, load changes, and changing ambient conditions. Its component-based approach helps users connect system-level results to individual inlets, compressors, combustors, turbines, shafts, and nozzles.
Speak with SimTurbo about the right capabilities for your engineering work.
Reported against NASA Lewis test data.
Interactive modeling on standard PCs.
Founded on 45+ years experience.
Tell us about your gas turbine design, analysis, control, or research requirements. Our team will help identify relevant SimTurbo capabilities and next steps.
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.