Taxonomy of the nuclear plant operator's role

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:6477782

Kisner, R A; Fullerton, A M; Frey, P R; Dougherty, E M

A program is presently under way at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to define the functional design requirements of operational aids for nuclear power plant operators. A first and important step in defining these requirements is to develop an understanding of the operator's role or function. This paper describes a taxonomy of operator functions that applies during all operational modes and conditions of the plant. Other topics such as the influence of automation, role acceptance, and the operator's role during emergencies are also discussed. This systematic approach has revealed several areas which have potential for improving the operator's ability to perform his role.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA); Technology for Energy Corp., Knoxville, TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 6477782
• Report Number(s): CONF-810667-1; ON: DE81023194; TRN: 81-013847
• Resource Relation: Conference: Enlarged halden programme group meeting on process computer applications, Fredrikstad, Norway, 14 Jun 1981
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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