Operator Workloads and Mill Performance Effects Due to Design Changes

Ong, Chee-Seng; Buck, James R.

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“…The techniques involved in function analysis, function allocation, task and skill analysis, equipment design, and workplace design have proven effective in increasing system output, reducing system errors, and improving worker satisfaction. Human factors and ergonomic input has been important in the development of operator stations and equipment, operational procedures, and operator training programs for railroads (Iiyama, 1980), steel mills (Ong & Buck, 1978), farm equipment (Adams et al, 1976), hospitals (Schiro & Drury, 1976), oil refineries Weinberg et al, 1976, submarines and deep sea divers (Bachrach et al, 1975), and assorted manufacturing systems (Corlett, 1973).…”

Section: Human Engineering In Complex Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Human factors analysis and design methods for nuclear waste retrieval systems. Human factors design methodology and integration plan

Casey¹

1980

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A simplified version of a first-generation flow diagram to be used in function analysis 29 Sample chart of listing of functional constraints surrounding a system function 30 Second-generaticn flow diagram reflecting all basic system functions 32 5 A sample 'third-generation functional flow diagram for survey and mapping activities 33 S A hypothetical, simplified function flow diagram of selected CET functions with emphasis on those functions targeted for in-depth function allocation studies SC 7 A simplified, graphic mission profile for canister removal operations with hypothetical activity durations 37 8 An example of a simple decision/action diagram describing a hypothetical series of events involved in the survey of a raw of emplacement canisters 39 9 Sample listing of alternative man-machine configurations for alignment of CET to floor flange 4-1 A functional flow diagram of alternative 1 for alignment of CET to floor flange 47 A functional flow diagram of alternative 2 for alignment of CET to floor flange 48 A functional flow diagram of alternative 3 for alignment of CET with floor flange 49 Sample listing of operator and machine functions for various design configurations 50 vii Sample listing of advantages and disadvantages of each alternative configuration. ..,,.,.» 15 Sample listing of criteria and resulting' coefficients for man-machine configuration study of CET alignment with floor flange 16 Sample listing of weightings for alternative configurations for man-machine configuration study of CET alignment with floor flange

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Section: Human Engineering In Complex Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Human factors analysis and design methods for nuclear waste retrieval systems. Human factors design methodology and integration plan

Casey¹

1980

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Process-Control Behaviors in Accelerated Man-in-the-Loop Simulation

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Buck

Deisenroth

1978

Proceedings of the Human Factors Society Annual Meeting

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This research was conducted to develop and demonstrate a realistic man-in-the-loop simulator for use by ergonomics designers. A man-in-the-loop simulator uses a computer to simulate the job environment of an operator and this form of simulation employs real operators at a mockup of the man/machine interface design. A new structured simulation program for wide application and portability was sought for use with a minicomputer which would greatly reduce the user's time in adapting it to specific applications and for making design changes. Part of this simulator includes a support program that collects and analyzes the operator's performance and error data. This simulator is demonstrated for the task of scheduling ingots into and out of soaking pits of a steel mill. Other process control situations are considered and limitations are shown. Tests on the simulation rate effect and other tests, now in process, are described. Applications in training and skill maintenance are also discussed.

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The Potential of Digital Simulation in Industrial Ergonomics

Buck

Kachitvichyanukul

1983

Proceedings of the Human Factors Society Annual Meeting

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This paper describes various ways in which digital computer simulation can be used by ergonomists in the design of industrial systems. Also shown are recent advances in this methodology which make the technique even more effective and features of the technique which require particular concern. A variety of past simulation studies with human factors considerations are cited for detailed use by practitioners.

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Operator Workloads and Mill Performance Effects Due to Design Changes

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Human factors analysis and design methods for nuclear waste retrieval systems. Human factors design methodology and integration plan

Human factors analysis and design methods for nuclear waste retrieval systems. Human factors design methodology and integration plan

Process-Control Behaviors in Accelerated Man-in-the-Loop Simulation

The Potential of Digital Simulation in Industrial Ergonomics

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