Computerized procedures for nuclear power plants: evaluation of the computerized procedures manual (COPMA-II)

Computerized procedures have been suggested as a mechanism for aiding the performance of reactor operators. The Computerized Procedure Manual (COPMA-II) is a computerized procedure system that provides advanced features so as to allow reactor operators to track their progress through several parallel sets of procedures, and provides automatic monitoring and feedback. The effectiveness of COPMA-II will be evaluated at the Scaled Pressurized Water Reactor Facility (SPWRF) at North Carolina State University. Licensed reactor operators will operate the scaled facility using either COPMA-II or traditional hard-copy procedures. The environment provided by the SPWRF for evaluation of advanced operator aids in a realistic but safe environment is described.<>