DEVELOPMENT OF AN ARRANGEMENT FOR A PWR ADVANCED CONTROL ROOM.

Abstract

A control room arrangement is described which provides a good overall operator-plant interface. While seated at the center section of the master control console (MCC), the operator has a good view and excellent access to all panel sections. The operator can access the auxiliary control and safety center (ACSC) and still maintain contact with plant level controls and indications mounted on the MCC. The entire MCC is visible to the operator from the majority of the ACSC operating areas. Access to all panel sections is direct and the distance involved between any two panel sections is minimal. The arrangement is flexible in that it will accommodate minor changes in ACSC panel length with little or no degradation to operator access or visibility. Slight modification of the angles between the ACSC panel sections is also possible without hindering operator performance. More than adequate room is available for maintenance operations. The modular concept used for control panel components provides for minimization of maintenance within the normal operations area.