Cycle Performance Analysis
Analyze steady-state gas turbine cycles with component maps, efficiency calculations, thrust and power prediction, fuel-consumption studies, and off-design operating-point evaluation.
SimTurbo gives engineers, researchers, and students a practical environment for modeling gas turbine thermodynamics with clarity and control. Build component-based engine architectures, evaluate steady-state and transient behavior, validate control strategies, and explore advanced cycles in real time. From propulsion concepts to power-system studies, the platform helps turn complex aero-thermodynamic questions into usable engineering insight.
Explore specialized gas turbine modeling tools for performance, controls, advanced cycles, education, and engineering consultation.
Analyze steady-state gas turbine cycles with component maps, efficiency calculations, thrust and power prediction, fuel-consumption studies, and off-design operating-point evaluation.
Configure complete gas turbine engine concepts using graphical, component-based models for compressor and turbine matching, combustor setup, shaft arrangements, and performance optimization.
Examine dynamic engine behavior during startup, shutdown, throttle changes, load shifts, environmental variation, and fault scenarios to evaluate stability and response.
Develop and validate PID control, fuel scheduling, FADEC logic, actuator and sensor models, protection systems, and closed-loop transient responses.
Model recuperated, regenerated, reheated, intercooled, and afterburning configurations to investigate waste-heat recovery, efficiency improvements, emissions studies, and propulsion concepts.
Support classroom demonstrations, laboratory experiments, capstone projects, and research with industry-grade gas turbine simulation tools and flexible educational licensing.
SimTurbo replaces opaque engine models with a graphical, component-based workspace that lets you build, parameterize, and study gas turbine systems on standard PCs. Engineers can compare steady-state and transient performance, visualize throttle effects in real time, and test control logic before committing to hardware. Exportable data also supports deeper post-processing in Excel, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python for confident design decisions.
A specialized simulation platform built around practical engineering visibility, speed, and technical depth.
Build with individual engine components instead of relying on an opaque black-box model.
Visualize transient operation and throttle effects interactively on standard PC hardware.
J85-GE-21 validation reports results within ±2% of NASA Lewis test data.
Flexible university and student options make advanced simulation more accessible for learning.
Experienced engineers and technical-product professionals focused on practical 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.
Thermodynamics software helps engineers calculate and visualize how energy, pressure, temperature, mass flow, and component efficiency interact in a system. For gas turbines, it supports cycle analysis, thrust or power prediction, fuel-consumption studies, component matching, and off-design evaluation. It gives teams a way to test design assumptions and compare alternatives before building or modifying hardware.
Speak with SimTurbo about your engine, research, or classroom requirements.
Reported J85-GE-21 results within ±2% accuracy.
Interactive physics modeling on standard PCs.
Flexible licensing for engineering education.
Tell us about your gas turbine design, simulation, controls, or academic requirements, and our team will help identify the right starting point.
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.