Development of a Human Factors Engineering Program for New CANDU Plant Designs
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The Human Factors Engineering Program Plan (HFEPP) concept, which is relatively well established in the military systems domain, offers a systematic approach for the incorporation of human factors data and design practise into the nuclear power plant life cycle. The objective is to identify areas and methods for achieving enhanced human performance in diverse aspects of plant design, construction, commissioning, and operation. The view taken of Human Factors is much broader than in the past, and includes consideration of operational factors such as station staffing arrangements and operating procedures, as well as more traditional aspects of human/machine interface' design. A generic HFEPP which is being jointly developed by AECL CANDU and OH provides a broad general model for HFEPPfs in the CANDU power plants. The CANDU 3 experience with the HFEPP concept indicates that special attention to project specific circumstances and requirements is necessary and appropriate for practical cost- effective implementation.
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