Turbojet Simulation
Model single-spool and dual-spool turbojet engines with component-level compressor, combustor, turbine, nozzle, thrust, and fuel-consumption analysis.
See how SimTurbo turns complex gas turbine concepts into interactive, component-based models. In a free 30-minute Zoom demonstration, engineers, researchers, and educators can explore real-time performance analysis, transient behavior, and control-system validation. Evaluate a practical simulation environment for turbojet architecture, cycle studies, and engineering education before selecting the licensing approach that fits your work.
Explore focused gas turbine simulation capabilities for performance studies, architecture development, control validation, and engineering education.
Model single-spool and dual-spool turbojet engines with component-level compressor, combustor, turbine, nozzle, thrust, and fuel-consumption analysis.
Evaluate steady-state cycles, component matching, pressure ratios, fuel use, operating points, and off-design performance across ambient and altitude conditions.
Simulate startup, shutdown, throttle movement, acceleration, deceleration, load changes, sensor response, and dynamic engine behavior in real time.
Develop and validate PID controls, fuel schedules, engine protection logic, actuator models, limiters, and closed-loop responses for gas turbines.
Explore recuperated, regenerated, reheated, intercooled, and afterburning configurations for efficiency, thermal performance, and advanced propulsion research.
Support classroom demonstrations, laboratory experiments, propulsion coursework, capstone projects, faculty research, and discounted academic licensing options.
SimTurbo gives engineering teams and academic users a practical way to examine gas turbine behavior before committing to a workflow or license. Its graphical, component-based environment supports steady-state and transient simulation, real-time plots, and built-in control components without reducing the engine to a black box. Use the demo to assess turbojet modeling, cycle analysis, control-law validation, and data export possibilities for your specific project.
Specialized simulation capabilities help users investigate gas turbine systems with greater visibility and control.
Visualize steady-state and transient engine behavior interactively on standard PCs with graphs and diagrams.
Build models from components instead of relying on a black-box engine representation.
J85-GE-21 validation reports accuracy within plus or minus 2% against NASA test data.
University programs support practical propulsion instruction, laboratory work, research, and student learning.
Specialized engineering leadership for demanding gas turbine simulation work.
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.
The free demonstration is a 30-minute online Zoom session focused on SimTurbo features. It can show the graphical, component-based approach to gas turbine modeling and discuss applicable capabilities such as turbojet simulation, steady-state performance analysis, transient operation, and control-system design. The session is intended to help prospective users determine whether the platform aligns with their engineering, research, or instructional goals.
Discuss your engine model, research objective, or instructional requirements with our team.
Reported comparison against J85-GE-21 engine test data.
Founder experience across major engineering sectors.
Software options for university learning environments.
Share your simulation goals and preferred use case. We will help coordinate a focused online demonstration.
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.