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COMPLETED
RESEARCH |
Scenario-Based Training.
As a follow up to the Center's
pilot project, a new training methodology was tailored from
the military to the petrochemical industry by Klein
Associates. Train-the-trainer video and training scenarios
for this low cost, highly effective training are available
to all center members. |
How Do Display Colors Impact
Operator Performance?
While research in display formatting is abundant in other
domains, it is lacking in the petrochemical industry. Jennie Gallimore, PhD, from Wright State University,
takes the first step toward the development of color
guidelines for process control in this comprehensive report
available to COP member companies. |
What are the Key Elements of
a Successful Simulator Training Program?
Millions of dollars are being expended by petrochemical
companies to provide simulator-based training programs.
Misty Gripper, PhD, of
Wright State University details the key determinants to
successful simulator training programs and what steps the
industry should take to maximize simulator usage. |
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CURRENT
RESEARCH |
How Many Alarms Can an
Operator Really Handle?
While many guidelines and rules-of-thumb exist,
quantification of alarm limits is lacking. Craig Harvey,
PhD, of Louisiana State University, is empirically
evaluating three different attributes and their affect
on alarm processing limits. Results expected April 2009...More
details |
Data and Decisions to
Display Mapping
This
project will begin to quantify data requirements for making
key decisions, thereby both reducing the number of displays
required and improving their quality and quality of the
decision making. Jennie Gallimore, PhD, of Wright State
University will also explore whether this data differs for
novice versus expert operators...More
details |
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IN THE PIPELINE... |
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Knowledge Management
With the current attrition
rate of operators, it is critical to understand their
knowledge before they walk out the door. Building on
previous COP projects, this effort will capture and document
"expertise" knowledge.
RFP |
Event Prediction and Mitigation
COP members are currently
considering proposals aimed at providing advance (pre-alarm)
notice of off-normal operation.
RFP |
Metrics
While a great deal of emphasis
has been placed on human factors in the petrochemical
industry, it is not known if this attention is worthwhile.
The Center will soon be seeking proposals to identify
relatively simple measures for assessing the effectiveness
of the Automation System and the Console Operator in
maintaining safe operation. |
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