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http://dx.doi.org/10.5143/JESK.2013.32.1.1

The Application of Ecological Interface Design Methodology for Digitalized MCR in Nuclear Power Plant

Ra, Doo Wan (Department of Industrial Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology)
Cha, Woo Chang (Department of Industrial Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology)

Publication Information

Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea / v.32, no.1, 2013 , pp. 1-7 More about this Journal

Abstract

Objective: This study proposes the application of Ecological Interface Design(EID) method that is effective for situation awareness in digitalized environment. Background: While cognitive interface design method such as Information Rich Display(IRD) is simply focused on existing information for user, EID method helps users' resource to be solved to higher ion task such as diagnostic and problem solving. Method: Using EID method based on Work Domain Analysis (WDA), it was analyzed and designed for Steam Generator(SG) Water Level control process in a digitalized Main Control Room of Nuclear Power Plant. Proposed EID example is evaluated through interviews by expert & operator. Results: The result of expert & operator showed that EID display might give an aid for operator's decision. Conclusion: The results can reduce critical accidental damage that occurred due to cognitive load and so critical human error. Application: This study may be impact on situation awareness study for digitalized interface design.

Keywords

Ecological interface design; Interface design; Nuclear power plant; Task analysis;

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