The layout virtual verification method based on human factors engineering for nuclear power control room

Abstract

The layout of human–machine interface equipments in the nuclear power control room has an important influence on the efficiency of human–machine interaction and the operation safety. The layout virtual verification method based on human factors engineering was studied. The clustering method based on grey theory was established to aggregate the verification information of human–machine system. The human factors layout virtual verification platform was developed based on the simulation system, and the feasibility and visibility of the layout of control room, the work attitude and the rationality of the work space were realized with using the proposed virtual human model. The proposed virtual verification method can complete the human factors layout verification and improve the nuclear power control room design during the virtual design phase.