Title :
Design of a man machine interface for plant operation: symbol specifications and browsing criteria
Author :
Scianna, A. ; Brambilla, A. ; Colozza, E. ; Maini, M. ; Napoli, E. ; Rossini, A.
Author_Institution :
R&D Robotics Div., ENEL-DSR, Italy
Abstract :
The criteria to be used in the construction of an efficient computerized man machine interface were studied and experimented in order to optimize plant management. These criteria concern choosing symbols, colours and browsing methods not only on the basis of consolidated ergonomic know-how, but also by experimentation and various tests with expert plant management staff. It was seen that this new type of interface allows the plant to be run in two ways: one with highly summarized plant information, and another with a more detailed analysis, should the operator require, which allows greater awareness in plant management
Keywords :
control facilities; ergonomics; human factors; power plants; power station control; browsing criteria; expert plant management staff; man machine interface; plant operation; symbol specifications; Computer interfaces; Design optimization; Distributed computing; Energy management; Ergonomics; IEEE members; Man machine systems; Petroleum; Research and development; Robots;
Conference_Titel :
Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, 1994. Humans, Information and Technology., 1994 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Antonio, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2129-4
DOI :
10.1109/ICSMC.1994.400283
