Steady-State Flow Analysis
Evaluate operating points, pressure ratios, fuel consumption, component matching, and efficiency using thermodynamic cycle modeling and engine performance simulations.
Explore valve flow behavior with an engineer-friendly simulation environment built for gas turbine and propulsion-system analysis. SimTurbo helps teams visualize steady-state and transient operating conditions, assess control responses, and refine system performance before committing to physical prototypes. Use component-based models, interactive graphs, and exportable data to turn complex flow-system questions into clearer engineering decisions.
Analyze flow behavior, controls, performance, and operating transitions across complex gas turbine system models.
Evaluate operating points, pressure ratios, fuel consumption, component matching, and efficiency using thermodynamic cycle modeling and engine performance simulations.
Simulate dynamic system behavior during startup, shutdown, throttle changes, load shifts, environmental variations, and fault conditions to assess response and stability.
Develop and validate PID controls, fuel schedules, actuator and sensor models, protection logic, and closed-loop responses for gas turbine systems.
Configure complete gas turbine architectures with graphical, component-based tools for conceptual design, component selection, matching, and performance optimization.
Compare recuperated, regenerated, reheated, intercooled, and afterburning configurations to examine thermal performance, energy recovery, and fuel-efficiency opportunities.
Access specialized support for simulation model development, thermodynamic analysis, performance diagnostics, feasibility studies, and custom engineering projects.
SimTurbo gives engineers a graphical, component-based environment for investigating flow-related behavior within gas turbine systems without treating the model as a black box. Build and re-parameterize engine configurations, examine steady-state and transient results in real time, and validate control-law behavior before hardware testing. Interactive diagrams, graphs, and data exports for Excel, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python support efficient analysis and informed design decisions.
A focused platform for practical, physics-informed gas turbine simulation and control design.
Founder-led expertise draws on more than 45 years across aerospace, automotive, and power systems engineering.
Component-based architecture lets engineers inspect system structure instead of relying on an opaque black-box model.
Run interactive steady-state and transient simulations on standard PCs with live graphs and diagrams.
J85-GE-21 validation reports accuracy within plus or minus 2% against NASA Lewis test data.
Engineering experience and practical technical guidance for complex 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.
Valve flow simulation software is used to model how a flow system responds as operating conditions and control inputs change. In gas turbine applications, this can include examining pressure, temperature, mass flow, component interactions, throttle effects, and control behavior. SimTurbo provides a component-based environment for analyzing these system-level relationships through steady-state and transient simulation.
Talk with our team about your modeling, licensing, or simulation requirements.
Validated against J85-GE-21 engine test data.
Deep aerospace and power systems expertise.
Designed for university learning environments.
Tell us about your gas turbine modeling, control-design, research, or academic needs. The SimTurbo team can help identify the most relevant software, trial, demonstration, or licensing option.
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.