Human factors review of nuclear power plant control room design. Final report

Abstract

The human factors aspects of five representative nuclear power plant control rooms were evaluated using such methods as a checklist guided observation system, structured interviews with operators and trainers, direct observations of operator behavior, task analyses and procedure evaluation, and historical error analyses. The human factors aspects of design practices are illustrated, and many improvements in current practices are suggested. The study recommends that a detailed set of applicable human factors standards be developed to stimulate a uniform and systematic concern for human factors in design considerations.

Keywords

GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS
CONSOLES
DESIGN
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
REACTOR CONTROL SYSTEMS
CONFIGURATION
DISPLAY DEVICES
EFFICIENCY
CONTROL SYSTEMS
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
POWER PLANTS
THERMAL POWER PLANTS
* - NUCLEAR REACTOR TECHNOLOGY- CONTROL SYSTEMS

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