Survey of methods for improving operator acceptance of computerized aids

Technical Report · Thu Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5486198· OSTI ID:5486198

Frey, P. R.; Kisner, R. A.

The success of current attempts to improve the operational performance and safety of nuclear power plants by installing computerized operational aids in the control rooms is dependent, in part, on the operator's attitude toward the aid. Utility experience with process computer systems indicates that problems may already exist with operator acceptance of computerized aids. The growth of the role that computers have in nuclear power plants makes user acceptance of computer technology an important issue for the nuclear industry. The purpose of this report is to draw from the literature factors related to user acceptance of computerized equipment that may also be applicable to the acceptance of computerized aids used in the nuclear power plant control room.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; USNRC
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 5486198
• Report Number(s): NUREG/CR-2586; ORNL/TM-8236; ON: DE82009406
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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