Human factors applications to emergency operating procedures in Mexico

Abstract

The applications of human factors engineering to the emergency operating procedures (EOPs) of the Laguna Verde Nuclear Power Plant in Mexico are presented. Human factors were considered for the development, validation, implementation, and training of the Laguna Verde EOPs. During the Laguna Verde probabilistic risk assessment, experience was acquired in the area of EOPs. This led to updating and improving the EOPs for the plant; these were validated and installed in the control room and simulator. An EOP training tool has been developed. To further aid the operator in the control room, the Mexican Electric Utility (CFE) will install an integrated computer system. Human factors work is being performed to aid in the determination of the locations of the equipment and the furniture design for the control room.<>