Human factors implementation on the man machine interface design concept of PWR 1400 main control room

Design of Control room which appropriate to the operator need and system requirement become the advantage in increasing system performance. The design of main control room (MCR) as the center of interaction between man and system need comprehensive consideration on all aspects including human factors. The implementation of human factors of the PWR control room discussed in the paper was emphasized on the design of MMI and interactions system. Assessment is performed based on the available design data of APR 1400 main control room and design requirements and appropriate standard. It is found that human factors has been considered on the process design of MMI of PWR 1400 as well as the interactions of the control room components. However the variation is also recognized in the design caused by the difference in interactions method, representation of information, and components used in the control room. (author)