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Area of Science:

  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Cognitive Psychology

Background:

  • Computer-based procedures (CBPs) in nuclear power plants (NPPs) can potentially hinder team communication and collaboration.
  • Effective teamwork is critical for safe and efficient operation of NPPs, especially during emergencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and evaluate a team-level integrated CBP designed to enhance teamwork in NPP main control rooms.
  • To compare the effectiveness of the integrated CBP with existing individual CBP designs in supporting team processes.

Main Methods:

  • A laboratory experiment was conducted with sixty participants, organized into twenty teams of three.
  • Participants performed simulated emergency operating procedures under two conditions: integrated CBP and individual CBP.
  • Key metrics included team communication effort and team transparency.

Main Results:

  • The integrated CBP significantly reduced the effort required for team communication compared to individual CBPs.
  • Team transparency was notably improved with the integrated CBP design.
  • The novel design demonstrated effectiveness in optimizing team processes.

Conclusions:

  • The team-level integrated CBP is an effective tool for enhancing teamwork in NPP control rooms.
  • This design improves team communication and transparency, positively impacting team processes.
  • Further research is needed to explore the influence of factors like task duration on behavioral outcomes.