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Zhang Jianbo - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Energy Materials 2014 - Study about Ceiling Design for Main Control Room of NPP with HFE
    Energy Materials 2014, 2014
    Co-Authors: Ni Ying, Wei-hua Chen, Bo Chen, Zhang Jianbo, Liang Huihui
    Abstract:

    Recently since Human Factor Engineering (HFE) has been used in control room design of nuclear power plant (NPP), the Human-machine interface (HMI) has been gradual to develop harmoniously, especially the use of the digital technology. Comparing with the analog technology which was used to Human-machine interface in the past, Human-machine interaction has been more enhanced. HFE and the main control room (MCR) design Engineering of NPP is a combination of multidisciplinary cross, mainly related to electrical and instrument control, reactor, machinery, systems Engineering and management disciplines. However, MCR is not only equipped with HMI provided by the equipments, but also more important for the operator to provide a work environment, such as the main control room ceiling. The ceiling design of main control room related to HFE which influences the performance of staff should also be considered in the design of the environment and aesthetic Factors, especially the introduction of professional design experience and evaluation method. Based on Ling Ao phase II and Hong Yanhe project implementation experience, the study analyzes lighting effect, space partition, vision load about the ceiling of main control room of NPP. Combining with the requirements of standards, the advantages and disadvantages of the main control room ceiling design has been discussed, and considering the requirements of lightweight, noise reduction, fire prevention, moisture protection, the ceiling design solution of the main control room also has been discussed.

  • Human Factor Engineering analysis for computerized Human machine interface design issues
    Chinese Journal of Nuclear Science and Engineering, 2010
    Co-Authors: Zhang Jianbo
    Abstract:

    The application of digital IC technology in nuclear power plants is a significant improvement in terms of functional performances and flexibility,and it also poses a challenge to operation safety.Most of the new NPPs under construction are adopting advanced control room design which utilizes the computerized Human machine interface(HMI) as the main operating means.Thus,it greatly changes the way the operators interact with the plant.This paper introduces the main challenges brought out by computerized technology on the Human Factor Engineering aspect and addresses the main issues to be dealt with in the computerized HMI design process.Based on a operator task-resources-cognitive model,it states that the root cause of Human errors is the mismatch between resources demand and their supply.And a task-oriented HMI design principle is discussed.

Nai-en Tang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Beyond “group work”: an integrated approach to support collaboration in Engineering education
    International Journal of STEM Education, 2016
    Co-Authors: Rose M. Marra, Linsey Steege, Chia-lin Tsai, Nai-en Tang
    Abstract:

    Background Working effectively in a collaborative team is not only an outcome required by ABET but also one that scholars and practitioners recognize as necessary for being a successful professional engineer. Technology-based solutions hold promise for supporting collaboration; however, research has shown that technology alone is not sufficient to develop students’ collaborative skills. The authors created a combined pedagogical and technological environment—Google Drive Environment for Collaboration (GDEC)—to support collaborative problem-solving during a semester-long team undergraduate Human Factor Engineering design project. The environment uniquely used an “off-the-shelf” tool to implement collaborative scripts to take advantage of the affordances offered by the cloud-based collaboration technology environment that may contribute positively toward learning and collaboration. We examined the following research questions: What is the relationship between the use of an online collaboration environment and student learning outcomes? What is the relationship between the use of an online collaboration environment and student collaboration skills? We used individual and per team collaborative contributions to GDEC as the independent measure of collaboration, and project scores, homework, and exam scores as dependent variables to show evidence of student learning. GDEC contributions were collected for the three project phases and regressed to student learning measures. Pre/poststudent collaboration skills were measured using the Dimensions of Teamwork Survey. Student open-ended responses to per phase surveys were analyzed for additional evidence of collaborative skills and use of the GDEC environment. Results Regression analyses clustered by group showed statistically significant relationships between: Individual student contributions to the collaborative environment and homework and project and second exam scores. Pre- to post collaboration skill scores on all Dimensions of Teamwork scales increased; however, the differences were not statistically significant. Conclusions We argue these results are promising as the combination of pedagogical strategies with the readily available off-the-shelf technology tools used to create GDEC and can be easily replicated. Further, student comments indicated they found the GDEC environment easy to use and effective, and they intended to use similar tools for future collaborative activities.

  • Beyond “group work”: an integrated approach to support collaboration in Engineering education
    International Journal of STEM Education, 2016
    Co-Authors: Rose M. Marra, Linsey Steege, Chia-lin Tsai, Nai-en Tang
    Abstract:

    Background Working effectively in a collaborative team is not only an outcome required by ABET but also one that scholars and practitioners recognize as necessary for being a successful professional engineer. Technology-based solutions hold promise for supporting collaboration; however, research has shown that technology alone is not sufficient to develop students’ collaborative skills. The authors created a combined pedagogical and technological environment—Google Drive Environment for Collaboration (GDEC)—to support collaborative problem-solving during a semester-long team undergraduate Human Factor Engineering design project. The environment uniquely used an “off-the-shelf” tool to implement collaborative scripts to take advantage of the affordances offered by the cloud-based collaboration technology environment that may contribute positively toward learning and collaboration. We examined the following research questions: What is the relationship between the use of an online collaboration environment and student learning outcomes? What is the relationship between the use of an online collaboration environment and student collaboration skills? We used individual and per team collaborative contributions to GDEC as the independent measure of collaboration, and project scores, homework, and exam scores as dependent variables to show evidence of student learning. GDEC contributions were collected for the three project phases and regressed to student learning measures. Pre/poststudent collaboration skills were measured using the Dimensions of Teamwork Survey. Student open-ended responses to per phase surveys were analyzed for additional evidence of collaborative skills and use of the GDEC environment. Results Regression analyses clustered by group showed statistically significant relationships between: Individual student contributions to the collaborative environment and homework and project and second exam scores. Pre- to post collaboration skill scores on all Dimensions of Teamwork scales increased; however, the differences were not statistically significant. Conclusions We argue these results are promising as the combination of pedagogical strategies with the readily available off-the-shelf technology tools used to create GDEC and can be easily replicated. Further, student comments indicated they found the GDEC environment easy to use and effective, and they intended to use similar tools for future collaborative activities.

Liang Huihui - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Energy Materials 2014 - Study about Ceiling Design for Main Control Room of NPP with HFE
    Energy Materials 2014, 2014
    Co-Authors: Ni Ying, Wei-hua Chen, Bo Chen, Zhang Jianbo, Liang Huihui
    Abstract:

    Recently since Human Factor Engineering (HFE) has been used in control room design of nuclear power plant (NPP), the Human-machine interface (HMI) has been gradual to develop harmoniously, especially the use of the digital technology. Comparing with the analog technology which was used to Human-machine interface in the past, Human-machine interaction has been more enhanced. HFE and the main control room (MCR) design Engineering of NPP is a combination of multidisciplinary cross, mainly related to electrical and instrument control, reactor, machinery, systems Engineering and management disciplines. However, MCR is not only equipped with HMI provided by the equipments, but also more important for the operator to provide a work environment, such as the main control room ceiling. The ceiling design of main control room related to HFE which influences the performance of staff should also be considered in the design of the environment and aesthetic Factors, especially the introduction of professional design experience and evaluation method. Based on Ling Ao phase II and Hong Yanhe project implementation experience, the study analyzes lighting effect, space partition, vision load about the ceiling of main control room of NPP. Combining with the requirements of standards, the advantages and disadvantages of the main control room ceiling design has been discussed, and considering the requirements of lightweight, noise reduction, fire prevention, moisture protection, the ceiling design solution of the main control room also has been discussed.

Zhang Li - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Houliang Kang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • the research of dongba culture virtual museum based on Human Factor Engineering
    Chinese Conference on Image and Graphics Technologies, 2018
    Co-Authors: Yuting Yang, Houliang Kang
    Abstract:

    The emergence of virtual museum has opened up a new way to protect and inherit the traditional culture. Through extracting a variety of information from artifacts, virtual museum can transform the traditional static artifacts into dynamic digitized information, like sound, images and texts, and visitors can roam or study in the virtual museum breakthrough the limit of time, space and territory. Therefore, we create a Dongba culture virtual museum (DBCVM) based on the real museum in Lijiang. In DBCVM, virtual exhibits combine with physical photos and background knowledge to show the essence of culture in artifacts for visitors. In addition, through combining Human Factor Engineering, the entire system is considered ‘user friendly’, that is to say the system not only reflects the characteristics of immersion, interaction and imagination of the virtual reality, but also considers the psychological feature, usage habit and learning interest of visitors. DBCVM can fully mobilize visitors’ learning initiative by providing them a vivid and visual learning style and promote Dongba Culture breakthrough the limit of time and territory to protect and inherit traditional culture better.

  • A Virtual Campus Based on Human Factor Engineering
    Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 2014
    Co-Authors: Yuting Yang, Houliang Kang
    Abstract:

    Three Dimensional or 3D virtual reality has become increasingly popular in many areas, especially in building a digital campus. This paper introduces a virtual campus, which is based on a 3D model of The Tourism and Culture College of Yunnan University (TCYU). Production of the virtual campus was aided by Human Factor and Ergonomics (HF&E), an application which provided a convenient, comfortable, practical and simple environment for users. TCYU, in Lijiang, China, occupies approximately 800 acres. Set in a parkland environment, it is a modern campus with a rich architectural style based on local Naxi houses with gray tiles and white painted walls. Because it is very large for a virtual campus, the scale and complexity of models have been simplified. They have also been reduced for ease of loading the computer program by three means: Object-Oriented Modeling (OOM), textures and portal-connectors, and many easy-to-use tools have been created which support different input hardware and avatars to help the user tour the campus from different perspectives. Testing results show that the virtual system can run smoothly on the general personal computer.