Computers and the simulation of cognitive actions of nuclear power plant operators

A special teaching computer program labelled SPVS was set up to develop nuclear reactor operators' cognitive skills. It is based on the simulation of mental procedures of highly experienced operators. It is possible to input into SPVS protocols and records from operational occurrences at actual nuclear power plants, which are stored in the URAN information system. This enables relevant operational situations to be trained by the other shifts of the reactor unit control rooms, and increases objectiveness of the analysis and of the evaluation of the operators' activity. (Z.M.)