Enhancing the availability and reliability of power plants through macroergonomics approach

摘要

The objective of this paper is to describe an integrated Macroergonomics model for operation and maintenance of power plants. This would enable us to fully intensify the availability and working conditions of power plants. This study is among the first to examine Macroergonomics components and traditional Ergonomics factors in power plants. To achieve the above objective, an integrated approach based on interview methods, questionnaires, information flow analysis and Anthropometric and environmental assessment is discussed. The integrated approach of this study provides detailed knowledge about Ergonomics, management and safety conditions of power plants. It should be noted that the traditional Ergonomics approach would not have been able to locate some of the findings of our study. The distinguished aspect of this study is the employment of a total system approach based on integration of the traditional human factors engineering and Macroergonomics considerations. The approach of this study is applied to an advanced thermal power plant.