Professional software for gas turbine performance calculations. Built for engineers, managers, researchers and students alike.

GasTurb 14 is now available, featuring electric and hybrid propulsion.

More information and an overview of all new features can be found here.

Easy Handling

Intuitive Task-Oriented User Interface

Immediate Results

Predefined Configurations

Versatile Graphical Output

Publication Quality Charts

Adaptable Models

Formula Editor and Flexible Iteration Scheme

Detailed Manual

Comprehensive Documentation for Each Feature

GasTurb offers software that is used worldwide in a number of industries as well as in science and education.

Aircraft Engines

Power Generation

Test Analysis

Fleet Monitoring

Education

The gas turbine performance software on this website is useful for those working in the gas turbine industry, aircraft engine and airframe manufacturing, the airline industry, aircraft engine maintenance, power generation industry and for other operators of air, land and sea-based gas turbines. It is valuable for consultants, as well as research organizations and - last but not least - the software is extremely suitable as a teaching tool in an educational setting.

The main differences between GasTurb and other competitive software lie in its task-oriented graphics interface and the quality of the graphical output.

Gas turbine performance describes the overall characteristics of a gas turbine and should be understood by all concerned with gas turbines.

Cycle Design

Predefined engine models provide a starting point for performance studies and the creation of customized gas turbine models. There are many options for finding the best cycle design point for a given application.

Cycles can be visualized in a variety of different diagrams. This may help, for example, when:

Exploring cycle designs for various applications
Assessing competitor gas turbines with respect to their suitability for specific applications
Providing material for teaching about gas turbine performance

Electric and Hybrid Propulsion

Electric propulsion systems and their components become increasingly important. GasTurb 14 includes features for detailed and integrated design of electric propulsion systems. The electric system can be designed, optimized and its Off-Design performance calculated in varying levels of detail - just as required.

The electric propulsion system features include:

Performance calculation of permanent magnet synchronous motors and generators (based on detailed, physics-based models)
Matching of electrically driven propellers and fans
Simulation of IGBT- and MOSFET-based power electronics
Electric power transfer to and from the aircraft systems, energy storage

More information can be found in the new GasTurb 14 manual.

Parametric Studies

Parametric studies give an overview of the design space. One or two parameters can be varied simultaneously so generating a range of possible outcomes.

The results can be visualized in a carpet plot. Any input or output quantities including those defined by the user can be selected in order to show their dependence on the varied parameters.

Among other things, this can be used for:

Specifying the overall engine performance design objective
Specifying the component design data on the basis of the overall engine performance design objective
Identifying performance enhancement options for derivative engines
Developing and maintaining the overall gas turbine system model

Preliminary Geometry

The program, when opened, offers different design scopes to be selected. If "More..." - the most detailed scope - is selected in the opening window, the engine or gas turbine dimensions and weight are calculated at the cycle design point.

This can be useful, amongst other things, for:

Specifying the boundary conditions for preliminary design of components, depending on which component performance you wish to assess, for example, using the compressor mean line design tool included in GasTurb
Providing operators, airframe manufacturers and power station designers with geometrical models including length and diameter
Providing airframe manufacturers with engine weight

Steady State and Transient Behavior

Off-design simulations describe the behavior of a gas turbine. Component performance is determined on the basis of maps and the cycle can be simulated in great detail.

GasTurb is also able to simulate transient behavior, taking into account heat soakage and tip clearance effects.

This provides:

Performance data at all power settings throughout the flight envelope
Control system designers with a simulation of the engine behavior
Operators, airframe manufacturers and power station designers with mathematical models of the engines

Test Analysis

GasTurb offers a suite of features for test data analysis, including model-based test analysis (analysis by synthesis). These may help gas turbine operators and MRO service providers, for example, when:

Providing detailed information on specific component wear
Interpreting engine test results and diagnosing operational problems
Monitoring of aircraft engine or gas turbine fleets

Training and Consulting

GasTurb GmbH offers extensive training and consulting support to users.

These include

Tutorials which help new starters to become familiar with the software
Training courses which explore the capabilities of GasTurb for a range of applications
Seminars which are customized to particular needs

Professional software for gas turbine performance calculations. Built for engineers, managers, researchers and students alike.

GasTurb 14 is now available, featuring electric and hybrid propulsion.

Easy Handling

Immediate Results

Versatile Graphical Output

Adaptable Models

Detailed Manual

GasTurb offers software that is used worldwide in a number of industries as well as in science and education.

Aircraft Engines

Power Generation

Test Analysis

Fleet Monitoring

Education

Gas turbine performance describes the overall characteristics of a gas turbine and should be understood by all concerned with gas turbines.

Cycle Design

Electric and Hybrid Propulsion

Parametric Studies

Preliminary Geometry

Steady State and Transient Behavior

Test Analysis

Training and Consulting

GasTurb is able to solve almost any gas turbine performance simulation problem.

A versatile tool for anyone involved with gas turbine technology.