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Coding techniques for process plant VDU formats.

I G Umbers1, G D Collier

  • 1Nuclear Electric plc UK.

Applied Ergonomics
|September 1, 1990
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This study reviews human performance and coding techniques for VDU screen layouts in process plants. Recommendations guide the effective use of visual cues like color and size for better information display.

Area of Science:

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Ergonomics
  • Information Design

Background:

  • Effective visual display design is crucial for human performance in complex environments like process plants.
  • Traditional VDU (Visual Display Unit) formats may not optimally convey critical plant information.
  • A gap exists in applying established coding techniques to VDU screen layout design within industrial settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present findings from a literature survey on human performance and coding techniques.
  • To provide recommendations for applying coding techniques to VDU format design in process plants.
  • To evaluate the suitability and practical challenges of various coding techniques for plant information.

Main Methods:

  • Literature survey on human performance research.

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  • Analysis of various coding techniques: color, brightness, inverse video, flash, size, and shape.
  • Evaluation of practical application issues for each coding technique.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified the relative strengths and weaknesses of different visual coding techniques (color, size, shape, etc.) for presenting process plant data.
    • Highlighted practical implementation challenges associated with using specific visual codes.
    • Established a basis for informed decisions on VDU screen layout design.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific visual coding techniques offer distinct advantages for enhancing information perception in process plant VDU formats.
    • Careful consideration of practical constraints is necessary for successful implementation of chosen coding techniques.
    • Further research is recommended to refine the application of these techniques and optimize operator performance.