Title :
Video/CAD animation: a technical tool for simplifying the human task in nuclear plant maintenance
Author :
Beck, C.E. ; Behera, A.K. ; Rowley, E.J.
Author_Institution :
ABB Impell Corp., Downers Grove, IL, USA
Abstract :
Nuclear plant maintenance requires detailed procedures and carefully controlled processes. Key goals are to complete the tasks safely, efficiently, and at a minimum cost. Design efforts focused on simplification of the human task in plant maintenance can save money and effort while enhancing worker safety. A discussion is presented on the use of one technical tool, video animation, as both a design aid and a training aid. The project discussed is the replacement of the actuator for a motor-operated valve. Video/CAD (computer-aided design) animation was found to be a valuable design tool that can simplify the human task in nuclear plant maintenance
Keywords :
CAD; computer aided instruction; computer animation; nuclear engineering computing; nuclear power stations; nuclear reactor maintenance; design tool; human task; motor-operated valve; nuclear plant maintenance; nuclear power plant; training aid; video/CAD animation; Actuators; Animation; Costs; Humans; Industrial control; Personnel; Power generation; Process control; Radiation safety; Valves;
Conference_Titel :
Systems, Man and Cybernetics, 1992., IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0720-8
DOI :
10.1109/ICSMC.1992.271562
