Engineering Consultation
Apply specialized guidance to gas turbine design, troubleshooting, feasibility studies, performance diagnostics, simulation development, validation, and technology evaluation for complex propulsion and power-system projects.
Turn complex gas turbine concepts into clearer engineering decisions with specialized simulation consulting from SimTurbo. Our team supports performance analysis, engine architecture, transient behavior, control design, and advanced cycle studies for aerospace, marine, power-generation, and research applications. Use real-time, component-based modeling to evaluate designs, validate control strategies, and build confidence before committing resources to physical development.

Specialized gas turbine modeling, analysis, control, and design support for engineering teams and academic programs.
Apply specialized guidance to gas turbine design, troubleshooting, feasibility studies, performance diagnostics, simulation development, validation, and technology evaluation for complex propulsion and power-system projects.
Analyze Brayton-cycle performance, component matching, thrust or power, fuel consumption, pressure ratios, emissions, and off-design operation across changing ambient and altitude conditions.
Configure and evaluate complete gas turbine architectures with component selection, shaft arrangements, combustor configuration, thermodynamic cycles, and performance-focused conceptual design studies.
Model startup, shutdown, throttle changes, load events, actuator dynamics, sensor response, fault conditions, and other time-dependent behavior to assess stability and system response.
Develop and validate PID control, fuel scheduling, FADEC logic, engine protection, gain scheduling, and closed-loop strategies for gas turbine operating scenarios.
Evaluate recuperated, regenerated, reheated, intercooled, and afterburning configurations to investigate fuel efficiency, waste-heat recovery, emissions, and high-performance propulsion concepts.
SimTurbo helps engineering teams move from concept to actionable simulation insight with a graphical, component-based environment built for gas turbine systems. Rather than relying on a black-box model, users can configure core components, examine real-time behavior, and export data for Excel, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python workflows. Consulting support connects performance, transient, and control analysis to practical design decisions across aerospace, marine, power, and academic projects.

Specialized tools and engineering experience support more informed gas turbine decisions.
Founder-led guidance draws on more than 45 years across aerospace, automotive, and power systems engineering.
A graphical, component-based approach lets teams examine engine behavior without relying on black-box models.
Interactive simulation supports steady-state and transient evaluation on standard PCs for faster design iteration.
J85-GE-21 validation materials report results within plus or minus 2% of NASA test data.
Experienced leadership for specialized gas turbine simulation challenges.

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.
Engineering simulation consulting services help organizations use technical models to assess design choices before physical testing or deployment. For gas turbine work, this can include cycle analysis, component matching, architecture development, transient-response studies, control-law validation, troubleshooting, and feasibility assessment. The goal is to turn operating assumptions and design inputs into usable performance, efficiency, stability, and system-behavior insight.
Speak with our team about your gas turbine modeling goals.
Performance validation against NASA test data
Founder expertise across critical engineering sectors
Specialized simulation platform provider
Share your gas turbine engineering objective, system scope, and analysis priorities. Our team will help identify the most relevant SimTurbo modeling and consulting path.
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.