Abstract
The paper presents the results of the evaluation of the
Fortum Information Rich Design (IRD) pilot display set
which is the first application of the IRD concept to the
design of displays for the operation of the nuclear power
process. Displays based on the IRD concept emphasize
essential information by making it more salient and
de-emphasize less relevant information by reducing its
visibility. The final IRD prototype is formed by a mix of
both traditional Process & Instrument Diagram type
features and new innovative design features. In the
present study, the design process of the Fortum IRD pilot
displays has been observed at design workshops and the
designers have been interviewed. We have also carried out
a usability test of the pilot and gathered information
about user experiences through discussions with the
participating operators. It was found that the prototype
display can function both as an overview display
providing useful information of the overall state of the
power process and as a supplementary display that helps
operators to early detect failure and problem states in
the power process. On the other hand, it would be better
if there is no need for compromises in the application of
IRD principles for the design of displays for NPP control
rooms, since compromise solutions may somewhat limit the
value of the IRD displays in the detection and diagnosing
of process failures.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Sixth American Nuclear Society International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control, and Human-Machine Interface Technologies NPIC & HMIT 2009 |
| Publisher | Curran Associates Inc. |
| Pages | 1940-1951 |
| Volume | 4 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-161567695-8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | 6th American Nuclear Society International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control, and Human-Machine Interface Technologies, NPIC&HMIT 2009 - Knoxville, United States Duration: 5 Apr 2009 → 9 Apr 2009 |
Conference
| Conference | 6th American Nuclear Society International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control, and Human-Machine Interface Technologies, NPIC&HMIT 2009 |
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| Abbreviated title | NPIC&HMIT 2009 |
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Knoxville |
| Period | 5/04/09 → 9/04/09 |
Keywords
- Human factors
- Information rich design
- Large screen
- Situation awareness