Advanced Operator Interface Design for CANDU-3 Fuel Handling System

Abstract

The Operator Interface for the CANDU 3 Fuel Handling (FIH) System incorporates several improvements over the existing designs. A functionally independent sit-down CRT based Control Console is provided for the Fuel Handling Operator in the Main Control Room. The Display System makes use of current technology and provides a user friendly operator interface. Regular and emergency control operations can be carried out from this control console. A stand-up control panel is provided as a back-up with limited functionality adequate to put the FIH System in a safe state in case of an unlikely non-availability of the Plant Display System or the FIH Control System. The system design philosophy, hardware configuration and the advanced display system features are described in this paper. The FIH Operator Interface System developed for CANDU 3 can be adapted to CANDU 9 as well as to the existing stations.