The customised dynamic process simulator is designed to help Aker Kvaerner's clients meet startup targets by allowing process training to take place before, during and after first oil production, Kongsberg said. The simulator is designed to reduce shutdowns and improve crews' ability to manage the field during shutdowns, it said.

Kongsberg said it the simulator would be both compact and mobile, allowing it to be used by Aker Kvaerner to train workers at its operations worldwide.

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