Software and man-machine interface considerations for a nuclear plant computer replacement and upgrade project
Some of the key software functions and Man-Machine Interface considerations in a computer replacement and upgrade project for a nuclear power plant are described. The project involves the installation of two separate computer systems: an Emergency Response Facilities Computer System (ERFCS) and a Plant Process Computer System (PPCS). These systems employ state-of-the-art computer hardware and software. The ERFCS is a new system intended to provide enhanced functions to meet NRC post-TMI guidelines. The PPCS is intended to replace and upgrade an existing obsolete plant computer system. A general overview of the hardware and software aspects of the replacement and upgrade is presented. The work done to develop the upgraded Man-Machine Interface is described. For the ERFCS, a detailed discussion is presented of the work done to develop logic to evaluate the readiness and performance of safety systems and their supporting functions. The Man-Machine Interface considerations of reporting readiness and performance to the operator are discussed. Finally, the considerations involved in the implementation of this logic in real-time software are discussed.. For the PPCS, a detailed discussion is presented of some new features.
- Research Organization:
- Gibbs and Hill, Inc., New York, NY
- OSTI ID:
- 5041996
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8405137-
- Journal Information:
- Instrum. Power Ind.; (United States), Journal Name: Instrum. Power Ind.; (United States) Vol. 27; ISSN IPWIA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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