Abstract
The modernization of automation systems, control rooms (CRs) and
human-machine interfaces (HSIs) is a topical issue at TVO’s Olkiluoto nuclear
power plant (NPP) in Finland. The present study is based on interviews carried
out on several occasions at the Olkiluoto plant. The main aim is to provide
an overview description of the modernization of the CR and HSIs and to conduct
an assessment of the modernization project. A special emphasis is put on the
evaluation of operators' role in the project. Automation renewal has been the
main driver for the modernization of CRs and HSIs at TVO, and the renewal of
the main CR and HSIs is only a small part of the total renewal project. On the
other hand, operators have been actively involved in the design of new
systems, and their opinions have been well heard and taken into consideration.
In general, project members and operators agree that the project has been a
success, and their expectations have been well met. The TVO’s modernization
project’s can be considered planning-driven rather than plan-driven, which
means that plans can be to some degree adjusted during the project based on
feedback from different stakeholders.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Enlarged Halden Programme Group Meeting, Proceedings of the Man-Technology-Organization Sessions |
| Place of Publication | Halden |
| Publisher | OECD Halden Reactor Project |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | Enlarged Halden Programme Group Meeting, EHPG 2007 - Storefjell Resort Hotel, Gol, Norway Duration: 11 Mar 2007 → 16 Mar 2007 |
Conference
| Conference | Enlarged Halden Programme Group Meeting, EHPG 2007 |
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| Country/Territory | Norway |
| City | Gol |
| Period | 11/03/07 → 16/03/07 |