Kongsberg Maritime, Process Simulation Unit - Dynamic Simulation Studies, Process Simulators and Production Management Systems

Kongsberg Maritime, Process Simulation Unit (including former Fantoft Process Technologies – now a part of Kongsberg Maritime) is a leading supplier of dynamic process simulation services and systems for the development and operation of oil and gas fields, LNG plants, transportation pipelines and chemicals plants. Our dynamic process simulation tools, ASSETT and D-SPICE, are the basis for the business areas; dynamic simulation studies, deliveries of process simulators for engineering, DCS checkout and training of operators, and real-time production management systems. Our dynamic process simulation tools cover the total chain of value by full reutilization of all simulation models, from field development to plant operations.

In June 2006, Kongsberg Maritime (Kongsberg) acquired 100% of the shares of Fantoft Process Technologies AS (Fantoft). Kongsberg and Fantoft have now been merged with the aim to establish a world-leader in the field of dynamic process simulation and related tools and services. The name of the new business unit is Kongsberg Process Simulation.

MARKET SEGMENTS

Kongsberg Process Simulation offers expertise and simulator technology within the following industries:

• Upstream oil and gas production and processing
• Gas liquefaction and re-gasification plants
• Natural gas treatment plants and compressor stations
• Chemicals and petrochemicals
• Fine chemicals
• Pharmaceutical
• Power generation plants

LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS

Kongsberg Process Simulation is involved in the whole Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supply chain, from upstream gas fields via liquefaction plants and transportation by ships/pipelines to re-gasification terminals and distribution pipelines to consumers. Kongsberg Process Simulation has over the last years successfully built up extensive experience within LNG facilities through involvement in a number of projects worldwide.

Kongsberg Process Simulation offers a wide range of enhanced and specialized services with focus on integrated safety, processing and operational aspects, including the most accurate dynamic simulations of various types of LNG process plants, calculate the leak rates during accidents and perform CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) calculations of dispersion, fire and explosion scenarios. Safety and risk assessment are important aspects in the design and operation of LNG facilities, where first-class dynamic process simulation is a key tool.

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Kongsberg Process Simulation delivers model-based Production Management Systems (PMS) for single- and multiphase pipelines, comprising a broad range of real-time calculation and monitoring functions like leak detection and location, look-ahead simulations, scraper tracking, inventory management, hydrate formation monitoring, liquid slug tracking, as well as tools for planning and optimisation.

A PMS is a model-based online application connected to the real plant via the DCS. It continuously receives live measurements and, based on this, runs the dynamic model in parallel with the actual process. It calculates additional information on top of the DCS system like virtual metering, pipeline profiles (window-into-the-pipeline) etc. The computer can run faster than real time, i.e. look-ahead simulations (window-into-the-future) and predict and avoid critical events.

PIPELINE SERVICES

Kongsberg Process Simulation offers advanced simulators and services for single - and multiphase pipelines, including:

• Conceptual studies
• Design optimization
• Operations troubleshooting
• Surge analysis
• Flow assurance
• Pipeline and process interaction analysis (plug-in of OLGA 2000)
• Pipeline Management Systems (PMS)
• Planning / training of operation
• Leak Sensitivity analysis
• Optimisation of pipeline network, fuel consumption, pump station, compressor station etc

PROCESS SIMULATORS

Kongsberg Process Simulation delivers complete process simulator setups for engineering, DCS checkout and training of operators, including hardware, software, documentation, training courses etc. The Operator Training Simulator (OTS) solutions include instructor interfaces and operator stations, and are generic (typical), emulated (realistic copy) or stimulated, i.e. the process model is linked to a software version of the real Distributed Control System (DCS). We have proven links to numerous control systems and 3rd party software packages like ABB, Emerson, Honeywell, Invensys, Siemens and Yokogawa.

SELECTED REFERENCES

Kongsberg Process Simulation is involved in a number of the most demanding projects in the oil and gas industry:

• Scarab / Saffron / Simian / Sienna / Sapphire Production System Simulator for Burullus Gas Company offshore Egypt
• Alvheim FPSO, Operator Training Simulator for Marathon in Norway
• Goldeneye Lifecycle Simulator for Shell in the North Sea
• Kårstø Gas Processing Plant dynamic simulator for Statoil in Norway
• Isle of Grain / Dragon LNG Import Terminal Engineering Simulator for Whessoe in UK
• Atlantic & Cromarty Production Simulator for BG / Amerada Hess offshore UK
• Canyon Express Pipeline Management System for Total in the Gulf of Mexico
• Western Libya Gas Project (WLGP) Pipeline Management System for ABB
• OP-III Ethylene Plant Operator Training Simulator for Shell near Houston, Texas
• MLNG Tiga Gas Field Engineering Simulator for Petronas in Malaysia
• Girassol / Dalia / Rosa Lirio Engineering Simulator for Total in West Africa

CUSTOMERS

Our customers include ABB, Agip, Bayer Technology Services, Bechtel, BG Group, BP, Burullus Gas, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Cooper Cameron, Egyptian GPC, Emerson, ENI, Exxon Mobil, Gassco, Halliburton, Honeywell, Libyan NOC, Linde, Marathon Oil, Mærsk, Norsk Hydro, Petro-Canada, Petronas, Saipem, Saudi Aramco, Shell, Siemens, Sofresid, Statoil, Technip, Total, Vetco Aibel, Yokogawa.