Control System Design
Develop and validate PID controllers, fuel schedules, start and shutdown logic, protection systems, gain scheduling, and FADEC-style control strategies for gas turbine applications.
SimTurbo gives engineers and researchers a practical environment to design, simulate, validate, and refine gas turbine control systems. Build transparent component-level models, test PID and FADEC logic, evaluate transient behavior, and explore performance before committing to hardware. Real-time visualization and export-ready data help aerospace, marine, power-generation, and academic teams make informed control decisions with greater speed and precision.
Specialized simulation, validation, analysis, and consulting tools for gas turbine control engineering teams.
Develop and validate PID controllers, fuel schedules, start and shutdown logic, protection systems, gain scheduling, and FADEC-style control strategies for gas turbine applications.
Evaluate dynamic engine behavior during starts, shutdowns, throttle movements, load changes, environmental shifts, emergency events, and fault conditions before physical testing.
Model single- and dual-spool turbojet systems to study spool interaction, component matching, thrust, fuel consumption, off-design behavior, and integrated control response.
Configure complete gas turbine architectures with graphical tools for component selection, shaft arrangements, combustor layouts, thermodynamic cycles, and performance optimization studies.
Analyze steady-state and off-design gas turbine performance through thermodynamic cycle modeling, efficiency calculations, ambient-condition studies, component maps, and optimization.
Access specialized support for propulsion design, control engineering, simulation development, feasibility studies, diagnostics, validation, and custom gas turbine projects.
SimTurbo helps teams move from control concept to informed validation in one engineer-friendly environment. Its component-based architecture lets you see how controllers, sensors, actuators, and engine subsystems interact instead of working with a black-box model. Simulate steady-state and transient operation in real time, tune control laws, visualize throttle effects, and export results to Excel, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python for deeper analysis.
A specialized platform built to make complex gas turbine control work more visible and actionable.
Founder-led expertise draws on more than 45 years across aerospace, automotive, and power systems engineering.
Component-based architecture exposes engine relationships rather than hiding critical behavior inside a black-box simulation.
Interactive graphs and diagrams help teams examine transient responses and throttle effects on standard PCs.
J85-GE-21 validation results report accuracy within plus or minus 2 percent for credible analysis.
Experienced leaders focused on practical engineering simulation.
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.
Control systems solutions for gas turbines are the tools and methods used to manage engine operation safely and efficiently. They can include PID control, fuel scheduling, start and shutdown sequences, acceleration and deceleration limits, sensor and actuator models, protection logic, and fault detection. SimTurbo provides a simulation environment for designing, testing, and refining these functions before hardware implementation.
Speak with a specialist about your simulation and validation needs.
Extensive aerospace and power systems engineering background.
Reported results within plus or minus 2 percent.
Interactive modeling on standard PC hardware.
Tell us about your engine configuration, control objectives, or academic program. The SimTurbo team can help identify the right simulation, licensing, or consultation 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.