Title :
Alarm and status processing and display in the Nuplex 80+ Advanced Control Complex
Author :
Harmon, Daryl L. ; Starr, Thomas M.
Author_Institution :
ABB Combustion Eng. Nucl. Power, Windsor, CT, USA
Abstract :
The development of a nuclear power advanced control room includes the improvement of previous generation alarm system designs. The Nuplex 80+ Advanced Control Complex alarm methodology utilizes redundant and diverse fixed-location and CRT alarms. These alarms are grouped by panels and presented on system and function display pages to support operator tasks. Plant operational mode-dependency, prioritization, signal-validation and equipment status dependency are used to improve alarm validity, and to reduce and organize alarms. Human engineered visual and audible cuing support prioritization and reduce distractions for new alarms. Critical function and success path alarms directly support operator procedures for power production and emergencies.<>
Keywords :
control facilities; nuclear power stations; power station computer control; CRT alarms; Nuplex 80+ Advanced Control Complex; alarm processing; audible cuing support prioritization; emergencies; equipment status dependency; fixed locations alarms; nuclear power stations; operator procedures; plant operational mode-dependency; power production; redundant alarms; signal-validation; status processing; visual cuing support; Alarm systems; Cathode ray tubes; Combustion; Communication system control; Control systems; Design engineering; Displays; Power engineering and energy; Production; Systems engineering and theory;
Conference_Titel :
Human Factors and Power Plants, 1992., Conference Record for 1992 IEEE Fifth Conference on
Conference_Location :
Monterey, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0888-3
DOI :
10.1109/HFPP.1992.283388
