Ergonomics in control centre design for power system

Abstract

The control centre in a SCADA set up is the place from where the operator/system engineer monitors the health of the power system and issues necessary control instructions. The operator/system engineer at the control centre undergoes a variety of muscular stresses while working for long durations, which degrades the quality of work. The proper design of the control center will ensure ease of functioning for the operator without experiencing stress in vital body parts. Care should be taken to install the different equipment for monitoring and controlling the power system in suitable atmosphere and housing. Hence, the authors in this paper have given emphasis on the various aspects of the ergonomics in designing the control room and housing rooms in the control centre for the power system